Category: South America
Fazenda de Lagoa, Brazil
The 14-bungalow beach hotel by the name of Fazenda de Lagoa has just been opened by Rio-born artist Mucki Skowronski. Each bungalow is approximately 450 sq. feet and all rooms have decks with hammocks, gauze-netted beds and air-conditioning. There is also a Brazilian restaurant and spa.
Top 10 World's Most Romantic Luxury Hideaways
By Paul Johnson on Feb 05, 2006 in Accommodation, Africa, Argentina, Asia, Bed & Breakfasts, Brazil, Central America, Colorado, Europe, France, Hotels, India, Italy, Magazines, Maldives, Mexico, Morocco, New Zealand, North America, Oceania, Regions, Resorts, South America, Travel Equipment, Travel Literature, USA, Vacation Rentals, Western Europe, Worldwide
Luxury Travel Magazine has unveiled what they regard to the be the Top 10 World’s Most Romantic Luxury Hideaways. The hotels that make the list are sublime escapes in pristine surroundings offering unparalleled seclusion for romance. The top ten are: Villa Le Scale, Capri, Italy Ponta Dos Ganchos, Brazil Dunton Hot Springs, Colorado Hosteria Las 
Colombia's Hilton Cartagena 25th anniversary
By Paul Johnson on Feb 03, 2006 in Accommodation, Business Travel, Colombia, Going Out, Hotels, Regions, Restaurants, South America, Special Offers & Packages, Speciality Travel, Travel Miscellany
Celebrating its 25th anniversary with a $2 million makeover, the Hilton Cartagena in Colombia is offering special discounts to guests. The silver anniversary offer includes a 25% (25, get it?) discount on room rates, as well as 25% discount on hotel dining, not to mention a commemorative souvenir. It is valid until 31st May 2006. 
Radisson Montevideo Victoria Plaza Hotel
By Paul Johnson on Jan 31, 2006 in Accommodation, Business Travel, Hotels, Regions, South America, Spas & Pampering, Speciality Travel, Uruguay
Looking for quality in Montevideo? Then look no further than the Radisson Montevideo Victoria Plaza Hotel. As well as being home to Montevideo’s only luxury spa, the hotel offers the kind of warm hospitality, inviting atmosphere and topnotch services sure to please business and leisure travelers alike. It is also conveniently situated in the 
Machu Picchu Pueblo Hotel, Near Cuzco, Peru
Machu Picchu Pueblo Hotel, operated by Inkaterra, a leading organization in environmental and cultural conservation achieved through sustainable tourism, is a rustic boutique hotel in the heart of the Machu Picchu’s Historic Sanctuary. The 83 guest houses that make up the hotel are nestled in one or two-storey whitewash cottages reached by attractive stone pathways.
Queen Mary 2 protest
By Paul Johnson on Jan 23, 2006 in Brazil, Cruises & Boat Travel, Regions, South America, Speciality Travel
Some passengers on the Queen Mary 2 are threatening a sit-in when the cruise ship reaches port in Brazil to protest a last-minute change in itinerary. The world’s largest and most expensive ocean liner left New York on 15th January 2006 and was scheduled to arrive in Los Angeles on 22nd February 2006. Carrying more 
New underwater hotel
By Paul Johnson on Jan 20, 2006 in Accommodation, Asia, Brazil, China, Europe, Hotels, Middle East, Monaco, Nevada, North America, Oman, Regions, Resorts, South America, United Arab Emirates, USA, Western Europe
The construction of a $500 million underwater hotel in Dubai will start in the first quarter of this year. According to Uwe Hohmann of the Crescent Hydropolis Group, the financing of the development is almost finalised. Hotel prices are rumoured to reach some $3,000 per night but have not yet been announced by the group. 
SeaDream I South American itinerary
By Paul Johnson on Jan 12, 2006 in Argentina, Brazil, Cruises & Boat Travel, Regions, South America, Speciality Travel, Uruguay
The boutique SeaDream I – the world’s highest ranked cruise ship – will be running itineraries in South America from November 2006. The two 9-night itineraries have just been announced by SeaDream Yacht Club and will cover Brazil, Uruguay and Argentina. Be sure to plan ahead if you wish to go on the February 2007 
