Visit Colombia a wonderful destination I visited Colombia with my then 14 year old a couple of years ago. We visited Bogota, Medellin, and Cartagena. It was wonderful Here’s a one minute overview. What’s really neat about Colombia (besides the natural beauty and the people), is the fact that it is on the Pacific […]
Colombia & Columbia. They are not the same! When I was in South America in July, I bought this mug. “It’s Colombia not Columbia.” I bet you didn’t know there was a whole social media campaign based on that phrase. See here Some of the phrases used: “Colombia is where famed artist Fernando Botero hails from; Columbia
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Beautiful converted convent in cosmopolitan port city Here are some pictures from our stay at the Sofitel Legend Santa Clara Cartagena last year. What a beautiful hotel, and a beautiful city. My daughter and I thoroughly enjoyed ourselves. Let me know if you’d like to visit. It is a Virtuoso partner of mine,
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My daughter, Ciara, and I visited Cartagena, Colombia this July with Cox and Kings. What a beautiful city, and a beautiful country. We stayed at the beautiful Sofitel Santa Clara, and really enjoyed our pampering! And we enjoyed touring Cartagena and seeing where the Pacific meets the Atlantic. Here is an overview of our couple
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This summer, I was fortunate enough to travel to Colombia with my 14 year old daughter, Ciara. I had won a private escorted trip with my Virtuoso partners, Cox and Kings, to go to Bogota, Medellin, and Cartagena. I was excited, but nervous – especially about Medellin. Like most North Americans, my understanding of
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I am just back from a fabulous tour of Colombia with my Virtuoso partners, Cox and Kings. What a wonderful experience for my 14 year old daughter and I. Here is a snippet from our tour documents that outlines the highlights of our tour, and some of my snaps that show some of what we
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What a world cup it’s been! Today’s final between Germany and Argentina should be something to behold! We Are One (Ole Ola) [The Official 2014 FIFA World Cup Song] (Audio) I’ve never played soccer, although my two daughters do, and my husband has coached it. Yet, the travels I’ve been fortunate enough to have this
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Last year at Virtuoso Travel week, I won a private escorted trip for two to Colombia with my Virtuoso Active and Specialty Travel (VAST) partner, Cox and Kings USA. I was excited to do this trip, but with a family of 4, it was tough to know who would accompany me. My husband’s work schedule
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I’m now in Bogota, Colombia on a special Cox and Kings escorted tour with my 14 year old daughter. Wonderfully busy checking out new travel options for you! And, yes, I just dared myself to go somewhere new. You should too! I was certainly a little apprehensive about travelling to Colombia – its history and
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