Location, location, location – it doesn’t get much better than this. Sip on a caipirinha at the hotel pool as you watch the sun drop into the sea behind the Dois Irmãos mountains, meanwhile the sun-worshipping locals, lined up on Ipanema beach below, break into a spontaneous applause and you will have captured the essence…
Situated on the southern corner of one of the most iconic beaches in the world, the Fairmont Copacabana combines a great location and views with stylish design and world class facilities. The hotel recently underwent a total renovation over a period of two years, updating all the accommodations and public areas to the highest standard…
Echoing back to the 1950s era of understated glamour that is forever evoked by Copacabana, the Emiliano is a very welcome addition to the beachfront luxury hotel scene in Rio. It’s unique façade, designed by Arthur Casas, incorporating sliding white blinds, provides both privacy and shade for guests, and is one of the many ways…
The only hotel located within the Brazilian national park, the Belmond Hotel das Cataratas has perhaps one of the most exclusive locations in South America. Belmond guests are the only visitors with access to the falls before and after the official nine-to-five park opening hours. Given that Iguaçu is one of South America’s most visited destinations,…
Situated just outside of the town of Urubamba, with six acres of immaculately kept gardens running down to the river, this Belmond property is the perfect place to reconnect with nature, relax and acclimatise to the altitude before exploring the incredible landscapes, culture and history of the Sacred Valley of the Incas. The architecture is…
Many hotels in Cusco can rightly claim to encapsulate a part of Cusco’s illustrious history, and indeed it is hard to find a building in the historical centre that has not played some role in the centuries of Inca rule, Spanish invasion or subsequent years of revolution that mark Peru’s history and in which Cusco…
Set amid eucalyptus and pine trees on the banks of the iconic River Plate this spa resort and golf course is a real gem. The accommodation consists of just 20 bungalows and 24 suites making this a very exclusive retreat considering the facilities on offer. The estate is so spacious that even when the hotel…
South America’s flagship Four Seasons, this hotel’s classic architecture and palatial surroundings are the epitome of a luxury hotel experience. A US$50 million dollar refurbishment in 2013 took the property to the next level not just in terms of luxurious facilities, fittings and finishes, but also in style, instilling an unmistakable Argentine character throughout, from…