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Flying to Antarctica on a Hercules and the Polar Plunge on the Ocean Nova

Posted on January 18, 2013 by admin

A Fly-and-sail cruise is a fantastic way to journey to the Antarctic Peninsula, taking 2.5 hours instead of 2 days by boat, but the weather can have an effect on how you get there.  After a day of set backs … Continue reading →

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Torres del Paine Full Circuit Hike – A Glowing Review

Posted on January 9, 2013 by admin

In December 2012 Sue travelled to Patagonia in December 2012, to do the Torres del Paine Full Circuit with a twist, hiking and mountain biking around some of the most beautiful and wildlife-filled spots in the park including Laguna Azul … Continue reading →

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Hotel in Bariloche: Las Marianas

Posted on January 20, 2012 by Charlotte Brown

Tim and Carla spent their honeymoon in Argentina and Chile mixing Buenos Aires luxury with skiing and exploring in Bariloche. They’ve been kind enough to share some of their experiences on the Swoop blog. This second post is about a … Continue reading →

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Hotel in Iguazu: La Aldea de Selva, customer review

Posted on November 25, 2011 by Charlotte Brown

Tim and Carla spent their honeymoon in Argentina and Chile mixing Buenos Aires luxury with trekking the W Circuit of Torres del Paine National Park in Patagonia. They’ve been kind enough to share some of their experiences on the Swoop … Continue reading →

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7 Hotels in 7 nights: Night 1, Hotel Kapenke in Calafate

Posted on October 3, 2011 by Charlotte Brown

Hotel Kapenke is in the centre of Calafate, number 112 on 9 de julio street, one street back from the main street, Avenida del Libertador de San Martin. It doesn’t immediately catch your eye, but what I think you do … Continue reading →

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7 hotels in 7 nights in Patagonia

Posted on October 1, 2011 by Charlotte Brown

  On my Swoop trip through Southern Patagonia that started in Buenos Aires and which has taken me to Chalten and Calafate, I’ve covered large distances to get from place to place and this combined with pretty strict bus timetables … Continue reading →

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