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Belmond Río Sagrado Hotel

Set on the banks of the sacred Urubamba River, in the shadow of the Andes, lies Belmond Hotel Rio Sagrado. This oasis of calm has the feel of an ancient Incan farmstead—staff lend the warmth of a family home while the treasures of the natural world are tangible. In such astounding surroundings, you’ll feel relaxed and revitalised. Little wonder it’s called the Sacred Valley. Built to resemble a rural Peruvian village, Rio Sagrado is one of the most unique luxury hotels in Peru. A stay here lets you experience the majesty of life in the mountains. Situated at a lower altitude than nearby Cusco, the hotel provides the perfect environment in which to acclimatise, and is an ideal base to explore the Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu. Savour sensational cuisine in the restaurant, enjoy a local Sacred Valley massage or spend a few soothing minutes feeding the hotel’s baby alpacas.

Sol y Luna Hotel

Surrounded by the mountains, at a short distance from Machu Picchu, Sol Y Luna gathers both the cultural and natural diversity of the country in an exquisite experience of contrast. Located in Sacred Valley, at the heart of the former Inca Empire, this is a perfect location to explore Peru’s rich history. Each of the forty-three casitas is surrounded by gardens filled with flora native to the Sacred Valley and all face the Andes Mountains where the Incas believed their gods dwelled. Rooms range from superior to premium, each featuring heating, safe box, telephone, and bathrobes

Sumaq Hotel

Exclusively located at the foot of Machu Picchu, near the Vilcanota River, the delightful sanctuary that is Sumaq Machu Picchu Hotel is famed for its splendour and tranquillity. Surrounding the hotel are incomparable views over the Andean cloud forest and sprawling mountains. Luxury is the very essence of this hidden retreat with 62 lavish rooms and suites for guests to choose from. The Andean style permeates through the property and is reminiscent of ancient Peruvian culture. This hotel makes for the ultimate getaway for those wanting to explore the historic sanctuary, Machu Picchu.

The Singular Patagonia

The Singular Hotel Patagonia is the transition between the hotel’s small existence and their majestic, eternal surroundings. Declared national heritage in 1996, The hotel, is a unique historic destination, set in a privilege setting and location which position it as one of the best in the south. Live a luxurious experience in what is known as the end of the world route. A high level of comfort and unique sophistication, to immerse you in the essence of local cuisine. Explore the landscape, or simply live a moment of deep relaxation. The hotel’s programs are the perfect fusion between luxury and nature. Its location allows the hotel to offer a wide variety of excursions, whether in Torres del Paine National Park or nearby attractions.

Hotel AWA

Hotel AWA is located in Chilean Patagonia, only 20 minutes away from the city of Puerto Varas! It is the perfect place to explore Patagonia. This wonderful hotel is very spacious, featuring large floor to ceiling windows that offer stunning views of Llanquihue Lake and the Osorno Volcano. The rooms come also equipped with Wi-Fi access, a television, fireplace and a mini bar. Guests may enjoy delicious meals at the onsite restaurant as well as unwind with refreshing handcrafted drinks at the bar. The hotel also offers a spa that features two heated pools, a sauna, steam room, hydro massage pool and various of spa therapies.

Altiplanico Atacama

Tucked away on a gentle stretch of land in the outskirts of San Pedro de Atacama, surrounded by the quiet presence of the Andes, Altiplanico San Pedro faces the impressive Licancabur Volcano, with a unique design inspired in the style of an Altiplano village. Enjoy the famous Atacama sunsets and relax from the smouldering sun in the fresh covers of the private terraces and beautiful swimming pool after a day exploring the driest desert in the world. The hotel was developed following the concept of visual silence, the eye registers the hotel in its totality included in the in the immensity of the Atacama desert.

Kicheche Mara Camp

Kicheche Mara Camp lies in a magnificent valley in Mara North Conservancy, a private conservancy of just under 70,000 acres. Located in a low density tourist area, guests can relax or explore in privacy and exclusivity and receive a traditional safari experience in luscious, untouched African wild. The camp is small, with only 8 tents, and a comfortable communal dining and sitting area – decorated in a traditional and authentic safari style. In front of the camp flows a seasonal stream, making bird viewing here fantastic. The main attraction however is not the camp, rather what surrounds it. Guests can spend their time exploring the area with game drives, perfect for viewing the wildlife in comfort, or guided bush walks which is the perfect activity to get up close and personal with the wildlife.

Four Seasons Buenos Aires

Enjoy a luxury experience that on the four seasons group can offer Situated in the exclusive Recoleta neighbourhood in Buenos Aires. Set in a combination of an early-20th-century mansion and a contemporary high-rise, the Four Seasons offers the best of best with modern comforts and luxury necessities that comes with high end European-style glamour.

Mara Bush Camp

Mara Bush Camp is the ideal location for anyone seeking an authentic experience on safari, far away from hubbub of mass tourism. This Eco-Warrior Award winning camp sits in the heart of the Maasai Mara National Game Reserve, where some of the best Big Cat sightings can be found, and is a great spot for photographers. Guests can choose from 12 spacious and secluded tents with gorgeous views overlooking the Olare Orok River. Here, you don’t even have to leave the camp to say hello to some of the wildlife superstars – with the river on your doorstep you could spend hours watching hippos in the Hippo Pool, crocodiles having a soak, and other thirsty wildlife stopping by.

The Cliff

An early morning at The Cliff, it’s 6.30 am and the sun is rising in Africa. As its golden light spreads across the lake, far below your clifftop hideaway, the water ripples and transforms, like a desert rose, into a shimmer of pink, as a flamboyance of flamingos begins a new day. Each tent is built on solid foundations at the edge of the cliff, and faces the lake, allowing guests 180 degree views of the panoramic paradise, yet maintaining privacy. Not wanting to waste the view, the tent is spacious and the freestanding bath looks outwards. While the exterior environment at The Cliff is pure Africa, the room interiors combine organic chic with international design to create the understated style of a modern boutique hotel.