Brendan Vacations has announced two new destinations, highlighting the region’s vibrant culture and its own extensive product offerings. Travelers can now wake up to the rich aroma of Colombian coffee, only hundreds of feet away from where it has been cultivated for generations. Or, bask in immersive experiences of the San Blas Islands in Panama, where guests participate in the local practices and customs of the indigenous Kuna people, while moments away, pristine beaches beckon.

Samples of the new travel experiences available from Brendan Vacations are:

Colombian Coffee – 4 days. Enjoy the beauty and temperate weather of Colombia on this extraordinary South American vacation. This personalized vacation begins at one of Colombia’s most charming hotels, the first class Casa de Campo El Delirio, and visits the Botanical Gardens and Butterfly Park. Learn the intricacies of growing coffee beans on a visit to a local coffee farm. Follow the process from planting through drying, and finish with a coffee tasting. This vacation ends with an excursion through the Cocora Valley, part of the ACAIME Nature Reserve. Priced from $918 land only, based on double occupancy.

Canal, Jungle & Beach – the Best of Panama – 8 days. This vacation starts with two nights in Panama City, with a morning sightseeing tour including the Casco Viejo, the Miraflores Locks, and the Panama Canal. Then travel to the Gamboa Rainforest, where you will cruise on Lake Gatun, a true nature lovers paradise. Next, spend three relaxing nights at the beach on the Pacific coast. Priced from $897 per person land only, based on double occupancy arrival on July 1, 2011.

Additional Latin American specials include:

Highlights at the Tamarindo Diria Costa Rica $299
Buenos Aires Argentina $349
Rio De Janeiro Brazil $399
Costa Rican Getaway All-Inclusive Costa Rica $579
Paradise at Riu Guanacaste Costa Rica $699
Costa Rican Delight All-Inclusive Costa Rica $769
The Galapagos Islands Ecuador $3,778

Prices above are per person, land only and based on double occupancy. Valid for travel from June 1, 2011 – September 30, 2011. Additional restrictions may apply. Promotion must be booked by July 30, 2011. Brendan Vacations has been providing quality experiences and tours to Latin America for over 20 years. Brendan Vacations offers unique travel packages and itineraries to some of the most sought-after countries, including Brazil, Argentina, Chile, Peru, Ecuador, the Galapagos Islands, Colombia, Bolivia, Uruguay, Costa Rica, Panama and Belize.

Brendan Vacations, www.brendanvacations.com