Colombia is a rising star in the travel world. With colonial cities, gorgeous beaches and pristine rainforests, it's not difficult to understand why.
The more places you go, the more you realize where you've never been. Here are five family-friendly trips that combine all the things my family loves.
Each year, we have the pleasure of singling out a number of particularly memorable hotels and resorts. Here are the properties that Andrew Harper selected in South America.
Colombia's Caribbean islands of Providencia and San Andres take full advantage of the azure seas surrounding them. We feasted on magnificently fresh seafood in casual and upscale restaurants alike.
I knew to expect a sophisticated culinary scene in Colombia, but I was unprepared for the very high standards of its bartenders.
A gallery of snorkeling images from Colombia's Caribbean islands.
A video of our stay at the Tcherassi in Colombia as reviewed in the May 2014 issue of the Hideaway Report.
A video of our stay at the Charleston Casa Medina as reviewed in May 2014 issue of the Hideaway Report.
A video of our stay at Casa San Agustin in Colombia as reviewed in the May 2014 issue of the Hideaway Report.
A video of the Colombian islands of Providencia and San Andres as reviewed in the May 2014 issue of the Hideaway Report.
Local restaurants take full advantage of Caribbean seafood such as tuna, red snapper, octopus and shrimp. Also watch for Colombia's many unique tropical fruits, which find their way into smoothies, gelato, cocktails and ceviche, among other items.
Adventurous gourmets should consider spending a few hours with chef Jorge Escandon, owner of La Cevicheria, a casual seafood restaurant near the Plaza de San Diego.
Some of Bogotá’s museums are world-class. Weekdays are best for museum-hopping, as Saturdays and Sundays can be very busy.
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