Ah, winter – the season of snowflakes, hot cocoa, and the unrelenting urge to hibernate. But what if we told you that the antidote to the winter blues isn’t another snowball fight but a beachside piña colada? Join us as we explore the 10 hottest winter getaways that will thaw you out, lift your spirits, and leave you with memories […]

Yampu Tours Still Stands to be the Best in the Industry After nearly two years of many challenges for the tourism industry, the prestigious World Travel Awards presented Yampu Tours, with its eleventh award as Mexico & Central America’s Leading Tour Operator. With the return of travel comes a notable consumer trend to seek out the very best travel experiences across the world, which is why […]

Monica Irauzqui, New York Times Speaker, Corporate Trainer on Travel and Co-founder of Yampu Tours recently sat down with Mr.Curtis Jackson of Living the Dream with Curveball podcast. On the Show, Curtis interviews guests that teach, motivate, and inspire others with extraordinary stories about how they contribute to the world to try and make life better for others. When listening […]

The voting window has closed, the votes counted, and the 28th annual World Travel Awards winners have been decided!   After a year of many challenges for the tourism industry, the prestigious World Travel Awards presents luxury tour operator Yampu Tours, with its eleventh award over the last eleven years as Mexico & Central America’s Leading Tour Operator 2021.   […]

One of the greatest aspects of traveling is meeting new people and learning of both our differences and our similarities. Through stories, we all relate to one another by sharing our seemingly unique yet common experiences, especially our understandings of love and heartbreak.   This week, Yampu Tours Vice President, Monica Irauzqui sat down with Sarah of The Breakup Evolution […]

Travel Bubble Podcast: Nooks and Crannies In a not-so-far-fetched, dystopian future, world authorities have put all citizens on lockdown. Thankfully, you can still go on holiday but there is a catch- you can only choose 3 countries to visit for the rest of your life. Every Wednesday, Matty Dyas talks to travel industry professionals, globetrotters and adventurers from all over […]

Monica Irauzqui recently had the chance to catch up with Clevelanders, Ken Dworznik, and Ted Klopp on their podcast “Two Middle-Aged Men in Cleveland”. On the show this week, the three discuss the distribution of the COVID vaccines, how travel and tourism are affected and what unique travel spots Monica recommends as a travel expert. Tune in to the episode […]

On this special episode of Choosing Your Reflection, we’re asking our audience to imagine what their perfect honeymoon or special celebration excursion would be. Helping us craft our visions and make them a reality is this week’s guest Monica Irauzqui, vice-president of YAMPU Tours. From New York to Peru, and then Sicily in one year (and married not long after), […]

Yampu Tours Cofounder, Monica Irauzqui had a chance to sit down with Simone Kaplan of the podcast Unlicensed Therapist. Join the two as they discuss life-changing events, complicated decisions, and being a part of the travel industry. Listen to the full podcast below!   More about Simone I’m a certified Oncology Massage Therapist and have been practicing bodywork for twenty […]

Turning the Place of Our Dreams Into A Memory with Monica Irauzqui Traveling has this particular effect on us; the more we travel, we realize how much we didn’t see, how much we won’t see, and how much we want to see of the world. Join Yampu Tours Co-Founder, Monica Irauzqui as she discusses the possibilities of traveling during the […]

Want to plan a safari and visit Kenya, Africa? We’ll discuss Kenya tourism, things to do in Kenya, and how to prepare for a trip to Africa. In 2017, it was bestowed recognized as Place to Be by the World Travel Awards. As the world’s leading safari destination, there is no other place to go see a safari if you […]

Beau Monde Traveler is where today’s affluent traveler goes to learn, explore, and plan their next lavish vacation experience within a media platform that shares information through original content.   Beau Monde is the platform where the next destination, hotel and haute experience is explored by the discerning traveler in search of inspiration from esteemed experts in the industry.   Featuring […]

The Future of Travel Post COVID-19 with Monica Irauzqui and Gloria Rand   The Coronavirus pandemic has brought travel to a standstill, dealing a severe blow to companies across the industry from airlines and hotels to travel agents and tour operators. Monica Irauzqui, Vice President and co-founder of Yampu Tours and YampuGo, is no exception. She has had to postpone […]

-As told to Carrie Goldberg, Harper’s Bazaar  / AUG 15, 2016 Article originally published on Harper’s Bazaar Just Back From…Tibet Trip Duration: One week. Flight Plan: We flew business on United direct to Beijing, then began our ascent to the higher altitudes. We took a 22-hour overnight train from Xining, China (7,000 ft) to Lhasa, Tibet (12,000 ft). It’s the best […]

Monica Irauzqui recently sat down with InEye Technologies’ founder, Preethi Natarajan to discuss how Yampu is thriving during the current pandemic including giving back by starting new classes for travel professionals. Watch the full interview below!      A 100% Woman-owned small business, InEye Technologies provides world-class travel products and accessories for a worry-free travel experience.   Many of […]

Yampu Tours Co-founder, Monica had the honor to be one of the guests on the Best Morning Routine, Ever podcast with Lunide Louis recently.   Each episode discusses effective morning routines of entrepreneurs and thought leaders in their appropriate fields while they discuss how their healthy morning habits have contributed to their success. The show goes forth to bless, heal, […]

Visiting Archeological Sites in Peru with Yampu Tours By Guest Blogger and Luxury Travel Expert, Carmen Edelson   On my recent trip to Peru with Yampu Tours, I had the opportunity to explore many parts of the country with their local guides. From Lima to Cusco, I enjoyed getting to know the history, culture, and culinary delights of the Peruvian […]

Originally posted on Carmen’s Luxury Travel. Written By luxury travel blogger, Carmen Edelson.   Visiting Peru in October was such a dream, there is so much to see in this ancient South American country. While this wasn’t my first visit, it was my first time traveling with Yampu Tours. This tour company truly allows you to travel without a care […]

The only thing better than meeting expectations is exceeding them.   Yampu Co-Founder, Monica Irauzqui had the honor to sit down for an interview with keynote speaker, Tony Winyard who hosts the Podcast Exceeding Expectations. Each episode of Exceeding Expectations features an interview with a person that loves their work and tries to far exceed the expectations of their clients. […]

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, […]