The,Best,Hotels,the,Atacama,De travel,insurance The Best Hotels in the Atacama Desert of Chile
Like any American, traveling occasionally is just what I love doing and I bet you share the same stuff with me. But traveling does not mean that you would be safe. Escaping from our job and other stressful activities is just something that w Torres del Paine is among the biggest of Chiles national parks, occupying almost 600,000 acres (242,000 ha) of land in the south on the border with Argentina. It is also among the most important, receiving a significant proportion of domes
AwasiLocated an easy two-block walking distance from the region's main town of San Pedro de Atacama, this secluded 8-room enclave is for those who like to be on a first-name basis with everyone who waits on them. Each guest is assigned a private guide and driver for the duration of their stay. It is a destination for discerning travelers who demand privacy. Think celebrities, overworked executives, and civilized globetrotters who prefer to leave the details to a professional. Many of those details are worked out in advance: a pre-arrival questionnaire determines dietary requests; liquor and wine preferences; activity levels and interests; and whether a butler to unpack your luggage would be in order. Guest rooms are known for their local fabrics, adobe-style walls, and bathrooms bigger than many city studio apartments. Tranquility reigns as there are iPod docks, but no TVs or phones. The restaurant here is a standout, showcasing locally grown products and a lengthy list of Chilean wines. Excursions are limited only by the guests' imaginations, with the private guide and driver ready to turn wishes into reality. Explora Hotel de LaracheThe explora company is well-known for its hotels and adventures in Patagonia and Easter Island, plus their Atacama hotel set the stage for upscale adventure in this region. A bit more casual than its two main competitors, Explora draws the most adventurous travelers, those most willing to work up a sweat and bolt through the desert on a galloping horse. Casual REI meets upscale IKEA in the public areas and guest rooms of recently-renovated Hotel de Larache. Sleek, but user-friendly, the spaces feature clean blonde wood floors, chic deco chairs, and sexy, low-slung coffee tables. With 50 rooms on 42 acres, this is a far bigger operation than the intimate Awasi and Tierra Atacama, but it is designed for guests who will be spending most of their time exploring or gathering around the pool: only the four recently added suites are true luxury rooms. Tierra AtacamaOffering some of the most attentive service in the country, Tierra Atacama specializes in professional pampering. With a spacious, open floor plan and floor-to-ceiling windows, the building makes the most of the natural outdoor beauty. The 32 rooms with volcano-view patios and outdoor shower spaces feel private and bungalow-like, the epitome of comfortable luxury. No pampering aspect is left untouched: complimentary Wi-Fi, robes, slippers, and L'Occitane toiletries are standard.An infinity pool, outdoor Jacuzzi tub, semi-secluded fire pit lounges and the Uma Spa offer more places to relax. The property's nearly two dozen excursions provide plenty of reason to leave, however. The excursion director helps match guests to outings that range from easy to difficult and these are included in the rates. No more than 8 people are booked per outing, allowing for a highly personal and interactive experience.
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