Small Luxury Hotels of the World Expands Guests Experiences In South Americas
Two New Properties Boast Luxury, Culture and Natural Beauty
After years of building its portfolio to perfection in other regions, Small Luxury Hotels of the World has now extended its variety of guest experiences to South America with the addition of two natural wonderlands of beauty, culture and luxury that are Inkaterra Machu Picchu Hotel in Peru and Correntoso Lake & River Hotel in Patagonia, Argentina. Carefully selected for their exemplification of the brand's high standards of superior quality, highly personalized service and unique experiences, both properties offer guests a refined refuge surrounded by natural beauty and cultural excitement.
"We were very careful in selecting the right properties to expand into South America and it has certainly paid off with these two gems," commented Paul Kerr, Joint Managing Director of Small Luxury Hotels of the World. "The guest experiences available at these two properties are exactly what luxury travelers have come to rely on from Small Luxury Hotels of the World."
Set over the mouth of the Correntoso river where it meets the Nahuel Huapi lake in Patagonia, the Correntoso Lake & River Hotel basks in a setting of which one can only normally dream. Scenic serenity and a wealth of outdoor pursuits make this 27 room hotel a haven for outdoor adventure enthusiasts and luxury travelers seeking an immense calm. Dating back to 1917, but renovated in 2006, this secluded paradise offers guests a variety of experiences ranging from simply relaxing poolside at the foot of the Andes or pursuing a variety of lake activities and water sports such as fishing and sailing. Rates start at $290 USD per night.
Neighboring the illustrious Andes on the other side sits a private mountainside refuge, deep in the lush Andean cloud forest known as Inkaterra Machu Picchu hotel. Complete relaxation, total seclusion and the utmost luxury is the resort's fundamental philosophy. Set within the Machu Picchu Historical Sanctuary, the resort sympathetically blends into its surroundings as guests lend witness to stunning waterfalls and wonderful forest. Cozy, whitewashed cottages give this intimate 85-room hotel the appearance of a majestic Andean village; while a glass-walled restaurant and adjacent terraces offer glorious views of the rapid-flowing Urumbamba river and the Andes mountains. A perfect location from which to explore the historic trails of the Incas or simply enjoy the iconic beauty of the surroundings, Inkaterra boasts pleasures usually reserved for the most elite. Rates start at $350 USD per night.
Correntoso and Inkaterra are just two of more than 70 new additions to Small Luxury Hotels of the World for 2007 including other firsts in Dubai, Oman, Philippines, Hong Kong, Anguilla, South Korea and Croatia. Through a rigorous development process and strict quality control program, SLH intends to continuously grow the brand offering a very discerning clientele the best of the best in existing popular destinations as well as new emerging markets.
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