FEATURE CENTRAL AMERICA
America you can combine two or more countries on one trip. "Each country is so different, so for example you can see wildlife in Costa Rica and Mayan ruins and indigenous people in Guatemala. "There is a perception that it is unsafe
but that’s not the case; it’s been a calm place to travel for many years and we encourage families to travel there. "Costa Rica is our best seller; there’s
so much that is packed into a tiny area. Nicaragua has big potential with its lake, volcanoes and colonial heritage. And Belize is starting to prove popular with the honeymoon market.”
POLLY DAVIES Proprietor Marco Polo Travel, Bristol “I first went to Belize and
Guatemala in 1990 and what struck me was the incredible variety of things to do – snorkelling, sea kayaking, jungle trekking, surfing, diving, biking, the Mayan sites – all in a relatively small area. “People do occasionally ask if it’s safe
and we explain that 20 years ago there were problems but it is stable now. “It would suit people after active and cultural holidays. We’ve sold trips to individuals, couples and families. The most recent was to a family on a six- week sabbatical with three kids – and they loved it.”
Where To Book It STAR CLIPPERS - 0845 200 6145
www.starclippers.co.uk
Available are fully-crewed sailing voyages on board the world's largest tall ships in
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the Mediterranean, Central America and the Caribbean. A seven-night Costa Rica and Nicaragua sailing on-board the four- masted Star Flyer costs from £1150pp, travelling between December 2012 and March 2013, based on two sharing, including breakfast, lunch, dinner and snacks, entertainment, port taxes and all port calls.
RAINBOW TOURS - 020 7666 1260
www.rainbowtours.co.uk A new itinerary, the ‘Highlights of Nicaragua & Panama’, is priced from £2,815pp for a 12-day trip incorporating modern Panama City, the unspoilt Caribbean beaches of Bocas del Toro, the colonial charm of Granada in Nicaragua, a stay on the picturesque island of Ometepe and chance to climb the active volcano, and a few days relaxing on Nicaragua’s stunning
southern Pacific coastline at San Juan del Sur. This price is based on two adults sharing and includes accommodation throughout on a B&B basis, international and domestic flights and transfers.
SUNVIL - 020 8568 4499
www.sunvil.co.uk A family package based on return economy flights with Iberia from London Heathrow (regional flights available on request) to San Jose, including 15 nights on the ground with some meals included, private excursions and transfers (or car-hire), including visits to Tortuguero (wildlife including turtles), Arenal (active volcano and hot springs), San Gerardo (Cloud forest for birdwatching) and Manuel Antonio (coastal resort and national park) starts from £12,292 for a family of four (two rooms or a two-bedroom unit) •
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