SEPTEMBER 2026

Dear |FIRSTNAME|,

After nine super-busy months on the road — traveling to Kenya and Panama, and participating in tradeshows like Remote, Emotions Buenos Aires, and ASTA Fiesta in the Desert, plus sales missions across FL, TX, AZ, CO, WA and IL — I'm finally home! For the next two months!

I hope you enjoy catching up on all the news in this issue. Among the highlights:

Las Torres Patagonia is offering a 4x3 promotion, Enchanted Expeditions is offering up to 40% off select sailings to explore the Galápagos Islands, and La Yegua Loca Boutique Hotel still has availability for Christmas.

ILS Tours DMC is working on numerous pre- and post-Antarctica itineraries for those looking to experience the best of Chile and my home country, Argentina, during high season.

La Coralina Island House is finalizing details and still has availability for the 2026–2027 wave/surf season (December–March), along with availability at Casa Coralina Private Estate for New Year's through mid-January. And for those seeking something more remote, immersed in nature and far from the crowds, Guyana is that hidden gem waiting to be discovered.

Enjoy the read!

Ana & the ED team

India's UNESCO Treasures: Your Insider's Guide to Selling Heritage Tours with India Exotica Travels DMC
Wed, Sep 30, 2026 12:00 PM EDT

Bazaruto Unlocked: Selling Mozambique's Private Island Escape
Tue, Oct 6, 2026 12:00 PM EDT

Nepal 2027: What Advisors Need to Know Before the Next Booking Wave
Wed, Oct 28, 2026 12:00 PM EDT

Which Galápagos Is Calling You? A Guide to Choosing Your Perfect Itinerary
Tue, Nov 3, 2026 2:00 PM EST

Panama

La Coralina Island House

Availability remains for the 2026–2027 wave/surf season (December–March), and Casa Coralina Private Estate is available for New Year's through mid-January. Contact Ana for more info.

Ecuador & The Galapagos Islands

Enchanted Expeditions

Select Galápagos cruise departures are now up to 40% off. Contact Jenna for more info on this offer.

Chile

La Yegua Loca Boutique Hotel

Rooms are still available for Christmas — a festive base in Punta Arenas before or after a cruise at the bottom of the world. Contact Ana to hold space.

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.

Chile

Las Torres Patagonia

• Las Torres Patagonia announces the winner of its “Your Best Trekking Moments” contest. Read more.
• Train The Trainers: Las Torres Patagonia strengthens its leaders ahead of the new season. Read more.

Ecuador & The Galapagos Islands

Enchanted Expeditions

• A Galápagos cruise for two aboard the M/Y Beluga is featured in the 7th Annual 2026 Travel Conservation Auction. Bidding opens September 27, World Tourism Day. Stay tuned.

Panama

La Coralina Island House

• Panama has introduced free Tourist Insurance for international visitors, covering medical emergencies, medical transportation and international repatriation during their first 10 days in the country. Coverage activates automatically on arrival, with no paperwork. Read more.

Chile & Argentina

ILS Tours

• Polo season runs from September onward in the Argentine Pampas. ILS programs let travelers discover polo from the inside, with polo practices, match days, and estancia stays.
• Home to Latin America's largest Jewish community, Argentina offers a heritage journey your clients won't forget. From the historic Libertad Synagogue and the AMIA memorial to kosher parrilla, intimate tango and the mighty Iguazú Falls, this 9-day program blends meaning with discovery. Available year-round and fully customizable. Explore the sample itinerary HERE and contact Florencia for a quote.

Guyana

Guyana Tourism Authority

• September is Amerindian Heritage Month, celebrating Guyana's nine Indigenous nations — a great moment to talk to clients about community-led lodges and cultural experiences.

Ana:

Salt Lake City — Appointments
When: Tuesday, December 8 – Thursday, December 10, 2026
Where: Salt Lake City, UT

Michael + VIO Travel:

San Francisco — Appointments
When: Monday, November 30; Tuesday, December 1; and Monday, December 7, 2026
Where: San Francisco, CA

If you would like to book an appointment, please email karen@emergingdestinations.com and include the city in the subject line.

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The Penguins of Isla Magdalena

Intrepid travel vloggers Martti and Fridtjof travel by boat from Punta Arenas to Magdalena Island in the Strait of Magellan, home to 60,000 Magellanic Penguins.