Here’s giving you some ‘Most Excellent Hotels and Resorts’ voted by the Conde Nast Johansens Luxury Travel Guide, of this great continent which will help you make your stay a lifetime memory.
1) Most Excellent Beach Hotel: Vila Naiá – Paralelo 17o, Brazil
Located right in front of the white sandy Corumbau Beach, the Vila Naia hotel is a delightful experience which shouldn’t be missed. It conjugates the rustic simplicity of Corumbau with the refinement of an international class hotel. As suggested by the name, Vila Naiá intends to reproduce authentically the environment of local village.
The hotel has a private ownership of 15 kms. of the beach. Its bungalows and suites, connected by a web of tree-lined platforms, are of rustic design made with re-used timber and feature interiors laden with traditional, hand-made tiles with colorful accents such as sheer flowing curtains and modern furniture that complement the rich wood floor and walls.
Gastronomic delights are a special item, privileging ingredients from the organic garden, coconut palm and from the Reserva Extrativista Marinha do Corumbau (RESEX) (Corumbau Extrative Sea Reserve), provided by Corumbau’s fishermen.
At the swimmpool, there is one of the most charming places of Vila Naiá, named “Quadrado” (Square). It is a marble floor lounge , with hammockes and nets “walls” allowing natural ventilation and protecting against insects. The Square part “ Quadrado” has also two bar-cafés, one located under an outdoor deck and another one to serve guests on the beach, internet wirless and cable TV.
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(all meals included, excluding tax)
2) Most Excellent Hotel: Royal Palm Hotel, Galápagos, Ecuador
The Galapagos islands are located 600 miles off the coast of Ecuador and are loved by visitors for their fearless and unique wildlife. Here you can come face-to-face with a giant Galapagos Tortoise, walk unnoticed through a colony of dancing Blue Footed Boobies, and snorkel with playful Galapagos Sea Lion pups.
The Royal Palm is a secluded hideaway nestled in the lush highlands of Santa Cruz island in the heart of the Galapagos. Exclusive, spacious, and tastefully designed, the Royal Palm was built to complement this natural paradise.
As far as the accommodations are concerned, you are in for a treat, choose from the magical Prince of Wales Suite named in honor of His Royal Highness or the exotic villas, verandas which boast of a spacious double bedroom. In case you are exclusively a suite person, you can opt for the self-contained Presidential Suite or the king-sized Royal Suite.
The menu is an ever changing selection of classic to fusion, with a focus on local seafood. In time they lean towards Asian-Ecuadorian, fusion and Latin tapas which is the unstoppable food trend currently and sees no end in the near future. It all encompasses freshness and eating a variety of flavors in one sitting.
You can also enjoy the Royal Palm and Beluga Yacht Packages for an additional fee and explore the Galapagos islands.
After a long day, relax in the Wellness Club to enjoy a personalized massage, or de-stress in the sauna.
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(including breakfast, excluding 12% tax and 10% service charge)
3) Most Excellent Romantic Hideaway: Ponta dos Ganchos, Brazil
The Ponta dos Ganchos resort is situated on a unique piece of property that most Brazilian vacationers will never get to see unless they travel there specifically. Ganchos is located directly on a privately-owned peninsula and sits directly in between two of the area’s most picturesque fishing villages, each with its own unique culture in the context of Brazilian living. Ponta dos Ganchos is also ideal in terms of location and ease of getting to other major Brazilian destinations. It’s only a hop, skip and a jump from Rio de Janeiro, Buenos Aires and Sao Paulo.
The resort is purported to be more on the romantic side, meaning that the villas are very secluded, the land is free from outside intrusion, and the staff will stay out of your way unless requested to do otherwise. The spot where the Emerald Coast runs into the rain forest is a sight in itself; the fact that there’s a resort there now really works to boost the area’s profile.
The adults only all inclusive resort is a delight in itself. The gourmet kitchen serves regional Catarinese cuisine at lunch and international fare for dinner, while the well-stocked bars offer over 200 wines, fine liquors and various Cuban cigars. For a truly memorable evening, savor an evening meal on a private island served by your very own waiter.
Other facilities at the resort include an indoor pool, a cinema, game room, fitness center, a tennis court, and a Christian Dior spa and plenty more. Scuba diving in the Marine Reserve and diving lessons with instructors, qualified by the P.A.D.I., can be arranged but for those who simply wish to kick back.
A perfect honeymoon resort!
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4) Most Excellent Spa Hotel: Kurotel Medical Longevity Center and Spa, Brazil
Located amongst hydrangea blooms in Gramado in Southern Brazil, the Kurotel Longevity Center and Spa offers guests a peaceful mountainside sanctuary. The full-service getaway, opened by a physician and his wife in 1982, offers treatment programs inspired by the European Kur tradition, which focuses on preventative and rehabilitative medicine.
Kurotel’s European-Colonial style exterior is complemented by classic, richly appointed rooms and suites and is part pampering spa, part state-of-the-art medical center. he Kur Water Station and Spa focuses on the healing properties of water therapies, as well as health and beauty treatments that incorporate the Kur Cosmetics product line; the Kurotel’s Stress Control Center provides relaxing therapy for the mind.
There are many innovative programs including executive health, smoke cessation, stress control, weight control, prolonged youth, healthy ageing and lifestyle focused on optimum health, as well as Kinder Kur designed exclusively for mothers and their newborn babies.
The family-friendly destination serves healthy Brazilian cuisine in its dining room, often to the accompaniment of live music. Between meals and spa services, guests can test their fitness on the tennis courts or in the indoor and outdoor pools. A scenic hiking trail leads to a nearby lake. For relaxation, guests can meander around the garden, stroll through the informative Kur Museum, or enjoy a lecture at the indoor amphitheater.
With 3 staff members to attend to each client, the center provides truly personalized service by addressing all aspects of human behavior and makes each guest feel at home.
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(all inclusive, incl. nutritional guidance, treatments, exercise classes, medical, psychological and beauty assessments)
5) Most Excellent Lodge: Las Balsas Gourmet Hotel & Spa, Argentina
Known as one of the most beautiful spots in the Argentina’s Patagonia region, Villa la Angostura is located on the northern shore if the Nahuel Huapi lake. within the Nahuel Huapi National Park and the Arrayanes National Park in the province of Neuquen.
Las Balsas Gourmet Hotel & Spa has three suites and twelve rooms, through which the essence of the Patagonia can be felt at every moment. Each one decorated differently but with a harmonious feel amongst each detail, inciting a unison between our guests and their natural surroundings.
Each guest room and suite is individually styled and has a lake view, which is also enjoyed from the gourmet restaurant. Exclusivity and comfort are hallmarks of this idyllic retreat where additional services such as babysitting, concierge advice and private use of the dock and beach are available.
Led by Chef Pablo Campoy – distinguished as the best chef 2008 by Relais & Chateaux- the cuisine becomes an unforgettable experience of excellency, exquisiteness, and fine taste. Enjoy high-tea; a private lunch on the hotel’s lake dock; or a candle-lit dinner in an elegant ambience with amazing panoramic views of the Nahuel Huapi lake.
A visit to the wine-tasting lounge and wine cellar, where over 150 samples are kept, is well worth your while, as is a day of indulgence at the relaxing spa. Outdoor activities abound in the spectacular surroundings, making Las Balsas an ideal destination for those looking both to unwind and explore.
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(including breakfast and access to spa)
6) Most Excellent Eco Resort: Indigo Patagonia Hotel & Spa, Chile
Amidst the spectacular and breathtaking scenery of southern Patagonia is Indigo Patagonia, a luxurious hotel designed to complement the environment in which it is located.
The rooms are distributed around a huge central space, itself divided by an impressive vertical curtain made of eucalyptus. A system of bridges, ramps and staircases allows an intriguingly human circulation within the hotel. The decor of the rooms is cozy and intimate, in contrast to the monumental feeling of the hotel’s living areas, and the rugged natural setting of Patagonia which is visible from everywhere in the hotel.
Mama Rosa restaurant serves local products, such as freshly caught seafood and organic local vegetables, all cooked to enhance the experience of Patagonia.
After a day full of excitement and emotion, relax at the rooftop spa in one of the Jacuzzis or have a cappuccino in the Pisco Sour Café, which turns into a lively bar during the evenings.
Most importantly, take advantage of the once-in-a-lifetime activities, such as visiting the Glacier Serrano, riding horseback through the landscape or kayaking to the fjord, where you can observe all types of wildlife in their natural habitat.
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