Fleewinter Destinations
Part 1: Ultimate itineraries for the Americas & Caribbean in 2024
By Valeria Garibotti on 3rd January, 2024
It’s 2024.
2023 is over, even though it only began about 8 minutes ago. Our inboxes are groaning, as are our brains trying to wrench out of holiday mode. (Let’s not mention the waistlines.)
Over the next few days, we’ll be sharing our very best itineraries for 2024; starting with our favourite trips in the Americas & Caribbean.
So, on this most Tuesday of Tuesdays-at-work, we ask: are you a ‘bask in the sunshine’ or ‘climb a glacier’ kind of human, Valeria? Whether you prefer hot white sand, or crisp white snow, this is a region that offers the best of both worlds!
We promise what comes next will blow your mind away! Antarctica, the true last frontier and you can get there avoiding the dreaded Drake’s passage – they call it the Drake shake, or Drake lake. Don’t take your chances and fly instead from Chile’s mainland to King George island and board your ship, skipping two days navigation each way!
Val’s Classic Antarctica Air Cruise itinerary starts from £11,974 per person with international flights starting from £950 per head. A trip of a lifetime for sure but guaranteed to be the best one you will ever take. No other place on earth compares to the White Continent!
Each has a unique and beautiful quality that makes it distinctly magical and allows you to go off the beaten track in 2024.
Enjoy Valladolid’s Colonial elegance, access to ruins, lush jungles and hidden cenotes. Explore the mystical mountain town of San Cristóbal de las Casas with its cobbled streets and tapestry of history, culture, and enchantment. Finally relax in Laguna Bacalar – the lagoon of 7 colours – a serene oasis of turquoise sweet waters and natural wonder – this won’t stay a hidden gem for long!
Ellie’s Pueblos Magicos itinerary starts from £3,000 per person with international flights starting from £800 per head. You will visit all the highlights in a truly magical holiday!
2024 is for visiting stunning hotels in even more stunning settings and these are some of our absolute favourites.
First, Strawberry Hill, set sublimely high in Jamaica’s Blue Mountains. Each unique and exquisite cottage nestles within the mountain’s contours. Next, Kanopi House and its eco-chic treehouses nestled high amongst 100-foot Banyans tucked along a secluded hillside overlooking the famed Blue Lagoon. Finally, Ian Fleming’s GoldenEye’s tropical gardens, private beaches and secluded coves of Oracabessa for some James Bond energy.
Ellie’s Mystical Mountains, Blue Lagoon and Secluded Coves itinerary starts from £3,500 per person, with international flights starting from £800pp.
Chile conjures up images of immense scenery: the grandeur of Patagonia and the otherworldly landscapes of the Atacama desert and its starry skies.
Of course there is more to the country! Deep blue lakes adorned with snow capped volcanoes, lush wine valleys and a cosmopolitan capital. On top of all this, Chile has some of the best luxury lodges in the continent.
Val’s Luxury Chile Highlights itinerary starts from £6,194 per person with international flights starting from £950 per head, and it promises just that, the best the country has to offer; unparalleled beauty and top notch accommodation.
Argentina is one of the world’s most beautiful and diverse countries, and the Peninsula Valdes and the Ibera Wetlands are two of the country’s best kept secrets (well, almost). They are the perfect destinations for nature and wildlife lovers. Come close to whales and penguins in Valdes, and capybaras, giant anteaters and jaguars in the wetlands.
Val’s Argentina Wildlife itinerary starts from £4,919 per person, including domestic flights. International flights start from around £900 a head. Come close to whales and penguins in Valdes, and capybaras, giant anteaters and jaguars in the wetlands.
Brazil is a vast and diverse country, famed for its beaches, joie de vivre and wildlife, to name a few, it still can offer wonderful off the beaten track adventures to some of the most spectacular landscapes!
Val was lucky enough to be invited on such a journey in July and her Route of Emotions itinerary is based on her personal, unforgettable experience.
It starts from £3,653 per person with international flights starting from £900 per head, and it promises nature, white sand dunes with deep blue lagoons, immense beaches and the friendliest people!
Uruguay is a little hidden gem of a country in South America. Good food and wine, the loveliest people, working estancias and the gauchos, wonderful nature and landscapes. Couple all this with some of the best boutique accommodation and the fact you can visit the country by land – no need to fly around on domestic flights – we think it is a real winner!
Val’s Nature and Wildlife itinerary starts from £4,055 per person with international flights starting from £850 per person, and it will offer you some unforgettable local experiences. From wine and cheese tastings to a stay in a real estancia!
Discover the epitome of beachfront luxury in Barbados with Leamington Cottage.
This rare standalone 1-bedroom villa offers tranquility and exclusivity, boasting a private entrance, separate driveway, and a spacious terrace with a private pool. Enjoy breathtaking sea views, a sandy beach within walking distance, and an ideal snorkeling spot at the nearby reef. Immerse yourself in paradise at this unique retreat.
Prices start at £480 per night with 2 people sharing, and international flights start from around £500 a head.
