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March 2012 Hideaway Report
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Shared between Chile and Argentina, southern Patagonia is chiefly a land of vast, desolate steppes, though the Chilean section also has areas of conifer and beech forest. High precipitation and cold air combine to create huge glaciers... Read More...
Tags: patagonia, south america
Source: March 2012 Hideaway Report
Chile is nearly 3,000 miles long, but averages just 112 miles wide. As a result, it offers astonishing geographic and climatic diversity. Its economy grew at a robust 7 percent last year, enabling a speedy recovery from the severe... Read More...
Tags: Atacama desert, Chile, hotels
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In recent years, Chilean cuisine has become much more imaginative and intriguing. Chefs now take full advantage of the country’s exceptional fish and seafood, its superb lamb and the abundance of outstanding fresh fruits and... Read More...
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Chile is today the world’s largest source of lapis lazuli, a striking semiprecious stone that is extracted from the Flores de los Andes mine at an altitude of 12,500 feet. Almost everywhere in Chile, you will find jewelry and crafts... Read More...
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Previously, if you could find them, Chilean wines were noteworthy more for their low cost and unremarkable character. Now, walk into any good wine merchant and you will find an intriguing selection of Chilean wines that are still... Read More...
Tags: Chile, wine, wine country
Source: March 2012 Hideaway Report
On my recent Chilean journey, I traveled the entire 3,000-mile length of the country. Overall, the quality of the hotels and resorts exceeded my expectations. Should you decide to follow in my footsteps, you will stay in places that offer... Read More...
Tags: Chile, itinerary, south america
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Despite its setting in the heart of Yountville, the clean, spare construction of Bardessono reminds me of Southern California. One could easily picture its artfully rusted steel columns, planks of salvaged lumber and vertical basalt... Read More...
Tags: Bardessono, Napa Valley
Source: March 2012 Hideaway Report
The received wisdom about left bank hotels is that they are long on charm and style, but short on space and facilities. Like most general truths, however, this one comes with exceptions. I had been aware of L’Hotel for years, but I... Read More...
Source: March 2012 Hideaway Report
Ritz Paris — This legendary palace hotel on the exquisite Place Vendôme will close in the summer for a 27-month refurbishment. The top-to-toe renovation will inevitably modify the character of this iconic... Read More...
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