Frieha Altaf shares the highlights of her South American and Caribbean trip with Fatima Sheikh
Why did you choose this itinerary?
I like to go to places off the beaten path. Machu Pichu in Peru is very spiritual and one of the top surviving man made sites that is included in the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. Argentina is a wonderful country and Buenos Aires is a magical metropolis. The last place I visited was the Cayman Islands in the Bahamas, which was truly a treat for the eye and the mind.
What is the best time to visit?
Best time to visit is in June because it’s not rainy. Most parts of Peru is a rainforest area and the Amazon is wet throughout.
Where did you stay?
We stayed in six different hotels in Peru. Mila Flores was top notch in Lima, Reserva Amazonia in the Amazon and Ritz Carlton in Cayman Islands.
Five essentials you cannot live without when traveling?
1. Sunglasses
2. Sneakers
3. Backpack
4. Baseball cap
5. Jacket
Favourite Restaurant?
Malecon Larcomar, which was located in Lima
How to get around?
Seriously! 10 flights, trains, boats and by foot. Lots and lots of travelling
Where to stay?
Park Hyatt Palacio Duhaui. It’s a palace and I recommend the old wing.
What did you get up to during the day?
- Swam with stingrays
- Scuba dove at the Kittiwake Wreck in the Caymans
- Canopy walk in the Amazonia
- Scaled Machu Picchu, a 15th century citadel in Urubamba province.
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