Tuesday, April 03, 2007
Explore the Majesty of Patagonia by Land, Water, and Ice
Argentina and Chile share one of the most famed and majestic wildernesses in the world, Patagonia. With 15 national parks and stretching over a surface area of over a million square kilometers, Patagonia is generally considered the area of South America south of the 40° parallel. South of the Strait of Magellan is known collectively as Tierra del Fuego (Land of Fire) and the Chilean Patagonia has three zones: the Lake Region, and Patagonia North and South, separated by the Southern Ice Field. This ice zone, which Chile and Argentina share, is the largest after the ice fields of the Arctic. Argentine Patagonia stretches from Buenos Aires to the southern tip of the country, ranging from the western Andes to the Atlantic Ocean in the east. Throughout Patagonia, visitors marvel at its untouched nature with deep valleys, volcanoes, lakes, forests and glaciers. Intelligent Leisure Solutions, an internet-based travel solutions company that specializes in Central and South America now offers the adventurous luxury traveler an exclusive 15 day / 14 night land travel and cruise package in Argentinean Patagonia (www.ils3.com/vacation-packages/south-america/argentina/cruise/54/summary/). The package begins with the sights and sounds of romantic Buenos Aires and then takes you deep within remote Patagonia for trekking to the bases of incredible summits, traveling throughout valleys, and exploring glaciers that offer access to magnificent landscapes. All this natural beauty and adventure is complimented by award-winning hotels nestled in the mountains and intimate luxury cruise ships serving as your home base to explore a fabled paradise.
The Argentinean Patagonia journey begins with the charm and passion of Buenos Aires, a unique city that mixes European elegance with Latin American passion. City tours take you to all the most famous and notable sights in the city, including the Colon Opera House. You will embark upon train and boat rides to explore the city and experience the romance and drama of the tango firsthand. After four night’s luxury accommodation in Buenos Aires at the five-star Alvear Palace Hotel, member of the prestigious Leading Hotels of the World group, the adventure moves southward to Ushuaia and the Tierra del Fuego National Park. There you will set sail in small cruise ships to traverse the Beagle Channel with one of the best views of the southernmost city in the world. Stops at Sea Lion and Bird Islands, as well as the Les Eclaireurs Lighthouse punctuate the voyage with a final stop at the Magellan Penguin colony.
During your stay in Ushuaia, luxury accommodations are provided at the Tierra de Leyendas Hotel. On the sixth day of your journey, you embark upon a luxury cruise aboard the M/V Mare Australis, one of the premier cruise ships that serve the Patagonia region. For the next four days, you will travel through spectacular channels to visit the Cape Horn National Park, go for hikes near the Günter Plushow Glacier, and experience the wonders of Magdalena Island, home to an enormous penguin colony with over 120,000 members in different stages of development. After the cruise on the Mare Australis, you return to land and the Torres Del Paine National Park, which was declared Biosphere World Reserve by UNESCO in 1978, as well as El Calafate and Los Glaciares National Park, known world-wide for the spectacular breaking of the ice. You will journey to Onelli Bay and go for a short walk through the forest where the Onelli, Bolados, Agassiz and Heim glaciers meet. During the hike you traverse beautiful landscapes with a variety of shapes and colors reflecting in the immense icebergs detached from Upsala Glacier. The glacier expedition continues to Spegazzini Glacier, remarkable for its high walls reaching 110 mt. Watch for condors soaring high above you as you hike throughout this incredible national park.
Throughout your journey, bilingual guides and professional Patagonia experts accompany you on your tours, giving you an educational and informative background for your sight-seeing. This 15 day / 14 night Buenos Aires and Patagonia package is the perfect balance of sophisticated luxury travel and adventurous exploration in a pristine paradise.
For more information on these Patagonian adventures, including photos, price quotes, availability information, and other details, visit Intelligent Leisure Solutions’ website, www.ILS3.com. Click on Vacation Packages, choose Argentina, then Patagonia, and click on the Southern Patagonia Glaciers Cruise and Land Travel Vacation Package link. Or you may call ILS and speak to one of their Patagonia travel experts, all fluent in English, in North America, 1-888-ILS3-COM (457-3266), in Europe, 44-20-7669-4493, or in Brazil, 55-71-3113-4205.
Intelligent Leisure Solutions is a web-based Destination Management Company (DMC) for Latin America that offers only luxury, custom-made trips from pre-selected destinations, accommodations, packages and tours to travelers and MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conventions and Events) clients seeking differentiated travel experiences. Intelligent Leisure Solutions has been selected by the Brazilian Ministry of Tourism as an Affiliate Member of the United Nations World Tourism Organization. They are also Authenticated by the Tralliance Corporation and the .Travel Registry.
Monday, March 05, 2007
Experience the Evolutionary Wonders of the Galapagos Islands; The Ecological Trip of a Lifetime
The Galapagos Islands, 1,000 km off the coast of South America and part of the Republic of Ecuador, are often called a “laboratory of evolution” due the varying degrees of evolutionary changes found within the plant and animal species thriving there. Since Darwin famously documented the endemic species of Galapagos in the 1800s, adventuring scientists and travelers have flocked to the islands in order to explore, research, and help preserve their delicate and unique ecosystems. The islands’ intrigue and beauty have made them the location and subject for countless novels, Hollywood films, and science and nature documentaries. Intelligent Leisure Solutions, an internet-based luxury travel company specializing in Central and South America, now offers the adventurous traveler this environmental experience of a lifetime aboard the M/V Galapagos Explorer II, a first-class, 293-foot, 100 passenger, ocean-going cruise ship. Luxury accommodations aboard the M/V Galapagos Explorer II give guests the opportunity to relax and enjoy the many amenities of the ship while sailing through the breathtaking sea and landscapes of Galapagos. A typical day on the 8 day/7 night package begins with fun, informative lectures given by professional naturalists aboard the ship, followed by swimming, snorkeling, and scuba diving to experience the marine life of the islands first-hand. After lunch, you set sail to a different location in the islands each day to explore on foot- trekking, bird, and other wildlife-watching, as well as excursions to the towns of the Galapagos province. Almost every moment of the trip is devoted to exploring and experiencing the wild, pristine paradise of the Galapagos Archipelago.
The Galapagos Archipelago National Park is made up of 13 large islands, 6 smaller ones and 107 islets and rocks, with a total land area of nearly 8,000 square kilometers. The islands are volcanic in origin and several volcanoes in the west of the Archipelago are still very active. The M/V Galapagos Explorer II takes you throughout the entire area with stops on nine of the islands where you are guided by bilingual professional guides. The adventure begins in San Cristobel Island with a visit to the Galapagos Interpretation Center in Puerto Baquerizo Moreno, the capital of the Galapagos province. At the Interpretation Center, you will receive an educational
Galapagos Island Cruise, introduction to the diversity of the islands through exhibits on geology, evolution, human history and environmental responsibility, among others. You then travel to Española and Santa Cruz Islands to view indigenous wildlife, including sea lions, fur seals, pelicans and other Galapagos sea birds. On the third day of the cruise, you travel to Genovesa Island to the Prince Phillip’s Steps, a birding paradise. Watch for the Galapagos finches made famous by Darwin, Flightless Cormorants, Blue-footed Boobies, Masked Boobies, Whimbrels, Lava Gulls, and Night Herons, and many others as they breed on the islands. In the days that follow, you will sail to Bartolome, Santiago, Fernandina, Isabela, and North Seymour Islands for more bird and animal watching, snorkeling, swimming, and special expeditions to volcanic sites. The Galapagos Island cruise provides you with the once-in-a-lifetime experiences of snorkeling off of Fernandina Island to watch Galapagos iguanas feeding on underwater seaweed, coming into close contact with Galapagos penguins as they scurry about the islands, and silently observing giant turtles guarding their nests on the beaches.
The M/V Galapagos Explorer II is the newest and most elegant vessel cruising the waters of Galapagos, and guests can take advantage of the luxurious suite accommodations, international and Ecuadorian restaurant, boutique, library, solarium, piano bar, spa, swimming pool, and whirlpool services daily. All of the suites are exterior rooms and almost all have panoramic views of the ocean. Because of the smaller number of passengers, you experience unmatched luxury and intimacy on board and in the lecture and exploration groups as well. Medical services are available 24 hours a day and the special needs of all passengers are met with efficiency and care. The M/V Galapagos Explorer II is also an environmentally conscious vessel with recycling and responsible waste removal programs, as well as mandating small groups for tours in order to minimize the environmental impact tourism has on the islands. Photos and more extensive information regarding the M/V Galapagos Explorer II, full trip itineraries and price quotes for the cruise package, and the natural history, geology, and ecology of the islands can be found on Intelligent Leisure Solutions website, www.ils3.com. Click on the Travel Vacation Packages link, then choose South America, Ecuador, and then the Galapagos Cruise link. You can also contact Intelligent Leisure Solutions by phone to speak with their Galapagos travel specialists, all native speakers and fluent in English, in the United States, 1-888-ILS3-COM (457-3266), in Europe, 44-20-7669-4493, or in Brazil, 55-71-3113-4203 ext 24.
Intelligent Leisure Solutions is a web-based Destination Management Company (DMC) for Latin America that offers only luxury, custom-made trips from pre-selected destinations, accommodations, packages and tours to travelers and MICE (Meeting, Incentives, Conventions and Events) clients seeking differentiated travel experiences. Intelligent Leisure Solutions has been selected by the Brazilian Ministry of Tourism as an Affiliate Member of the United Nations World Tourism Organization. They are also Authenticated by the Tralliance Corporation and the .Travel Registry.
Monday, December 04, 2006
Cruise the Waters of Central and South America in Luxury and Style aboard Private Yachts
Intelligent Leisure Solutions offers luxury travel services to an elite clientele who require the highest level of service, security and style. ILS caters to executives and dignitaries in all arenas, from Hollywood to Houses of Parliament. Their goal is to provide high-end travel services with personalization and privacy, going beyond what is necessary to create convenient, comfortable, as well as extraordinary experiences for the elite client traveling in Central and South America.
Intelligent Leisure Solutions acts as both a travel agency and tour operator to provide you with all the necessary luxury transportation services for your Central and South American excursion, whether you are planning vacation, business, or group travel. Complete information is given about each craft, and ILS arranges direct contact with the supplier to ensure reliable, efficient service. Chartering a private yacht in Latin America is as easy as visiting their website, selecting the country and the boat you are interested in, and completing a private charter request form. Your request will be met quickly and efficiently by one of ILS’s travel specialists, all fluent in English, located in North America, Europe, and Brazil.
For more information about private yacht charters and the wide variety of luxury travel services provided by Intelligent Leisure Solutions, visit www.ILS3.com, or call 1-888-IL3-COM (457-3266) in North America, 55-71-3113-4205 in Central and South America, and 44-20-7669-4493 in Europe to speak directly with a travel specialist.
Intelligent Leisure Solutions is a web-based Destination Management Company (DMC) for Latin America that offers only luxury, custom-made trips and services from pre-selected destinations, accommodations, packages and tours to travelers and MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conventions and Events) clients seeking differentiated travel experiences. Intelligent Leisure Solutions has been selected by the Brazilian Ministry of Tourism as an Affiliate Member of the United Nations World Tourism Organization. They are also Authenticated by the Tralliance Corporation and the .Travel Registry.
Friday, November 24, 2006
Explore the Sights, Sounds, and Sensations of the Brazilian Amazon on an Amazon River Cruise
Internet-Based Travel Company, Intelligent Travel Solutions, Announces the First Amazon Luxury Cruise Aboard the IberoStar Grand Amazon
Salvador, Bahia, Brazil---Sept. 5--- The Amazon is the world's largest tropical rainforest, and it spans more than half of the Brazilian territory. Within the 4 million square km (2.5 million square miles) of the Amazon River Basin resides a wealth of life richer than any place else on earth, including 500 mammals, 175 different lizards, 300 other reptile species, tree climbers of every kind, and a third of the world's identified bird species, along with millions of species that remain undiscovered. The Amazon is home to countless species of fauna and flora, including endangered jaguars, howler monkeys, tapirs, pink freshwater dolphins, giant river otters, manatees, and an incredible array of tropical birds and plants. The growing popularity of eco-tourism and adventure travel has made travel to the Amazon rainforest accessible in the last few years, but until recently, there were few opportunities to travel on the river itself. Intelligent Leisure Solutions, an internet-based luxury travel company specializing in Central and South America, now offers three, four, and seven-night cruises along the majestic Amazon, Solimoes, and Negro Rivers aboard the IberoStar Grand Amazon cruise ship. Departing from Manaus, one of the largest and busiest dock areas in Brazil, the Iberostar Grand Amazon stops at several points along the Amazon jungle, and offers excursions on small boats to explore the dense and virgin rain forest. Bird-watching, trekking, fishing, photo safaris and cultural programs that highlight and help preserve indigenous cultures are only a few of the inclusive options offered in the cruise packages. You and other adventure seekers will come into close contact with endangered and exotic species of trees, plants, animals as well as the local friendly and hospitable river communities. All of this adventure combined with the luxury and comfort of a five-star hotel aboard the IberoStar Grand Amazon.
The journey begins in Manaus, Brazil, where the IberoStar Grand Amazon departs every Thursday or Sunday, depending upon your length of stay. Upon departure, you will be welcomed by the Captain as the adventure kicks off with a Brazilian-style cocktail party. Each morning, the knowledgeable staff aboard the IberoStar presents informative lectures on the flora, fauna, and cultures that you will encounter on the daily land excursions offered during the cruise. All land excursions are guided by professionals fluent in English and offer rare opportunities to get to know the life along the rivers. Entertainment and other services are provided on board the IberoStar Grand Amazon, as well as traditional Brazilian celebrations and barbeques.
For more travel information, full itineraries, as well as price quotes, visit Intelligent Leisure Solution’s website, www.ILS3.com, click on the Travel Vacation Packages on the top menu, scroll down to South America – Brazil then select the Cruises option on the left menu or click here to go directly to the IberoStar Grand Amazon Package. You can also contact Intelligent Leisure Solutions by phone to speak with their travel specialists, all fluent in English, in North America, 1-888-ILS3-COM (457-3266), in Europe, 44-20-7669-4493, or in Brazil, 55-71-3113-4205.
Intelligent Leisure Solutions is a web-based Destination Management Company (DMC) for Latin America that offers only luxury, custom-made trips from pre-selected destinations, accommodations, packages and tours to travelers and MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conventions and Events) clients seeking differentiated travel experiences. Intelligent Leisure Solutions has been selected by the Brazilian Ministry of Tourism as an Affiliate Member of the United Nations World Tourism Organization. They are also Authenticated by the Tralliance Corporation and the .Travel Registry.
Tuesday, November 14, 2006
Luxury Travel in Central and South America Made Easier and More Personal Though Internet Technology
Salvador, Bahia, Brazil--- Sept. 2, 2006--- Travel to both Central and South America has seen double-digit growth levels in the last two years due to important airline connectivity, improved communications infrastructure, and a sustainability mindset according to the UNWTO World Tourism Barometer published in June 2006. The majority of those travelers look first to the internet as their primary knowledge and services resource in planning their vacations. In response to the growing demand in travel to Central and South America and increased internet technology in the travel industry, Intelligent Leisure Solutions, an internet and technology-based travel company specializing in luxury travel to Central and South America, now provides the traveler with personalized and meticulously prepared travel packages designed to create unique cultural and leisure learning experiences in select destinations in Latin America.
Based in Salvador, Bahia, Brazil, Intelligent Leisure Solutions offers vacation destinations in Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Ecuador, The Galapagos Islands, and Peru in South America, and Belize, Costa Rica, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua, and Panama in Central America, primarily through their main websites, http://www.ils3.com/, http://www.discoversouthamerica.travel/ and http://www.discovercentralamerica.travel/. They also have telephone numbers in North America, Brazil, and in Europe, where travel specialists, all native speakers fluent in English, can help you select unique vacations, packages, adventure travel excursions, honeymoon destinations, holidays, tours, hotels, lodges, resorts and flights. ILS provides its clients with much more than the conventional, pre-fabricated travel package. The company seeks to create sophisticated travel experiences for the person who, besides wanting the best in security, luxury and comfort, also desires to have a unique travel experience that reaches beyond the conventional facets of travel and tourism. All of the products and services offered by ILS have been visited and pre-selected by their team of travel experts. Their pre-selection criteria focuses on the quality of the product and service offered, as well as the charm, design, and the Latin American experience it transfuses to the client.
“We are a new generation of travel specialists for a new generation of traveler. Our clients are looking not only to relax and unwind during their vacation, but to also approach and understand new cultures and learn something from their experience. They return home rested as well as energized with new knowledge and stories to tell,” explains Intelligent Leisure Solutions Managing Partner, American Robert Phillips. His point is clearly illustrated on the testimonials page of http://www.ils3.com/. One client describes his vacation in the Brazilian Amazon as “an incredible experience,” detailing his accounts viewing “amazing wildlife,” as well as exciting night-time jungle treks to search for giant spiders in the rainforest. Providing personal attention and detail-oriented planning in preparing and customizing a vacation in exotic Latin American locales is Intelligent Leisure Solution’s specialty. They are one of the few travel companies that offers personalized, custom-made vacation packages to fit your specific travel needs and dreams.
Intelligent Leisure Solutions is a web-based Destination Management Company (DMC) for Latin America that offers only luxury, custom-made trips from pre-selected destinations, accommodations, packages and tours to travelers and MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conventions and Events) clients seeking differentiated travel experiences. Intelligent Leisure Solutions has been selected by the Brazilian Ministry of Tourism as an Affiliate Member of the United Nations World Tourism Organization. They are also Authenticated by the Tralliance Corporation and the .Travel Registry.
Monday, November 06, 2006
Flexible, Creative, and Personalized Group Travel to Central and South America.
Salvador, Bahia, Brazil---Sept. 3, 2006--- Organizing and planning a group travel event is always stressful, whether it be for your family and friends, business, school, or organization. That stress only multiplies if you are planning for travel in a place where most people don’t speak your language and travel services are limited. Intelligent Leisure Solutions, an internet and technology-based travel company specializing in luxury travel to Central and South America, provides personalized, flexible, and creative group travel and vacation packages to Brazil, Bolivia, Argentina, Chile, Peru in South America and in Belize, Costa Rica, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua, Panama in Central America. Whether it be managed or unmanaged groups for family reunions, school or sports groups, incentive travel programs and awards, groups of friends, company site inspections, meetings, business trips, wedding parties, research visits, birthdays, church groups, class reunions, anniversaries, wine clubs, team building, convention planning or professional organizations, or any other group you could imagine, Intelligent Leisure Solutions can help you create an unforgettable experience for your group in Central and South America. To begin the simple process of planning group travel through their easy-to-navigate website, http://www.ils3.com/, click on the Group Travel button, choose the country you want to visit, and fill out a Travel Inquiry Form online to begin working with one of their travel specialists, all fluent in English, based in Brazil, North America, and in Europe.
Intelligent Leisure Solutions works as a tour operator as well as a travel agency. They offer different types of travel products through the simple process of online-booking their pre-selected accommodations (Pousadas, Lodges, High-Class Hotels, Spas and Resorts) and personalized, custom-made trips and vacation packages, as well as entertainment and leisure activities. Their team of travel experts consists of Latin Americans, North Americans and Europeans, all fluent in English, who have been living in Brazil for at least 5 years. What differentiates their work from other group and incentive travel companies is their personal attention, flexibility, creativity, but also their location in South America. By installing an office in one of their destinations, Salvador, Brazil, ILS travel experts can visit and pre-select all their destinations and provide the best and most up-to-date information about the services they recommend. Their pre-selection criteria focuses on the quality of the product and service offered, as well as the charm, design, and the unique cultural experience it transfuses to the client. They treat every client and their travel needs as individual cases, and their ultimate goal is to fulfill all expectations of the traveler while helping to facilitate an unforgettable experience in exotic locales throughout Central and South America. Through taking advantage of the latest technology available, ILS can creatively and efficiently customize your group’s travel experience regardless of group size, length of stay, or reason for travel.
For more information e-mail groups@ils3.com, check out http://www.ils3.com/, or call ILS in North America, 1-888-ILS3-COM (457-3266), in Europe, 44-20-7669-4493, or in Brazil, 55-71-3113-4205.
Intelligent Leisure Solutions is a web-based Destination Management Company (DMC) for Latin America that offers only luxury, custom-made trips from pre-selected destinations, accommodations, packages and tours to travelers and MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conventions and Events) clients seeking differentiated travel experiences. Intelligent Leisure Solutions has been selected by the Brazilian Ministry of Tourism as an Affiliate Member of the United Nations World Tourism Organization. They are also Authenticated by the Tralliance Corporation and the .Travel Registry.
Sunday, October 22, 2006
Travel Central and South America in Luxury and Convenience Aboard Private Aircraft Charters
Salvador, Bahia, Brazil---Sept. 5--- Traveling by air in Central and South America is essential in order to cover the vast and often uninhabited distances between destinations, but the increasing hassles and limitations of commercial flying can often make getting to and from your destination complicated and time-consuming. Private aircraft charters provide the necessary convenience, luxury, privacy, and security on the ground and in the air for your personalized vacation, business, or group travel in Central or South America. Renting private aircraft not only gives the luxury traveler more comfort and security, but offers you an exclusive and adventurous exploration of some of Central and South America’s most secluded locales. Intelligent Leisure Solutions, an internet and technology-based travel solutions company based in Brazil, now offers private jet, helicopter and airplane charters in and throughout Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Ecuador, Peru in South America, and Belize, Costa Rica, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua, and Panama in Central America. Information about available aircraft for your Latin America destination and any other special requests for private aircraft charters can be easily accessed through Intelligent Leisure Solutions website, www.ILS3.com. Simply choose the Private Jet & Helicopter Charters link and then select your destination in Central and South America.
Intelligent Leisure Solutions offers luxury travel services to an elite clientele who require the highest level of service, confidentiality, security and style. ILS caters to executives and dignitaries in all arenas, from Hollywood to Houses of Parliament. Their goal is to provide high-end travel services with personalization and privacy, going beyond what is necessary to create convenient, comfortable, as well as extraordinary experiences for the elite client traveling in Central and South America.
Intelligent Leisure Solutions can provide every luxury transportation need for your travel experience in Central and South America, including first-class travel from your city of origin as well as arranging private aircraft charter throughout your stay. Their travel specialists help you custom-design your transportation needs based upon your schedule and travel goals. A wide variety of different models of jet, airplane, and helicopter charters are available in each destination, with varying capacities, speeds, and distances capabilities. Complete information is given about each aircraft and ILS arranges direct contact with the supplier to ensure reliable, efficient service. To request a private charter, make your aircraft selection and then fill out a Charter Request Form on www.ILS3.com. One of Intelligent Leisure Solutions’ travel specialists, all native speakers fluent in English based in North America, Brazil, and Europe, will then provide you with a price quote and any other information to begin the booking process.
For more information about private aircraft charters or the wide variety of luxury travel services provided by Intelligent Leisure Solutions, visit www.ILS3.com, or call 1-888-IL3-COM (457-3266) in North America, 55-71-3113-4205 in Central and South America, and 44-20-7669-4493 in Europe to speak directly with a travel specialist.
Intelligent Leisure Solutions is a web-based Destination Management Company (DMC) for Latin America that offers only luxury, custom-made trips and services from pre-selected destinations, accommodations, packages and tours to travelers and MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conventions and Events) clients seeking differentiated travel experiences. Intelligent Leisure Solutions has been selected by the Brazilian Ministry of Tourism as an Affiliate Member of the United Nations World Tourism Organization. They are also Authenticated by the Tralliance Corporation and the .Travel Registry.