Festivals are the magic masala to spice up your Enchanting trip. Unearth vibrant traditions, food, arts and religious rites. Here are just some of our favorite festivals to discover for the rest of the year and into 2013.

Wildlife lovers behold – it’s time to fulfill your wildest dreams with unique one-time-only animal encounters. We have hand-selected our most enchanting and memorable animal encounters across our destinations: swimming with an elephant in the ocean, walking with penguins, sharing your breakfast with giraffes or chimpanzees and watching whales in their natural habit.

Underwater sculptures, mummies, exhibits made of sand – here are five of the most unique museums.

From stunning panoramas to UNESCO World Heritage site monuments, we have India, Asia, South America and Africa covered! The Enchanting Travels team took time out to select our favorite hotel rooms with a view from across the globe.

If you’re poanning a trip to Argentina, prepare for a heady dose of culture and cuisine in Buenos Aires. Jacqueline Spencer writes about one surprisingly enjoyable and enchanted evening in Buenos Aires with the Argentine Experience – a new activity offered by Enchanting Travels.

Include a taste of the enchanting in your customized South America tours. Jacqueline Spencer captures the heart of an uncharted territory with an account of her recent trip and highlights exactly Bolivia travel is a must.

Do you have a desire to step back in time to an era where travel is as much about enjoying the simple pleasures and experiences?

There are many cultural norms when you travel in South America. How you tip is just one of them. Whether you wish to tip at a restaurant, cafe, in a hotel or your driver, check out our top tips for tipping before you embark on customized South America tours.

How about a luxury train ride through the towering Andes Mountains? Embark on one of the last great adventures! The Belmond Andean Explorer takes you on a journey along one of the world’s highest rail routes to discover the breathtaking beauty of the Peruvian Andes.

What are the top 10 things to do in Bolivia? Here’s our list. Bolivia: The land of quinoa, Jesuit missions and spectacular salt flats that are visible from space. We’re unveiling our top ten list of sites and activities to explore in Bolivia.