August 2014 and is most famous for its very own Carmanere, as well as Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. n 2009 its Cabernet was named the best in the world by World Wine Awards. Of course, if you spend all your time skiing and touring wineries, you’ll miss out on the hot-springs, the glaciers, the fjords, the rafting, the fishing, the shopping, and of course, Easter Island. So you will have to budget your time very well if you want to do it all. Speaking of Easter Island, no bucket list is complete without a visit to the site of the famed statues, located in a remote area of the Pacific about 2100 miles off the Chilean coast. A special territory of Chile, it is one of the most remote islands in the world. It’s nearest neighbor has only 50 inhabitants and is over 1200 miles away. But once you arrive, you will quickly understand why why its original
settlers chose the island, and why so many make the lengthy journey to visit it each year. Of course, there are countless reasons to visit Chile, and a page in a magazine can only describe so many of them. Suffice it to say, you will never run out of things to do and interesting areas to explore in this, the longest counry in the world. And with its solid reputation as a safe country with a thriving economy, Chile is not only a land of diversion, it’s good for business too. Add to all this its naturally warm inhabitants, and we are sure that your next visit to Chile will be both memorable and magical.
Population: 5.5 million Climate: Almost perfect. Warm days and cool night almost all year. Offical Language: Spanish. English is common in tourist areas. Distance to nearest ski hill: 21 miles Distance to nearest beach: 59 miles Local Currency: Chilean Peso Attractions: Santiago Zoo National Museum of Fine Arts San Cristobal Hill Plaza de Armas National Stadium Wine Tours Number of restaurants: 1349 (source: Trip Advisor)
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Renaissance Banks on Santiago, Chile
“With its prime location in the prestigious Vitacura district, we know that it will be a very successful hotel."
In April of this year, Renaissance Hotels opened its latest hotel in South America, the 181 room Renaissance Santiago, Chile. Citing Santiago as one of the most vibrant cities in the region, the hotel chain is confident that this property, which joins Sao Paolo, Bra-
Santiago Quick Facts:
- Mariano Julio Salvador, President of Altamira Group Real Estate
The hotel features a sophisticated design, modern modern amenities, and 12,000 square feet of conference space, all in a strategic location in Vitacura, one of Santiago’s highest income areas. 5
Dining options abound both inside the hotel, and in its environs. Besides the hotel’s signature restaurant Catae, guests can choose from 3 other bars and cafes, one of them on the 16th floor terrace, as well as a host of culinary choices in the surrounding neighborhoods. Designed with the business traveller in mind, the hotel’s attention to individual comfort is evident with its luxury bedding and hightech amenities like wireless internet access in all public areas, translation services, swimmingpool and whirlpool, and an extensive fitness center.