I’ve gotten used to seeing uninspiring lists of hotels on IHG’s quarterly Pointbreaks (hotels offered for 5000 points a night) but I was still looking forward to this list as it’s the one that applies to my upcoming trip to Ecuador, Colombia & the Caribbean for birding. I was hoping to see some poinbreaks in Ecuador, Colombia & Trinidad. Once again, I was disappointed that there was nothing in Bogota especially. Even worse, the Crowne Plaza Tequendama which has historically offered pointbreaks at this time of year is leaving the OHG chain!
Here’s the whole list if you want to have a look.
A few may be of interest to eco-travelers in Central & South America. Belem is good for going to Parrot Island to see 1000’s of Orange-winged Amazons on an early morning cruise. Panama has the wonderful Soberania National Park within an easy drive of the Holiday Inn.
Argentina
Brazil
Columbia
Panama
Try not to spend too much time in Jo-burg, get off to Magoebaskloof or Kruger as quickly as possible but if you do need a night between flights:
South Africa
And here’s a rare Pointbreak in Australia! Townsville is a good jumping off point for Magnetic Island which has good birding.
Australia
This list is valid for bookings and stays from January 25, 2016 through April 30th 2016 (subject to availability).