Aqua Expeditions Blog » Events http://aquaexpeditions.com/blog Amazon River Luxury Cruise Vacations in Peru Tue, 17 Jan 2012 15:40:55 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 Vote now for the Amazon as one of the New Seven Wonders of Nature http://aquaexpeditions.com/blog/awards/vote-now-for-the-amazon-as-one-of-the-new-seven-wonders-of-nature/ http://aquaexpeditions.com/blog/awards/vote-now-for-the-amazon-as-one-of-the-new-seven-wonders-of-nature/#comments Mon, 07 Nov 2011 14:16:57 +0000 admin_aqua http://aquaexpeditions.com/blog/?p=401 The Amazon has been shortlisted as one of 28 natural sites to become part of the New 7 Wonders of Nature in a worldwide competition. The search, which began in 2007 with the submission of over 400 nominations from over 220 countries, ends this month.

The New 7 Wonders of Nature campaign was launched following the election of the New 7 Wonders of the Man-Made World and, as the slogan goes  “If we want to save anything, we first need to truly appreciate it!”  this message aims to raise awareness of the variety and beauty of nature around us and how we need to preserve it for future generations.

A few interesting facts and some reasons why the Amazon most definitely deserves your vote:

  • The Amazon Rainforest, also known as Amazonia, the Amazon jungle or the Amazon Basin, encompasses seven million square kilometres (1.7 billion acres),
  • The forest itself occupies some 5.5 million square kilometres (1.4 billion acres) across nine nations.
  • The Amazon River is the largest river in the world by volume, with a total flow greater than the top ten rivers worldwide combined.
  • Not a single bridge crosses the Amazon.
  • It accounts for approximately one-fifth of the total world river flow and has the biggest drainage basin on the planet.
  • The Amazon represents over half of the planet’s remaining rainforests and comprises the largest and most species-rich tract of tropical rainforest in the world.

Voting closes on the 11th November so be sure to make your voice heard and place your vote here before the deadline.

]]> http://aquaexpeditions.com/blog/awards/vote-now-for-the-amazon-as-one-of-the-new-seven-wonders-of-nature/feed/ 0 HOLA! features Ferrán Adrià with Aqua Expeditions on the MV Aria http://aquaexpeditions.com/blog/events/hola-features-ferran-adria-with-aqua-expeditions-on-the-mv-aria/ http://aquaexpeditions.com/blog/events/hola-features-ferran-adria-with-aqua-expeditions-on-the-mv-aria/#comments Fri, 21 Oct 2011 16:50:13 +0000 admin_aqua http://aquaexpeditions.com/blog/?p=362 Following Ferrán Adrià’s journey on the M/V Aria last month, we are excited to show you HOLA! Magazine’s feature on the group’s adventures through the Amazon.

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Led by our Executive Chef, Pedro Miguel Schiaffino and the Aqua Expeditions team, the very influential Spanish Chef and owner of the world-renowned ‘El Bulli’ restaurant, got close up to the real Amazon, trekking through the jungle and discovering the local markets to learn more about the local communities and Amazonian produce such as the paiche – one of the river’s largest fresh water fish. They also had some time-out to relax on the boat and whip up some delicious cocktails, like the Camu Camu Sour…

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We are already looking forward to seeing more on the group’s travels on TV next year – stay tuned…!

]]> http://aquaexpeditions.com/blog/events/hola-features-ferran-adria-with-aqua-expeditions-on-the-mv-aria/feed/ 0 AQUA EXPEDITIONS ON NYC BUSES http://aquaexpeditions.com/blog/uncategorized/aqua-expeditions-on-nyc-buses/ http://aquaexpeditions.com/blog/uncategorized/aqua-expeditions-on-nyc-buses/#comments Mon, 10 Oct 2011 18:23:36 +0000 admin_aqua http://aquaexpeditions.com/blog/?p=344 If you are a Sex and the City fan you know what a BIG deal it is to be featured on the side of a New York City bus; it was such a HUGE deal for Carrie Bradshaw (Sarah Jessica Parker) on the show that the creators dedicated the majority of an episode to this event.

Having our very own “Sex and the City moment,” we are excited to share a couple of photos of our very own M/V Aqua vessel on the side of a New York City (MTA) bus!

Earlier this year the Wall Street Journal featured Aqua Expeditions in their travel section and they have now used that same piece for a promotional campaign across NYC.

]]> http://aquaexpeditions.com/blog/uncategorized/aqua-expeditions-on-nyc-buses/feed/ 0 Aqua Expeditions Hosts an Evening at Olives With Todd English http://aquaexpeditions.com/blog/events/aqua-expeditions-hosts-an-evening-at-olives-with-todd-english/ http://aquaexpeditions.com/blog/events/aqua-expeditions-hosts-an-evening-at-olives-with-todd-english/#comments Tue, 13 Apr 2010 22:27:31 +0000 admin_aqua http://aquaexpeditions.com/blog/?p=112 Last week, Aqua Expeditions hosted an intimate trade event for top agents in New York City in conjunction with PromPeru and Orient-Express Hotels at Todd English’s Olives restaurant. A recent guest and fan of the M/V Aqua, Todd himself created a special menu for the event and even made a special appearance; sharing anecdotes from his trip, posing for pictures and greeting guests.

Pictured: Jack Bloch (JB World of Travel), Chef Todd English, Jeffrey Kane (Jeffrey’s World of Travel), and Francesco Galli Zugaro (Aqua Expeditions).

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