Lake District Odyssey

GRAN HOTEL COLONOS DEL SUR
The 5-star Gran Hotel Colonos del Sur opened in 2009 and was designed by some of the country’s most prominent architects and interior decorators. Its style is meant to evoke the area’s German colonization in the mid-1800s, with a mixture of history and modernity. Located on the shores of Lake Llanquihue, the hotel’s 98 rooms have individual climate control (heating based on geothermal technology), wireless internet, cable TV, safe, minibar and views of the lake and Andes mountain range. Amenities include a spa, gym, indoor heated pool and a business center. The Balandra Restaurant and Bar features flavors from the southern world and leading haute cuisine.

TERMAS DE PUYEHUE HOTEL
As one of Chile’s finest all-inclusive resorts, Termas de Puyehue Hotel has a variety of first-class amenities and activities for guests to enjoy. The well-appointed rooms feature mountain lodge décor, private bathroom, tv, minibar, safe, work desk and free wi-fi. The resort’s two restaurants serve both Italian and French cuisine. Hours can be spent relaxing at the pool bar, family lounge bar, or the piano bar. Full spa services are complemented by three indoor and outdoor thermal pools. Other features include: tennis, horseback riding, watersports, a kids club, game room, internet café, library, museum, art gallery, and wine tastings.

HOSTERIA LAS BALSAS
Tucked into a bay on the shore of Lake Nahuel Huapi, Hostería Las Balsas is one of only two Relais & Chateaux properties in Argentina, known for their dedication to French style living in country lodgings. The intimate property has only 15 rooms, each individually decorated and with beautiful views of the lake. Relaxation, health and beauty services are the focus of the resort’s spa. Wines may be sampled in Las Balsas’ tasting room built of stone and cypress, then paired with Chef Pablo Campoy’s inspired cuisine made with vegetables and herbs grown on the property.

LLAO LLAO RESORT & SPA
Visible cypress timber blends with regional green stones to make the Llao Llao Resort & Spa one of the most striking properties in South America. The resort’s combination of amenities, recreation and 5-star service has earned it the distinction as one of The Leading Hotels of the World. Each of the hotel’s 172 rooms feature cable tv, safe, minibar, valet and laundry services. The two restaurants, Los Césares and Café Restaurant Patagonia offer a mixture of gourmet international and local cuisine. The extensive list of renewal treatments offered by the Spa are sure to relax even the most tense of muscles. For more active travelers, the Llao Llao features a world-class golf course and a variety of outdoor and indoor activities.

EMPERADOR HOTEL
The modern architecture, classic details, and natural lighting of the Emperador Hotel make it one of Buenos Aires’ finest properties. Situated in the chic Recoleta neighborhood, the 5-star hotel’s well-appointed rooms feature views of the city, river or hotel garden. The Maximus Restaurant exhibits innovative Mediterranean cuisine courtesy of Executive Chef Luciano Ratti, while Oliver’s Bar offers local drinks and full tea service. For relaxation, the Emperador offers a spa, indoor pool, sauna, solarium and a fitness center.