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  • Tivoli Ecoresort Praia do Forte — Salvador, Brazil

    Tivoli Ecoresort Praia do Forte

    Salvador, Bahia, Brazil

    Head north from Brazil's Salvador to reach Tivoli Ecoresort Praia do Forte, an eco-friendly hideaway settled in exotic surroundings that welcome and complement its peaceful existence.

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      • Room & Suites:

        292

      • Setting:

        Beach

      • Style:

        Resort, Tropical

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      The planet
      Brazilian beachfront
      Sea-front hydro-massage pools

       

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      USD 403

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  • Hotel Rio Sagrado — Urubamba, Peru

    Hotel Rio Sagrado

    Urubamba, Cusco, Peru

    Sitting on the riverbank below enormous peaks at Hotel Rio Sagrado, It's immediately obvious why the Incans called Urubamba "the sacred valley."

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      • Room & Suites:

        21

      • Setting:

        Countryside, Mountain

      • Style:

        Boutique, Resort

    • For People Who
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      River rafting
      Peruvian cuisine
      Machu Picchu's vistas

       

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      USD 205

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  • Ponta Dos Ganchos Exclusive Resort — Gov. Celso Ramos, Brazil

    Ponta Dos Ganchos Exclusive Resort

    Gov. Celso Ramos, Santa Catarina, Brazil

    Surrounded by turquoise waters and pristine beaches, Ponta dos Ganchos Resort is a gem of a retreat on Brazil's Emerald Coast, offering visitors an all-inclusive experience.

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      88

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      • Room & Suites:

        25

      • Setting:

        Beach

      • Style:

        Boutique, Classic, Resort

    • For People Who
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      Modern design
      Kayaking
      Brazil's Emerald Coast

       

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      BRL 1,340 (USD 781)

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  • Copacabana Palace — Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

    Copacabana Palace

    Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

    The Copacabana Palace in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, is one of South America's most famous hotels. Directly on Copacabana beach, the hotel's style is more legendary than the tune that stole its moniker.

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      • Room & Suites:

        243

      • Setting:

        Beach, City

      • Style:

        Classic, Grand, Hotel

    • For People Who
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      Fine dining
      Copacabana beach
      Caipirinhas

       

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      USD 380

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  • Machu Picchu Sanctuary Lodge — Machu Picchu, Peru

    Machu Picchu Sanctuary Lodge

    Machu Picchu, Cusco, Peru

    The only hotel near the famed Inca ruins, Machu Picchu Sanctuary Lodge matches luxurious comfort with ancient splendor.

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      74

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      • Room & Suites:

        31

      • Setting:

        Mountain

      • Style:

        Historical, Lodge

    • For People Who
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      Peruvian gardens
      Traditional Incan massage
      Machu Picchu's vistas

       

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      USD 725

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  • Hotel Monasterio — Cusco, Peru

    Hotel Monasterio

    Cusco, Cusco, Peru

    Hotel Monasterio's transformation from 16th-century monastery to luxury hotel perfectly suits Cusco, where picturesque ruins are matched by a fascinating history and ample opportunity for adventure.

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      85

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      • Room & Suites:

        126

      • Setting:

        City, Coastal

      • Style:

        Classic, Historical, Hotel

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      16th-century monasteries
      Oxygen-enriched rooms
      Peruvian ceviche

       

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      USD 235

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  • Miraflores Park Hotel — Lima, Peru

    Miraflores Park Hotel

    Lima, Lima, Peru

    The sophisticated Miraflores Park Hotel in Lima, Peru, offers luxury and stellar service in a beautiful setting overlooking the Pacific Ocean.

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      71

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      • Room & Suites:

        82

      • Setting:

        City

      • Style:

        Boutique, Classic, Grand, Modern

    • For People Who
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      Business convenience
      Bath Butlers
      Pacific Ocean views

       

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      USD 200

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  • Kenoa Resort — Barra de São Miguel, Brazil

    Kenoa Resort

    Barra de São Miguel, Alagoas, Brazil

    There’s more to Brazil than crazy parties and Carnival… especially in the State of Alagoas, where Kenoa Exclusive Beach Spa and Resort treats guests to a relaxing, eco chic experience like none other.

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      • Room & Suites:

        23

      • Setting:

        Beach

      • Style:

        Boutique, Hotel, Design

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      Tranquility
      Beachfront views
      Eco-chic design

       

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      BRL 1,115 (USD 650)

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  • Tambo Del Inka — Urubamba, Peru

    Tambo Del Inka

    Urubamba, Cusco, Peru

    The Incans had some serious architectural skill, and at Tambo del Inka Resort & Spa, the tradition of innovation in the Sacred Valley continues.

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      • Room & Suites:

        128

      • Setting:

        Countryside, Mountain

      • Style:

        Modern, Resort

    • For People Who
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      Spas and pools
      Peruvian cuisine
      The Andes

       

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      USD 205

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  • Hotel Paracas — Ica, Peru

    Hotel Paracas

    Ica, Ica, Peru

    The Peruvian coast of Paracas is wild and rough, with crashing waves and sculpted rock. View it all from a splendid seaside pedestal at Hotel Paracas.

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      • Room & Suites:

        120

      • Setting:

        Desert, Waterfront

      • Style:

        Modern, Resort, Hotel, Design

    • For People Who
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      Nature and wildlife
      The Nazca Lines
      Pisco sours

       

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      PEN 442 (USD 165)

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  • Las Balsas — Villa La Angostura, Argentina

    Las Balsas

    Villa La Angostura, Neuquen, Argentina

    Surrounded by the storied wild of the Argentine Patagonia, Las Balsas offers a serene lake-side setting and the kind of memorable meals and luxuries you wouldn't expect so far off the beaten path.

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      • Room & Suites:

        15

      • Setting:

        Lakeside, Mountain

      • Style:

        Boutique, Classic, Lodge

    • For People Who
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      Rustic Luxury
      Argentinian wine
      Patagonian sailing

       

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      USD 210

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  • MIO BUENOS AIRES — Buenos Aires, Argentina

    MIO BUENOS AIRES

    Buenos Aires, Pampas, Argentina

    In romantic Recoleta, MIO BUENOS AIRES lives in harmony with its surroundings. It both adds to, and pulls from the natural and urban landscapes to build an addictive aesthetic focused on warmth, and fine wine.

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      • Room & Suites:

        30

      • Setting:

        City

      • Style:

        Modern, Hotel, Design

    • For People Who
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      "Whatever Whenever" service

       

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      USD 256

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  • Alvear Palace Hotel — Buenos Aires, Argentina

    Alvear Palace Hotel

    Buenos Aires, Provincia de Buenos Aires, Argentina

    Built in 1932 but renovated in 2004, the Alvear Palace Hotel is located in Recoleta, the hottest neighborhood in Buenos Aires, Argentina. Here, majestic European decor gets a modern makeover.

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      • Room & Suites:

        228

      • Setting:

        City

      • Style:

        Classic, Grand, Historical, Hotel

    • For People Who
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      Business convenience
      Fin de Siècle architecture
      Nightlife and shopping

       

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      USD 450

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  • La Casona Inkaterra — Cusco, Peru

    La Casona Inkaterra

    Cusco, Cusco, Peru

    Flanked by Spanish villas and neighbors with Incan ruins, La Casona Inkaterra is a central fixture in Cusco's rich tapestry of native and colonial cultures, standing on the threshold of the Andes.

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      • Room & Suites:

        11

      • Setting:

        City

      • Style:

        Boutique, Colonial, Historical, Hotel

    • For People Who
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      The Andes
      Gourmet picnics
      Incan ruins

       

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      USD 539

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  • W Santiago — Santiago, Chile

    W Santiago

    Santiago, Santiago, Chile

    Breathtaking views of the Andes are the backdrop for a super-stylish getaway at the W Hotel in Santiago.

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      77

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      • Room & Suites:

        196

      • Setting:

        City

      • Style:

        Modern, Hotel

    • For People Who
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      Modern design
      Business convenience
      Trendy bars

       

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      USD 299

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  • Park Hyatt Mendoza — Mendoza, Argentina

    Park Hyatt Mendoza

    Mendoza, Cuyo, Argentina

    Whether you're seeking a chilled glass of an Argentine varietal, or diving into regional culture and history, Park Hyatt Mendoza is the place to be.

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      71

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      • Room & Suites:

        186

      • Setting:

        City

      • Style:

        Historical, Modern, Hotel

    • For People Who
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      Spanish colonial architecture
      Wine tastings
      Roulette

       

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      USD 195

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  • Rio Hermoso — San Martín de los Andes, Argentina

    Rio Hermoso

    San Martín de los Andes, Patagonia, Argentina

    Surrounded by national park in the quaint town of San Martin de los Andes, the Rio Hermoso is a hotel for nature's most avid fans.

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      • Room & Suites:

        6

      • Setting:

        Countryside, Mountain

      • Style:

        Lodge, Modern

    • For People Who
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      Fly-fishing
      River views
      Argentine asado

       

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      USD 350

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  • Correntoso Lake & River Hotel — Villa La Angostura, Argentina

    Correntoso Lake & River Hotel

    Villa La Angostura, Neuquen, Argentina

    Deep in the rugged wilds of Patagonia, Correntoso Lake & River Hotel is a luxury boutique hotel with an unforgettable lakeside location.

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      • Room & Suites:

        49

      • Setting:

        Lakeside

      • Style:

        Boutique, Modern, Hotel

    • For People Who
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      Sailing
      Patagonian trekking
      Foot spas

       

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      USD 335

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  • Insólito Boutique Hotel — Armação de Búzios, Brazil

    Insólito Boutique Hotel

    Armação de Búzios, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

    Find chic relaxation on a horseshoe-shaped bay of crystal-clear turquoise water, at Brazil's Insólito Boutique Hotel.

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      • Room & Suites:

        20

      • Setting:

        Beach, Countryside

      • Style:

        Boutique, Modern, Hotel, Design

    • For People Who
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      Romance
      Spa days
      Beach bars

       

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      USD 589

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  • Titilaka — Lake Titicaca, Peru

    Titilaka

    Lake Titicaca, Puno, Peru

    A Peruvian retreat with a contemporary flair, the Titilaka is an all-inclusive hotel on the shores of peaceful Lake Titicaca.

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      • Room & Suites:

        18

      • Setting:

        Countryside, Lakeside

      • Style:

        Boutique, Design

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      Alpaca steak
      Andean trekking
      Titicaca sailing

       

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      USD 589

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