It is unlikely that the soaring altitude and sheer magnificence of the Andes Mountains inspired “Stairway to Heaven.” This signature work of the virtuoso rock band Led Zepplin is arguably the best rock ballad oh, maybe Ever. Those guitar riffs live on, even if Lake Titicaca isn’t their spiritual home. However, the lake, situated in the Andes at an elevation of 12, 500 feet (3800 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Paraty; a Charming, Cobble Stoned Gem. General Sales Manager, Karolina Guilcapi shares her favorite spot in Brazil. I have been selling Paraty for 10+ years. It is a small fishing village, that is reached by a narrow coastal road 4 hours from Rio. I have been intrigued by it for a long time, and right before I left for my […]

Written by guest blogger, Jane Trombley of 3 Score and More  The Best of Peru’s Sacred Valley And How to See It What is Peru’s Sacred Valley?  Machu Picchu always grabs the headlines as the Andean destination of dreamers, scholars and intrepid tourists. Retracing the Inca Trail and the steps of the early 20th century explorers who “discovered” the “Lost City”  […]

A Yampu How-to to Giving the Gift of Travel Just in case you haven’t realized, the time is near… Before you know it the holidays will be here and your loved ones will be ecstatically opening up gifts that you painstakingly scowered poorly lit department stores, hand wrapped, and lovingly placed beneath the tree with anticipation for that loving glow […]

Is Solo Travel Right for You? Here are the supposed “Cons” of Traveling Alone… Whether they are just setting out as individual explorers or their usual travel partner isn’t interested or simply isn’t available to hop around the globe, solo travelers are not letting things get in their way of experiencing the world. Of course, traveling alone brings a lot of […]

School has just begun for the little ones, leaves are beginning to turn to a warmer hue, and evenings are getting cooler. While you transition from the balmy summer months of fun into the flannel wearing, pumpkin spice latte sipping season, the winter holidays only creep in closer. Before flight and hotel prices begin spiking, now is the time to […]

What to Know Before Visiting Machu Picchu Just like flight gates, rules and regulations are always changing in the world of travel. To keep you up to date with the latest protocols for traveling to your destination our Travel Experts are always on alert to continue making your experiences as flawless as possible. With local offices in over 50 countries, […]