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…
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…
This hacienda style rural lodge is located right on the borders of the expansive Esteros del Iberá wetlands, one of Argentina’s best kept secrets. Originally built in the 19th Century, the property was lovingly restored in more recent times by its late owner, the great eco-philanthropist Douglas Tompkins. The lodge is part of a much…
“There’s no place like home” is not a sentiment we usually sign up to, but in the case of this trendy Buenos Aires boutique hotel we are willing to make an exception. Located in the trendy Palermo Hollywood surrounded by some of the city’s best in-the-know restaurants, bars and shopping, the boutique Home hotel was…
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…
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