Avianca-Taca and Copa Airlines join Star Alliance
Two Latin America airlines have announced that they will join Star Allicance that includes Continental Airlines. It is anticipated that they will fully integrate into the alliance by the middle of 2012. This is great news for Star Alliance passengers as it opens up access to flights connecting through Panama City, Panama, Bogata, Columbia with [...]
TRAVEL FOCUS – Just how safe is Mexico as a tourist destination?
Mexico’s new secretary of tourism, Gloria Guevara, addressed worries about safety and security south of the border in an exclusive Nov. 18 webinar appearance at TravelWeekly.com, a weekly travel industry newspaper. Despite all of the negativity relating to Mexico in the press and across the whole media channels a number of very valuable points were [...]
NEW HOLIDAY – Oaxaca Cycling Tour, Mexico
Is there a better way to really explore a region and meet the locals than on mountain bike? Possibly not! Our Oaxaca Cycling Tour will get you in amongst the indigenous people and experience their local cultures and cuisine whilst stay in some very authentic village locations. Oaxaca is quite one of the most spectacular [...]
NEW HOLIDAY – Horse Riding Holiday in Guatemala
Guatemala offers such a wide and diverse range of holidays from cultural and historical to full action, adrenalin pumping excitement, from a beach holiday on the Caribbean to real jungle adventures. So when we came across this horse riding holiday in Guatemala we were very excited! Located in the Chiantla district of the department of [...]
NEW HOLIDAY – Whale Watching in Laguna San Ignacio, Mexico
Venture with us in the winter breeding grounds of the California Gray Whale. San Ignacio Lagoon is the perfect place for whale watchers to observe these majestic creatures in their natural habitat. Gray whales have gathered in San Ignacio for centuries to calve, cavort and relax before heading north to their Arctic feeding grounds. The [...]
NEW HOLIDAY – Honduras Isla Maya
Honduras Isla Maya is an 8 day exploration of Honduras’ western territory through to the wonderful Copan Archeological Park, finishing off with a relaxing few days on the idyllic caribbean island of Roatan. San Pedro Sula: City Tour, Arts & Crafts Market, Historical Museum and Banana Plantation & Packing Factory (with pre or post extension [...]
NEW HOLIDAY – Oaxaca Walking Tour, Mexico
This walking holiday in Oaxaca, Mexico with Hidden Trails is one that will take you deep into the little explored regions of Mexico. You will experience the ‘real’ Mexico, meeting and getting to know the local population whilst experiencing the culture and archeology of the country. Oaxaca City and Neighboring Villages: • Incredible pre-Columbian ruins [...]
NEW HOLIDAY – Mexico Yucatan Adventure 9 Days
Hidden Trails is pleased to announce a new holiday destination in Mexico! The Yucatan Adventure explores three different areas of the Yucatan Peninsula combining adventure with culture, architecture and archeology. Below is a brief outline of the holiday in Mexico. The Yucatan Adventure: The Yucatan Peninsula extends northwards from Central America and is bordered by [...]
NEW RESORT – Portofino Beach Resort, Belize
Once in a while we at Hidden Trails discover a hidden gem on our travels… Portofino Beach Resort, Belize definitely falls into this category! PORTOFINO is located on Ambergris Caye, the largest Island (Caye) along the Belize Barrier Reef (second largest in the world), North of San Pedro, Portofino sits on the most beautiful beaches [...]