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Santiago Gets a Touch of W Cool

Go To The Hotel's Web Site Where: Isidora Goyenechea 3000, Las Condes, Santiago, Chile
November 12, 2009 at 9:18 AM | by | Comments (0)

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 it’s winter in the northern hemisphere, it’s always summer somewhere else.

In our Chilean travels, we’ve 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 Chile’s fine capital city.

For such excursions, we really dig the Holiday Inn Santiago directly across the street from the airport ticketing gate, but are excited to expand our city wide explorations now that W Hotels has opened its first-ever South American hotel, The W Santiago.

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Four South American Hotels To Stay In and Play In

July 27, 2009 at 5:14 PM | by | Comments (0)

Nothing can prepare travelers for the otherworldly natural beauty of South America. For outdoor adventurers who’ve outgrown backpacking and hostels, here are four recommended places to stay, paired with an activity to help soak up the very best each destination has to offer:

Climb a volcano
Tierra Atacama Hotel & Spa in San Pedro de Atacama, Chile
Nestled along the coast of Chile, the Atacama desert region is best explored from the home base of luxury lodge, Tierra Atacama Hotel & Spa. Rooms are spacious with private terraces, indoor and outdoor showers and fantastic views of the gardens and of the Licancabur volcano.

Rates are inclusive of food, drink and full or half day excursions. Small group treks include climbing either Toco or Láscar volcano. Both excursions involve a 90-minute plus drive to altitudes exceeding 15,000 feet, where the walk to the peak begins. From the summit of Láscar (a live volcano), enjoy views of the Chilean altiplano, and nearby Pili, Simbad and Tumisia volcanos. Views from the Toco peak afford vistas of the Bolivian altiplano and the Atacama Salt Flat.
Rates start at $695 for a two night, all-inclusive stay.

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