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Call Frontiers 1-800-245-1950 • +44 (0) 1285 741340 in the UK • www.frontiersej.com Savor Argentina & Chile Any Month of the Year AVID SKIERS, WINE ENTHUSIASTS, SPORTSMEN AND GOURMANDS AS WELL AS TRAVELERS WHO LOVE THE GREAT OUTDOORS AND WILDLIFE, REL- ISH HISTORY, APPRECIATE DIFFERENT CULTURES, OR HAVE AN INTEREST IN GEOLOGY WILL FIND “SOUTHERN” SOUTH AMERICA TO BE THE PER- FECT DESTINATION. Argentina and Chile offer excellent value, warm hospitality, outstanding hotels, exceptional cuisine, specialist guides, and a year-round venue of activities, making these countries superb choices for a vacation to remember. While Argentina and Chile’s summer is the most popular season to visit, we are seeing increased interest in other times of the year as well. For example, in July and August skiing in Portillo and Valles Nevada in Chile or the Cerro Catedral ski area in Bariloche can be combined with Chapelco Ski Resort in San Martin de los Andes in Argentina. Northwest Argentina’s up-and-coming Salta region is at its best from April through October, and September through November is the perfect time to enjoy the rich marine life of Trelew, including southern right whales, along the southeast Argentine coast. Excursions in the wine regions of both countries can be arranged in almost any season. Chile’s explora lodges in Patagonia, Atacama, and Easter Island can be visited year-round. Iguazu Falls is also a yearround destination and among the many new options available there are kayaking on the river, helicopter “flightseeing” over the falls, and enjoying the newly renovated Das Cataratas Hotel, now under the aegis of Orient-Express. Frontiers’ itineraries feature personalized touches and private entrée opportunities to make your South American travel experience unique; for example: play a round of golf at the new Jack Nicklaus Golf course and then visit the studios of a prominent painter and an accomplished silversmith in Argentina’s San Martin region. We love this location and keep current on the newest accommodations there, which include the beautiful 5-bedroom La Araucana Lodge, and the exclusive 3-bedroom, full-service El Casco Viejo Lodge overlooking the golf course with world-class trout fishing right outside the front door. This is “classic Patagonia” and definitely one of our favorite places. There are now deluxe lodges in Chile’s Colchagua Valley and a private home with full staffing and all amenities in the Maipu Wine Valley. A variety of new boutique hotels and lodges have opened, both in major cities (like the new “W” opening in Santiago in April 2009) and in very remote areas as well. In-depth wine excursions to the Colchagua, Casablanca, and Maipu Valleys in Chile and to Mendoza, the Uco Valley, Cafayate and San Rafael in Argentina have become increasingly popular. The outstanding wine ratings from these countries are indicative of the quality of wines now being produced, exported and acclaimed throughout the world. Cavas Wine Lodge retains its preeminent boutique lodging position in Mendoza, but the new 8-room Antucura Lodge, centrally located in the Uco Valley, has also received rave reviews. Some well-liked activities in the wine regions include cooking classes, wine pairing with specially pre- 52
La Araucana Lodge pared meals, and wine blending sessions where you create your own wine. Reports are just now coming in about new wines being recognized from Cafayate in Northwest Argentina, and Colome is an outstanding recommendation for experiencing high-altitude viticulture in a pristine setting with beautiful accommodations. Frontiers’ staff has made dozens of trips to Chile and Argentina and are experts at coordinating the personalized travel experience you desire in the most efficient, comfortable, and value-conscious way. The logistics in these countries provide challenges in developing itineraries because of the magnitude of open space where many times there are no roads or airports, but this is what makes them so special and appealing. Plus, our local contacts truly care about our clients and can really make a difference in the success of your trip. These are just a few of the many reasons to rely on Frontiers as you begin planning your customized trip to this magical part of the world. Susie Gavlik “Our trip was absolutely fantastic, and we want to express our sincere appreciation for your outstanding help in organizing such an amazing, seamless experience; all the hotels, staff, transportation were excellent. The people in Argentina were so wonderfully friendly and helpful. La Araucana Lodge was the highlight for accommodations and food.” B.C., Scottsville, NY 53
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