Scientists in the second most-biodiverse country in the world, have documented Colombia's 200+ species of endemic butterflies for the first time. Columbia is home to a fifth of the world's entire butterfly population? The initiative has been achieved with the support of ProColombia and the Natural History Museum. The female-led team has been workin...

Cartagena is a port city in Colombia and capital of the Bolívar region, located on the shores of the Caribbean Sea in the north-western part of the South American continent. While the more hedonistic visitors to Cartagena choose to stay in the modern part of town at Bocagrande with its beaches and high-rise buildings, those who come here for histor...

Aruba tops lists for the ultimate romantic escape and there are many reasons why. Its white-sand beaches and water with the most beautiful shades of blue create the perfect romancy backdrop for a couples retreat. Year-round sunny, warm weather coupled with the steady breeze of the trade winds makes One Happy Island's location in the southern Caribb...

Hurtigruten Expeditions is expanding its global offering to include the Galapagos Islands, the isolated archipelago off the coast of Ecuador famous for its unique nature and wildlife. Starting in January 2022, Hurtigruten Expeditions will offer seven-day adventures on-board MS Santa Cruz II, visiting some of the most spectacular and iconic sites of...

(annual February/March) As the first city to be named a World Heritage Cultural Site by UNESCO in 1978, Quito boasts numerous treasures spread throughout a diverse and alluring landscape. The capital city has much to offer including authentic culture and rich indigenous and Hispanic traditions evident at every corner through its exquisite gastronom...

Colombia is promoting itself as the most welcoming place on Earth. The South America country, with territories in North America, is bordered by the Caribbean Sea, Panama, Ecuador and Peru, Venezuela, by Brazil and with the Pacific Ocean. The country aims to stimulate international tourism growth and ignite travellers' wanderlust by spotlighting the...