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Where Are The World’s Top Destinations for Luxury Travelers?

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Italy, among the world’s top destinations, reigned atop three categories: favorite global, honeymoon and family destination Where are upscale travelers in the know heading for their getaways? The Virtuoso Luxe Report has the inside scoop on the world’s top destinations for the year ahead. Published each year, the report surveys Virtuoso’s expert travel advisors around the globe on the hottest trends they see for the year to come. Read on to discover where everyone from families to adventure-seekers to honeymooners are off to in the coming year.

Kaieteur Falls – a Precious Gem Found at the Heart of Jungle, Guyana

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Kaieteur Falls, Kaieteur National Park, Guyana. The park’s mission is to preserve the wonderful environment, unspoiled nature, fauna and flora. At the heart of it is the most precious gem – Kaieteur Falls, whose plunge drops for 226 m (741 ft) down the steep cliff. Its average flow rate is among the most powerful in the world. The whole experience is truly unique and unforgettable: the visitors who are keen to see the single-drop waterfall have to find their way through an ancient misty rainforest. The adventurous types even dear to stand on the precipice and look down the abyss. Incidentally, it is estimated that at 2.99 billion years old this plateau might be the oldest rock on Earth. Why to go there? One of the most impressive waterfalls on the planet – it is beautiful, surrounded with pristine nature and has an unbelievable geological history. When to go there? All year round. The plunge is the widest during the rainy seasons – one takes place from May to mid-August, the...

A Day trip to Guatapé from Medellín

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(This post contains affiliate links, for more information read this  privacy policy ) If you are traveling to Colombia and are doing your research about which places you should visit, then you have probably stumbled upon Guatapé at some point during your research. It is absolutely beautiful and should definitely be included in any Colombia itinerary. Guatapé is located just a 2-3 hour bus ride away from Medellín. It is famous for the massive Rock El Peñol from where you can have a dashing view as well as a bunch of colourful houses all around. Some people choose to travel to Guatapé for a couple of days but if you are short on time and do not want to miss out on it you can also visit the town on a day trip. There are a lot of great day trips from Medellín but if you are rather spending more time in Colombia’s capital, then there are also a lot of incredible day trips from Bogotá. When I was in Medellín I was taking Spanish classes during the week so I di...

20 COOLEST Hostels in Cali (2020 • Insider Guide!)

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CALI HOSTELS:  Best Overall  |  Best for Solo Travelers  |  Best Party Hostel  |  Best Cheap Hostel Interested? PIN NOW, read later! Colombia’s second largest city, Cali is a gem-city for backpackers, that offers so much more than just salsa and nightclubs. But it’s a big city, and there’s a ton of hostel choices. Which is exactly why we put this list together of the 20 best hostels in Cali Colombia. The Broke Backpacker’s Guide to the 20 Best Hostels in Cali is designed with one purpose – to help you find the best hostel in Cali for YOUR travel needs. So whether you are looking to party like a rockstar, be chillin’ like a villain, or just find the cheapest bed available, our list of the best hostels in Cali will help you find the hostel that best fits your needs.   Table of Contents Quick Answer: The Best Hostels in Cali The 20 Best Hostels in Cali What to Pack for your Cali Hostel Why you should travel to Cali More Epic Hostels in Co...