World Class Hotels - South America

time Posted April 1, 2008 * Comments(0)
Titilaka Inkaterra Puno, Lake Titicaca, Andes
Lake Titicaca, on the Peru/Bolivia border, is the location of Inkaterra’s new 18-room lodge (opening in February) with spectacular wraparound terraces and panoramic views. Suites on the private peninsula have heated floors, large bathrooms and signature spa treatments such as the Andean Hot Stone massage. Further information from Original Travel (020 7978 7333; www.originaltravel.co.uk).

Tierra Atacama Hotel and Spa, Chile
In the Altiplano of the Atacama Desert in Northern Chile, this boutique hotel, opening in January, will have 32 contemporary rooms, with terraces and views of the Licancabur Volcano. There will be a spa with a wide range of treatments and an indoor pool. Further information from the Ultimate Travel Company (020 7386 4646; www.theultimatetravelcompany.co.uk).

La Casona, Cusco, Peru
Built on the site of the Palace of Inca Manco Capac, founder of the Inca Empire, in Cusco, this small hotel, which opens in February, will provide a luxurious start or finish to the Inca trail. In the old quarter of Cusco, the former 16th-century Spanish mansion has 11 open-plan suites, open fireplaces, large bathrooms and therapy tables for in-room massage. Prices start at £300 b & b for a 100 per cent carbon neutral stay. Further details from Inkaterra (0800 458 7506; www.inkaterra.com). Read more »

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Top Vacation Destinations This Year

time Posted January 20, 2008 * Comments(0)
If you want to travel to the destinations that are making headlines in 2008 - for the right reasons - here is a sneak peek into this year’s vacation hot spots.

  • Argentina - the capital, Buenos Aires, is among the coolest world cities. Make sure you visit while it is still trendy
  • Chile - here, several new hotels have opened of the beaten track, and are still relatively undiscovered
  • India - the country is now much easier to tour thanks to lower cost air travel
  • Laos and Cambodia - have shaken off the images of war to become the highlights of Southeast Asia vacation spots. The isolation that followed conflict has preserved traditional ways of life that are distant memories in neighbouring countries. From the fertile lowlands of the Mekong River valley to the rugged Annamite highlands, Laos offers stunning natural beauty to the visitor.
  • Lebanon - Beirut has survived another bout of conflict and is rapidly returning to its rightful position as a desirable destination.
  • Madagascar - now offers quality boutique hotels alongside fabulous flora and fauna
  • Mozambique - fantastic island-hopping location
  • New Zealand - an enduring favourite
  • Oman - as Dubai becomes overdone, Oman is the less crowded option
  • Panama - its natural attractions include palm-fringed beaches and astounding wildlife, offering some of the best opportunities for birding, snorkeling and hiking in the Americas.
  • Zambia - becoming the top safari destination in Africa

If you want to be seen in the most desirable holiday destinations this year, now you have the facts!

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