Alfonso Tandazo, Author at A Luxury Travel Blog For those who enjoy the finer things in life... Tue, 16 Jul 2024 22:53:26 +0000 en-GB hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.5.5 Iguazu: putting Niagara and Victoria Falls to shame https://www.aluxurytravelblog.com/2024/07/21/iguazu-putting-niagara-and-victoria-falls-to-shame/ https://www.aluxurytravelblog.com/2024/07/21/iguazu-putting-niagara-and-victoria-falls-to-shame/#comments Sun, 21 Jul 2024 12:47:00 +0000 https://www.aluxurytravelblog.com/?p=200784 One of the “Seven Natural Wonders of the World,” the jaw-dropping Iguazu Falls is an iconic spectacle straddling the...

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]]> https://www.aluxurytravelblog.com/2024/02/28/7-top-south-american-mice-destinations/feed/ 5 7 captivating South American Carnival celebrations https://www.aluxurytravelblog.com/2024/01/21/7-captivating-south-american-carnival-celebrations/ https://www.aluxurytravelblog.com/2024/01/21/7-captivating-south-american-carnival-celebrations/#comments Sun, 21 Jan 2024 23:58:53 +0000 https://www.aluxurytravelblog.com/?p=196389 While it’s tempting to think of Carnival as South America’s version of Mardi Gras, the celebration is more like...

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]]> https://www.aluxurytravelblog.com/2023/11/29/10-south-american-colonial-towns-well-worth-a-visit/feed/ 7 Our top 10 Argentina travel experiences https://www.aluxurytravelblog.com/2023/10/17/argentina-travel-experiences/ https://www.aluxurytravelblog.com/2023/10/17/argentina-travel-experiences/#comments Tue, 17 Oct 2023 22:22:33 +0000 https://www.aluxurytravelblog.com/?p=193172 A land of supreme sights, fine wine, gauchos, and wildlife, travelers are constantly captivated by any visit to this Latin hotspot. It’s not just the taste of exquisite steak that’ll make you want to linger, but also evocative tango shows – Argentina’s signature, sultry dance – the rolling pampas and estancia lifestyle, offering a true immersion into this intoxicating country.

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]]> https://www.aluxurytravelblog.com/2023/07/28/best-whale-watching-ecuador/feed/ 5 5 amazing wildlife-watching destinations in Ecuador and its Galapagos Islands https://www.aluxurytravelblog.com/2023/06/16/wildlife-watching-destinations-ecuador-galapagos-islands/ https://www.aluxurytravelblog.com/2023/06/16/wildlife-watching-destinations-ecuador-galapagos-islands/#comments Fri, 16 Jun 2023 21:50:17 +0000 https://www.aluxurytravelblog.com/?p=190339 With this country’s diverse range of habitats — from the Amazon rainforest to the Galapagos Islands — Ecuador is home to some of the most unique and fascinating creatures on the planet.

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