If you have clients thinking about South or Central America, know that you can confidently recommend the Globus family of brands. With 19 vacations to this remarkable part of the world, we will get your clients traveling to the countries, and in the style, they desire. Perhaps that is why Travel Weekly readers named us the #1 International Tour Operator in 2006. There simply isn't a corner of the world that the Globus family of brands can't uncover for your most valued clients.

We asked and you answered!

In a recent poll, we asked agents their opinions on travel to South America.

Read our survey to view the top responses to a few key questions.

Why South America?

South & Central American destinations are becoming hot spots for American travelers. Central America attracts seasoned travelers looking to escape the high prices in Europe, while South America is the new South of France. Wealthy and celebrity travelers are flocking to Brazil, with everybody else close behind!

Why South & Central America?
Because your clients would love to...

• Walk among the remains of ancient civilizations.
• Cruise Patagonia and the Chilean Fjords.
• Visit the Amazon jungle for a once-in-a-lifetime experience.
• Explore endless beaches where travelers can swim, surf, dive, or just lounge in the sun while reading their favorite book.
• Travel to “The End of the World.”
• Witness old celebrations, dances, and rituals in Peru.
• Taste an unbelievable variety of foods and wines.
• Shop around Buenos Aires' Recoleta for a truly European feeling with South American flair.
• Visit the Galápagos Islands to see unique fauna that can be found nowhere else in the world.

• No jet lag due to time zones being the same or similar to the U.S.
• Value of the dollar! Your money will go farther in South America.
• Airfare is relatively reasonable for an international destination.
• Buy beautiful souvenirs at a fraction of their cost in the U.S.
• Great (and affordable) for family travel.
• Variety – from the unique cultures of each country, to the varied landscapes, to the choices in travel styles – South America delivers a wide array of vacation experiences.

South America Travel Video

Using videos is a great way to show you what it's like to travel to South America with the Globus family of brands. Most people would rather watch something then read about it, which is why we've developed a short video on South America, so sit back, enjoy, and watch the dream of South America travel come to life.

Videos on our YouTube Channel – Access our channel at www.youtube.com/user/GlobusFamily to view, download and/or copy programming code to embed our videos into your own Web sites.