Vila Santa Teresa is one of Brazil’s most exclusive properties, a seven-bedroom villa set on the private estate of the renowned Monteiro de Carvalho family. No expense has been spared on the refurbishment of the villa (one of four properties on the estate), and the style is tasteful and sedate, whilst still maintaining the tropical…
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…
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 small beach village of Barra Grande is set on the westernmost stretch of coast of the little known, but picturesque northern state of Piaui. This is the place to truly relax and disconnect from the modern world. The village is predominantly still a small fishing community, although the pristine coastline, and excellent conditions for…
Owned by a kite-surfing French couple that first visited the area decades ago and decided to put down roots, this tropical eco-retreat is set on an organic farm, covering several acres between the sea and a river, right on the edge of the Lençóis Maranhenses national park. Located just outside of the small fisherman’s village…
Located in a prime beachfront location in Jericoacoara, Essenza hotel offers a luxurious alternative to the rustic pousadas more traditionally associated with this region. Ample rooms with stylish décor and contemporary furnishing, are complemented by exceptional service and one of the largest swimming pools in South America – a spectacular 1300m2 of water to cool…
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,…
“Maravilha” means “wonderful” in Portuguese and as soon as you step through the stylish lobby on to the hotel’s deck looking out over the turquoise blue waters of the Baia do Sueste, you will agree that it is aptly named. With a stunning reforested wood design which seamlessly blends into its surroundings, you’ll be in…
The Pousada Trijunção is the first and only luxury lodge located in Brazil’s little known Cerrado, or savannah region. “Trijunção” refers to the triple border where the property is located – the meeting point of the states of Goiás, Bahia and Minas Gerais. The lodge is set on a ranch of the same name that…
Located in surfer-favorite Mancora, Peru’s best kept beach secret located in the arid northwest, this hotel provides the perfect off-the-beaten track beach retreat for those looking for some serious rest and relaxation. Set on a quiet, almost private stretch of beach, yet still just a short walk from the main village, this family home turned…
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