There may be no city in Asia more appealing as an Incentive Trip destination than Singapore. Here are the top five reasons why: 1. Traveling to Singapore can be described as “back to the future”; almost entirely rebuilt after WWII, the city is a testament to the best of robust Asian urban planning, with sleek, modern buildings and public places that make the city exciting and well laid out for group touring. There's enough monumental, artistry to keep architecture studen

Peru is truly a country of rich and diverse history. During my travels there, I was fortunate enough to visit Lima, Cusco, Machu Picchu, and Misminay Village in the Sacred Village. All destinations provided me with ample opportunities to learn about the country’s transition from Inca times to the Spanish conquistadors, and explore the culture. Lima is often considered a gateway city with the majority of travelers flying into the city before making their way to Cusco and then

For those seeking a reprieve from the heat and humidity of the Galapagos, a trip into the northern highlands offers travelers misty mountain views, charming indigenous communities, bustling marketplaces, and of course the gorgeously-preserved colonial architecture of Quito. Upon arrival in Quito, we promptly hit the road, watching the mountain-side neighborhoods disappear in our rearview mirror as we headed toward Otavalo via the Pan American Highway, the famed 30,000 mile ro

I have been fortunate to travel to Santiago several times and to be able to learn about the Chilean culture, explore different places, and visit most of the wine regions near Santiago. The Chilean people are very receptive and welcome and they always make time to help and provide recommendations. As more people arrive, from other parts of the country to live in Santiago, the city has grown tremendously in the past years. Therefore, the night life has grown too, including gre

Located in the Northeast of Brazil, Manaus is the capital city of the state of Amazonas and the gateway to exploration of unique flora, fauna and wildlife that the Amazon Basin has to offer. Manaus itself is located on the north bank of the Negro River just above where the Negro River merges with the Solimões River and join together to form the Amazon River. Most people consider Manaus to be stopover place before launching out into an eco-adventure, but there are a few thin

Not many think of the Gold Coast when they picture a trip to the African continent, however, Ghana is a destination that’s not to be missed. Within a week’s time, you can comfortably complete a tour that visits the main sites and destinations along the Southern coast of the country – an area rich in history and culture. International flights will arrive and depart in the capital, Accra. From here, you can take a short flight to Takoradi, a port city that’s been booming in rec

Brazil – the name alone conjures up images of iconic beaches, flashy carnival festivities, natural wonders of the Amazon and Iguassu Falls, not to mention recent mega world sporting events. And while those are all reasons in itself to visit Brazil, on a recent site inspection traveling with seven university partners we engaged with the local communities, businesses, and organizations. While the options for Brazil itineraries are infinite and can vary greatly depending on a p