Hit the slopes: Valle Nevado is one of South America’s top ski resorts. BY MARK CHESNUTAshes from Chile’s Puyehue-Cordon Caulle volcano range this month may have thrown a monkey wrench into some flight plans, but that hasn’t stopped avid snow skiers from heading to South America for the peak season. June is the beginning of…
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Madero Street: Mexico City’s Showplace for Live Talent
Face Time: Few streets in Mexico City showcase more street performers than Calle Madero. BY MARK CHESNUT Even as it continues to grow, Mexico City has made impressive strides in cleaning up, getting more eco-friendly and also more navigable for pedestrians. One street in the historic city center, Calle Madero, has — since being converted to…
Hotels, Attractions, Tours: What’s Booming in Buenos Aires
Buenos Aires continues to debut stylish new hotel options; here, the view from Design Suites. With its unique culture, fine dining and interesting attractions, Buenos Aires has long been an exciting place to visit. And as Argentina wrapped up its 200th anniversary last year, its capital city also celebrated the debut of a variety of…
How to Say “Popcorn” in Spanish in Every Latin American Country
Some words are different in nearly every country in Latin America. Here’s how to say “popcorn” in Spanish around the region!
InterContinental Santiago Unveils New Club Tower
The new Club Tower at the InterContinental Santiago has 81 guest rooms. Travelers looking for luxury in Chile’s capital have a new option, thanks to the debut today of the new Club Tower at the InterContinental Santiago hotel. The 16-story addition to the existing property features 81 guest rooms, two swimming pools, a VIP lounge, a…
How to Say “Drinking Straw” in Spanish in Every Latin American Nation
How do you say “drinking straw” in Spanish? The number of Spanish slang words may surprise you!
Latin America Air Passes: Getting the Most Flights for Your Money
Looking to save money on Latin America flights? Check out these air passes.
How To Say “Cool” in Spanish? There are Lots of Ways!
How do you say “cool” in Spanish? It depends on what country you’re in!
HOTEL REVIEW: Esplendor Panama, Panama City
THE ARRIVAL: Set in a soaring, 42-story skyscraper in the financial-oriented Obarrio district, the 100-unit Esplendor — which debuted just recently — makes for an impressive entrance; its small lobby is marked by lots of glass and three thick columns covered with gold-colored mirrored tiles. The property — which is owned by the Argentina-based Fën Hoteles…
HOTEL REVIEW: Holiday Inn Cordoba
The Holiday Inn Cordoba, in Argentina’s second-largest city. During my recent visit to Córdoba, the second-largest city in Argentina, I was a guest at the Holiday Inn Córdoba, one of the few large international hotel brands that offers lodging in this major metropolis. Here are my thoughts (and stay tuned for my coverage of the…
My reviews of two hot hotels, on LuxuryLatinAmerica.com
A family of friendly horses reside at the private stable at Estancia Vik, a luxury boutique hotel in Uruguay. I recently took part in an excellent trip to Argentina and Uruguay with Latin America specialist Borello Travel & Tours, and during that time I was able to check out two picturesque and luxurious boutique hotels…
HOTEL REVIEW: NH City & Tower, Buenos Aires
A cancelled flight to Córdoba left me with an extra 12 hours to kill in Buenos Aires. Luckily, LAN Airlines was good enough to provide me with a hotel room where I could crash for a while, thereby also giving me the opportunity to check out a hotel property I’d never visited before: NH City…
President Kirchner’s Marriage Bill is Timed Perfectly for Tourism Confab
Argentine President Cristina Kirchner signed same-sex marriage into law on July 21. Last night, hundreds of people gathered at the Casa Rosada in Buenos Aires for a historic event: Argentina’s president, Cristina Kirchner, signed into law a same-sex marriage bill. It is the first such nationwide legislation in Latin America, and only the second in…
LGBT Travel to Peru and Colombia
Argentina may be making headlines with LGBT travelers right now, but destinations like Cartagena (above) and Peru offer plenty for gay globetrotters as well. The recent passage of same-sex marriage laws in Argentina (the first such nationwide legislation in Latin America) has tourism experts thinking about the possible effect on arrivals in Buenos Aires, which…