Cox & Kings Presents New Latin America & Antarctica Journeys

A particularly vast region for the brand – covering both Central and South America as well as Antarctica –Cox & Kings has hand-crafted a collection of journeys that compiles the top attractions and experiences by interest and country to satisfy adventure lovers, foodies and nature-seeking travelers alike, all with the expertise of local expert guides to ensure comfort, safety and optimum satisfaction.

To oversee the development of the new Latin America product, Cox & Kings has announced the appointment of new Destination Manager Ignacio Vallin, effective immediately. Vallin's professional travel experience spans over two decades with his most recent position being Manager of Product Development at Brendan Vacations, where he specialized in luxury travel product. His extensive travels to Latin American countries such as Argentina, Brazil, Costa Rica, Ecuador and Panama have provided him with the first-hand travel knowledge needed to continuously develop and implement new ways for guests to enjoy these dynamic and broad destinations, the majority of which are overlooked by U.S. travelers.

A sampling of Cox & Kings' new Latin America & Antarctica 2012 journeys includes:

• South America Immersion (13 Days, 12 Nights) – Venture into the heart and soul of South America to experience the perfect combination of natural beauty, cultural mystique and exotic culinary fare. This epic journey begins in the mountainous crags of Chile – home to some of the world's finest wines – and snakes through volcanoes, turquoise glacial lakes, world-renowned Argentine cuisine and the sun-kissed beaches of Rio de Janeiro. Prices begin at U.S. $7,255 per person, based on double occupancy.

• Ecuador & Galapagos in Style (13 Days, 12 Nights) – This journey embodies the variety of natural beauty South America offers, from hiking the snow-capped peaks of volcanoes to foraging through a forest of eucalyptus. Each turn of this journey allows travelers to savor different tastes of the region without ever sacrificing comfort and luxury. Travelers spend four days discovering the wonders of the Galapagos Islands, spotting marine iguanas, sea lions, and giant tortoises among other fauna and flora found nowhere else on earth. Post-cruise, travelers are guided towards the Avenue of the Volcanoes, stopping at local haciendas along the way to learn the ancient ways of Ecuadorian cheese-making. The journey concludes with a hike through Cotopaxi National Park, the highest active volcano in the world. Prices begin at U.S. $8,750 per person, based on double occupancy.

• Brazil: A Wildlife Safari (13 Days, 12 Nights) – Experience Brazil beyond its festive streets and into the depths of its mysterious forests with this safari, which takes travelers through famed national parks and into remote areas of the Amazon. Travelers venture into the jungle to a remote archipelago of islands through winding lakes and canals, learning about medicinal plants found in the area. First-hand encounters with exotic wildlife wait each turn as travelers have the opportunity to fish for piranha and swim with the endangered Amazonian dolphins. Prices begin at U.S. $6, 295 per person, based on double occupancy.

• Antarctica Fly/Sail: Extreme Impressions of Nature (12 Days, 11 Nights) – Reach the ends of the earth and set sights on alien landscapes far away from the ordinary. Towering landscapes of glittering icebergs and snow mark the southerly reaches on the four-day Antarctica cruise. Travelers embark on daily landings for up-close encounters with penguins, whales and seals as well as abandoned ruins of derelict whaling stations. After bidding adieu to the land of ice and snow, travelers welcome the vibrant scenes that grace Patagonia. Travelers awake to the unforgettable views of the dramatic crags of Torres del Paine National Park in Chile and venture into its “Lago Grey” glacial bay that boasts an eerie aqua pigmentation. Prices begin at U.S. $14,645 per person, based on double occupancy.

For more information or to order a Cox & Kings 2012 catalog featuring a roster of Latin America & Antarctica journeys, please visit www.coxandkingsusa.com or dial 1-800-999-1758.