Harvested pumpkins, brilliant leaves littering the lawn, and a crisp chill in the air… It can only mean one thing: Winter is right around the corner! Don’t be left a cold, lame duck; spread your wings and fly to warmer climates. Enjoying the tropical weather of Central and South America is sure to keep old Jack Frost at bay!
Costa Rica Eco Adventure:
10 days in tropical paradise
Just where do birds fly in the winter? For over 91 species of migratory birds, the answer is the Monteverde Cloud Forest in Costa Rica. Enjoy the wildlife in this aptly named reserve from a skywalk above the forest canopy: glimpse unique flora and fauna species not see from the floor. Then head to the beaches of Tortuguero National park: the primary nesting grounds for endangered sea turtles. Relax on the pristine beaches of Guanacaste and soak in enough sun to keep you warm through the winter!
Treasures of the Yucatan Peninsula:
9 sunny days
What better distraction from the frosty months of winter than an adventurous expedition through ancient Mayan archeological sites? Your days will be filled exploring Chichen Itza, Uxmal and Ek Balam, and mingling with the locals in charming colonial towns such as Campeche! You’ll completely forget that it is the dead of winter, as you spend a few days relaxing on Caribbean shores!
Contrasts of South America:
17 summer days
In months when gloves, scarves and big winter coats are necessities in North America, it is short-sleeves and sunscreen in South America! Enjoy 15 summer days in the middle of winter as you experience the contrasts of Brazil, Uruguay, Chile and Argentina. Add an excursion to Peru and Machu Picchu for five more days of summer weather and a trip to this “Lost City of the Incas”–one of the New Seven Wonders of the World!
Mexico’s Copper Canyon:
9 unforgettable days
For days of sunshine, stunning scenery and cultural discovery, join us on Mexico’s “Train in the Sky” for a tour of the six distinct gorges of the Copper Canyon. When taken together, these gorges are wider and deeper than even the Grand Canyon! This winter get-a-way also takes you through some of Mexico’s colonial towns, and offers the chance to discover the native culture, crafts and folklore of the Tarahumara Indians.
