Adventure Associates Newsletter http://www.adventure-associates.com en Website News WED, 10 Mar 2010 11:47:00 -0500 WED, 10 Mar 2010 11:47:00 -0500 info@adventure-associates.com (Webmaster) Copyright 2009 Adventure Associates http://www.adventure-associates.com/images/logo_main.gif www.adventure-associates.com http://www.adventure-associates.com140 40 Adventure Associates: South America and Galapagos Tour Operator Since 1974. Plan your South America trips, Galapagos cruises, luxury tours, sailing and more. Peru new update on Machu Picchu http://www.adventure-associates.com/page_content.asp?id_page=388 http://www.adventure-associates.com/page_content.asp?id_page=388 News Almost a month since torrential rains and subsequent mudslides destroyed vast extensions of land in the surroundings of Peru’s most famous tourist attraction, the fabulous Inca citadel of Machu Picchu and the area had to be closed for visitors, while its accesses were repaired, the Government of Peru has undertaken the frantic task of rehabilitating the affected means of communication and the towns, stations and areas involved in the disaster. Ushuaia, Argentina: Where the world begins... http://www.adventure-associates.com/page_content.asp?id_page=389 http://www.adventure-associates.com/page_content.asp?id_page=389 News Ushuaia is the southernmost city in the world, a fact that not only has a particular significance, geographically speaking, but also a natural attraction for those world explorers and travelers who are looking for the most unique locations on our beautiful planet... Chile hosts the fifty first edition of its World Famous Viña del Mar Music Festival http://www.adventure-associates.com/page_content.asp?id_page=390 http://www.adventure-associates.com/page_content.asp?id_page=390 News The summer in the southern hemisphere is at its peak and this is the ideal time for many exciting events in the countries which enjoy plenty of sunshine and pleasant weather, particularly in the southern end of South America, namely Chile and Argentina. This is the case with the celebrated International Music Festival of Viña del Mar, which will host, in a few more days, the 51st edition of Latin America’s most famous encounter of music, a tradition that attracts thousands of visitors to the picturesque resort city of Viña del Mar in Chile… Beach and Surf time on Peruvian North Coast http://www.adventure-associates.com/page_content.asp?id_page=391 http://www.adventure-associates.com/page_content.asp?id_page=391 News The southern summer has arrived and this is the time of the year where the magnificent beaches of northern Peru are having their best season, attracting thousands of visitors, between Peruvians, and very specially “limeños” (from the capital city of Lima) to foreign travelers, eager to enjoy a combination of sun and fun, with nature, culture, great gastronomy and exciting sports, of which, the most popular in the area is, undoubtedly, the surf… Ecuador favored destination for retiree living http://www.adventure-associates.com/page_content.asp?id_page=387 http://www.adventure-associates.com/page_content.asp?id_page=387 News Adding to the extraordinary natural and cultural diversity of Ecuador and its intense promotion as a leading destination focused on sustainable tourism; social, human and environmental good practices; hospitality, professionalism and quality service; for a second consecutive year, the “country at the Middle of the World” has been chosen as the best country worldwide for retired living.