Small Boutique hotels in CENTRAL AND SOUTH AMERICA

Surrounded by eight hundred acres of its own vineyards, Lodge Atamisque is a newly built wine lodge, set in just six avant-garde independent villas, all boasting excellent views of the vineyards and the Andes in the distance. Lodge Atamisque provides cosy boutique accommodation, fine cuisine and a fabulous range of outdoor activities in a friendly, welcoming atmosphere. Ideally placed for exploring this beautiful area of the Mendoza wine region, home to some of the world's finest wineries, Lodge Atamisque is a magnificent starting point for countless fascinating activities, including spectacular itineraries in the Andes, unforgettable photo safaris, trekking tours, horse-riding trips, wine-tastings and the best local gastronomy. On site, the estate boasts a nine-hole golf course, perfect for experienced players as well as beginners. The eight hundred acres of the estate are ideal for exploring on foot, on horseback, by mountain bike or in a horse-drawn carriage, and feature a majestic centenary park, fruit trees, lakes and areas of beautiful untouched nature. The Lodge's award-winning restaurant, Rincón Atamisque, serves delicious fusion menus based on the finest locally sourced, seasonal produce, including trout from the estate's own trout farm. Guests can of course expect an excellent selection of wines from the estate, created from Atamisque's terroir, including Chardonnay, Cabernet Sauvignon, and the signature grape of the region, Malbec.

Standing over the beach at Playa Hermosa, Lodge del Mar enjoys a privileged location near Pichilemu. This newly built design hotel offers luxurious accommodation and first-class service in a spectacular ocean-front setting. The perfect spot for enjoying stays by the sea with family, partners or friends, Lodge del Mar is ideally placed for enjoying water sports on Playa Hermosa, or at the nearby Punta de Lobos, one of the finest surf spots in South America and the world. Other activities available nearby include horse riding, hiking or mountain biking, while Pichilemu itself is a charming little town with a historic station, the Agustín Ross Cultural Centre, and the Municipal Forest, with a fascinating range of rare and indigenous tree species. On-site, the lodge boasts a large outdoor swimming pool, a sauna, a barbecue area, outdoor hot tubs, and direct access to the beach. With just twelve suites and bungalows, relaxing, tranquil stays are guaranteed at Lodge del Mar. Featuring modern, minimalist design and timber construction, all rooms offer fabulous ocean views from floor to ceiling windows, and come with a full range of modern amenities, including Wi-Fi and flat-screen TVs with satellite channels.

Enjoying a fabulous location overlooking the Beagle Channel, Los Cauquenes Resort is a purpose built luxury lodge-style resort, and offers exclusive accommodation, fine cuisine, and top-class facilities in a friendly, welcoming atmosphere. Los Cauquenes Resort is the perfect venue for relaxing stays in this fascinating region, "the end of the world". All of Patagonia's most important landmarks and attractions are within easy reach of the resort, including the Tierra del Fuego National Park, Les Eclaireurs Lighthouse, Estancia Harberton, or the Southern Fuegian Railway, among many fascinating sights. On site, the resort boasts full spa facilities, including a sauna and hydrotherapy baths, an inside/outside pool, and a fully equipped gym. Los Cauquenes Resort also organises an exclusive range of experiences, including kayaking on the channel, sailing along the Beagle, hiking expeditions, glacier adventures. Fine food is not forgotten at Los Cauquenes Resort, and the Reinamora restaurant specialises in European cuisine and one-hundred percent Patagonian specialities, such as delicious lamb and king crab, accompanied by excellent wines from Argentina and around the world. Traditional teas are also served, and all meals can be enjoyed either indoors or outdoors, with spectacular views over the Beagle Channel.

Standing just outside the town of Purmamarca, below the Hill of the Seven Colours, Los Colorados is an award-winning complex of adobe built cabins, offering cosy, boutique style accommodation and full services in a spectacular natural setting. Ideally placed for visiting this charming little town, and especially the famous ''Cerro de los Siete Colores'', Los Colorados is also perfect as a starting points for treks such as the Paseo de los Colorados and Purmamarca River, and tours to Salinas Grandes, the Huachichocana archaeological site, and the Laguna de Guayatayoc, with its pink flamingoes and wild geese. The fully serviced bungalows at Los Colorados feature unique environmentally friendly adobe construction that blends seamlessly with the surrounding landscape, a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2003. The architectonic styles is a fusion of a typical Andean style with contemporary details, with soft, rounded edges, cane roofs, and exposed rosewood beams. Cosily furnished, they come with all modern amenities, and the Premium bungalows also come with satellite TV. Some units also have a spectacular rooftop terrace, perfect for observing the changing colours of the hill or the countless stars in the clear night sky.

Standing in the heart of the historic quarter of Granada, Los Patios Hotel is a small boutique design hotel, completed in 2011, and featuring a unique combination of Scandinavian style and reflections of Granada's rich Spanish colonial architecture. This charming property provides luxurious accommodation, good food, and attentive service in an expansive, relaxed atmosphere. Ideal for relaxing stays in this fascinating city, Los Patios Hotel is just footsteps away from many of Granada's most important landmarks, including the Cathedral, and the churches of La Merced, Guadalupe and San Francisco. Other sights, including the Fortaleza de la Polvora, or the Mombacho volcano, are also within easy reach. The beautiful cobbled streets around the hotel offer numerous cafés, bars and restaurants, along with fascinating shopping, especially for ceramics, wickerwork and hammocks. On site, guests can enjoy cooling dips in the large outdoor pool, located in the courtyard, or take advantage of a range of beauty and massage therapies at the spa area. Los Patios Hotel serves breakfast and lunch, created from the finest, locally sourced ingredients. Bread is home made, and menus consist of typical Nicaraguan dishes and modern fusion cuisine, prepared with flair and inventiveness by the hotel's owner and expert staff. In addition to the delicious food, guests can also enjoy a range of drinks, beverages, fine wines and classic and innovative cocktails.

Standing a short distance from El Calafate, the gateway to Argentinan Patagonia and the Perito Moreno Glacier, Los Ponchos Apart Boutique enjoys a privileged location, just five-hundred metres from Lake Argentino. Featuring a unique collection of South American art, this newly built property offers luxury self-catering accommodation overlooking Lake Argentino. Ideally placed for exploring Patagonia, Los Ponchos Apart Boutique is perfect for trips to the Perito Moreno glacier, and the mountains, lakes and forests of this fabulous region. Less than half an hour's drive from El Calafate airport, the hotel is just over three kilometres from the town centre, meaning that it enjoys a quiet, tranquil atmosphere. Bicycles are available on site for easy trips into town, and Los Ponchos Apart Boutique's friendly staff can also order taxis for quick, easy and economic trips into El Calafate. Each apartment at Los Ponchos Apart Boutique comes with a fully equipped kitchen area, and breakfast can be enjoyed in the apartments or in the cosy dining area. The spacious and light-filled apartments feature individually controllable central heating, DVD players, satellite TV and complimentary Wi-Fi, along with a large en-suite bathroom with bathtub. Other services include tourist information, car hire, and airport transfers.

Built in 1871, this is a wonderful example of a Brasilian mansion from the 19th Century. It features a veranda and high ceilings of 3.5 m. This splendid house was once the home of former mayor, Bulhoes Carvalho.

Maruba Resort Jungle Spa is an exclusive boutique hotel hidden in the tropical paradise of Belize. Facilities include swimming pools, restaurants and 4000 acre jungle reserve! The spa is world acclaimed for its natural products and rejuvenating treatments and exquisite dining. The restaurant features Nouveau Jungle Cuisine while breakfast and lunch are served on the Garden Patio or Jungle Tree House. Enjoy dinner in the Bird Cage Lounge and an a la Carte menu available throughout the day. Don't miss the vibrant bar with hip music, the Glow Bar, as Maruba Resort Jungle Spa is known throughout Belize for its signature rum punch and other signature medicinal drinks. Each comfortable room at Maruba Resort Jungle Spa features in room slippers & robe, hair dryer, thermos of purified water daily, flat screen TV/DVD, and air conditioning and of course a modern bathroom. Activities and tours organized by the hotel include nature, adventure, and culture. Water activities include diving, fishing, and snorkeling. Try hiking, horseback riding or biking. Visit Mayan ruins and learn about the rare plants and animals that inhabit the surrounding 4000 acres of private rainforest.

Located in the heart of the highly central Brazil district of Santiago, Matildas Hotel Boutique is situated in a beautiful heritage mansion, originally built by the architects Ricardo Larrain Bravo and Alberto Cruz Montt in 1912. Painstakingly restored to its original French neo-classical appearance, this charming small hotel offers luxurious bed and breakfast accommodation and friendly, efficient service in an elegant, relaxed atmosphere. Standing in a fine garden with centuries old trees, Matildas Hotel Boutique is ideally placed for both business and pleasure in Santiago. Just fifteen minutes on foot from the Palacio de la Moneda and the Centro Cultural Palacio La Moneda (CCPLM), other nearby attractions include the Chilean Museum of Pre-Columbian Art and the Teatro Municipal de Santiago. The Cumming metro station is less than ten minutes' walk from the hotel, providing quick and easy links with the rest of the city. On-site facilities at Matildas Hotel Boutique include the first-floor Restobar, where guests can begin the day with a delicious buffet breakfast, or enjoy a glass of of wine in the evening. There is also an elegant drawing room, a cosy spot to share experiences with other guests or simply unwind with a good book, and a sunny terrace overlooking the garden. Matildas Hotel Boutique has just seventeen rooms of different categories, all with private bathrooms and double glazed windows. The interior design combines modern comfort with classic architecture.

Located beachfront on the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta, Merecumbe Hotel is a magical boutique hotel in the heart of the tropics, a few kilometers away from Parque Tayrona and 3 kilometers from Quebrada Valencia in Colombia. With secluded beaches and a high green ecological ethos, Merecumbe Hotel has integrated the lush forest landscape into both the bedrooms and in the public areas. Experience the unique peace and harmony of being surrounded by nature. Located just 50km. from Santa Marta and 13km. from Tayrona Park, Merecumbe Boutique Hotel is the ideal beach hotel to relax, unwind and forget civilization. With no hot water or television, enjoy cool nights lulled by songs of crickets, frogs and cicadas. Take a relaxing massage, sunbathe, read or enjoy a delicious cocktail gazing at the Caribbean and the beautiful mountains of the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta.

Meson Panza Verde was established in 1986 as one of the first European style bed and breakfast in Antigua, Guatemala. Ideally located at the quiet end of famous Fifth Avenue, it is a pleasant four block walk from Antigua's main Plaza and Cathedral down a cobble stone street past wonderful ruins and several delightful shops. People often ask about the name, Panza Verde is what generations of Antigüeños have called themselves. No one is quite certain of the full story, but it is said that the people who remained living here after the Capital was moved to Guatemala City were so poor that they had to subsist on avocados. Being a Panza Verde is mentioned with great pride. The hotel has only twelve bedrooms, there is an inviting central garden and fountain surrounded by a veranda that is "quintessential" Antigua. Many consider Meson Panza Verde to be the preferred destination for their stay in beautiful Spanish Colonial Antigua, the land of eternal spring.From the tiled veranda that surrounds the center garden, the scent of roses, jasmine and lush green mountains mingle with the murmur of falling water from the lovely garden fountain, with spectacular 360º views of Antigua, many ruins and three volcanoes. Their restaurant is considered one of the finest in the country. Its reputation for "international cuisine with a twist" has made it a favorite with Guatemalans and international travellers alike. Their chef was trained in France and Switzerland and brings refinement to classic Guatemalan dishes. Take your choice of dining alfresco on the veranda surrounding the garden and fountain, or amid fine wines, original paintings and objects d'art inside their elegant restaurant with vaulted cathedral ceilings. They have one of the most extensive wine lists in Guatemala, and also take pride in having one of the largest selections of single malt scotch, run and tequila. There is Cafe Terraza on the second floor, and a new Panza Verde Cueva where on Thursday and Friday nights they have live music, featuring Latin, Jazz or Classical piano. Exhibits by local and international artists are presented periodically in the beamed-ceiling gallery. Their expansive rooftop terrace makes an ideal setting for a large cocktail party or reception. Surrounded by views of Antigua's tiled rooftops, domed cupolas and towering volcanoes, the space is stunning during the day or at sunset. Combined with Galeria Panza Verde, it can also provide a perfect space for small conferences and other special events.

Here, avant-garde aesthetics and technology join to create a warm style in a friendly and harmonious atmosphere with personalized attention. The name of the hotel refers to the feeling of belonging, that at home sensation when a place feels like your own.

Enjoying a privileged location in the heart of the Recoleta district of Buenos Aires, Mio Buenos Aires is a luxury boutique property set in a spectacular building standing on distinguished Quintana Avenue. Combining daring design, comfort and meticulous service with state-of-the-art technology, Mio Buenos Aires stands out as a fusion of luxury, high-tech functionality and pleasure. Just a short distance from many of the city's most important sights and attractions, including Santa Fe Avenue, the Recoleta Cemetery with the basilica of Nuestra Señora del Pilar, and Plaza San Martin, the hotel is within easy reach of exclusive designer stores, cultural centres, museums, shopping centres, art galleries, renowned restaurants, the city gardens and many other points of interest. The hotel has its own gourmet restaurant, Sivela 465, serving contemporary cuisine with seasonal recipes and produce. Guests can also take advantage of the hotel's 8th Spa and Wellness centre, which features a steam bath, giant Jacuzzi and a fitness centre. An extensive range of massages and treatments are offered here. Mio Buenos Aires has 30 luxurious rooms and suites, where every detail has been conceived to generate a sense of warmth and intimacy. The rooms have king-size beds with deluxe comforters, bathrooms with oversized bathtubs and showers with large and powerful shower heads, the perfect light for every setting and delicate gourmet snacks and drinks. All rooms are fully air-conditioned and heated, and feature the very latest amenities, including iPod docking stations, Wi-Fi internet connection, Nespresso coffee machines and personal bars.

Enjoying a prime location overlooking Playa la Estrella, Miraflores Park Hotel is a luxury boutique hotel offering spectacular ocean views. Just a hundred metres from the beach, the hotel is located in the chic Miraflores district, which has countless fashionable boutiques, restaurants and cafés. Perfect for visiting this spectacular city, Miraflores Park Hotel is within easy reach of the city's most important attractions, including the Huaca Pucllana archaeological site. The hotel's tour desk can organise guided excursions to the city and visits to important art galleries and museums, including the Larco Museum and the Amano Museum. Miraflores Park Hotel offers some of the best dining experiences in Lima. Mesa 18 by Toshiro restaurant offers a fusion of Japanese and Peruvian cuisine under the masterful hand of chef Toshiro Konishi. There is also a rooftop restaurant, The Observatory, where breakfast and snacks are served, while the Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde Bar serves cocktails, fine wines and beverages in a classic English atmosphere. Guests can also enjoy the Zest Spa, with a range of massages, spa treatments and fitness activities. Business visitors are also especially well catered for, with seven function rooms, perfect for any type of event. Miraflores Park Hoteleral has 82 luxurious suites, offering guests stylish design and scenic views, perfectly complemented by the most modern amenities. Suites are air-conditioned and are furnished and equipped as befits this splendid five-star property. Opulent marble bathrooms feature luxury toiletries, bathtubs and separate showers, while Junior and Presidential Suites feature saunas and Jacuzzis.

Standing on a tree-lined street in a quiet residential area of Cali, Movich Casa del Alferez is located in a magnificently renovated and redesigned 1950's building, and offers luxurious boutique-style accommodation, fine cuisine and attentive, friendly service in one of the finest locations in the city. Movich Casa del Alferez is ideally placed for relaxing stays in Cali, and is close to one of the city's most important landmarks, the Cerro de las Tres Cruces. The downtown business and commercial areas are also within easy reach, as are Many of Cali's historic churches, including La Ermita and the Church of La Merced. On site, Movich Casa del Alferez boasts a number of exclusive facilities, including a fully equipped gym and a spectacular Turkish bath. There are also two spacious meeting rooms, for successful seminars, presentations, or private events and celebrations. Restaurant La María offers delicious signature cuisine, based on the unique combination of fresh, locally sourced ingredients and international gastronomy, while the Iraka Bar, located on the top floor of the hotel, serves an excellent range of cocktails and other drinks, along with a tasty selection of snacks, tapas and light dishes. On Friday and Saturday evenings, guests can enjoy live music while enjoying fabulous views of the city from the rooftop terrace.

Nestled in the heart of the historic walled city of Cartagena de Indias, in one of the old town's most colourful streets, Nácar Hotel Cartagena is set in a 250 year old colonial mansion. After a painstaking, two-year restoration under the direction of fashion designer Silvia Tcherassi, this magnificent property now offers luxurious accommodation, fine gourmet cuisine and excellent service in a unique heritage location. An oasis of calm and tranquillity in this vibrant historic city, Nácar Hotel Cartagena is ideally placed for both business and pleasure in Cartagena de Indias. Many of the city's most important landmarks are just footsteps from the hotel, including the house of Gabriel García Márquez, the Cathedral, the ramparts, or the University. On site, the hotel boasts a courtyard swimming pool and an exclusive spa area, offering a unique range of treatments and massages, many based on indigenous Colombian and South American practices and ingredients.

Located in the heart of the Colchagua Valley, and surrounded by vineyards, Noi Blend Colchagua is set in a carefully restored and renovated winery, originally built in 1875. Maintaining the heritage architecture of the place, with five metre-high, 70 centimetre-thick walls, Noi Blend Colchagua is an elegant, stately structure, and offers the best of sophisticated city living, in the midst of a natural and relaxed country atmosphere. With top-class service, fine dining, quiet walks and total relaxation, Noi Blend Colchagua is a fabulous spot for tranquil escapes in one of Chile's most important wine regions. Noi Blend Colchagua preserves an elegant hacienda style and atmosphere, and is ideally placed for visiting this beautiful region. The town of Santa Cruz is close by, with its well-preserved colonial architecture, but the most important asset of Colchagua are its vineyards, and visitors to Noi Blend Colchagua can choose from a fascinating range of wine tours and visits to wineries. The restaurant at Noi Blend Colchagua serves delicious menus based on regional cuisine and the finest locally sourced ingredients. Dishes are based on tried and tested, age-old recipes, and modern gourmet preparation and techniques, always accompanied by an excellent selection of the finest wines of the region.

Enjoying a privileged location on the seafront at Puerto Natales, Noi Indigo Patagonia is set in a modern design hotel, created by the renowned Chilean architect Sebastián Irarrázaval, who designed the building with the idea of capturing the subtleties of the natural wonders of Patagonia. Featuring airy, light-filled spaces, built with natural, locally sourced materials, this charming property offers cosy accommodation, great food and exclusive facilities in a welcoming, informal atmosphere. The perfect base for relaxing stays in Puerto Natales, the gateway to the fabulous Torres del Paine National Park, Noi Indigo Patagonia can organise an immense range of outdoor activities and excursions, including boat trips to the glaciars, kayaking, hiking, mountain biking and horse riding, along with a fascinating selection of cultural and culinary activities. On-site, the hotel boasts a top-floor spa facility, with indoor and outdoor swimming pools, a hot tub, sauna and treatment room. Noi Indigo Patagonia's restaurant, The Kosten, specializes in traditional southern dishes, while the adjoining lounge bar is a delightful, spacious venue featuring fabulous views of Last Hope Sound, and cosy furnishings. Serving a great range of beverages and snacks throughout the day, in the evenings it becomes a lounge bar, where guests can enjoy an excellent selection wines, beers and cocktails, particularly the Pisco Sour.

Standing on a quiet, tree-lined street in the centre of Curitiba, Nomaa is a newly built boutique hotel, combining contemporary design, gastronomy, connectivity and top-class service in a cosy, relaxed atmosphere. Surrounded by the finest shops, restaurants and art galleries in the city, Nomaa is perfect for both business and pleasure in Curitiba. Featuring a highly contemporary, though cosy design and décor, Nomaa is furnished with signature pieces by modern Brazilian and foreign designers, like Sergio Rodrigues, Hans Wagner, Jader Almeida and the Charles Eames. Good lighting and the latest technologies are present throughout the hotel. On-site facilities include include a spa area and a fully equipped fitness centre, with the latest high-tech equipment. There is also a co-working area and and a spacious events room. Nomaa's in-house restaurant, the Nomade, follows the hotel's design concept, and features an atmosphere that is a combination of a library, a bar and a restaurant, with a cosy indoor-outdoor ambiance. Menus feature Brazilian - international fusion cuisine, based on the finest locally sourced ingredients and the unique touch of award-winning chef Lenin Palhano.

After a decade of research, ORIXÁS HOUSE was founded in 1978 in the colonial village of EMBU DAS ARTES in São Paulo, Brasil, by Erich and Graça Steffen. The purpose being to study, develop and preserve the Amerindians, African and European bases of Brasilian culture via its social antropology; especially in the arts, musical and culinary fields.In 2001 the ORIXÁS ART HOTEL was built.In this unique project, a rustic way of life is interwoven into this sophisticated and comfortable hotel.Sculptures, paintings and other pieces of art find themselves integrated into the natural vegetation of the hotel. In keeping with a strongly held belief that the hotel should be in harmony with the nature that surrounds it, Orixas Art Hotel was built using regional organic materials by trained local labor.

Enjoying a spectacular location perched on a hillside overlooking the Pacific Ocean, Oxygen Jungle Villas is an exclusive boutique resort hotel offering luxurious accommodation in an incomparable setting. Standing within its own nature reserve, this unique property provides guests with magnificent views of the Whale?s Tail beach, Isla Ballena, Caño Island and the Osa Peninsula from its villas and the O2 Clubhouse. Perfect for exploring this unspoilt area of Costa Rica, guests can enjoy a myriad of activities in and around the resort, including hiking, sea kayaking, mountain biking, surfing, whale watching and snorkelling in the crystalline waters of the Pacific ocean. The resort's Oxygen Private Reserve is home to an immense variety of flora and fauna, and guests are free to explore its trails and bathe in its waterfalls and swimming holes. Within the property itself, the O2 Restaurant serves a wide variety of fusion cuisine based on organic produce, while the O2 Bar offers a wide range of drinks and beverages, which can also be served by the infinity pool. Oxygen Jungle Villas has just twelve exclusive villas, inspired by traditional Balinese architecture, and built using the finest natural and ecologically friendly materials. Many of these materials were imported from Indonesia itself, and the villas combine Balinese style and beauty with modern comfort and quality. No detail is lacking in the search for comfort , and the villas are equipped with all modern amenities that guests might need for a luxurious, relaxing stay.

Located in the heart of Cusco's lively San Blas district, Palacio Nazarenas is situated in a historical building, recently opened after years of careful restoration. This luxury boutique hotel is a short walk from many of the city's most important attractions, including the Plaza de Armas, the cathedral, the museum of Pre-Columbian Art and the Inka Museum. It is also ideally located for visits and excursions further afield, with the spectacular fortress of Sacsayhuaman being close at hand. Palacio Nazarenas has a spectacular courtyard featuring a heated outdoor swimming pool. The hotel also offers guests numerous terraces and patios, landscaped with indigenous flowers, kitchen herbs, fountains and flowing water channels. The ancient chapel situated near the great wooden entrance doors has a painstakingly restored gallery that is now a guest lounge, while the second floor houses a quiet library that also exhibits Peruvian artefacts. Guests can take advantage of the exclusive Hypnôze Spa, which offers a wide range of massage treatments, body scrubs and wraps, among many others. The hotel has its own boutique, displaying quality local handicrafts and products from local artists and fashion designers. Palacio Nazarenas has 55 luxury suites, all elegantly appointed and decorated with exquisite materials, including noble timbers, luxurious fabrics and ancient stone. The suites are air-conditioned, come with king-size or twin poster beds and feature a range of amenities, including flat-screen satellite TVs, iPads with Wi-Fi, and espresso and tea-making facilities. The marble bathrooms feature underfloor heating with complimentary toiletries and bathrobes. On request, oxygen-enriched air-conditioning can be supplied to all suites to combat altitude sickness.

Enjoying a spectacular location by Rio la Chacra in Castro, on Chiloé island, Palafito Lodge is set in a magnificently restored and modernised 'palafito', the typical waterfront stilt-built houses of the region. This charming property offers cosy boutique style apartments in a unique heritage setting. Perfect for exporing this fascinating town and the whole island, Palafito Loft is within easy reach of all the main sights of the town, including the Plaza de Armas and the church of San Francisco, the Regional Museum of Castro and the Museum of Modern Art of Chiloé, among many other fascinating landmarks. Palafito Lofts are all fully equipped for self-catering stays, but breakfast and other meals are also available in the ''cevicheria'' on the ground floor of the apartments. Guests will also find many other cafés, restaurants and many other eateries a short walk from the apartments.

Enjoying a fabulous location close to one of the largest canyons in Brazil, in Campos de Cima da Serra in Rio Grande do Sul, Parador Casa da Montanha is a unique ''glamping'' resort, set in cosy tents and cottages perched on a gently sloping valley overlooking the Rio Camarinhas. This charming property offers cosy accommodation, great food and a fantastic selection of activities in an idyllic natural setting. Ideal for relaxing stays in the heart of nature, Parador Casa da Montanha offers a magnificent choice of outdoor activities, both on-site and close by the lodge. These include mountain biking, hiking, horse riding or fishing. Bicycles are available for guests' use, free of charge, and the parador can arrange trips to the waterfalls and canyons of the Serra Geral National Park. Many of the suites offer an outdoor hot tub, and superior suites also boast an outdoor fireplace, perfect for stargazing under the spectacular night skies. Fine food is not forgotten at Parador Casa da Montanha, and the lodge offers tasty menus based on contemporary gaucho cuisine and the finest locally sourced produce. Breakfast consists of freshly baked breads, home-made cakes and biscuits, along with typical regional dishes. At night, guests can enjoy candle-lit dinners on the deck, by the warmth of the open fires.

Located on the shores of Lake Toro, and facing the towering peaks of the Paine Massif, Patagonia Camp is set in a unique sustainable structure, consisting of eighteen yurts, the traditional Mongolian tents. Boasting fabulous lake and mountain views, Patagonia Camp offers luxury 'glamping' accommodation, fine, healthy cuisine, and a fabulous range of activities in an idyllic lakeside setting, in intimate contact with nature. Firmly committed to ethical, environmentally sustainable tourism, Patagonia Camp has been built on a minimally invasive structure, using timber piles and structures harmoniously adapted to the local landscape. Every effort is made to reduce the camp's environmental impact, through careful waste management and optimised energy consumption. Patagonia Camp offers a range of all inclusive deals, which include airport transfers, all meals, and a fabulous selection of half and full day excursions. These include trekking and hiking, kayaking and fishing on lake Toro, and condor and wildlife observation trips. Optional extras include kayaking among the icebergs, horse riding on the pampas, or zodiac trips on the Serrano river. Guests may also choose bed and breakfast programmes, and pick and choose from all the camp's fascinating programmes. Patagonia Camp's restaurant serves the finest of Chilean cuisine, based on fresh, locally sourced produce, including delicious lamb, fish and seafood. All meals are expertly paired with house wines from the award-winning organic winery Matetic Vineyards.

Located in the heart of the Calchaquíes Valley wine region, and surrounded by its own vineyards, Patios de Cafayate Wine Hotel is set in a beautiful 19th century colonial style mansion and estancia. This beautiful property offers luxurious boutique style accommodation, fine cuisine and a fabulous range of on-site activities in an idyllic rural setting. Patios de Cafayate Wine Hotel provides a magnificent selection of activities on the estate and in the surrounding region, which include horse riding, wine tours, visits to the estate's vineyards and cellar, hiking and golf. Bicycles are available for guests' use, free of charge, and the hotel boasts a large outdoor swimming pool surrounded by the estate's beautiful gardens, with fabulous views of the vineyards and the valley. Patios de Cafayate Wine Hotel's restaurant serves delicious menus based on the typical dishes of the region, prepared with local products and vegetables from the hotel's kitchen garden, accompanied by the excellent Bodega El Esteco wines. A la carte breakfast, lunch and dinner services are available, with home-made pastry and bakery. Special diet requirements, such as gluten-free dishes, are also available on request.

Combining nature and comfort, Piedras del Sol Posada is surrounded by two hectares of delightful woodland, and is located just outside the charming little village of Villa General Belgrano. With great views of the surrounding countryside and the Córdoba mountain range, Piedras del Sol Posada provides cosy, spacious accommodation and great facilities and activities in a privileged rural setting. The perfect spot for relaxing stays in this beautiful region, Piedras del Sol Posada offers all comforts and luxuries, along with a great choice of outdoor activities in winter or summer, spring or autumn. Just ten minutes from the centre of Villa General Belgrano, with its typically Bavarian style architecture, Piedras del Sol Posada is also within reach of Santa Rosa de Calamuchita, or the Alpine-like mountain hamlet of La Cumbrecita. On site, guests can enjoy two large outdoor pools, a spa area with a hydro-massage pool and a number of treatments and massages, and a games room with table tennis and table football, along with a selection of board games. Popular outdoor activities available close by include golf, hiking and mountain biking, or paragliding, among many other options. A delicious buffet breakfast is served every morning in the spacious, light-filled dining area, and in summer and winter seasons, gourmet dinners are also available. There is also a ''Quincho'' for informal dining and typical Argentine ''asados'', and a conference space for up to one hundred guests.

Enjoying a privileged location on a sheltered corner of the beach at José Ignacio, Playa VIK José Ignacio is a spectacular design hotel, situated in a unique sculpture pavilion and six villas, and surrounded by elegant gardens. This unique property offers luxurious accommodation, great food and excellent service in a matchless beachfront setting. A perfect retreat for tranquil stays in this beautiful area of the Uruguayan coast, Playa VIK José Ignacio is ideal for water-sports enthusiasts, beach lovers, or guests who simply wish to relax in style and in the lap of luxury. On-site or close by, guests can enjoy surfing, sailing and wind-surfing, golf, horse riding, and much, much more. Playa VIK José Ignacio has an elegant pavilion, with a spa area, cava, games room and BBQ dining room, while the spectacular sculpture building, created in double curved titanium and glass, offers a gravity-defying effect, and leads to the outdoor restaurant and the large infinity pool. Inside, the sculpture building houses the suites, along with the library, the cosy, elegant lounge, and the bar/kitchen, where guests can enjoy the famed Christiania Caiporoskas and a range of fine wines and spirits. Filled with unique works of art and featuring design by world famous architects, Playa VIK José Ignacio is also the perfect venue for exclusive private celebrations, weddings, business meetings or seminars.

Located in the very centre of historic Quito, Plaza Grande Hotel is situated in a unique neo-classical style building, towering over the city's main square, the Plaza de la Independencia, and originally built in the 1930s. Recently having undergone a thorough restoration, this landmark property offers luxurious boutique accommodation, great food and top-class service in an emblematic heritage setting. Ideally placed for visiting this spectacular historic city, one of the first to be awarded UNESCO World Heritage Site status in 1978, Plaza Grande is just footsteps from many of Quito's most spectacular landmarks, including the Carondelet Palace, the Cathedral, the Church of La Compañía de Jesús, the Church of San Francisco or the Basílica del Voto Nacional, among countless other magnificent attractions. El Panecillo and La Mariscal are also within easy reach, and horse drawn carriages can be hired outside the hotel. Gourmet French and international fusion cuisine is served in the hotel's flagship restaurant, La Belle Epoque Restaurant. Located on the first floor, it boasts the finest panoramic views in the city, while the ground floor Café Plaza serves traditional Ecuadorian cuisine in a bustling, cosmopolitan atmosphere. Live alma guitar music is often played here, and guests can also enjoy drinks and snacks in the El Caustro wine cellar.

Enjoying an idyllic location in the midst of the beachfront woods of Mar de las Pampas, Plenilunio Mar de las Pampas is a charming small boutique hotel, built in natural timber and offering cosy accommodation and a great range of facilities and activities in a magnificent natural setting. Perfect for total disconnection in this unique coastal resort, a haven for flora and fauna, with its sand dunes and dense woodlands of poplar, willow, pine, acacia, eucalyptus, cypress and other species that provide shelter for an astounding number of bird species, Plenilunio Mar de las Pampas offers countless opportunities for outdoor activities, including yoga workshops, hikng and cycling, watersports, horse riding, bird-watching, and many, many more. The hotel boasts an outdoor swimming pool, along with a spa and wellness area with a hydro-massage pool, a sauna and a Scottish shower. In spite of its seemingly isolated location, Plenilunio Mar de las Pampas is within easy reach of the centre of Mar de las Pampas, with its cafés, restaurants, boutiques and shops. The hotel offers exclusive deals in many of the best restaurants, and there is also a fully equipped barbecue area at the ''quincho''.

Ponta dos Ganchos Resort is located on a privately-owned peninsula that juts out from the southern Brazilian coast between picturesque fishing villages, making it one of the most exclusive beach resorts in Brazil. For adults only, Ponta dos Ganchos Resort is a peaceful and way off the beaten path boutique hotel. A single hop from São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro or Buenos Aires, this romantic hideaway makes dreams a reality: 20 sophisticated and charming bungalows in perfect harmony with the breathtaking scenery. Here the waters of the Emerald coast meet the lush rainforest vegetation in a dazzling display of colour and light. This privileged location guarantees guests total privacy, while the luxurious bungalows provide them with the rest and comfort they deserve. Impeccable facilities, the exquisite cuisine and quality of services.

Enjoying a fabulous riverside location in the beautiful historic town of Mompós, Portal de la Marquesa is set in a beautiful historic mansion, previously known as the Palacio de la Marquesa de Valdehoyos. Painstakingly restored, the hotel has remained faithful to the old Spanish colonial style, and offers luxurious accommodation and friendly, welcoming service in a magnificent heritage setting. Ideally placed for visiting this unique historic town, Portal de la Marquesa is within easy reach of all of Mompós' most important landmarks, including The San Francisco Church, the Church of San Juan de Dios and the Hospital, the Cloister of San Carlos and the Church of the Immaculate Conception, among many other fascinating sights. Featuring a beautiful courtyard garden, and spacious common areas, with antique tiled flooring and high, timber-beamed ceilings, many of the hotel's rooms boast views of the river. Every morning, a generous breakfast is served in the cool veranda dining area, with fresh fruit, a-la-carte eggs, fresh juices, pancakes, and freshly brewed coffee. Other facilities include a fitness centre, and a range of massage treatments are available on request.

Enjoying a privileged location on the lush north-western coast of the island of Ilhabella, Porto Pacuíba Hotel is situated in a charming traditionally styled hotel building. Recently having undergone a full renovation and extension, this delightful property offers luxury boutique-style accommodation, good food and a full range of modern facilities in an idyllic beachfront setting. Nestled between the Atlantic rainforest and Viana beach, Porto Pacuíba Hotel is a wonderful spot for tranquil stays on this charming island. On-site, the hotel boasts three swimming pools and two onsens pools (Japanese hot tubs), standing in lush shaded gardens and surrounded by elegant sun decks. The large main pool is heated year-round, and there is also a spa area with its own pool, sauna, and a massage room. Ilhabella is a paradise for watersports enthusiasts, and boat and schooner trips around the island can be arranged from reception. Porto Pacuíba Hotel's on-site restaurant, The Portofino, offers a delicious selection of menus, featuring modern Brazilian cuisine and traditional favourites based on the finest locally sourced produce, including freshly caught fish and seafood. Located in a colonial-style house overlooking the hotel's gardens and the sea, it boasts a large veranda for al-fresco dining.

Set on the island of Ambergris Caye, inspiration to Jacques Cousteau and regarded as the most spectacular dive paradise in the world, the Portofino Hotel offers luxury accommodation and upscale personal service a stone's throw from the Belize Barrier Reef. The Portofino Hotel offers eight beach cabins and three Tree Top suites on stilts with beautiful views of the Barrier Reef. There are also stunning views of the lagoon - home to tropical birds and crocodiles - to the rear of the hotel. The Portofino Hotel is home to Le Bistro restaurant serving breakfast, lunch and dinner. They offer European specialties, ranging from Italian to Mediterranean and including Nouvelle Cuisine. Diving and fishing are high up on the list of activities for most visitors to Ambergris Caye. There are also Mayan ruins, spectactular caves and rainforests to explore. The Portofino Hotel offers guests a regular free boat service to San Pedro Town. There is also a two-hourly ferry service that runs up and down the island and can be reserved at reception.

Standing just over three kilometres from the delightful coastal village of José Ignacio, Posada Arenas de José Ignacio is a newly built small charming hotel, offering boutique-style bed and breakfast accommodation and top class service in a delightful beach-side location. Featuring avant-garde design combined with the typical construction methods of José Ignacio - clapperboard and natural timber, Posada Arenas de José Ignacio is a wonderful spot for relaxing, tranquil stays in this beautiful, unspoilt area. Within easy reach of all the attractions of José Ignacio - restaurants, cafés, craft markets and surf shops, Posada Arenas de José Ignacio is just footsteps away from a fabulous beach, ideal for water sports or simply lazing on the sands. Surrounded by an area of great natural interest, Posada Arenas de José Ignacio offers many opportunities for bird-watching. On-site, Posada Arenas de José Ignacio boasts a large outdoor swimming pool, two comfortable terraces and a large poolside gallery, furnished with hammocks and sun-loungers. There is also a lobby and a lounge-bar area, where breakfast is served in the morning, along with drinks throughout the day.

Located on a quiet wooded street in the little town of Chacras de Coria, Posada Borravino is a small charming boutique hotel, offering cosy accommodation in just eight spacious rooms. Surrounded by centenarian trees, and arranged around a courtyard swimming pool, Posada Borravino is ideally placed for relaxing stays in this historic town, less than twenty kilometres from the centre of Mendoza. Posada Borravino has bicycles for hire to explore the area, and other outdoor activities available close by include horse riding, hiking and golf. Posada Borravino is also within easy reach of some of the finest wineries in the world famous Mendoza region, meaning that it is ideal for wine tours, tastings and visits to vineyards. Every morning, a hearty breakfast is served in Posada Borravino's cosy dining room, featuring local specialities, a range of breads and pastries, cereals, yoghurt, fruit and home-made jams. The restaurant also serves lunch and dinner, and an excellent selection of Mendoza wines is also available.

Located in the heart of the Esteros del Iberá natural reserve, Posada de la Laguna Lodge is a small boutique-style lodge, enjoying a magnificent lake-side setting in Colonia Carlos Pellegrini. With just eight cosy, spacious rooms, this charming property offers all-inclusive accommodation and a fabulous range of activities in an idyllic, secluded setting. Firmly committed to the preservation of this spectacular natural environment, Posada de la Laguna Lodge organises a unique selection of experiences in and around the reserve, including canoeing and boat trips, trekking, wagon rides, horse riding, and special birdwatching trips. Posada de la Laguna Lodge's expert guides will take guests to all the most fascinating corners of the reserve, guaranteeing a truly unforgettable experience. On site, the Posada boasts a large outdoor swimming pool, perfect for cooling off after a busy day's activities, and the house is surrounded by two hectares of beautiful gardens. On cool evenings, the cosy lounge area is a great place to relax by the fire. Cuisine at the lodge is a unique combination of home-made dishes and local cuisine, based on the finest regionally sourced, seasonal ingredients. Menus change daily, according to the time of year and produce available, always accompanied by excellent Argentinian wines.

Posada del Angel, pioneer of the boutique hotel concept in Antigua Guatemala, is a colonial inn par excellence. This elegant boutique hotel, winner of the 2007 Andrew Harper Hideaway Report, is recognized worldwide not only by its high quality and first class service, but also for its illustrious guests. Many say that La Antigua is the most beautiful city in Central America and Posada del Angel is the place to stay. Posada del Angel is comfortable, beautiful, elegant, and above all fun. This is a hotel with good advice on what to do and what was going on in town. A hotel where you are just as comfortable being single as being in a couple, a hotel where you get to know other guests and the local residents or you can be left entirely alone. All suites at Posada del Angel are decorated with hand woven Guatemalan fabrics, have their own personality characterized by a distinctive scent and an exquisite style in its unique decoration

Offering fabulous views of the Andes, Posada Paso de los Patos is a small boutique style lodge, located a short distance from the town of Barreal. Built in the typical architectural style of the Cuyo region, this charming property offers cosy accommodation, great food and a fabulous range of outdoor activities in a friendly, welcoming ambiance. A fabulous spot for relaxing escapes in this beautiful region, Posada Paso de los Patos is ideal for outdoor experiences of all kinds and for all ages. Guests can choose from horse riding, mountain biking, hiking and trekking, 4x4 excursions, white-water rafting on the Los Patos river, or fishing, among many other fascinating options. Guests are sure to enjoy its cosy, relaxed atmosphere, and after a busy day's sightseeing, can take a relaxing dip in the outdoor pool, or stroll in the charming gardens. Posada Paso de los Patos' restaurant is open daily for breakfast, lunch, tea and dinner, and offers a variety of exquisitely cooked home-made meals, prepared on site in the lodge's kitchen, guaranteeing a really special experience. Menus are simple but delicious, always accompanied by some of Argentina's finest wines, and can be enjoyed in the cosy dining room, with its rustic furniture and open fireplace, or in warm weather, on the garden veranda.

Posada Verde Oliva is sitated in a carefully renovated and modernised 19th century hacienda. This charming property provides cosy boutique-style accommodation, friendly service and a range of outdoor activities in a tranquil rural setting. The design of the inn has preserved all the features of a typical country house in Mendoza - including a large, spacious gallery - combined with all the comfort and safety of a modern hotel. Ideal for wine tours and vineyard visits in this fascinating region, Posada Verde Oliva is just sixteen kilometres from the centre of Mendoza, yet is seemingly a world away, in a rural spot where time stands still and the hustle and bustle of the city are left far behind. Staff at Posada Verde Oliva are on hand to arrange a number of especially programmed activities, including wine and olive oil tours, horse riding, mountain biking, adventure sports, and many other options. On-site, the posada boasts a large outdoor pool, expansive gardens, and a large, cosy living room, featuring an open fireplace for those cool winter evenings, and an extensive library with a range of titles on wine and olive oil production, the region's history or tourism in Mendoza. On arrival at Posada Verde Oliva, guests are welcomed with wine and cheese, and tasty lunches and dinners can be prepared on prior request. Olive oil therapy massages can also be arranged on advanced request.

Enjoying a delightful location on a lush promontory overlooking the bay of Armação dos Búzios, Pousada Abracadabra is a charming small boutique hotel offering comfortable accommodation with fabulous views. Just two-hundred metres from Praia dos Ossos, Pousada Abracadabra is within easy reach of many more of the twenty-six beaches of Búzios, including Ferradura, Garibá and Tartaruga. Ideal for relaxing stays in this fashionable resort, Pousada Abracadabra is just minutes away from Rua das Pedras, with its myriad restaurants, chic shopping and and bustling night-life. Guests can enjoy a huge range of water sports in the area, including surfing and wind-surfing, scuba diving, snorkelling and kayaking. Within the property, guests can enjoy refreshing dips in the spectacular infinity pool, offering sweeping views over the bay. Pousada Abracadabra is home to the Mistico restaurant, which serves delicious menus based on Mediterranean cuisine, with the accent on locally caught fish and sea-food. Guests can enjoy al-fresco dining on the terrace, with the magnificent panorama of Armação Bay as a backdrop. Fine cocktails, wines and spirits are also served in the lounge throughout the afternoon and evening.

Standing in a lush tropical garden, Pousada Capim Santo is located in the heart of the historic village of Trancoso. Set in individually designed suites and bungalows, this delightful eco-friendly boutique property offers comfortable accommodation and delicious meals in an authentic, tranquil atmosphere. Situated just a short walk from fabulous, deserted white-sand beaches, Pousada Capim Santo is ideal for relaxing stays in this beautiful heritage region. Other attractions include the UNESCO protected Quadrado square and the ancient 16th century church. Trancoso's beautiful beaches are protected by reefs and form unique natural pools at low tide. Pousada Capim Santo's delightful restaurant is one of the most well-known establishments in this newly fashionable spot, and has been serving delicious menus based on the finest sea-food since 1985. Guests are sure to enjoy its informal atmosphere, within easy reach of the buzzing Quadrado.

Set in the sand, this charming collection of bungalows includes a restaurant, bar, and lounge as well as a beach area exclusively for guests. Outdoors and indoors merge harmoniously here. Each comfortable bungalow features air-conditioning, satellite TV, free Wi-Fi internet, and its own bathroom. Some have a living room area with a sofa that can sleep an additional person. Some even have their own water feature such as a soaking bathtub or its own pool. Reconnect to nature in this environmentally conserved area. Let the sand squish between your toes as you stroll barefoot along the beach. Swing in a hammock under coconut trees. Take a boat tour down a pristine river. Visit a nearby fishing village. Discover handcrafts and experience another way of life at Pousada da Amendoeira.

Set among beautiful flower gardens, the Pousada do Ouro boutique hotel offers luxury accommodation in the old colonial town of Paraty, which was founded by the Portuguese in 1667. A walk along the town's stone-cobbled streets will take you past characterful 17th-century mansions, monuments and churches. The Pousada do Ouro Hotel is a ten-minute walk from Pontal Beach, which offers water-skiing, snorkelling and fishing. Rooms at the Pousada do Ouro Hotel are decorated in cheerful colours, feature country-style furniture and are fully equipped with air-conditioning, LCD TV and free Wifi. The hotel also has a swimming pool and spa, which offers a variety of body massages. The Pousada do Ouro Hotel has a breakfast buffet with fresh tropical fruits, bread rolls and cold meats. The Rustic Bar serves exotic cocktails and the poolside bar will also prepare meals al fresco. Local Paraty restaurants are outstanding: don't miss the speciality "Caiçara" with fresh fish.

Lost in the forest shade, the Pousada Etnia hotel and shop return to their origins. The accommodations join extreme comfort with refined ethnic decoration. Each object shown reflects the whole and gives silent testimony to the diversity of the people that finally joined culturally, and can be seen as a mirror or kaleidoscope of the world.

Enjoying a fabulous, unspoilt location on the beach in the heart of Jericoacoara National Park, Pousada Jeribá is a small boutique beach hotel, offering luxurious accommodation, good food and excellent facilities in an idyllic beachfront setting. Pousada Jeribá is perfect for relaxing stays in this beautiful area of Ceará, with its immense swathes of sand dunes and spectacular beaches. A surfer's and wind-surfers paradise, Pousada Jeribá has full storage facilities for surfers' gear. Other facilities available include a large infinity pool with spectacular ocean views, and an intimate spa with a range of luxurious treatments. Boasting magnificent sea views, the Jeribá Restaurant has become a byword for fine food in the region. Paying special attention to locally sourced seafood, Jeribá's chef creates delicious menus, based on top quality ingredients and herbs and vegetables from the hotel's kitchen garden. Vegetarian and special diet options are also available.

The Hotel Pousada Quarto Crescente offers luxury accommodation situated in a large tropical garden filled with exotic plants and birds, and located just 400 meters from the historic centre of Trancoso, Brazil. This boutique hotel is ideal for visiting Quadrado Square and is only 15 minutes walk to some of the region's most spectacular beaches. The Hotel Pousada Quarto Crescente has two outdoor pools, a larger pool for adults equipped with water jets and a smaller one for children. The poolside area is the perfect place to relax with a cocktail after a long day at the beach. Some rooms are also equipped with a Jacuzzi. Breakfast consists of home-made cakes and fresh fruit picked in the Hotel Pousada Quarto Crescente's tropical gardens. They also serve afternoon tea, while pizza and drinks are available at the bar. Guests can rent cars, bikes and kayaks to explore the local area. And there's always something to read at the library, stocked with over 1000 international books. Kids can play in the safe environs of the gardens and enjoy a playground featuring a dolls' house and trampoline.

Pousada Rabo do Lagarto is located in an area of great natural beauty, and offers grandstand views of the beautiful Pedra Azul National Park. Pousada Rabo do Lagarto is a small boutique guest house, and offers charm, sophistication and privacy, along with respect for the environment and local characteristics in an idyllic natural setting. Ideally placed for visiting this fascinating mountain region, within easy reach of the spectacular Pedra Azul, the pousada boasts 30,000 meters of green area, suites with access for guests with special needs, a cosy restaurant with a fireplace, a massage and relaxation room, and a deck with hot tubs and fabulous views, where guests can order drinks and snacks facing the Pedra Azul. The principal attraction of the area is the Pedra Azul with its amazing Pedra do Lagarto rock formation, and a vairety of guided excursions and hikes are available to the rock. A bird-watcher's paradise, the Pedra Azul is the habitat of countless exotic species, along with animals such as the Brown Capuchin Monkey, the armadillo, anteater, and Ocelots, among many others.