Americas: 250 places to stay
Argentina (40)
Argentina : Buenos Aires (15)

Alvear Palace Hotel, Recoleta
The height of luxury, sophistication and Belle Epoque elegance in what is often dubbed Argentina’s finest hotel
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Faena Hotel & Universe, Puerto Madero
Outrageous opulence in Buenos Aires’ most stunning modern hotel: flamboyant design and fabulous nightlife
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Legado Mitico, Palermo Soho
A most sophisticated boutique hotel in fashionable Palermo: elegant in style, with excellent service
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CasaCalma Hotel, Retiro
Relaxation, wellbeing and eco are the buzzwords at this modern oasis in the centre of Buenos Aires
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Home Hotel, Palermo Hollywood
A stunning retro-chic enclave with a pool garden, spa, inventive bar and fabulous service in trendy Palermo Hollywood - home to BA’s media crowd
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Hotel del Casco, San Isidro
Refined elegance in this beautifully restored colonial residence in Buenos Aires' upmarket suburb, San Isidro
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Krista Hotel, Palermo Hollywood
Elegant comfort and calm in a meticulously restored Palermo townhouse
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Mansion Vitraux, San Telmo
A very modern architecture-inspired hotel, plum in the middle of Buenos Aires’ oldest barrio, appealingly crumbling San Telmo
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Mine Hotel, Palermo Soho
Trendy, cosy and eco-friendly hotel located amidst hip Palermo Soho’s boutiques, cafés and bars
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Moreno Hotel Buenos Aires, San Telmo
A sensitively restored art deco gem in the beating heart of Buenos Aires, with vast rooms and splendid city views from the roof terrace
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Soho All Suites, Palermo Soho
Sleek boutique hotel on a prime shopping street in hip Palermo Soho, with family-friendly, apartment-style suites and a rooftop suntrap
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Vain Boutique Hotel, Palermo
Fresh-faced boutique bolthole in Palermo Soho, a few blocks from Buenos Aires’ hippest shopping streets, with a pretty terrace hideout
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A Hotel, Recoleta
Lovely tranquil Belle Epoque townhouse with a lobby art gallery on a leafy residential street in Buenos Aires' most exclusive neighbourhood
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Hotel Babel, San Telmo
Chilled-out budget hotel in boho San Telmo, with enthusiastic staff and funky art displays featuring young Porteño talent
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La Cayetana Hotel, Monserrat
A charming, historic townhouse in a quiet but central location in Buenos Aires’ Congreso district
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Argentina : Mendoza (4)

Cavas Wine Lodge, Alto Agrelo
Heavenly boutique hotel and glorious spa designed in charming modern style, in the heart of Mendoza wine country
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Finca Adalgisa, Chacras de Coria
A winery and boutique B&B, set among tranquil gardens within easy distance of Mendoza's top vineyards - a friendly base for the Ruta del Vino
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Casa Margot, Chacras de Coria
A 1920s-inspired two-bedroom boutique hotel set in the outskirts of Mendoza, with 2 suites, gourmet cuisine and wonderful wines
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Club Tapiz, Maipu
A charming little hotel with an excellent restaurant and its own bodega in the wine growing region, Mendoza
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Argentina : Salta & Northwest (8)

Bodega El Molino de Cachi, Cachi
A charming colonial-style boutique hotel and bodega in an idyllic setting, close to the small town of Cachi in northwest Argentina
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Hotel El Manantial del Silencio, Purmamurca
A peaceful retreat in colonial-style splendour, stunningly situated in Purmamarca, the most idyllic village in the Quebrada de Humahuaca, 2 hours north of Jujuy
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House of Jasmines, Nr Salta
A charming and intimate boutique hotel with luxurious rooms and a superb little spa, just outside the colonial city of Salta
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Legado Mitico Salta, Salta
A sumptuous boutique hotel in the northwest colonial city of Salta, with space and sophistication in spades
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Bo Hotel de encanto, Chicoana
A stylish small hotel 40km south of Salta city, with grand food and attentive owners who'll show you around
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Finca Santa Anita, Coronel Moldes, Nr Salta
Traditional family farm with award-winning cuisine and wonderful horse riding to the lakes and forest. Great value and ideal for families
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Finca Valentina, Salta
Chic but relaxed: a beautifully designed guesthouse just southwest of Salta, which offers breathtaking tours
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Hosteria de Iruya, Iruya
A simple mountainside retreat in one of the most remote and beautiful villages in the Argentine Andes
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Argentina : Iguazu & Northeast (4)

Posada Puerto Bemberg, Puerto Libertad, Iguazu Falls
Jungle paradise at a rustic yet luxurious retreat, in a secluded reserve 30km from the Iguazú Falls
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Yacutinga Lodge, Iguazú River
A jungle lodge immersed in subtropical rainforest near the Iguazú Falls, combining adventure, conservation and insight
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Estancia Rincon del Socorro, Esteros del Ibera
A luxury eco-estancia in a spectacular nature reserve covering the vast unspoilt wetlands of northeast Argentina
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Posada de la Laguna, Esteros del Ibera
Blissful tranquillity and fascinating boat trips at an elegant lodge in the bird-filled wetlands of northeast Argentina
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Argentina : The Lake District (6)

Correntoso Lake & River Hotel, Villa La Angostura
A charming traditional lakeside hotel, with a modern spa, fine food and excellent adventure activities
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Estancia Huechahue, Neuquén
Fabulous horse riding in the foothills of the Andes at this working cattle ranch in the Northern Patagonian Lake District
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Estancia Peuma Hue, near Bariloche
A luxurious lakeside country house, steeped in unspoilt nature in the heart of Argentina’s Lake District
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Lahuen-Co, near Junín de los Andes
A stunningly situated lodge and natural spa in the remotest reaches of the Argentine Lake District
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Aldebaran Hotel and Spa, near Bariloche
Stylish modern design and luxury in this intimate lakeside hotel with spa and superb restaurant, perched on the rocks 23km from Bariloche
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Patagonia Vista Lodge, near Bariloche
A cosy lodge with 5 apartments for 2-4, on the shores of Lake Nahuel Huapi in Argentina's stunning Lake District
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Argentina : Argentine Patagonia (3)

Hosteria Los Notros, El Calafate
A unique hotel right opposite Perito Moreno glacier, inside Patagonia’s dedicated national park
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Eolo, El Calafate
The most stylish and luxurious hotel in the Patagonian steppe at the edge of the Glaciers national park
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Los Cerros, El Chaltén
Comfort, cuisine, and excellent adventures in this new hotel in Argentina’s trekking paradise, Mount Fitz Roy, southern Patagonia
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Brazil (36)
Brazil : Rio de Janeiro City (9)

Fasano Rio, Ipanema
50s style meets Noughties chic: this 91-room addition to the Fasano dynasty has shaken up Rio's hotel scene
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Hotel Santa Teresa, Santa Teresa
Luxury neo-colonial hotel in Santa Teresa, evoking tropical and ethnic Brazil in its art and interior design
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La Suite, Joatinga
Glamorous clifftop guesthouse - ultra-stylish bedrooms and panoramic views of Rio's spectacular coastline
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Mama Ruisa, Santa Teresa
Elegant French-owned B&B with pool in bohemian Santa Teresa with views of Sugarloaf Mountain and Guanabara Bay
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Casa 32, Cosme Velho
Family-owned historic mansion with just 3 funky designer suites, set beneath the Corcovado
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Castelinho38, Santa Teresa
Quixotic 1866 castle overlooking Rio from the heart of Santa Teresa, converted into a laidback 10-room hotel and artists’ forum
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Hotel Portinari, Copacabana
Good value design hotel located between Copacabana and Ipanema beaches
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Ipanema Penthouse, Ipanema
Funky 3-bedroom penthouse apartment in Ipanema, with 70s styling and a rooftop pool
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La Maison, Gavea
Stylish French-owned B&B in Gávea, a smart hillside neighbourhood with great views of Rio and the statue of Christ
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Brazil : Rio de Janeiro Environs (7)

Insolito, Buzios
A slick boutique hotel that's close to buzzy Búzios and its 26 beaches, yet blissfully serene
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Casa Cairucu, Parati
Remote but stylish eco-house (sleeps 2-8), perched between lush rainforest and turquoise seas, a short boat ride from the colonial gem of Parati
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Casa Turquesa, Parati
A serene and contemporary guesthouse with light, colourful rooms and a central location in one of Brazil's most charming towns
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Fazenda Catucaba, Near Sao Luis do Paraitinga New!
An 1850s organic farm in rural Brazil with adventurous activities, wonderful food and a real sense of peace
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Pousada Picinguaba, Near Parati
Fabulous hideaway midway between Rio and São Paulo combining unspoilt beaches, tropical rainforest and local colour
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Pousada Casas Brancas, Buzios
Stylish and relaxing boutique hotel in the fashionable coastal town of Búzios, near Rio de Janeiro
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Abracadabra, Buzios
Laid-back, cheap and chic pousada within arms reach of all the best bits of Búzios
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Brazil : Bahia (14)

Txai Resort, Near Itacare
Exceptionally beautiful eco-friendly estate where rustic simplicity meets style and luxury on a vast stretch of Bahia's undeveloped Cacoa Coast
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Uxua, Trancoso
Ten cool casas concealed in a glorious tropical garden, overlooking trendy Trancoso's village green, and 10 minutes from the beach
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Casa do Dean, Arraial d'Ajuda
New York loft meets Brazilian rainforest in a funky, chunky beach house just a stroll from the sea (sleeps 4-10)
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Etnia Pousada & Boutique, Trancoso
Intimate rustic-chic hotel in the heart of Trancoso, one of Brazil's hippest villages, with fabulous unspoilt beaches nearby
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Fazenda da Lagoa, Near Ilheus
Stunning eco-resort near Ilheus, with miles of pristine white-sand beach backed by 14 colourful cabanas and endless Atlantic rainforest
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Fazenda Sao Francisco, Corumbau
Paradise Found: a gloriously remote location with white sand, organic food, warm hospitality and only 10 rooms
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Pestana Convento do Carmo, Salvador
The most elegant place to stay in Salvador: a 16th-century convent, recently transformed into a stunning hotel
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Villas de Trancoso, Trancoso, Nr Porto Seguro
Luxury private villa retreats set on a beautiful Bahian beach close to the hippy-chic village of Trancoso
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Zank Hotel, Salvador
A super-stylish hotel in a buzzing but untouristy part of Salvador
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Anima Hotel, Morro de São Paulo
Lovely secluded beach spot with a fantastic restaurant - yet only 15 minutes from Morro de São Paulo for those who want to party
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Hotel Casa do Amarelindo, Salvador
A beautifully restored townhouse with roof-level pool, whose 10 rooms promise absolute peace despite being in the central Pelourinho district
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Hotel Cocoon, Salvador
Highly stylized homage to modernism, this ultra quirky 'spaceship' hotel is just a short distance from one of Salvador's best beaches
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Villa Bahia, Salvador
Beautiful colonial house tastefully converted into a boutique hotel in the centre of Salvador's historical Pelourinho district
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Santa Clara, Ilha de Boipeba
Rustic guesthouse set in a lush tropical garden, a short stroll from a fabulous beach on the unspoilt island of Boipeba
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Brazil : Minas Gerais (3)

Reserva do Ibitipoca, Minas Gerais
Off the beaten track 3.5 hours north of Rio, this secret hideaway in a Brazilian nature reserve is well worth the trip
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Solar da Ponte, Tiradentes
An exceptional country inn located in the delightful historic village of Tiradentes
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Solar do Carmo, Ouro Preto
A little gem - a beautiful private home in the old colonial town of Ouro Preto
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Brazil : The South (3)

Fasano Hotel, Jardins, Sao Paulo
São Paulo's best hotel and restaurant: elegant, discreetly stylish, and set in the leafiest and trendiest shopping district
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Ponta dos Ganchos, Near Florianopolis, Santa Catarina
Luxurious, secluded beach hotel on the side of a forested hill, where huge private decks give magnificent views of Ganchos bay
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Vida Sol E Mar, Praia do Rosa, nr Imbituba, Santa Caterina
Stylish beach villas and eco-resort overlooking an unspoilt bay - ideal for families, surfers and whale-watchers
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Caribbean (22)
Caribbean : Turks & Caicos (1)

Parrot Cay, Caicos Islands
Play the superstar at this picture-perfect island resort with its celebrity clientele and excellent service
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Caribbean : Jamaica (9)

Geejam, Port Antonio
One for the rockstars: a secluded recording studio, with seven immaculate bedrooms attached
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Round Hill Hotel & Villas, Montego Bay
Elegant suites and villas in extensive tropical grounds, with private beach, spa and gourmet restaurant
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The Caves, Negril
Gorgeous, colourful rooms on an extraordinary cliffside location just outside Negril - heaven for couples
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Jamaica Inn, Ocho Rios
A classic, elegant hotel where peace and relaxation reign, set in a stunning private cove near Ocho Rios
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Hotel Mocking Bird Hill, Port Antonio
Peaceful, hilltop eco-hideaway with an excellent restaurant - a great base for exploring the unspoilt Port Antonio region
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Jakes, Treasure Beach
Eclectic, shabby-chic cottages and a friendly mellow mood on Jamaica's undeveloped southern coast
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Strawberry Hill Hotel & Spa, nr Kingston
A peaceful and stylish mountainside retreat, more like a generous family home, but one with world famous music legends in the family photos
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Tensing Pen, Negril's West End
A laid-back seaside hideaway on a clifftop in Negril - ideal for rest and romance
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Cliffhouse, Hanover
A laid-back villa in Cousins Cove with a superb pool, extensive gardens and friendly staff: a great base for a relaxing holiday (sleeps 10)
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Caribbean : St. Lucia (10)

Anse Chastanet, Soufriere
Pitons, palm trees and pina coladas at St Lucia’s original beach hotel, plus 5 restaurants and a dive centre
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Cap Maison, near Castries
Fun, funky and sociable north-coast resort with 49 rooms, a divinely inspired chef and a real holiday feel
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Fond Doux, Near Soufriere
A tranquil heritage plantation looking out to the Pitons, where simple cottages and a lush tropical garden provide a secluded retreat
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La Bagatelle, Near Soufriere
Simply stunning fully staffed villa with a pool that will make you feel like a film star (sleeps 4-5)
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Bananaquit House, Near Soufriere
Family friendly staffed villa with stunning views, set in the blossom-filled hills above Soufriere (sleeps up to 12)
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La Haut Resort, Near Soufriere
Hidden in the hills, this affordable plantation house hotel and cottages offer an insight into the real St Lucia
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St Remy Plantation, Near Soufriere
Traditional Soufriere plantation house (sleeps 2-6), fully staffed and with an aristocratic guest book, a pool and magnificent tropical gardens
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Stonefield Estate Villas, Near Soufriere
A romantic hillside hotel with a cluster of 1-3 bedroom cottages: private pools, total peace and awe-inspiring sea and mountain views
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Ti Kaye, Anse Cochon
A well-run, friendly resort of 33 sea-facing cottages, set on a lush hillside above a remote, sandy beach with great diving
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Tamarind House Villa, Near Soufriere
Spacious, staffed villa and cottage on a hill near Soufriere, with glorious Piton views, a private pool and a tennis court (sleeps 4-9)
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Caribbean : St Kitts & Nevis (2)

Hermitage Plantation Inn, St. John-Figtree Parish
Friendly family-owned 18th century plantation inn with guest rooms in pretty gingerbread cottages and one of the island's best restaurants
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Montpelier Plantation & Beach, Charlestown
Stylish plantation inn on the slopes of Mt. Nevis with a welcoming atmosphere, excellent food and service, and beautiful gardens
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Chile (28)
Chile : Santiago & Central Valley (12)

Matetic Vineyards Guesthouse, Rosario Valley
Guest estancia set within an organic winery, offering gourmet food, a tuition in wine-growing and wonderful walks
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Hotel Casa Real, Alto Jahuel
Opulent mansion set in 40-hectare private park, hidden among world-class vineyards an hour south of Santiago
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The Aubrey, Bellavista, Santiago
Santiago’s first boutique hotel: a neglected mansion brilliantly transformed into a designer haven
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Zerohotel, Valparaiso
Classic architecture and chic design in a fantastic vantage point over Valparaíso, Chile's most important seaport
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Casa Higueras, Valparaiso
Posh 1930s mansion turned boutique hotel, overlooking the sea in the culturally captivating, quixotic city of Valparaíso
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Hotel Casa de Campo, Santa Cruz
Family guesthouse in the beautiful grounds of a fruit farm, with the stunning Andes as a perfect backdrop
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TerraVina, Santa Cruz
Sparkling clean colonial-style hotel with pool, set in its own vineyard and surrounded by green Andes foothills
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Hotel del Patio, Bellavista, Santiago
Swanky loft-style hotel with a penthouse patio overlooking a lively shopping and dining plaza in Bellavista, Santiago's bohemian quarter
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Hotel Orly, Providencia, Santiago
Splendidly refurbished French provincial mansion with Victorian-style conservatory and adjoining café-restaurant, close to fashionable Providencia Avenue
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L'Ambassade Petit Hotel, Providencia, Santiago
Wonderfully hospitable 5-bedroom hotel with a garden and pool, on a peaceful street in cool, classy Providencia
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Meridiano Sur Petit Hotel, Providencia, Santiago
Friendly, family-run hotel with 8 stylish rooms, set on a quiet street in trendy Providencia
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Vilafranca Petit Hotel, Providencia, Santiago
Intimate, warmly welcoming B&B-style hotel on a quiet residential street, in Santiago’s fashionable Providencia district
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Chile : Patagonia (7)

Patagonia Camp, Torres del Paine
Luxurious 'camping' in designer yurts by a stunning lake, with perfect views of the Cuernos del Paine
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Puyuhuapi Lodge & Spa, Puyuhuapi
Relax and spoil yourself at Chile's best spa hotel, stunningly located on the shore of a fjord amid ancient forests
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The Secret Ranchito, Near Futaleufu
The ultimate hideaway cottage tucked away high up in the Andes - a haven for fly fishermen and escapists (sleeps 2-4)
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EcoCamp, Torres del Paine
A dome with a view! An ecological base for superb hiking adventures in the heart of Torres del Paine National Park
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Estancia Cerro Guido, Torres del Paine
A historical Patagonian estancia right on the edge of Torres del Paine National Park, offering horse-riding and hiking tours
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Indigo, Puerto Natales
Hip, cosy boutique hotel with superb views, a pisco sour bar and a rooftop spa, just an hour from Torres del Paine National Park
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Remota, Puerto Natales
Stunning modernist design, Jacuzzis with a view, and a huge range of adventurous trips both in and around Torres del Paine National Park
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Chile : Chiloe (1)

Puerto Nativo, Queilén
A young Chilean couple’s dream home on a remote bay on the island of Chiloé, offering a unique and very special insight into this unspoilt region
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Chile : Lake District (4)

Quincho Country Home, Puerto Varas
Unbeatable welcome and 4 elegant suites with all the comforts of home at this beautiful luxury lakeside retreat
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Hotel Antumalal, Pucon
Classic luxury, an illustrious history and panoramic views of Lake Villarica make this old-timer a still-essential visit
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Hotel Petrohue, Petrohue
Cosy hotel and wooden cabins set below a snow-capped volcano on the shores of Lago Todos Los Santos, one of Chile's most beautiful lakes, with lots of outdoor activities
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Hotel Ayacara, Frutillar
Romantic tranquillity at this charming, historic hotel in a small lakeside town with fantastic views of Volcano Osorno
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Chile : Atacama Desert (4)

Awasi, San Pedro de Atacama
Intimate rustic-luxe oasis in Chile’s most dramatic desert, with adobe cabanas, sociable pool patio and tailormade private excursions
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Tierra Atacama Hotel & Spa, San Pedro de Atacama
A revitalising oasis where cool design and attentive service meet against a spectacular desert backdrop
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Hotel Altiplanico, San Pedro de Atacama
Adobe village with a Balinese flavour, volcanic views, a lagoon-style pool and a community spirit, 1km from the tourist hub of San Pedro de Atacama
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Elqui Domos, Elqui Valley
In a remote valley between Santiago and Atacama, a celestial escape where you can touch the stars from your domed or stilted refuge
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Costa Rica (22)
Costa Rica (1)

Tailormade Tours Costa Rica, San José
A small, but well-established tour operator in San José, who will tailor the best of Costa Rica to suit your interests and budget
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Costa Rica : Arenal & Monteverde (4)

Arenal Nayara Hotel & Gardens, La Fortuna de San Carlos
An elegant boutique hotel with perfect views of Arenal volcano from its villas
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El Sol, Monteverde
Charming rustic cabins in a spectacular location near Monteverde's cloudforest
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Leaves and Lizards, Monterrey
Hilltop cottages on a friendly working farm; sit on your balcony and watch Arenal Volcano in action
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Luna Nueva Lodge, San Ramon
A wonderful introduction to the rainforest in this comfortable lodge on a biodynamic farm, within easy reach of Arenal Volcano
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Costa Rica : Caribbean Coast (1)

Tree House Lodge, Near Puerto Viejo
Quirky self-catering charming houses set in the jungle but right by the pretty Punta Uva beach
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Costa Rica : Central Pacific Coast (3)

Alma del Pacifico, Near Quepos
A comfortable and stylish villa and spa resort, formerly called Xandari by the Pacific, on a seemingly endless stretch of beach
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Gaia Hotel and Reserve, Quepos
The most luxurious of Costa Rica’s many boutique hotels, situated on a hilltop near Manuel Antonio National Park
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Arenas del Mar, Manuel Antonio
In the heart of Manuel Antonio, on a blissful beach, a luxurious and sustainable resort hotel - one of our absolute favourites
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Costa Rica : Nicoya Peninsula (6)

Florblanca, Santa Teresa
Luxurious, blissful and by the sea - a tiny hotel in an utterly romantic setting in unspoilt southern Nicoya Peninsula
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Latitude 10 Resort, Santa Teresa
Intimate and exclusive: just 5 secluded suites in a private beach retreat, in unspoilt southern Nicoya Peninsula
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Punta Islita, Guanacaste
An informal resort hotel, stunningly situated amid tropical gardens high above a long secluded beach on Costa Rica’s Pacific coast
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The Beach Estates, Santa Teresa
A pair of spacious, minimalist houses (each sleeping 8) on a superb surfing beach in the quiet southern reaches of the Nicoya Peninsula
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The Harmony Hotel, Nosara
Sensitively designed eco-hotel set in lush blooming gardens, with a spa, organic food and a white-sand surf beach
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Ylang Ylang Beach Resort, Montezuma
A relaxed little Pacific paradise, with 20 simple rooms and bungalows, accessible only by beach
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Costa Rica : Osa Peninsula & South (3)

Lapa Rios Ecolodge, Puerto Jimenez
The perfect rainforest experience in Osa Peninsula: gorgeous cabins with spectacular ocean views, fine food and wonderful guides
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Bosque del Cabo Rainforest Lodge, Puerto Jimenez
A wonderfully rustic lodge with thatched cabins and self-catering villas in the unspoilt Osa Peninsula
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Monte Azul, Chirropo National Park New!
An upmarket bohemian eco retreat with 4 stylish casitas, hidden in 100 acres of cloud forest, in the remote southern highlands
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Costa Rica : San Jose & Central Valley (4)

El Silencio Lodge & Spa, Bajos Del Toro
A blissful retreat of elegant suites and a tranquil spa, steeped in its own cloudforest reserve: luxurious, silent and just over an hour north of San José
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Pacuare Lodge, Siquirres
An idyllic riverside jungle lodge, hidden in the depths of the rainforest and reachable only by raft
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Finca Rosa Blanca Country Inn, Santa Barbara de Heredia
An elegant country house with just 13 luxurious and unique rooms, set in beautiful wooded hills above San José
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Xandari Resort & Spa, Alajuela
A welcoming hotel of colourful villas amid tropical gardens, within easy reach of San José’s airport
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Guatemala (9)
Guatemala (1)

Tailormade Tours - Guatemala, Antigua
Specialist operator who can create customised itineraries to cater to your personal travel dreams
Guatemala : Guatemala City (1)

Piedraluna, Zona 10
A friendly, family-run hotel with clean modernist furnishings, comfy beds and a rooftop restaurant, minutes from the heart of the city
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Guatemala : Antigua (2)

Casa Encantada, South of Plaza
Tranquil guesthouse with a plunge pool and impeccable service, just south of Antigua's central plaza
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Meson Panza Verde, South of Plaza
A classy and romantic little hotel, brimming with Spanish and Cuban colonial antiques, and just 4 blocks from the main plaza
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Guatemala : Lago de Atitlan (2)

Villas Balam Ya, Near Panajachel
Four luxury villas (sleeping 2-6) with stunning views, top-notch furnishings and a hammock-strewn gazebo on the shore of Lake Atitlán
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Villa Sumaya, Near Panajachel
Gorgeous and great-value guesthouse-cum-retreat, with lush gardens and stunning views across Lake Atitlán
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Guatemala : Peten (3)

Chiminos Island Lodge, Sayaxche
Ecology and archaeology come together in this remote jungle lodge with its own Maya ruin on beautiful Lake Petexbatun
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La Lancha, El Remate
Overlooking beautiful Lake Peten Itzá and close to the wonders of Tikal, Francis Ford Coppola's latest jungle lodge looks set to be a winner
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Nitun Reserve, San Andrés
A private nature reserve hidden on the wooded shores of Lake Peten Itza, providing fine cuisine, tranquility and unrivalled local knowledge
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Mexico (51)
Mexico : Baja California (9)

Baja Camp, Isla Espiritu Santo
Small, luxurious tented camp on a remote white sand beach on Isla Espíritu Santo, an unspoilt island in Mexico's Sea of Cortez
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Alegria Villas, Todos Santos
Three rustic, delightful and comfortable thatch-roofed villas for 2-6, overlooking a shimmering lagoon and the Pacific
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Casa Natalia, San Jose del Cabo
Colourful boutique hotel and gourmet restaurant in the charming Spanish colonial town of San José del Cabo
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Posada de las Flores, Loreto
Beautiful rose pink hacienda-style hotel with a rooftop pool overlooking the sleepy fishing town of Loreto
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The Hotelito, Todos Santos
Relaxed seclusion and a warm welcome at this colourful, architect-designed boutique B&B, a showcase for Mexican Modernism
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Villa del Faro, San Jose a la Ribiera
Beautifully conceived and magical eco hotel overlooking miles of deserted beach, one hour from Los Cabos
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El Angel Azul, La Paz
A serene B&B just 10 minutes walk from the La Paz seafront with a beautifully designed garden enclosed within a peaceful courtyard
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El Encanto de Cabo Pulmo, Cabo Pulmo
Enchanting little house and a separate casita, with a gorgeous walled garden, in the peaceful village of Cabo Pulmo on the wild East Cape (sleeps 2-8)
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Todos Santos Inn, Todos Santos
Ultra-romantic historic inn in the heart of laid-back Todos Santos, known for its art galleries, stylish restaurants and surf beaches
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Mexico : The Yucatan (19)

Hotel Esencia, Near Playa del Carmen
Peaceful, luxurious hotel with white-on-white rooms, delicious seafood and an organic spa, set on a perfect stretch of beach in Xpu-Ha
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Maroma Resort & Spa, South of Cancun
Secluded, exclusive, Eden-like beachfront resort on the Maya Riviera
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Viceroy Riviera Maya, Xcalacco, Riviera Maya
A stunningly romantic hideaway (formerly "The Tides Riviera Maya") that combines luxury and contemporary high design with nature and ancient Mayan culture
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CasaSandra, Isla Holbox
Welcoming chic bolthole, with an excellent Mexican-Cuban restaurant, artistic flair and stylish suites
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Deseo, Playa del Carmen
Sexy minimalist hotel with a show-stealing terrace situated at the heart of Playa del Carmen's party scene
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Hacienda Santa Rosa, Near Merida
Luxurious and beautifully presented 18th-century hacienda outside Mérida, with a stylish modern finish
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Jashita, Tulum
Secluded and serene, this ocean-front hotel blends laid-back beach sophistication with dreamy Zen style
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Basico, Playa del Carmen
Industrial-chic design hotel on Playa Del Carmen's main party street, perfect for socialites and supermodels
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Cabanas La Luna, Tulum
Live the castaway dream: a handful of eco cabanas on a pristine beach, offering friendly service and fab food
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Hacienda Chichen, Near Merida
Spend the night amongst Chichen Itza's Mayan temples, in this beautiful 500-year-old colonial hacienda
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Hacienda Xcanatun, Near Merida
An 18th-century hacienda transformed into a small luxury hotel with Old World colonial style, fine dining and a holistic spa
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Hotel Hacienda Merida, Merida
A peaceful hacienda in the heart of Mérida with contemporary flair, colonial courtyards and inviting pools
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Mosquito Blue Hotel & Spa, Playa del Carmen
Affordable and colourful boutique hotel ideally located for Playa del Carmen's buzzing nightlife
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Rancho Encantado, Bacalar
Budget eco resort with spacious thatched casitas set in verdant gardens, overlooking the aquamarine Laguna Bacalar
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The Villa Merida, Merida
A stunningly-restored 19th-century mansion featuring succulent gardens and colonial-style bedrooms with triple-height ceilings
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Tulum Beach Houses, Tulum
A trio of sybaritic eco beach houses (sleeping 4-8) with big-decked balconies and roof terraces, overlooking Tulum's white sands
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Villa las Estrellas, Tulum
Beautiful hotel on Tulum beach with idyllic sea views from each room; well-designed simplicity at its best
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Shambala Petit Hotel, Tulum
Friendly and relaxed Thai-inspired resort, with 10 simple yet stylish cabanas, on a magnificent white powder beach
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Zamas, Tulum
Rustic-chic cabanas and great food on an unspoilt beach by the Caribbean Sea, near Tulum's Mayan ruins
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Mexico : Mexico City (7)

Condesa DF, Condesa
Cool contemporary hotel with a happening terrace and Gallic décor within walking distance of buzzy galleries, bars and restaurants
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Distrito Capital, Santa Fe
Slick boutique hotel in Mexico City’s business district with 60s decor, fabulous views, a superb restaurant and oodles of modernist style
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Habita, Polanco
Stunning minimalist hotel showcasing the talents of 10 of Mexico City's modern architects.
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Bolivar Suites, Centro Historico
A stylish apartment with spectacular views in Mexico City’s historic centre (sleeps up to 6 people in 1-4 bedrooms)
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El Patio 77, San Rafael
Green and grand: this eco-conscious B&B in Mexico City is a handsomely renovated 19th-century mansion
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Room Mate Valentina, Zona Rosa
Set in vibrant Zona Rosa, a candy-coloured futuristic style saturates this addition to the Room Mate mod squad
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Villa Condesa, Condesa
Beautifully restored family-run Art Deco mansion, near leafy parks in one of Mexico City's classiest neighbourhoods
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Mexico : Oaxaca (4)

Hacienda Los Laureles, Oaxaca
Modernised 19th-century hacienda in a garden setting on the fringes of Oaxaca’s historic centre
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Casa Oaxaca, Oaxaca
Stylish hotel with a pool and excellent cuisine in the heart of Oaxaca - Mexico's artistic centre
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La Casa de los Milagros, Oaxaca
An intimate and homely 3-bedroom colonial house in the heart of Oaxaca, available on a B&B or villa basis
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Las Bugambilias, Oaxaca
Beautiful modern guesthouse decorated with arts and crafts in Oaxaca’s historic district
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Mexico : Chiapas (3)

Boutique Hotel Quinta Chanabnal, Palenque
A gorgeous, modern Mayan palace, just 10 minutes' drive from the ancient ruins of Palenque
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Casa Na Bolom, San Cristobal
Guestrooms in a fascinating cultural foundation and museum, set up to protect the Lacandon people
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Hacienda Santa Maria, La Trinitaria, Near Comitan
19th-century countryside hacienda and art museum south of San Cristóbal de las Casas, near the Montebello lakes
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Mexico : Pacific Coast (5)

Las Alamandas, Jalisco
Exclusive beach resort with a handful of colourful villas, lush gardens and excellent facilities, set on a vast private ecological reserve
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Verana, Puerto Vallarta
Intimate boho-chic jungle retreat ensconced high on a hillside overlooking Mexico's beautiful Bay of Banderas
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Majahuitas, Jalisco
Laid-back hideaway accessible only by boat, with 8 open-air casitas hidden among tropical greenery and overlooking a pristine beach
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Flor de Maria, Puerto Escondido
Laid-back beachfront hotel in the surfers’ mecca of Puerto Escondido
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Villas Carrizalillo, Puerto Escondido
Relaxed resort of beautiful villa-apartments overlooking the loveliest bay in Puerto Escondido, with exclusive access to the beach below
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Mexico : Central Highlands (4)

Casa de la Espiga, San Miguel de Allende
Spanish colonial house with a rooftop studio (sleeps 2-5) and an independent Moorish-style suite (sleeps 1-2), 3 blocks from San Miguel’s lively centre
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Casa Estrella de la Valenciana, Valenciana, Near Guanajuato
Villa-style inn with panoramic views of colonial Guanajuato - a UNESCO World Heritage site with a lively cultural scene
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Hotel Casa de la Real Aduana, Patzcuaro
Art, music, greenery and 5 perfect rooms come together in an enchanting colonial mansion in the heart of Patzcuaro
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Posada de las Minas, Mineral de Pozos, Guanajuato
Imaginative inn rising from the ruins of a picturesque mining/ghost town, beginning a new chapter as an artists’ community
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United States (37)
United States : California : San Francisco (4)

Cavallo Point Lodge, Sausalito
Beautiful National Park lodge, just across the Golden Gate Bridge from San Francisco, with views to die for, excellent cuisine and a spa
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Hotel Vitale, Embarcadero
Perfectly positioned and immaculate full service hotel with buzzy bar and restaurant
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Hotel Boheme, North Beach
Immerse yourself in San Francisco history in this characterful and colourful small hotel in quintessential North Beach neighbourhood
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The Parsonage, Hayes Valley
Elegant and welcoming 5-room B&B, with wonderful cheerful hosts and excellent breakfasts, in landmark Victorian residence
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United States : California : Los Angeles (4)

Chateau Marmont, Hollywood
Fabulous Hollywood landmark, lair and legend: 63 Golden-Age suites, bungalows and penthouses on the grounds of a Loire-style castle above Sunset Strip
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Shutters on the Beach, Santa Monica
Laidback-luxe resort hotel on Santa Monica’s promenade with ocean-facing pool deck, two restaurants and a spa
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Palihouse Holloway, West Hollywood
Paris loft meets Hollywood haute: 36 boho-chic suites and residences with courtyard brasserie, espresso bar tabac, montage lounge and funky roof
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The Standard, West Hollywood
Seriously cool adult playground with pool parties, nightly DJs, live performance art, a retro restaurant/lounge and a Sunset Strip club where you’re ‘on the list’
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United States : California : San Diego (2)

The Keating, Gaslamp
Expressive design, industrial-chic rooms and prime central location in a historic building in the Gaslamp Quarter
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Tower23 Hotel, Pacific Beach
Sleek and chic oceanfront hotel with groovy bar and restaurant, perfect for hipster surfers and romantics alike, 20 minutes north of downtown San Diego
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United States : California : Palm Springs (3)

Hope Springs, Desert Hot Springs
Rejuve! An adults-only retreat offering space, serenity and spring-fed geothermal pools, just 20 minutes from Palm Springs
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Movie Colony Hotel, Central
One of Palm Springs' best-kept secrets: a landmark mid-century Modern hotel with a pool, small spa and easygoing vibe, just steps from downtown
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Spin and Margie's Desert Hide-a-way, Joshua Tree
Kitsch desert ranch retreat with hacienda-style suites made for ‘nesting’ near Joshua Tree National Park - 30 minutes (and a world away) from Palm Springs
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United States : California : Santa Barbara (3)

Canary Hotel, Downtown
Casablanca meets the Canary Islands: a posh, full-service hotel with a panoramic roof deck, just steps from Santa Barbara's shops
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Inn of the Spanish Garden, The Presidio District
Spanish Colonial jewel box with suite-style rooms and anything-you-please service, in the historic Presidio District
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Presidio Motel, The Presidio District
Retro-fantasy boutique motel with individually themed rooms and free beach-cruiser bikes, on Santa Barbara’s main shopping street
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United States : California : Big Sur and Central Coast (3)

Post Ranch Inn, Big Sur
Exquisitely positioned and utterly romantic lodge on a ridge overlooking the Pacific: one of California's top hotels
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L'Auberge Carmel, Carmel
Elegant, intimate hotel with superb restaurant, just 4 blocks from the beach in classy Carmel
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Treebones Resort, South Big Sur
Unique resort of 16 yurts and 7 camping pitches, plus pool, restaurant and sushi bar, poised on a magical hillside overlooking the Pacific
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United States : California : Napa & Sonoma (4)

Hotel Healdsburg, Healdsburg
A superb hotel offering the best of gourmet hospitality in haute Healdsburg
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boon hotel & spa, Guerneville
Eco-friendly contemporary retreat with pool and spa in the Russian River valley, 90 minutes North of San Francisco
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h2hotel, Healdsburg
Funky eco-chic hotel with living roof, fun restaurant and superb cocktails
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Inn at Occidental, Occidental
Expect a warm welcome at this heritage inn in the heart of Sonoma County, just 90 minutes north of San Francisco
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United States : California : Marin (1)

Dancing Coyote Beach, Inverness
Quartet of quirky beachside cottages on the shores of stunning Tomales Bay, 90 mins north of San Francisco (each sleeps 2-4; self-catering)
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United States : New York : Downtown NYC (4)

Crosby Street Hotel, SoHo
Creatively kitsch 86-room hotel with 11 floors of modern art and NYC cool
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Soho House New York, Meatpacking District
Super-cool members club cum designer hotel with 24 rooms in the heart of Manhattan’s trendy Meatpacking district
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The Greenwich Hotel, Tribeca
Discreet, elegant and luxurious downtown hotel with stunning Japanese spa and A-list owner in arty Tribeca
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The Mercer, Soho
One of the first places to put hip into hotel: slick design and a centre-stage location keep The Mercer buzzing
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United States : New York : Midtown NYC (3)

Chambers Hotel, nr Central Park
Boldly stylish hotel near Central Park and MoMA, boasting an impressive modern art collection and generous communal spaces
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City Club Hotel, nr Times Square
Former gentleman's club turned luxury hotel, serving up style, serenity and top-dollar food just steps from Times Square and Broadway
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Room Mate Grace, nr Times Square
Funky ‘70s-inspired no-frills boutique off Times Square, with film-set pool, late-night bar and fun-loving crowd
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United States : New York : Long Island (1)

Sunset Beach, Long Island
Summer-only hipster-hangout or peaceful mid-week getaway in tastefully converted motel with bags of charm just a few hours from NYC
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United States : Florida : Miami (4)

The Villa by Barton G, Miami Beach
Blinding opulence and VIP service in this glitzy palace on iconic Ocean Drive, once owned by Versace
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Soho Beach House, Miami Beach
Ultra-cool Miami outpost of members' club Soho House, in 1940’s Art Deco conversion: vintage Cuban glamour meets contemporary chic
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Hotel St Augustine, Miami
Budget Art Deco hotel, 2 blocks from the beach in Miami's buzzy SoFi area
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Townhouse Hotel, South Beach
Fresh no-frills hotel in buzzy South Beach with brilliant service and a hip, happy vibe
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United States : Florida : Florida Keys (1)

Casa Morada, Islamorada
Hit the hammock island-style at this laid-back hideaway, tucked into a secluded cove of the Florida Keys
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Uruguay (5)
Uruguay : Rio de la Plata (2)

La Vigna, Colonia Valdense
A sociable eco farmhouse in Colonia Valdense, whose touchstones are sustainability, organic cuisine and art
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Posada Plaza Mayor, Colonia del Sacramento
Historic hotel with an enchanting Andalucian courtyard in the heart of a UNESCO World Heritage site, an hour by ferry from Buenos Aires
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Uruguay : Punta del Este (3)

Estancia Vik Jose Ignacio, Jose Ignacio
A sophisticated ranch and boutique hotel set among the rolling hills of Uruguay’s east coastline, with pure architectural magnificence
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La Posada del Faro, Jose Ignacio
Aegean-style holiday home turned boutique guesthouse on a sandy bluff overlooking the beach in chic and fashionable Jose Ignacio
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Casa Zinc, La Barra
A tranquil and charming rustic-industrial refuge that vintage lovers will adore, close to the beach in La Barra
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