On The Road Travel (OTR) Launches Coverage of Peru

OTR's new travel guide, with a focus on cultural travelers, unveils the Land of the Incas and so much more

San Francisco, CA, June 13, 2007 - On The Road Travel (ontheroadtravel.com), a leading online resource for culturally-focused independent travelers, today announced the launch of its travel guide to Peru. The online guide includes recommendations on hotels, restaurants and tours, which have been personally tested by the team at On The Road Travel. With this recent addition, On The Road Travel expands its current coverage in Latin America of Brazil, Argentina and Guatemala.

It is our goal at On The Road Travel to connect independent travelers with the local culture and allow them to see the countries they visit through the eyes of locals.

On The Road Travel's guide to Peru provides information and travel recommendations from local experts, designed for independent travelers who have left their backpacker days behind but still want adventure on their own terms. Travelers will find a host of insightful tools allowing them to experience local culture, such as a calendar of events, recommended itineraries, entertainment suggestions, a cultural cheatsheet and informative editorials about current events and cultural issues in Peru.

What to do in Peru?
From listening to Afro-Peruvian music and tasting the best Pisco Sour in Lima to trekking the paths less traveled in the Peruvian Andes, On The Road Travel's Peru guide offers a unique perspective of a country that is rich in culture, history, nature and geography.

"It is our goal at On The Road Travel to connect independent travelers with the local culture and allow them to see the countries they visit through the eyes of locals." says Jen Hamilton, Founder of On The Road Travel. "Peru's travel industry is rapidly changing its focus, catering to a higher-end traveler than it previously accommodated. Our Peru guide expands OTR's footprint in Latin America and opens new doors for culturally-focused travelers. "

About On The Road Travel
Recently launched, On The Road Travel is an online resource for culturally-focused independent travelers. On The Road Travel bridges the gap between online travel networks, which rely on user-generated content, and traditional guidebook offerings, in order to provide unique, reliable and relevant travel information. Through extensive research, On The Road Travel has created a network of unique, editorially-recommended service providers that travelers can access and book through the website http://www.ontheroadtravel.com.

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