Category Archives: Festivals

Easter in Guatemala: The Legendary Carpets of Semana Santa in Antigua, Guatemala

January 6, 2012 – 1:10 pm

Guatemala’s Semana Santa — the Easter Festival — in the former colonial capital are beyond comparison to anything in the northern hemisphere. Along cobblestone streets, intricate carpets of colored sawdust are painstakingly laid down. Later, a solemn procession of Roman centurions march over the carpets, carrying an image of Christ on the cross. Music and [...]

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Christmas Markets in Europe

August 12, 2011 – 9:27 am

If you enjoy stocking up on great gifts for mom and dad during the holiday season, then a Europe river cruise option is available that allows you to explore various Christmas Markets in Europe on an 8 day cruise. Let us help you this year with some great gift ideas! Enjoy a week of shopping [...]

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Machu Picchu Travel Gets Much Love from National Geographic

June 21, 2011 – 11:50 am

We’re not the only ones who are all a-buzz with the swiftly approaching centennial celebration of Hiram Bingham’s rediscovery of Machu Picchu. National Geographic joins us in our enthusiasm for this mysterious landmark and is giving Machu Picchu much love with a great online feature. Highlights includes Top Ten Secrets of Machu Picchu, great reads [...]

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Featured Holidays: Easter Festivals in Guatemala and Ecuador

February 8, 2011 – 12:38 pm

Discover the energy of a local Latin America celebration over the Easter holiday. Providing an insider’s look, these trips are designed coincide with Semana Santa and filled with spirituality, artistry and tradition. This year the Easter holiday lands on April 24th. Guatemala Easter Festival Antigua, Guatemala is home to the largest Easter celebration in the [...]

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Peru Travel: February Welcomes the Virgin of Candelaria Festival in Puno, Peru

January 27, 2011 – 3:59 pm

Starting early next week, the city of Puno, Peru is transformed for the Virgin of Candelaria Festival. Thousands of dancers and musicians fill the streets with sounds and fantastic costumes to fill the senses. The Virgin of Candelaria is the patron saint of Puno; this festival honors the saint with one of the regions most [...]

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Tango in Buenos Aires

July 13, 2010 – 3:27 pm

I know this is a bit last-minute, but we couldn’t pass this up; we found out about the Tango Festival and World Championships that take place every August in Buenos Aires, Argentina, and decided to put together an itinerary.  This trip is another addition to our Festival series in Central and South America. Stay at [...]

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Adventure Life Boliva Trip is a Tour of a Lifetime

April 29, 2010 – 11:33 am

It has been such an exciting April at Adventure Life – first with Outside Magazine’s announcement naming us one of nation’s Best Places to Work, and now National Geographic Traveler has selected our Bolivia Backroads + Oruro Festival trip as one of their 2010 Tours of a Lifetime. Margaret Loftus from National Geographic Traveler explains [...]

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Inti Raymi Festival in Peru

March 19, 2009 – 9:00 am

Debbie Lester sent this posting recently about her families experience at Inti Raymi. Thanks Debbie! PS Adventure Life has special departures each year that include VIP seating at the event – spaces book up early! My trip to South America would not have been complete without visiting Cusco, Peru during the Inti Raymi, the festival [...]

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