The Santa Barbara Chamber of Commerce has partnered with the Santa Barbara Travel Bureau and Collette Vacations to bring “Wines & Wonders of South America: A Journey through Chile and Argentina.”
Departing on April 14, 2010, the trip will highlight Santiago, Mendoza, Buenos Aires, the Colchagua Valley and Los Caminos del Vino.
A $200 discount is now being offered for the cost of the trip — $4,699 for single, $3,799 for double and $3,769 for triple, which includes 11 days, 15 meals, air taxes and fees, surcharges of $210 (subject to increase until paid in full), hotel transfers, round-trip air fare from Los Angeles International Airport.
From the land of sol y vino, “sun and wine” — Mendoza — to vibrant cities such as Buenos Aires and Santiago, discover Andean landscapes and South American culture when you visit vineyards in Colchagua Valley and Mendoza, and learn about the daily life and culture of locals as a guest at an Argentine home-hosted dinner.
With visits to bodegas and strolls through the local markets, dive into a purely cultural travel experience and taste the best of Chile and Argentina.
An informational meeting about the trip will be held at 6 p.m. Jan. 12 at Santa Barbara Travel, 1028 State St.
To RSVP or for more information, contact Jessica Vennum at the Santa Barbara Travel Bureau at 805.869.1100 or jvennum@sbtravel.com.
— Jennifer Coltrin is the manager of leisure business development for the Santa Barbara Travel Bureau.