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Where To Sleep - Copacabana Palace, Rio de Janeiro

03 Apr 2013 / Compass Editor

Brazil is a place of many icons; football, Sugar Loaf Mountain, Iguassu, Amazon, Caipirinhas, Samba and Carnaval are just a few examples that epitomizes the South American giant. Recently returned from Rio de Janeiro, we asked Karl Kannstadter to add to the growing list. Our South America specialist had an answer that was top of mind, "the Copacabana Palace has become a pop culture icon in its own right".
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Tailor-made Private Tours

Erika Feasts on Peru

24 Jan 2013 / South America Destination Expert

Lima, Cusco, Machu Picchu, Amazon, Lima - the classical Peru itinerary that Erika Linares has become weary of. So when our South America Expert decided to check out Peru for herself, she was determined to dig deeper and explore more places and experiences. Erika’s first exposure to anything Peruvian was of the culinary variety. After her first bite of Papa a la Huancaina (potato salad in a creamy sauce) she was driven to further discover the offerings of a traditional Peruvian menu.
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Family, Ocean Cruises

Patagonia Fit For A King

13 Dec 2012 / South America Destination Expert

King is friendly, playful, excitable and adventurous. He’s also 21 months and has a very short attention span. So admittedly, when my husband and I decided to take our son to Patagonia on vacation, we were a little anxious. The honeymoon has been over for a while, along with the carefree travel that came with it. Now, I have a family to consider.
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Tailor-made Private Tours

A Sophisticated Take On Peru

22 Nov 2012 / Compass Editor

Back from their first private guided experience with Kensington Tours, Sophisticated Living’s Editor-in-Chief, Bridget Williams and husband Eric Williams filled us in on their unforgettable journey to the heart of ancient Incan civilization, Peru.
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African Safari, Championship Series, River Cruises

10 Expert Travel Trends For Adventures In 2013

14 Nov 2012 / Compass Editor

From Set-Jetting, African Beaches & Latin Glamping to Lemur Fever, World Cup Warm-Up & More... Kensington Tours polled its team of global Destination Experts to see what trends they saw on the horizon for travel in the new year. Kensington’s team of seasoned nomads, globetrotters and adventure enthusiasts came back with this list of insightful trends for planning your vacation in 2013. 1.
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Cities & Cultures, Food & Wine

Noraly's Love Affair with Colombia

01 Nov 2012 / South America Destination Expert

Noraly Barillas (our South American Destination Expert) grew up with a fascination for Colombian figurative artist, Fernando Botero. Her growing collection of books and posters of Botero’s artwork is a testament to her continued admiration for “the most Colombian of Colombian artists”. Noraly’s lifelong dream to stand among his work and witness it firsthand was finally realized during her recent trip to Colombia.
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Travel

Kensington Tours Announces Exclusive Travel Experiences during the Brazil World Cup

13 Jun 2012 / Compass Editor

Kensington Tours Announces Exclusive Travel Experiences during the Brazil World Cup. With the eyes of the globe currently on the UEFA European Championship, the most dedicated soccer aficionados are starting to look forward to 2014’s monumental 20th anniversary Brazil World Cup. That’s why Kensington Tours has created an exclusive collection of customizable Brazil tours around your soccer experience.
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Travel

Pisco, more than just Peru's favourite drink

12 Jun 2012 / Compass Editor

If you don't run across a pisco sour on any Peru tour, you might be in the wrong country. Peru's favourite drink is made with lime juice, sugar syrup, egg white, and pisco - a grape brandy produced in the wine-making regions of Peru and Chile. Pisco also happens to be the perfect city for any traveler with a penchant for naturally wild adventures.
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Active Adventures

Kensington Tours Takes You To Venezuela

01 May 2012 / Compass Editor

Kensington Tours Unveils Customizable Private Guided Tours to Venezuela Venezuela Tours locations include the Venezuelan capital of Caracas, the Gran Sabana, Puerto Ordaz, San Felix, the Los Roques archipelago, the Orinoco Delta, Canaima National Park and Margarita Island. A collection of 3-to-5-star properties are offered in every destination, each handpicked by Kensington's experienced South American Destination Experts.
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Travel

Explorer In Residence, Mark Terry, climbs Mount Cotopaxi

26 Mar 2012 / Compass Editor

I’ve always enjoyed mountain climbing, especially the pay-off of the spectacular view when you reach the summit. Visiting my son Herb in Ecuador recently, we decided to climb Mount Cotopaxi, one of the highest mountains in the Andes standing majestically at nearly 6,000 meters (almost 20,000 feet), on December 25 so we could have a White Christmas at the Equator! Driving to basecamp was quite the ordeal.
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