From the founders of many Yampu favored accommodations in Peru comes another iconic experiential hotel, Cirqa Parador en Arequipa. A play on the word “Circa” meaning a specific date in time, Cirqa transports you to a time of the past.   Located in the historic center of Arequipa, Cirqa was once a wing of the reputable San Agustin church that […]

Having traveled every six weeks of her life for over twenty-five years, Cacinda Maloney knows a thing or two when it comes to Luxury travel. Previously a doctor by profession, Cacinda of Points and Travel has given up her career to follow her passion for experiencing all that the world has to offer. Now, as a Luxury Travel Writer, Blogger, […]

Why you need to go to Peru (even if you’ve already been) How often do you visit a destination that has so much to offer that you wish you had more time to experience the things you missed out on? Since 1998, Yampu has been sharing luxury experiences in Peru with thousands of travelers from around the world, often times […]

By guest blogger, Cassie Steele A study published by the US Library of Medicine found a direct correlation between going on vacation and weight gain, a subject that concerns many people who don’t want to forgo a luxury holiday in order to maintain their health. The link, however, can be attributed to our tendency to ‘let go’ and overindulge on high days […]

The luxury fashion firm LVMH, holder of Louis Vuitton and Christian Dior, has continued its way into the luxury travel industry with a purchase of the upscale hotel and leisure company, Belmond. While continuing to offer its iconic luxury products globally, the once primarily fashion-driven company has set its eyes on the industry of Luxury travel as higher-end clientele look […]

Exploring Exciting Southeast Asia in Luxury in 2019 By guest blogger, Cassie Steele The average tourist in Southeast Asia spends $35 a day for accommodations, food, transportation, and sightseeing. The region is famous for backpackers as a low-cost destination and is now gaining a reputation for major luxury because of these low costs. Singapore and Malaysia have world-class accommodations built for a king and other […]

Where to go in 2019; Yampu’s Must-See Destinations for the New Year Each year our travel experts search the ends of the planet (quite literally) to bring you the top destinations to visit in the new year with unique experiences that only a company like Yampu can offer. With 2018 finally behind us (let’s face it, this year was a […]

Yampu Featured in Beverly Hills Lifestyle Magazine! Peru isn’t a destination to just visit. It’s a country that one must experience, in style. Yampu Tours’ carefully curated, luxury experiences that were crafted for the trendsetting explorer, The Style Hunter, will be featured in Beverly Hills Lifestyle Magazine’s November issue! Grab your copy when it hits newsstands November 20th and take […]

To reestablish his cultural roots in addition to bolstering his never-ending search for design inspiration, prestigious Los Angeles based designer, Luigi Irauzqui will be returning to his home country of Peru in collaboration with Yampu Tours this summer. In search for international inspiration, both modern and traditional, Mr. Irauzqui’s extensive travels have contributed to his exquisite sense of taste and […]

As the new year begins, the Yampu team reflects on their accomplishments in the past year and excitedly looks forward to what is in store for 2018 in the world of experiential travel. With this in mind, Yampu’s travel experts have excitedly compiled a list of the top destinations to visit in the new year that simply cannot be missed! […]