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face to face with
LatiN aMeRica
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Open up yOur mind tO thOse dreams
and desires that abOund within the
cOnfines Of yOur imaginatiOn. gO and
live Out yOur ideals and aspiratiOns
On the distant shOres Of a different
cOuntry Or cOntinent. cOme face
tO face with the wOrld and all its
beautiful diversity.
This brochure features some of our most popular
accommodation, activities and adventure trips all
hand picked for you.
why chOOse
sta travel?
Now if this is the irst time you’ve heard of us
then where have you been living? We could
say in a cave but that would be too cliché and
we revolt against all things cliché, so much so
that we’ve made our mark specialising in all the
impossibilities that used to seem just a little
out of reach. We have a wild and wonderful
enthusiasm for all the experiences both diverse
and magniicent that travel provides.
let us plan yOur
perfect trip!
Visit
statravel.com.au
and get inspired.
specialists
We’ve been selling trips over to this part of the
world for donkey’s years. The majority of our
advisers have travelled to the destinations in
this brochure, and all of them have been expertly
trained to give you the best advice.
We’ve been providing these kinds of adventures
for over 30 years, so you should have heard of
us by now! We’ve made it our mission to open
up the world to eager, enthusiastic, adventurous
travellers and are the world’s largest bona ide
travel company for students and young adults –
but whatever your age we enthusiastically await
your call, email or visit as we’re more than happy to
show you our unique perspective of planet Earth.
travel blOgs
Keep your family and friends up to date – build
your own travel journal! You can also ind out
about other people’s travel experiences and
see blogs, photos and videos of people on their
travels at
statravel.com.au/blogs
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We
❤
Facebook. It really excites us. We’re always
posting new updates, pics and vids on our wall!
It’s all about keeping you in-the-know. You can
ask us any burning travel questions, even hook
up with other travellers along the way. Click to
be-fan us at
facebook.com.au/statravel.au
No matter where you are in the world, the
incredibly knowledgeable and friendly people
that work for STA Travel are never far away.
We’ve got over 400 STA Travel branches in 85
countries worldwide and 24/7 global travel help
- an essential backup for all travellers on the
move. If you’ve lost your tickets, want to change
your dates or just need some local advice our
help is always at hand.
twitter
Festival giveaways, new comps, light sales…
*tweet*! We won’t bore you with tweets about
what we’re eating or what the dog’s doing. But
we will tell you about new deals and the exciting
stuf irst - as soon as it happens. Come follow
us at
twitter.com/statravelau
We’ve got thousands of exclusive ofers on
lights, accommodation, adventure trips and all
the essential extras to help you plan your dream
trip to Latin America. This brochure showcases
the best of them, so enjoy!
come and talk to us by dropping into one of
our branches around australia, calling us on
134 sta or visiting statravel.com.au
Over 41,000 discOunts wOrldwide - get yOur isic card nOw at sta travel
CoNTENTS
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PLANNINg Your TrIP
TrAVEL ESSENTIALS
gETTINg ThErE
TrAVEL INSurANCE
WhErE To STAY
Your AdVENTurE
BooKINg CoNdITIoNS
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explOre sOuth america
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peru, bOlivia, ecuadOr & cOlOmbia
PEru
BoLIVIA
ECuAdor & gALAPAgoS
CoLomBIA
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brazil, argentina & chile
BrAzIL
ArgENTINA
ChILE
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central america
CoSTA rICA
mExICo, guATEmALA & BELIzE
CuBA
PLANNINg
Your TrIP
where shOuld i gO?
Think carefully about the places you’d like to
visit, what you want to see and experience.
Wherever you go, prepare to be struck by the
unbridled passion and vivacious idealism of the
Latin American people. The sheer geographical
and ecological diversity of this huge land mass
makes every single destination a completely
diferent experience. Choose the alpine peaks,
enormous glaciers and icy cold waters of the
South, choose verdant Amazonian Jungle or
razor dry deserts and breathless mountain trails.
mingle with the beautiful people in the bars and
clubs of a lively Latino City or just lie back on an
immaculate beach, sip on a cocktail and let the
sun regenerate every inch of your body. Whoever
you are, whatever you want from Latin America -
we know that we’ll be able to deliver it.
mOney
most countries in Latin America have their own
individual currency, but you'll usually be able to
get by with American dollars, so it's deinitely
worth taking some for emergencies. Indeed some
countries (Ecudaor in particular) have reverted
entirely to using the uS dollar.
hOw can i bOOK?
picK up the phOne Or visit a branch and
maKe a free appOintment with One Of
Our advisers.
call: 134 sta
click: statravel.com.au
find your closest branch at:
statravel.com.au/branches
Every major town and city in Latin America will
have ATms, so you'll have quick and easy access
to your funds with your credit, debit or Travelex
Cash Card (see page 5).
We’ll help you work out a budget when you
book your trip, but think about where you’ll be
going, how long you’ll be away for and what
you’ll be doing whilst you are there. many of
our adventure trips include nearly everything
you need to survive, so you’ll only need a small
amount of money per day to get by. This amount
is normally calculated by establishing how many
additional activities you want to enjoy and how
much shopping, drinking and eating you intend
to do whilst you're away.
So once you’ve licked through this brochure and
drawn up a rough plan, visit your nearest STA
Travel branch and chat to one of our friendly
advisers. All of our staf are seasoned travellers,
so they’re full of helpful advice, tips and tales
about the places that you’re planning to visit.
getting arOund
We feature a huge range of ways to get around
this vast continent. many Latin American
countries, especially the more developed
ones like Brazil, Argentina and mexico boast
long, scenic, well-maintained roads and loads
of well-connected airports. STA Travel take
full advantage of this to make sure you get
around the continent as safely, comfortably
and eiciently as possible. our adventure trips
utilise a variety of transportation methods; one
day you'll be bumping along an exciting of road
track, the next you'll be cruising along a scenic
river - or you might simply be using your own
two feet, as you trek a timeless trail.
make sure you book at least your irst few nights
accommodation before you leave. You'll ind that
it's quite a bit cheaper, so you'll save yourself
lots of cash. You certainly don’t want to ind
yourself scraping together a few dollars for a
hotel bed after a long light.
If you’re keen to get yourself on one of our
adventure trips, then please don’t be put of if
it starts in one place and inishes up in another.
We sell ‘open jaw’ tickets - which quite simply
allow you to ly in and out of diferent locations.
(see page 8)
Over 41,000 discOunts wOrldwide - get yOur isic card nOw at sta travel
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TrAVEL
5
ESSENTIALS
travel insurance
Whether you’re planning on following the Inca
trail to the peaks of machu Picchu, soaking
up the sun in rio or exploring the Amazon
Jungle, you’d be crazy to leave home without
travel insurance. STA Travel ofers a range
of travel insurance policies that cover you
for the beneits you need, such as cover for
medical, cancellation, emergency transport
and accommodation and new for old luggage
(subject to the policy wording). This way should
anything go wrong, you’ll be able to avoid
the dreaded phone call home and get on with
enjoying your holiday. don’t risk it, ask your STA
Travel adviser about travel insurance.
Keep tracK Of yOur cash
travelex cash card
What the!?! We’re talking Cash Passports -
same size as a credit card but with no debt &
better services. You never know what’s in store
when you’re travelling overseas. So make sure
you’re armed with a Cash Passport, the only
prepaid travel money card that prepares you
for the unexpected. With a free backup card,
Travelex’s own 24/7 Emergency Assistance
Services and access to VISA’s global network,
Cash Passports are the most convenient way to
access funds abroad.
STudeNT(ISIC)ANdYOuTH(IYTC)CARdS
If you want to get access to over 41,000
discounts worldwide then you’ll want to pick
up a student (ISIC) or youth (IYTC) card. These
puppies are available to you if you’re a full time
student or lucky enough to still be under 26
years old. They’re only $25 each and you’ll save
more than that along the way, so are well worth
the spend! Not only that but they can also be
used for discounts here in Australia:
• JeansWest
5% of
there are two types of cards available:
• Wagamama
10% of meal (up to $30)
Note: Terms, conditions and exclusions apply. Please read the PdS available
from STA Travel in considering this product.
cash passport card -
Can be used at any VISA
ATm Worldwide and it can be reloaded whilst
overseas or better still, back at home by a family
member. It’s available in Aud, Nzd, gBP, uSd and
Eur ofering you the ability to lock in your value
no matter what happens to the exchange rate.
health
It’s your responsibility to obtain proper and
detailed medical advice in good time before
your departure. We suggest that you visit
the department of health website at
www.
health.gov.au
for up to date information.
Your local doctor can also give advice on which
vaccinations you’ll need for particular countries.
• KrispyKreme
Free glazed doughnut with any drink purchase
• Hoyts
Free combo upgrade & student rates
cash passport debit -
The latest in cards,
not only can you access your money at any
VISA ATm around the world. You can now make
purchases at any merchant that accepts VISA
cards (gucci, Prada anyone!). The VISA ATm card
is now available in Aud, Nzd, gBP, uSd and Eur.
• Mountaindesigns
10% of all full priced items
visas
Your trip of a lifetime will quickly grind to a
screeching halt if you forget to sort out your
entrance visas. Please don’t forget to check with
one of our friendly advisers for visa requirements
for the countries that you are planning to visit. If
you do require visas, we should be able to help you
get one – so you can sit back and relax.
• LonelyPlanet
15% of all online purchases
features common to both cards:
• HardRockCafe
20% of menu price
• Convenient–issuedinstantly,noneed
• STATravel
up to 40% of international trips
to carry id or wait until the bank is open
to get money out
tefl
make the best use of your time away, immerse
yourself in a new culture, add to your resume
and gain a skill for life. millions of people are
learning English worldwide in the most far lung
of places. Why don't you teach English abroad?
Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL) is
a recognised qualiication. Anyone can do it and
there is no need for prior teaching experience
- just enthusiasm. Learn to teach English as a
foreign language either on-line or as part of a
weekend course with our Premier TEFL course.
once certiied you can then take advantage of
one of the many paid teaching opportunities
available around the world. Fund your travels and
never run out of cash.
statravel.i-to-i.com/tel
• Prepaid–nounexpectedcreditcardbill
upon your return
• Toll-freeaccesstoTravelex’s24/7
emergency assistance services
• Secondbackupcard(connectedtothe
same pool of funds) provided for free.
this means no inconvenience or delay if
your original card is stolen or misplaced
• AbilitytoreloadviaBPAYanywherein
the world
• Viewbalances,changePINandindVISA
atms online
Online courses fr $340
weekend courses fr $492
• Flat$3.75ATMwithdrawalfeeapplies
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