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Inside The W Santiago's Grand Opening Party

Jonathan Sanders — 2009-11-20T14:16:43-05:00

<![CDATA[For the opening of the <a href="http://www.hotelchatter.com/hotel-reviews/W+Santiago/local/1599">W Santiago Chile</a> we were fortunate to have Jonathan Franklin and photographer Morten Andersen, the guys behind <a href="http://www.addictvillage.com">Addict Village</a> attend the party and report back to us on what they saw. We know, we know, what a tough assignment. Enjoy.<img src="http://www.hotelchatter.com/files/1425/w_hotel_santiago_01a.jpg" class="top"> W chose Santiago as its first ever South American location roughly five years ago. Finally on Tuesday, <a href="http://www.hotelchatter.com/hotel-reviews/W+Santiago/local/1599">The W Hotel Santiago</a> held its official opening party, a trademark WOW experience that included a rooftop pool adorned with three female synchronized swimmers in body gripping silver suits, live bands on various stages and the constant buzz from the estimated 1,200 guests. Beginning at 8pm, paparazzi stalked the entrance as a virtual

Santiago Gets a Touch of W Cool

globetrotting gourmet — 2009-11-12T09:18:08-05:00

<![CDATA[<img src="http://www.hotelchatter.com/files/1425/santiagosuite.jpg" class="top"> Give us two weeks off and 50,000 frequent flyer miles and we'd high-tail it south of the equator to Chile especially since the dreary winter season is about to cast its Vitamin D deficient pall upon us until April, at least. Note to self: when its winter in the northern hemisphere, its always summer somewhere else. In our Chilean travels, weve had our way from Calama to Cape Horn, but have yet to spend more than an overnight and a few in and out flights from Aeropuerto de Santiago in Chiles fine capital city. For such excursions, we really dig the <a href="http://www.hotelchatter.com/story/2009/5/11/15015/9271/hotels/Holiday_Inn_Santiago_Airport_Makes_You_Wish_You_d_Missed_Your_Flight">Holiday Inn Santiago</a> directly across the street from the airport ticketing gate, but

It's Not Too Late to Ski Portillo in Chile

globetrotting gourmet — 2009-08-14T09:45:24-05:00

<![CDATA[<img src="http://www.hotelchatter.com/files/26601/Portillo_ski.jpg" class="top"> If we could tame our wanderlust ways, wed consider holing up in the northern Chilean town of <a href="http://www.sanpedroatacama.com/ingles/home.htm">San Pedro de Atacama</a> for a good long time. Earlier this year, we traveled everywhere--from Calama to Cape Horn (via the small cruise ship, Mare Australia--and simply could not get enough of the country, the people, and culture of Chile. What we love best is that, as you know, when its summer here, its winter there. Depending upon how high the sweat factors been this summer (our condolences to Phoenix), were betting some of Northern Hemisphere dwellers would happily swap the final few weekends at the lake/river/beach/pool for a flight south of the equator and some last

Holiday Inn Santiago Airport Makes You Wish You'd Missed Your Flight

globetrotting gourmet — 2009-05-11T16:14:30-05:00

The Holiday Inn brand doesn't necessarily evoke a sense of hipness or luxury, but the Holiday Inn Santiago Airport just may change everything you think about this well-known chain.

Located literally less than 50 steps from the front entrance to Aeropuerto de Santiago, this property has every amenity the business or casual traveler needs for a long layover or comfortable overnight stay. If you miss your flight or get delayed, there may just be no better place to stay in Santiago.

Five Hot Hotels In Chile You Should Know About

shiralazar — 2009-02-26T15:56:11-05:00

West Coast web media princess, and the latest Jaunted Embed, Shira Lazar created a glorious on-the-fly Chile travel guide for Jaunted using as much point oh social webbing as she could. She also took the time to suss out the 5 can't miss, of the moment hotels in Chile.