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LIGHT AT THE END OF THE TUNNEL! - The COVID pandemic has been the biggest challenge that tourism has ever faced, throughout our entire planet at the same time! HOWEVER, as the vaccine rollout now begins to take effect, Spring 2021 marks a turning point in the fight against the disease as the global tourist industry now moves forward on a new path to normality. It may take some months to evolve, and will probably be on a country by country basis, but for sure tourists will be enjoying great new destinations by the end of 2021.
Accordingly, we hope that our past clients continue to enjoy good health and personal safety and will return to visit South America soon, and we invite these and other potential future travellers to look through our website for ideas and inspiration for unique travel experiences in South America in late 2021 or throughout 2022! Keep safe! Keep healthy! Best wishes from Unique Destinations in South America! |
NEWS - "SAFE TRAVEL" by WTTC!
The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) represents the global private sector of Travel & Tourism, with a mission to ensure the sector is seamless, secure, safe, inclusive and sustainable. Now with 30 years supporting the Tourism sector, the WTTC is working with partner companies during the COVID-19 pandemic to create confidence again by illustrating where global partners are using recognised safety protocols to offer "Safe Travel" throughout the world. For MORE, visit the WTTC website by clicking HERE, and look for the WTTC "Safe Travel" stamp with global partners.
The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) represents the global private sector of Travel & Tourism, with a mission to ensure the sector is seamless, secure, safe, inclusive and sustainable. Now with 30 years supporting the Tourism sector, the WTTC is working with partner companies during the COVID-19 pandemic to create confidence again by illustrating where global partners are using recognised safety protocols to offer "Safe Travel" throughout the world. For MORE, visit the WTTC website by clicking HERE, and look for the WTTC "Safe Travel" stamp with global partners.
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South America Travel Advice Summary (as @ 18 Jan 2021)
UK FCO Travel Advice - With effect from 15 Jan 2021, ALL South American countries have been placed on a Travel Ban by the UK Government. This is largely due to a Brazil variant of the virus that has been assessed to be highly contagious. This will be reviewed in February, and will take account of the introduction of COVID vaccines that are now beginning to be deployed.
US State Travel Advice - MOST South American countries are on Level 3/"Reconsider Travel" both for the COVID risk and socia tensions or crime; except Argentina and Brazil that are on Level 4/"Do Not Travel" largely due to the COVID risk.
Most South American countries are beginning to permit some international tourism now (Jan 2021), but strict entry conditions apply which can include quarantine and presentation of negative PCR test documentation.
(for a list showing the entry requirements and countries needing to quarantine when visiting Chile, click HERE). .
UK FCO Travel Advice - With effect from 15 Jan 2021, ALL South American countries have been placed on a Travel Ban by the UK Government. This is largely due to a Brazil variant of the virus that has been assessed to be highly contagious. This will be reviewed in February, and will take account of the introduction of COVID vaccines that are now beginning to be deployed.
US State Travel Advice - MOST South American countries are on Level 3/"Reconsider Travel" both for the COVID risk and socia tensions or crime; except Argentina and Brazil that are on Level 4/"Do Not Travel" largely due to the COVID risk.
Most South American countries are beginning to permit some international tourism now (Jan 2021), but strict entry conditions apply which can include quarantine and presentation of negative PCR test documentation.
(for a list showing the entry requirements and countries needing to quarantine when visiting Chile, click HERE). .
Let Unique Destinations design YOUR next vacation in South America now!
(CLICK on the UNIQUE DESTINATIONS tab above or on each COUNTRY PHOTO below to see MORE!)
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Committed to designing and promoting the best travel experiences in South America for the past 10 years, Unique Destinations is a bespoke tour consultancy based in Santiago, Chile.
From within the region, we offer a vacation planning service that is focussed entirely on YOUR travel dreams, at great rates! Let Unique Destinations give you a FREE no obligation quote now!
From within the region, we offer a vacation planning service that is focussed entirely on YOUR travel dreams, at great rates! Let Unique Destinations give you a FREE no obligation quote now!
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See TOUR REPORTS for past visits to special destinations!
(We revisit our destinations frequently to make sure that local conditions and detail are as featured in our website.)
(We revisit our destinations frequently to make sure that local conditions and detail are as featured in our website.)
For an overview of our TOP DESTINATIONS in South America, click HERE!
Visit us directly via the LINK BELOW to receive FREE travel advice and ideas - without obligation - from Unique Destinations!
Visit us directly via the LINK BELOW to receive FREE travel advice and ideas - without obligation - from Unique Destinations!
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NEWS & DEALS!
(On HOLD until COVID-19 crises stabilises)
As a specialist tour company in South America, we are often sent exclusive details from leading hotels and excursion operators that offer fabulous experiences in our many destinations. Some offer "early bird" or "last minute" booking opportunities that can save up to 25% or more! Example of past offers include:
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- Unique once a year experience with SKORPIOS Cruises - cruise the Chilean fjords from Puerto Natales to Puerto Montt. On a unique cruise that only occurs once a year, join the luxurious M/V Skorpios III on its yearly "Nomads Cruise" for a 7 night/8 day adventure that passes the Amalia, Brujo and Pios XI glaciers, amongst others. Also visiting remote Puerto Eden and Caleta Tortel, the cruise is also one of the few to stop at the lovely Quitralco Therms to enjoy a bathe in its warm soothing waters. (All Skorpios cruises cancelled from March 2020 TFN)
- EXPLORA ATACAMA Luxury Tour of the Atacama Desert in Chile and Bolivia's spectacular Uyuni Salt Flats. Explora's unique "Travesia Atacama – Uyuni" is an all-inclusive private program that connects the Atacama Desert in Chile with the Uyuni Salt Flats in Bolivia. The "Travesia" can be taken in either direction, visiting everything in between. This includes the valleys and mountains of the Andes mountain range, various salt flats in Chile and Bolivia, incredible rock formations, and algae and ore-hued lagoons, plus majestic Andean flora and fauna. Contact Unique Destinations HERE to learn MORE!
DESTINATION OF THE MONTH (DOM)
Accessible Tourism - Tourism for All!
Each month we focus on a "Destination of the Month" (DOM), either because it is a new location we have found, or we have just updated the detail, or because NOW would be a good time to book a holiday there BEFORE the prices of hotels or flights go up!
(For past Destinations of the Month check out DOM/TOUR REPORTS on the Main Menu above).
In the light of COVID-19 that has put the Tourism industry on "hold", we continue to feature the concept of "Accessible Tourism" or "Tourism for All", inspired by those who despite being restricted to movement in wheelchairs, have yet visited so many dramatic destinations in their time! We invite future travellers to see what services have been opened up to disabled travellers in South America (see DOM/Tour Reports/Accessible Tourism or click on button BELOW) !
Please contact us direct if you feel we can assist with your next visit to South America!
(For past Destinations of the Month check out DOM/TOUR REPORTS on the Main Menu above).
In the light of COVID-19 that has put the Tourism industry on "hold", we continue to feature the concept of "Accessible Tourism" or "Tourism for All", inspired by those who despite being restricted to movement in wheelchairs, have yet visited so many dramatic destinations in their time! We invite future travellers to see what services have been opened up to disabled travellers in South America (see DOM/Tour Reports/Accessible Tourism or click on button BELOW) !
Please contact us direct if you feel we can assist with your next visit to South America!
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