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South America
South America is salsa, cumbia, samba and tango. Life really swings there. The mixture of African, Indian and European influences have given south-america a very distinct flavour and I like it.
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The continent offers incredible precolumbian sights all along the Andes in Chile, Bolivia, Ecuador, Peru and Colombia. The best known of these are probably the Nazca Lines and Machu Picchu in Peru and Ciudad Perdida in Colombia. Furthermore in every south-american country there are lots of stylish colonial churches and palaces. There is no question the lovers of architecture and history will surely find what they are looking for.
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Quick
Travel Tip!
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FREQUENT FLYER TAX EXEMPTION
The government has imposed a tax on the use of frequent flyer miles for rental cars, a fee that Hertz and Avis pass along to renters. Double-check your bill to be sure that you weren't been charged this tax if you're didn't use a mileage award.
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If you are looking for an active holiday: there is
good skiing in summer in Chile, Bolivia and Argentina; you can find the biggest rainforest and the longest river in the world in Brazil and there is great wildlife almost everywhere. The Galapagos islands (off the coast of Ecuador deserve a special mention here. When you want to relax a bit head for the carribean : the coast of Venezuela and Colombia has great beaches and a very good atmosphere. Brazil has great beaches as well.
Those who are into the fast paced life of big cities have a number of cities to choose from: Sao paulo, Rio de Janeiro, Buenos Aires, Santiago or Lima all combine modern life with a south-american touch.
In South America most countries are Spanish speaking, with Brazil as the most notable exception. Furthermore the three Guyana's (French Guiana, British Guyana and Suriname) speak the language of their former colonial masters as well as their own languages. In all of South America native Indian languages are still spoken, but they become less frequently so.
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Top
Destinations In South America
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Airline
Tickets To South America
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Travel Tips
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LOWER YOUR WATER BILL!
Tired of paying a small fortune for tiny bottles of purified water? On arrival, buy gallon of water at a local convenience store ($1-$2) and a couple of minis for refills. Keep the minis cooling in your in-room ice bucket with ice from the machine down the hall and refill as needed. |
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Tourist Bureaus
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When
researching a new travel destination, that you're unfamiliar
with, you might want to consider their local Tourist Bureau.
Often they have the most up-to-date information available. If
you're looking for Tourist Bureaus for a specific destination,
we recommend checking out this website |
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Tipping and Local Customs
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Click
Here to educate yourself on the local customs and tipping
of many great destinations. These customs vary throughout
the world. Don't forget that when you're traveling to other
countries you're a guest. Make sure you're properly informed
so that you don't accidentally insult your hosts or those
that provide you with valuable services. |
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World Currency
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for information on world currency exchange? We suggest www.xe.com
They have up-to-date quotes on all major currencies. |
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World Embassies
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a directory & search engine of the world's embassies &
consulates Click Here
When traveling to other countries you should consider
bringing along the locations and contact information for
embassies and consulates of the countries you'll be
visiting. |
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