Hotel Reviews Archives • Trans-Americas Journey

Our Latest Work: Free Playa del Carmen, Luxury Hotels in Patagonia, and our Covid-19 Reality

Our latest freelance travel stories cover free fun in Playa del Carmen and luxury hotels in Patagonia plus hear how the pandemic has changed our plans (for now).

Karen Catchpole, CWO (Chief Writing Officer)2026-08-24T15:19:11-04:00April 25, 2020 || Posted in: Mexico, Argentina, Hotel Reviews—Hotels, Luxury Hotels

Our Latest Work: Exploring Santiago, Cruising the Panama Canal, the Cliff Divers of Acapulco, Luxury Hotels, and More

Our latest freelance travel stories include Santiago travel tips, the cliff divers of Acapulco, cruising the Panama Canal, luxury hotels, and much more.

Karen Catchpole, CWO (Chief Writing Officer)2021-02-20T10:43:55-03:00March 2, 2020 || Posted in: Published Work, Hotel Reviews—Hotels, Luxury Hotels

Our Latest Work: Luxury Hotels Across Argentina

Our latest freelance travel stories cover five of the best luxury hotels in Argentina including Algodon Mansion, Estancia La Bamba de Areco, and more.

Karen Catchpole, CWO (Chief Writing Officer)2021-02-20T10:44:51-03:00September 21, 2019 || Posted in: Published Work, Argentina, Hotel Reviews—Hotels, Luxury Hotels

Our Latest Work: Jaguars in Brazil’s Pantanal & Colombian Luxury Hotels

Our latest freelance travel stories take you to the Pantanal region of Brazil for world-class jaguar sightings and inside luxury hotels across Colombia.

Karen Catchpole, CWO (Chief Writing Officer)2026-10-17T18:20:30-03:00June 22, 2019 || Posted in: Hotel Reviews, Published Work, Colombia, Brazil—Luxury Travel, Hotels, Boutique Hotels, Wildlife, Luxury Hotels

Our Latest Work: Travel to Lima and Panama City & Luxury Hotels Galore

Our latest freelance travel stories cover Lima, Peru, Panama City, Panama, what to eat at the Mistura Food Festival, and luxury hotels around South America.

Karen Catchpole, CWO (Chief Writing Officer)2026-07-28T17:52:28-04:00February 9, 2019 || Posted in: Published Work, Panama, Peru, Hotel Reviews—Hotels, Eating & Drinking, Boutique Hotels, Luxury Hotels, Restaurants & Chefs

Best of the Trans-Americas Journey 2016 – Best Hotels

Best hotels of 2016 in Brazil, Ecuador, and Peru including a floating hostel, a posh adventure base camp, an RV Hotel on the beach, and more.

Karen Catchpole, CWO (Chief Writing Officer)2026-07-23T15:50:18-04:00January 16, 2017 || Posted in: Ecuador, Peru, Bolivia, Hotel Reviews—Hotels, Boutique Hotels, Best Of, Budget Hotels, Luxury Hotels, Luxury Travel

Hotel Review: Le Caméléon Boutique Hotel in Costa Rica

Le Cameleon boutique hotel on the Caribbean coast of Costa Rica takes design seriously with a changing color scheme and sleek decor.

Eric Mohl, CPO (Chief Photography Officer)2026-01-22T13:32:02-03:00May 25, 2013 || Posted in: Costa Rica, Hotel Reviews—Hotels, Boutique Hotels

Hotel Review: Kura Design Villas in Uvita, Costa Rica

Kura Design Villas above Uvita, Costa Rica raises the bar for luxury boutique hotels in the region with an epic infinity edge pool, great service, and high design.