South America

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Fairmont Mayakoba Hotel, Riviera Maya

If anyone could bring a touch of class to an area whose rep has been damaged by overbuilding and too many package tourists, it’s Fairmont Mayakoba Hotel,. The company which now owns the Savoy, magnificently restored to its art deco glory days, has shown, in its Mayakoba resort on Mexico’s Caribbean coast, that it can also […]

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Introduction to Buenos Aires

Emilene Faria once said if you come to Buenos Aires and you haven’t danced the tango, then you haven’t been to Buenos Aires!

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Panama Carnival – wet, wild and wonderful.

Ruben Blades was up on stage and singing his heart out. Not surprising really, as Ruben has attained almost god-like status amongst Panamanians, to the extent his song “Patria” is considered to be the second national anthem.

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