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Elegant and eclectic, Argentina is a heady mix of culture and nature, from volcanic peaks and salt lakes in the north, via tangos in ‘the Paris of South America,’ to breathtaking Glaciers and the temperate forest of Tierra del Fuego.

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Argentina Tours and Cruises

"So many words conjure up my memories of Argentina including Iguassu Falls, watching various salsa performances either in a grand theatre or a small dance floor in a street side café. Heading into the countryside a true Argentinean experience is to stay on an Estancia, or by heading south you can enjoy the spectacular glaciers, lakes and fiords of Patagonia."

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Things to do and see

ALVEAR PALACE BUENOS AIRES

ALVEAR PALACE BUENOS AIRES

Built in 1932, the Alvear Palace Hotel is one of the most elegant in the city. Situated in the heart of La Recoleta district, surrounded by excellent restaurants, shops and antique stores, the hotel offers traditional hospitality combined with the most up-to-date facilities. Decorated in Louis XVI and Empire styles, each guest room features personal butler service, fresh fruit basket and flowers and Hermes de Paris toiletries. The hotel comprises 212 rooms offering fine dining and a health club.The Alvear Palace is a member of the 'Leading Hotels of the World' group and has won many awards for its excellence. Conde Nast Traveler has recognised the Alvear Palace as 'Central & South America's Best Hotel'. The hotel's L' Orangerie Restaurant is known as a traditional place to meet in Buenos Aires. Breakfast and a magnificent buffet lunch are served daily. Right next to it, you can find the beautiful Jardin D' Hiver, decorated with gorgeous plants and flowers. It is th....

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CAVAS WINE LODE MENDOZA

CAVAS WINE LODE MENDOZA

Nestled in a 35 acre vineyard, Cavas Wine Lodge is strategically located between the best known wineries and the magnificent Andes Mountain range. The hotel has 10 luxury rooms and 4 corner rooms with private pool and outdoor shower. There is also an excellent restaurant where the menu changes every three months to be appropriate to season. In addition there is a spa and gym. Underground there is also a cellar containing 250 wines from the Mendoza region.....

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CORDOBA ESTANCIAS & WINE REGION

CORDOBA ESTANCIAS & WINE REGION

Cordoba has a wine growing tradition that goes back some time. Records show that 10,000 vines were planted the year after the foundation of Cordoba in 1574. Wine production in Cordoba had another evolevement when immigrants arrived from the region of Friuli Venezia Giulia in northern Italy. The spirit of those pioneers still continues, as do some of their traditions and dialects.....

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CRUISING IN PATAGONIA

CRUISING IN PATAGONIA

On a continent so abundant in natural drama and spectacle, the southern landscapes of Argentina and Chile almost defy the imagination. Here we find towering giants of ice and snow, pristine lakes and ice floes that shimmer beneath the southern skies. Giant glaciers calve into the icy waters and the oceans and land swarm with a rich bounty of flora and fauna, from seals and humpbacks, to pumas and condors. The best time to visit Patagonia is between October and April.....

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ESTANCIA LOS POTREROS

ESTANCIA LOS POTREROS

Estancia Los Potreros is a working cattle farm that has remained in the same Anglo-Argentine family for four generations. 900 metres up in the foothills of the Andes and under 1 hour by road from the city of Cordoba, horse riding is the principal pursuit here and whilst not essential, it is useful to have some riding experience. Other activities include walking and bird watching. Los Potreros is featured in the guidebook, Heaven on Earth: A calendar of divine hotels around the world. The estancia allows you to experience wildlife, scenery and culture at close quarters, whilst not abandoning creature comforts such as good accommodation and great food.....

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HOTEL LOS NOTROS CALAFATE

HOTEL LOS NOTROS CALAFATE

Hosteria Los Notros is an all-inclusive hotel situated inside the Glaciers National Park, overlooking the Perito Moreno Glacier. Professional and personalised service, spacious and comfortable facilities. The hotel organises spectacular excursions and expeditions.....

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IGUASSU FALLS

IGUASSU FALLS

The spectacular Iguassu Falls are located in the north of Argentina and border on both Brazil and Paraguay. The Argentinian side of the falls is where the thundering ‘Devil’s Throat’ can best be viewed, with visitors able to get very close to this amazing sight on an extensive boardwalk.You can go on guided jungle walks, bird-watching trips with a trained ornithologist, or take an adventurous boat safari on the Lower Iguassu River below the falls.You could perhaps also cross to the Brazilian side and take a thrilling helicopter ride to view the falls from the air. A cruise on a catamaran along the Parana River, visiting the native community at Puerto Bertoni, is also available on weekends. For your accommodation on the Argentinian side of the falls,we recommend a stay at first class Sheraton Hotel.....

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LA CABANA RESTAURANT

LA CABANA RESTAURANT

One of Argentina’s most celebrated steakhouses, La Cabana offers classic styling and the very best in Argentine beef. Re-opened in 2003 by the Orient-Express group, La Cabana recreates the original rustic charm and renowned menus that attracted the likes of Louis Armstrong, the Aga Khan, King Juan Carlos and Fidel Castro through its doors. For aficionados of steak, La Cabana offers the choicest cuts in the world, complimented by a full range of some of the New World’s finest wines.....

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LAKE DISTRICT

LAKE DISTRICT

The resort of Bariloche is the gateway to this beautiful region in northern Patagonia. Argentina’s top winter sports destination, it is also a delightful region to visit in the summer (the European winter months).....

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LAS HAYAS RESORT USHUAIA

LAS HAYAS RESORT USHUAIA

The Las Hayas Resort is located very close to the southernmost city in the world, approached by mountainous roads, surrounded by natural beauty and with views over the Beagle Channel. The 102 finely decorated rooms have splendid views over the Bay. The hotel has a choice of restaurants and a swimming pool.....

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LLAO LLAO HOTEL LAKE DISTRICT

LLAO LLAO HOTEL LAKE DISTRICT

Located within the Nahuel Huapi National Park, about 45 minutes from Bariloche, in the Argentinian Lake District, the Llao Llao Hotel is surrounded by majestic mountain peaks, lakes, rivers and forests of larch, cypress, coihue and arrayanes. Built in 1940, the hotel is set upon a hilltop with stunning views of the surrounding area. The hotel has 158 rooms and suites which all maintain their traditional style and architectural design. All are equipped with telephone,cable TV, in-room safe and minibar. There are valet and laundry services available. You can enjoy traditional local cuisine - such as Patagonian lamb - at the Cesares Restaurant. For informal dining there is the Cafe Restaurant Patagonia.. Leisure facilities include a spa, swimming pool and an 18-hole golf course. Additional recreation activities can be arranged locally. The hotel is the starting point for the Lakes Crossing to Chile.....

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LOS CERROS EL CHALTEN ARGENTINA

LOS CERROS EL CHALTEN ARGENTINA

Located in El Chalten, gateway to the spiky peaks of Fitzroy and Torre in Argentinian Patagonia, Los Cerros offers 44 rooms of intimate and relaxed comfort, with large windows affording breathtaking views of the El Chalten landscape and the Rio de las Vueltas. A gourmet restaurant, bar and well stocked wine cellar add to the appeal of a truly special location. Activities available from the hotel include horse riding, trekking, walks on glaciers, sailing and expeditions to ice-fields and to Fitzroy and Torre.....

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Places to stay

Aconcagua Hotel

Aconcagua Hotel

The Aconcagua Hotel has 159 rooms on 9 floors, located in the centre of the city and close to the main square. Rooms have en-suite facilities with telephone , cable TV, minibar, and both air conditioning and heating. Facilities at the hotel include a restaurant and bar, laundry, bar, swimming pool, solarium and sauna.....

Albatros Hotel

Centrally located in Ushuaia and close to the pier your ship will depart from, the Albatros Hotel offers 74 warmly decorated and comfortable rooms which include a TV and Wi-Fi. The hotels facilities include a restaurant and bar as well as a spa area with a sauna and whirlpool.....

Bahia Nueva Hotel

The Bahia Nueva Hotel is situated in the heart of Puerto Madryn and has 40 comfortable (though fairly small) rooms. The hotel only serves breakfasts, but there are restaurants just steps away from it. Bahia Nueva Hotel is a comfortable base from which to explore the nearby wildlife reserve.....

Cavas Wine Lodge

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Claridge Hotel

The Claridge Hotel is located in the midst of the business, banking and entertainment districts of Buenos Aires also close to the main Florida Mall and many of the city’s places of interest. The hotel has 161 rooms all air-conditioned and with private facilities. The hotel has a restaurant and bar. Leisure facilities include a health club, with outdoor swimming pool.....

Crowne Plaza Santiago

Crowne Plaza Santiago

The Crowne Plaza Hotel Santiago is situated close to the Providencia area of the city and has 293 rooms and suites with views of the city or Andes. The hotel has excellent leisure facilities including an open-air pool, health and fitness centre and spa. The Caruso Restaurant, situated on the 2nd floor is serves breakfast, lunch and dinner, and just off the lobby, is the Trafalgar Bar.....

Estancia Los Potreros

Estancia Los Potreros

Estancia Los Potreros is located under an hour’s drive from Cordoba in North West Argentina, and is a working cattle farm and horse breeding centre. The comfortable rooms are all individually decorated with private bathrooms, and have log fires for cooler winter evenings. All meals are included, and are enhanced by the estancia’s own organically grown produce and free range eggs, as well as Los Potreros’ own label wines. Activities are included in your rate, and options available include horse riding, swimming in the estancia’s pool, observation of the chef or farm practices, bird watching and watching polo matches. ....

Europa Hotel

Centrally located in the heart of La Paz, the Europa Hotel is one of the best hotels with first class facilities and services. The hotel has 110 rooms and the leisure facilities include an indoor swimming pool and fitness centre. There are several restaurants and bars.....

Executive Hotel

Executive Hotel

The Executive Hotel is a modern hotel which opened in 2006. It is located close to the centre of Mendoza. The hotel has a restaurant and an outdoor swimming pool.....

Hotel del Glaciar

Hotel del Glaciar

The Hotel Del Glaciar is situated at the foot of the Martial Glaciar about 3km from the centre of Ushuaia. The hotel has 124 rooms offering stunning views of the glacier, the bay or the Beagle Channel. The hotel has a restaurant serving Patagonian and international cuisine, and two bars.....

Hotel El Manantial del Silencio

Hotel El Manantial del Silencio

Hotel El Manantial del Silencio is situated in Purmamarca and has 12 spacious rooms with private facilities. The hotel is constructed from local materials. Hotel facilities include a swimming pool and a restaurant.....

Hotel Savoy

The Hotel Savoy is centrally located in the heart of Buenos Aires. Its well appointed and spacious rooms include a TV, Wi-Fi and air conditioning as well as full bathroom amenities. The hotels resturant serves breakfast and gourmet evening meals and is complemented by the lobby bar offering coffee, snacks and drinks.....

Staff Favourites

Argentina is the land of the gaucho and the tango, cultures both vibrant and thriving. Argentina is a renowned wine producer, with many vineyards located close to Mendoza and Cordoba in the shadows of the Andes. Food is unquestionably a highlight, embodied in the mouth watering and colossal steaks of Buenos Aires, and the delicious lamb barbecue in Patagonia.

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