If you enjoyed Peruvian singer Cecilia Noel’s recommendations for live music in Lima Peru (see my previous post), you won’t want to miss her “quick picks” for best restaurants and drinks.Noel also shares her insider tip on what you should always avoid when dining in Peru. Find out what it is in the full article…
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Cecilia Noel’s 4 Hotspots for Live Music in Lima
Peruvian singer Cecilia Noel’s personality is so vibrant and warm that it saturates her telephone calls and e-mail; in my limited interaction with her, Noel’s enthusiastic tones and friendly words like “sweetheart” and “my dear Mark,” made even this lowly writer feel like someone special. It’s no surprise that this positive force works well in…
Best Airline Uniform in the Hemisphere: Avianca
The Avianca flight attendant uniform: Winner of the LatinFlyer.com best uniform award. BY MARK CHESNUTIt’s been a long time since walking into an airline terminal meant entering a world of jet-set glamour. But one airline in Latin America has kept a bit of the stylish side of flight: Avianca. And whether you’re in the midst…
7 Interesting Hotels in Uruguay
During my recent visit to Uruguay on a trip with Borello Travel & Tours, I checked out a bunch of noteworthy and interesting small hotels set in various interesting locations — many in and around Punta del Este, the chic, sun-drenched getaway that’s sometimes called the St. Tropez of South America. Here are a few…
Montevideo’s Architectural Treasures: Headed for Landmark Status?
The glistening tower of the Comando General de la Armada, with the Mercado Central in the foreground. Uruguay’s capital city may be smaller than Buenos Aires and carry less of a jet-set image than Punta del Este, but it’s laden with interesting and diverse architecture that some feel should warrant UNESCO World Heritage ranking. Peek…
Shopping and Sleeping in Colonia, Uruguay
Founded in 1680 by Portugal as Colónia do Sacramento, what is commonly called simply Colonia is a quick and comfortable 45-minute ferry ride from Buenos Aires, Argentina — it’s easy enough to visit that some people do it as a day trip from Buenos Aires, or else as a stopover en route to Montevideo and…
HOTEL REVIEW: Trompe L’Oeil at the Novotel Buenos Aires
You’re not seeing things: Patio 378, the restaurant at the Novotel Buenos Aires. If perhaps you’ve had a few drinks at the hotel bar, you might be forgiven for thinking that you’re seeing things when you stroll over to Patio 378, the restaurant at the Novotel Buenos Aires. But what you see is what you…
HOTEL REVIEW: Faena Hotel + Universe (part 2) After Dark
El Bistro. On Friday night, the Faena Hotel + Universe proved to me that you don’t need to leave the property to have a night out on the town (and also why locals and celebrities alike flock to this stylish hotel; recent guests include Beyonce and Cold Play, and we’re missing the arrival of Guns…
HOTEL REVIEW: Faena Hotel + Universe (part 1)
The dramatic entry gallery. It seems like there is a reason why Faena Hotel + Universe calls itself not just a hotel, but a “universe.” It is, at the very least, a different world. I checked in yesterday afternoon, as part of a group with Borello Travel & Tours, and from the start you can…
Ford Falcon: The Legendary Car of Argentina
Buenos Aires is a bustling metropolis, its streets congested with bulbous Peugeots, darting black-and-yellow taxis and hissing buses with whitewall tires. But perhaps the most Argentine of all vehicles is a creation that was born in the United States but found a much longer life here: The Ford Falcon. This stalwart model, produced by Ford…
The Perfect Food? Argentine Empanadas
The shape is the key to the content: (Clockwise, from top) beef, chicken, ham and cheese I’m not exactly the hardest person to please when it comes to cuisine. Often, the simplest dish will be the one that satisfies me the most. And that’s the case with the empanada — a type of pastry stuffed…
HOTEL REVIEW: Design Suites, Buenos Aires
The city of Buenos Aires, Argentina, is home to a wide array of hotels, including everything from humble bed & breakfasts to posh palaces of luxury. During this most recent visit, I’m staying first at Design Suites, a mid-priced property in the bustling Barrio Norte neighborhood. Set in a narrow 10-story building, Design Suites is a minimalist…
Faces of the Past: Recoleta Cemetery in Buenos Aires
Walking into the historic Recoleta cemetery in Buenos Aires, Argentina, is like staring at the silent faces of the past. I’m spending the week in Argentina’s capital, and yesterday enjoyed yet another visit to this massive resting place for the nation’s wealthy and famous (including Evita Perón, the legendary first lady).The elaborate marble mausoleums that…
VIDEO TOUR: Cartagena Hotels & Dining
The center of Cartagena, Colombia, is more than just a place to explore historic sites. It’s also home to stylish small hotels set in landmark buildings, as well as a variety of tempting cuisine. Check out my latest video for some great visual samples of what’s in store for you here.During my recent visit, I…