If you are born in 1944, 1956, 1968, 1980, 1992 or 2004, then congratulations, it is your year! In Chinese New Year traditions, celebrated on the 8th of February, 2016 marks the Year of the Monkey. Chinese New Year is a time for big festivities, and many destinations around the world mark the event with vibrant celebrations.
However did you know that the 8th of February 2016 is also Vietnamese New Year? Known as ‘Tết’, it is the most important festival of Vietnamese...
The wild, untamed landscapes of Patagonia in the most southern tip of South America may seem like a faraway destination. The region, situated between Argentina and Chile is remote. Famous for its vast national parks and jaw-dropping natural wonders, it is a destination to be conquered and explored. Maybe you are itching to discover Patagonia? Or maybe this is the first time the region has crept onto your bucket list? Read our interview with Julia Baulina about an adventure to one of...
“I have some bad news.”
When I had initially found out that the paradise destination of Tayrona National Park was closed for the whole month I was travelling around Colombia, I was understandably devastated. I had been looking forward for those two days on my Colombia Highlights tour and had gazed at numerous images imagining myself on the sandy beaches of Colombia’s Caribbean coast line.
The infamous national park, reached via dense jungle was closed during...
Do you have a hankering to visit Colombia but don't know where to start? Perhaps you have always wanted to get under the skin of this feisty country but have been unsure where to begin? Have no fear! We have compiled some top tips for visiting Colombia that will help if you're planning an adventure to one of the most exciting countries in South America.
Colombia is still a relatively new country in terms of tourism. Unlike some other...
Our Instagram account this month has been flooded with some of the most exciting, colourful images that have been sent in from your adventures with us! Below are some of the best photos we have received that inspired our wanderlust. Remember to hashtag #tucantravel so we can share yours too!
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Six Weeks till Christmas- Enjoy Christmas Day with a Difference
Continue ReadingWith only six weeks till Christmas, the festive season is sooner than you think (the radio has already started playing those all known favourites.) Christmas is a time for loved ones, however, a little known fact, is that it’s also the time for travel, and if you’re anything like us, you’ll want a little sneaky trip away. Father Christmas will be visiting our group tours at a whole host of amazing destinations, below are just some of the tours which are celebrating Christmas...
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Tour Leader Insights: An Interview on Central America
Continue ReadingOur tour leaders are hard to track down. You may find them hiking up volcanoes in Central America, trekking through the Amazon Jungle or playing “spot the lion” on one of our overland trucks somewhere in Africa. You may even find them at the most southerly tip of South America showing our travellers mammoth glaciers.
As a special treat, we have managed to pin down two of our amazing Central America tour leaders for a short interview on a lowdown of their favourite continent,...
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Top Ten Tours for 2016
Continue ReadingBrowse Tucan Travel's absolute must top trips from 2016. The year will certainly be a year to remember. The last 12 months have had everyone talking, from controversial politician debates to the colourful Rio Olympics. So how do certain destinations or tours make it into Tucan Travel's selection of top trips? We have looked at the number of departure dates, the number of bookings and the number of passengers to compile this list of our most popular trips.
We have had a great year taking...
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7 films and books that feature Latin America
Continue ReadingFilms and books have inspired people to travel for years. Some of the greatest blockbusters and literary classics have been set in iconic destinations that have made people pick up their passports and journey to the corners of the world where their favourite forms of entertainment are made or set. Latin America has a whole host of destinations that have set the scene for some of the greatest fictional characters. Below we have listed some well-known classics, and the hidden gems that feature...
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An adventurer’s guide to islands
Continue ReadingIsland getaways mean so much more than sand, sea, and postcard-perfect palm trees. From tropical worlds of wildlife to intriguing colourful cultures, an array of adventures await. We have compiled a top ten list of some of our favourite islands across the globe that offer more than you might think.
Dalmatian Islands
Croatia’s Dalmatian Islands lure travellers to their sun-soaked spots each summer. Diverse in their offerings, Hvar offers a fashionable escape, with...
