AUGUST 2026

Dear Karen,

While you're reading this newsletter, I've been skiing across Patagonia since last weekend, and I'll be on the slopes all week — a perfect reminder of why this region belongs on every travel agent's radar. Patagonia offers towering mountains, pristine lakes, glaciers, and volcanoes, with endless outdoor experiences across all four seasons, making it a true bucket-list destination for your clients. Hotel Las Torres Patagonia and La Yegua Loca Boutique Hotel are two perfect homes away from home, and ILS Tours DMC can help you build a custom itinerary pairing Patagonia with wine country, waterfalls, desert, or cultural capital cities in Argentina or Chile.

If your clients lean more toward water, rainforest, and marine wildlife, Guyana and the Galápagos Islands — via motor yacht cruises or land lodges with Enchanted Expeditions — or Bocas del Toro with La Coralina Island House have you covered.

Pick the destination that best fits your clients' desires from our Americas portfolio. Below, find the latest news, special promos, and blogs to spark your and your clients' interest.

Best,

Ana & the ED team

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Panama

La Coralina Island House

A new 6-day/5-night Wellness Package is available at BAR rate, valid year-round (blackout dates apply during the Festive Season) — a serene addition to any Caribbean itinerary. More info.

Chile

Las Torres Patagonia

Take advantage of the 4x3 All-Inclusive offer — book stays for October–November 2026 or April 2027 by September 30 to lock in the rate. More info.

Ecuador & The Galapagos Islands

Enchanted Expeditions

Yacht guests can enjoy 30% off (rack rate) at Enchanted Galápagos Lodge for pre- or post-cruise stays, and select cruise departures are now up to 40% off. Contact Jenna for more info on these offers.

Panama

La Coralina Island House

• Casa Coralina Private Estate has a new marketing deck, with all the details on the property. Check it out.

Chile

Las Torres Patagonia

• Las Torres Patagonia was recognized for its regenerative tourism model at the LATA Awards 2026. Read more.
• Hotel Las Torres was named among the world's best hotels in TripAdvisor's Travelers' Choice Awards — and it's easy to see why. Read more.
• The latest version of the Master Sales & Marketing Kit is now available, featuring updated availability for the Hotel and W Journey programs. Register here.

Chile

La Yegua Loca

• Winter (July–August): Isla Magdalena's penguin colonies sit empty as the birds head north for the season, but low season means half-price hotel rates, no crowds, and snow-covered landscapes.
• Magellanic penguins return in September to prep burrows and begin mating season on Isla Magdalena, though most boat operators don't resume daily mass navigations until early October. Learn more.

Ecuador & The Galapagos Islands

Enchanted Expeditions

• September 14–17 | Adventure Travel World Summit in Quebec City — Amy will be representing Enchanted Expeditions. If you'll be there too, we'd be happy to connect: Amy@enchantedexpeditions.com.
• Enchanted Expeditions' fleet enters its annual refit season this September.
• A smooth hammerhead shark was sighted near the Galápagos — the first sighting in over 20 years. Read more.
• New itinerary updates: Passion has added new routes; Beluga now visits Puerto Egas; Cachalote Explorer adds Buccaneer's Cove and Espumilla Beach; and Isabela now includes a stop at the Sulphur Mines. Learn more.
• Fuel surcharge and air ticket pricing have been updated for upcoming departures. Learn more.

Chile & Argentina

ILS Tours

• New Special Collection: a 5-day Córdoba, Argentina itinerary featuring the UNESCO World Heritage Jesuit Block.
• New Special Collection: a 5-day journey through Chile's Altiplano, visiting Aymara villages and national parks.

Guyana

Guyana Tourism Authority

• Guyana was featured on the Traveling with AAA podcast, with travel writer Matt Meltzer highlighting the destination to a national audience. Listen here.

Ana + Walker Tours:

Phoenix — Breakfast
When: Monday, August 31, 2026 | 8:30 – 10:30 AM
Where: Carcara Restaurant

Boulder — Lunch
When: Tuesday, September 1, 2026 | 1:00 – 2:30 PM
Where: Jill's Restaurant & Bistro

Paula + Walker Tours:

Danville — Lunch
When: Tuesday, September 8, 2026 | 12:00 – 1:30 PM
Where: Danville Harvest

Soquel — Lunch
When: Wednesday, September 9, 2026 | 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM
Where: Cafe Cruz

Jenna + Las Torres Patagonia:

Ottawa — Breakfast
When: Thursday, September 24, 2026 | 8:30 – 10:00 AM
Where: Forty One, Lord Elgin Hotel

To reserve your seat, please email karen@emergingdestinations.com and include the city/event you'll be attending in the subject line.

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Las Torres Patagonia: The Story of Our Hotel

Hotel Las Torres recently celebrated its 33rd anniversary — a journey that began as a family-run estancia and has grown into a sustainable lodge at the heart of Torres del Paine National Park. Watch the video to see how that story continues to unfold, and visit lastorres.com to learn more.