What’s Your Passion?
Do you have a group of people who you enjoy spending time with each week? Are you ready to change up your routine? Mix things up by planning a group trip! There are a lot of advantages to group travel. Group trips are an awesome way to make memories and bond with others, whether you…
Giving You Space
It was great hearing from so many of you via last month’s survey, in which we asked about your hopes for returning to travel in the future and your health and safety concerns for that return. A huge thank you goes out to everyone who took a couple minutes to answer our three simple survey…
What Will Our Return to Travel Look Like?
Slowly, the world is starting to open up. And while we certainly aren’t past this pandemic yet and many questions still remain, people are starting to think about what our post-pandemic world is going to look like. We’ve been thinking about that ourselves as we monitor daily the destinations we visit. We’re in constant communication…
Be Here Now, Go South Later
At Southern Explorations we’ve had a lot of time to reflect and take stock of the beautiful Latin American places, people, and adventures we’ve connected travelers with for nearly two decades. While we are at home, we’re still working hard planning new and exciting journeys and ensuring that those of you who have trips scheduled…
Is It Safe to Travel to Latin America?
Southern Explorations has been getting a lot of questions about whether it’s safe to travel to Latin America during the coronavirus epidemic. The region has so far seen only one confirmed case of Coronavirus, in Brazil, nearly two and a half months after the first reported case in China. As a preventative measure, Latin American…
Money Matters: Using Credit Cards Abroad
Many people are wary of using their credit cards abroad. While there’s definitely a need to be careful, using your credit card on vacation is a safe option for several reasons: it means you don’t have to carry large amounts of cash; you can keep more of your cash for smaller purchases; and if it’s…
Your Travel Legacy to South & Central America
We understand that travel and exploration is an important part of your own legacy, whether it’s traveling with your family and sharing that incredible gift with them or building your own individual collection of unforgettable experiences and memories. Legacy is something we’ve also been thinking about more and more these days. Perhaps that’s a result…
Three Reasons to Visit Madagascar
At Southern Explorations , we have a passion for South America and Central America. But when our wanderlust takes us to different continents, we turn to like-minded companies that we trust, just like Your Private Africa , who are experts at crafting safaris for all types of travelers, with amazing on-the-ground connections, and a passion…
A Detailed Exploration
There’s an old idiom that says the devil is in the details, suggesting the details of a matter are its most problematic aspect. We have little doubt that that’s true as we experience the importance of ensuring all the little things are taken care of as we craft custom-made South America and Central America trips…
The Luxury Seasons: The Best Time To Travel to Get the Most From Your Trip
As you probably already know, we define luxury a little differently around here. If you’re looking for a truly remarkable high-end experience, our team can certainly help to craft a trip that delivers top-shelf adventures and accommodations at every opportunity. And we can also recommend travel strategies that take your adventure to the next level…
Yes, You Can Travel to Cuba!
Despite what you may have heard, don’t worry, Cuba is still open to American travelers. While new travel rules now state that Americans traveling to Cuba must experience the island within an organized group or independently under the “Support for the Cuban People” category of travel, you can rest assured we’ve gone the extra mile…
Cuba Rules!
You’ve probably been hearing a lot of conflicting messages regarding travel to Cuba lately. Yes, President Trump announced changes in the travel rules for U.S. Citizens traveling to Cuba, but to put your mind at ease, we wanted to assure you that our Southern Explorations Cuba experiences fully comply with U.S. laws. As of June…
