5 South American Vacations to Take This Spring

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5 South American Vacations to Take This Spring

South America is such a diverse continent that there’s truly no "best" time to visit. Whichever time of year you choose to take your holiday, there’ll be a spot that’s just right. But with spring upon us, there's a few destinations that stand out. Here are our picks for five South American vacations to take this spring. Bolivia’s Salt Flats Credit: Vadim Petrakov/Shutterstock The Salar de Uyuni is, by some margin, the largest salt flat in the world. Though they are a breathtaking sight year

5 Insanely Affordable Vacations to Take in 2019

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5 Insanely Affordable Vacations to Take in 2019

The new year brings a host of new opportunities for holidaymakers to embark on affordable adventures and recharge the soul. Though it may seem as if quality, affordable getaways are becoming increasingly scarce, there are a number of budget destinations scattered across the globe that won't compromise the impressive sights and unique experiences. Cuba Credit: Brzozowska/iStock Crumbling candy-colored dwellings peppered with palm-backed beaches of sparkling white sands and interspersed with

8 Adventures You Can Only Have in South America

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8 Adventures You Can Only Have in South America

South America is built for adventures. Glistening glaciers hug soaring granite mountains, condors circle over desert gorges, tumbling waterfalls inspire movies and vast swathes of steamy jungle play host to troupes of monkeys and solitary jaguars. Throw in more ancient ruins than you could possibly explore in a lifetime, just about every adrenaline-inducing adventure sport you can think of, and a ton of coconut palm-backed beaches and it’s easy to see why explorers flock here. Here are eight adv

10 Must-See Natural Wonders in South America

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10 Must-See Natural Wonders in South America

From the world's tallest waterfall to the planet's largest tranche of rainforest, South America is home to a wondrous collection of natural treasures. Whittling down the must-see spots is near impossible, but we have to start somewhere! Here's my pick of the destinations that can't be missed. Iguaçu Falls South America’s most magnificent waterfall isn’t one, but between 150 and 300 separate cascades dependent on season. The falls straddle the border of Argentina and Brazil, drawing millions o

9 Best Spots Around the World to Watch a Sunset

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9 Best Spots Around the World to Watch a Sunset

Watching the sunset can be a bit of a lottery. Clouds in the sky add interest, but too many and it’ll be a washout. Some evenings the sun flames as it draws its last breath, yet other times an insipid sky is all the reward you’ll get for your patience. Nevertheless, we love to take a chance in the hope of being rewarded by a blood orange sky. If you do too, here are nine of the best spots to watch the sunset around the world. Uluru, Australia This hulk of a rock draws a crowd to watch the terr