Arriving in Argentina the Honeymoon couple will be taken to a connecting flight to El Calafate where a driver awaits to take them on to a luxury lodge.
Los Glaciares National Park, has 13 glaciers, including the Perito Moreno, the only glacier in the world not to be receding. It stands 200 feet high and is 2 ½ miles in length, testament to the amazing power and raw natural beauty of this stunning landscape. Accommodation is in a charming lodge decorated with antiques, set in the grounds of a large working estancia situated in a secluded spot in the unspoilt Andean foothills and with outstanding cuisine and impeccable service. The bedroom selected for the Honeymoon is large and with four poster bed and views out across the foothills to the high peaks beyond – simply breathtaking!
Next the Honeymoon couple will experience the wonderful city of Buenos Aires, European in appearance but with a real South American feel, it is a joy to explore - well preserved historic districts coupled with an excellent nightlife and a relaxed café culture. Honeymooners will have a tailored and extensively researched recommendations on the best restaurants bars and nightclubs and of course a dedicated 24 hour Dehouche concierge on hand and local to the city. As befitting a Honeymoon the accommodation is very special indeed a large suite with private sun deck in a tucked away boutique hotel perfectly located in the chic tree lined streets of the Palermo Viejo district where all the best bars, restaurants and shopping are to be found. The Dehouche local guide Diana will join you for a custom made tour of the city based on your requirements, making sure that everything is done at your pace including all the important sights as well as some little known hideaways off the beaten track.
To end the Honeymoon on a real high head to the beaches of Uruguay one of South America’s real hot spots. When those ‘in the know’ talk about Punta Del Este what they really mean is José Ignacio; a small fishing village that has become frequented by the rich and famous for its laid back, unpretentious cool - where fashion icons and Hollywood stars mix with refreshingly unphased locals. As a result there is a unique mixture of high quality restaurants and laid back rustic bars.
The beach, just 40 yards from the hotel, is beautiful, unspoilt and the perfect place to relax. Kite surfing and windsurfing is available as well as horse riding along the sand. Stay in an exclusive boutique hotel (one of only two in the village) with a beautiful pool area with wet bar and excellent but unobtrusive service. Views from the large bedroom are straight out to sea this will be a wonderfully relaxing end to the perfect Honeymoon in Latin America taking in some of the best of Argentina and Uruguay.
Contact Dehouche if you would like to construct a similar Honeymoon vacation in Argentina.
info@dehouche.com tel US:0800 690 6899, UK: 0871 284 7770
Friday, December 25, 2009
A luxurious Honeymoon in Argentina by Dehouche Travel
Arriving in Argentina you will be met in arrivals in Corrientes by your pilot who will bring you by light aircraft across the stunning landscape of Esteros del Iberá, landing on a grass runway next to the Estancia.
The Esteros del Iberá are one of Argentina’s hidden secrets, a vast swathe of wetlands teeming with abundant animal life. This estancia, originally built in the 18th Century, is part of a conservation and protection project with a resident biologist monitoring the area. The vast estate is allowed to grow wild save the immaculate gardens immediately surrounding the estancia. Without question this is perfect Honeymoon territory being so remote and is the complete opposite of a standard beach Honeymoon – here you are very far off track and in the wonderful wilderness.
The refurbishment of the estancia has been done with a remarkable attention to detail incorporating beautiful antiques and original prints and paintings. The excellent meals of hearty Argentine country food with a contemporary edge are prepared with fresh organic produce from the estancia’s large garden and are simply delicious.
Activities here depend on the Honeymoon couple’s likes and interests but can include trips to the local lagoon (which you navigate by speedboat, stopping for a romantic barbecue at sunset), light aircraft flights across the wetlands and trips across the savannah with an Argentine gaucho on one of the 12 beautiful Criollo horses. The light aircraft remains at the Estancia during your stay and is available for further flight to another two Estancias in this area.
After four days spent on safari at the estancia it’s time to leave and head to the Iguacu falls. Made up of some 275 separate falls that cascade over a precipice 3km wide Foz do Iguacu is, without question, one of the world‘s great natural wonders. Located on the border of Brazil, Paraguay and Argentina, their beauty and sheer magnificence really are indescribable. Our guide Wilson will arrive to give you an on-foot tour of the Argentinean side before you board a power-boat to get up close to the falls to fully experience this amazing phenomenon. Your luxury hotel is the only hotel actually based within the national park of the falls, a charming hacienda style lodge set amongst tranquil gardens. Fitting of a luxury Honeymoon Dehouche will select one of their favourite rooms decorated in the colonial era with high ceilings and king size four post bed the view from the large windows even allows for glimpses of the waterfall behind the tropical palms.
The next location on this dream Argentinean Honeymoon is the unspoilt land of Patagonia in the South a perfect Honeymoon location to enjoy the outdoor life and to soak up the breathtaking beauty of Patagonian landscapes. Trips can again be organised in these splendid surrounds including horse riding, 4x4 excursions, hiking and fishing. Accommodation is in a luxurious lodge set in the expansive and beautiful grounds of the local estancia which covers over 20,000 hectares, the perfect place to take a couple of horses out and get lost for a few hours. The activities are excellent and can be tailor-made exactly to the couples’ requirements – a wonderful end to a fantastic Honeymoon in Argentina.
Contact Dehouche if you would like to construct a similar Honeymoon or vacation in Argentina.
info@dehouche.com tel US:0800 690 6899, UK: 0871 284 7770 www.dehouche.com
The Esteros del Iberá are one of Argentina’s hidden secrets, a vast swathe of wetlands teeming with abundant animal life. This estancia, originally built in the 18th Century, is part of a conservation and protection project with a resident biologist monitoring the area. The vast estate is allowed to grow wild save the immaculate gardens immediately surrounding the estancia. Without question this is perfect Honeymoon territory being so remote and is the complete opposite of a standard beach Honeymoon – here you are very far off track and in the wonderful wilderness.
The refurbishment of the estancia has been done with a remarkable attention to detail incorporating beautiful antiques and original prints and paintings. The excellent meals of hearty Argentine country food with a contemporary edge are prepared with fresh organic produce from the estancia’s large garden and are simply delicious.
Activities here depend on the Honeymoon couple’s likes and interests but can include trips to the local lagoon (which you navigate by speedboat, stopping for a romantic barbecue at sunset), light aircraft flights across the wetlands and trips across the savannah with an Argentine gaucho on one of the 12 beautiful Criollo horses. The light aircraft remains at the Estancia during your stay and is available for further flight to another two Estancias in this area.
After four days spent on safari at the estancia it’s time to leave and head to the Iguacu falls. Made up of some 275 separate falls that cascade over a precipice 3km wide Foz do Iguacu is, without question, one of the world‘s great natural wonders. Located on the border of Brazil, Paraguay and Argentina, their beauty and sheer magnificence really are indescribable. Our guide Wilson will arrive to give you an on-foot tour of the Argentinean side before you board a power-boat to get up close to the falls to fully experience this amazing phenomenon. Your luxury hotel is the only hotel actually based within the national park of the falls, a charming hacienda style lodge set amongst tranquil gardens. Fitting of a luxury Honeymoon Dehouche will select one of their favourite rooms decorated in the colonial era with high ceilings and king size four post bed the view from the large windows even allows for glimpses of the waterfall behind the tropical palms.
The next location on this dream Argentinean Honeymoon is the unspoilt land of Patagonia in the South a perfect Honeymoon location to enjoy the outdoor life and to soak up the breathtaking beauty of Patagonian landscapes. Trips can again be organised in these splendid surrounds including horse riding, 4x4 excursions, hiking and fishing. Accommodation is in a luxurious lodge set in the expansive and beautiful grounds of the local estancia which covers over 20,000 hectares, the perfect place to take a couple of horses out and get lost for a few hours. The activities are excellent and can be tailor-made exactly to the couples’ requirements – a wonderful end to a fantastic Honeymoon in Argentina.
Contact Dehouche if you would like to construct a similar Honeymoon or vacation in Argentina.
info@dehouche.com tel US:0800 690 6899, UK: 0871 284 7770 www.dehouche.com
A tailor made luxury Honeymoon in Argentina by Dehouche
The Honeymoon begins in a stylish luxury lodge ideally placed in the heart of Argentina’s wine region, surrounded by award winning producers of Malbec and Torrontes varietals. Stay in a spacious suite with four poster bed, a private plunge pool and a large secluded deck area affording fantastic views of the snow capped Andes on the horizon. The hotel also has a full spa service (including a crushed Malbec scrub). It almost goes without saying that there is a great wine cellar from which one can sample award winning wines. From here Dehouche arrange visits to the excellent Bodegas close by, as well as perhaps some white water rafting, cycling and horse riding depending on how adventurous the Honeymoon couple want to be.
After four nights relaxing in wine country it’s time for some city slicking and no city is more fun whilst being so inherently charming as the city of Buenos Aires, European in appearance but with a real South American feel, it is a joy to explore - well preserved historic districts coupled with an excellent nightlife and a relaxed café culture. Honeymooners will have a tailored and extensively researched recommendations on the best restaurants bars and nightclubs and of course a dedicated 24 hour Dehouche concierge on hand and local to the city. As befitting a Honeymoon the accommodation is very special indeed a large suite with private sun deck in a tucked away boutique hotel perfectly located in the chic tree lined streets of the Palermo Viejo district where all the best bars, restaurants and shopping are to be found. The Dehouche local guide Diana will join you for a custom made tour of the city based on your requirements, making sure that everything is done at your pace including all the important sights as well as some little known hideaways off the beaten track.
It’s now time to enjoy some more of that famous wine and so it’s off to the lesser known wine region of Salta which is a picturesque region of rolling hills and vineyards. The secluded ranch, owned by actor Robert Duvall is the perfect spot for a honeymoon to conclude; nicknamed ‘Salta la Linda’ or ‘Salta the beautiful’ by locals and tourists alike. The Ranch operates a hands off yet courteous service, resulting in a truly relaxed atmosphere. For the adventurous this environment provides the perfect platform for some fantastic hiking and climbing in the mountains and exhilarating rafting on the rivers all of which can be easily arranged. The ranch offers transport to the city of Salta for any exploring or shopping for some souvenirs to take home, and there is also a spa on hand to relax in, welcome respite after roaming the mountains or the aisles, or indeed sampling some of the local nectar. A perfect Honeymoon in Argentina’s wonderful wine regions!
Contact Dehouche if you would like to construct a similar Honeymoon vacation in Argentina.
info@dehouche.com tel US:0800 690 6899, UK: 0871 284 7770
After four nights relaxing in wine country it’s time for some city slicking and no city is more fun whilst being so inherently charming as the city of Buenos Aires, European in appearance but with a real South American feel, it is a joy to explore - well preserved historic districts coupled with an excellent nightlife and a relaxed café culture. Honeymooners will have a tailored and extensively researched recommendations on the best restaurants bars and nightclubs and of course a dedicated 24 hour Dehouche concierge on hand and local to the city. As befitting a Honeymoon the accommodation is very special indeed a large suite with private sun deck in a tucked away boutique hotel perfectly located in the chic tree lined streets of the Palermo Viejo district where all the best bars, restaurants and shopping are to be found. The Dehouche local guide Diana will join you for a custom made tour of the city based on your requirements, making sure that everything is done at your pace including all the important sights as well as some little known hideaways off the beaten track.
It’s now time to enjoy some more of that famous wine and so it’s off to the lesser known wine region of Salta which is a picturesque region of rolling hills and vineyards. The secluded ranch, owned by actor Robert Duvall is the perfect spot for a honeymoon to conclude; nicknamed ‘Salta la Linda’ or ‘Salta the beautiful’ by locals and tourists alike. The Ranch operates a hands off yet courteous service, resulting in a truly relaxed atmosphere. For the adventurous this environment provides the perfect platform for some fantastic hiking and climbing in the mountains and exhilarating rafting on the rivers all of which can be easily arranged. The ranch offers transport to the city of Salta for any exploring or shopping for some souvenirs to take home, and there is also a spa on hand to relax in, welcome respite after roaming the mountains or the aisles, or indeed sampling some of the local nectar. A perfect Honeymoon in Argentina’s wonderful wine regions!
Contact Dehouche if you would like to construct a similar Honeymoon vacation in Argentina.
info@dehouche.com tel US:0800 690 6899, UK: 0871 284 7770
Monday, December 21, 2009
The Dream List: Once-in-a-Lifetime Trips
Brazil: Amazon from the air, food in Petrópolis, samba in Salvador. By - The specialist: Paul Irvine, Dehouche; Rio de Janeiro
The Dream Trip: "We begin with the Amazon, the cornerstone of Brazilian culture. In recent decades, deforestation has been one of the most hotly debated issues in Brazil, and the Amazon rain forest lies at the heart of a worldwide dilemma of economic growth versus sustainable development. Explorer and environmentalist Gérard Moss has masterminded a study of the vital humid air currents that carry water vapor from the Amazon to the fertile farmlands of southwest Brazil and northern Argentina, where 70 percent of the world's soybeans are grown. If you take away just a little more rain forest, these currents could disappear, greatly affecting the food supply. We'll arrange for Moss to escort you on an expedition to collect water samples from these currents, which are analyzed by scientists at the University of São Paulo. You'll take a lovely flight over the Amazon and help a great cause [$1,500 per person for up to three people, as a suggested donation to Moss's project].
"Food is another huge part of Brazilian culture. The variety of cuisines from one end of the country to the other represents the celebrated diversity of the origin of the Brazilian 'race.' Danio Braga, who combines Italian influences with native ingredients, is one of a handful of famous chefs in Brazil. His restaurant is the sole establishment in South America to be recognized by Les Grandes Tables du Monde, and he's a fabulous winemaker to boot. We can arrange for you to meet him and dine in his restaurant's kitchen in Petrópolis, outside Rio de Janeiro. This guy is no Gordon Ramsay—he's an absolute joy. You'll share a glass of Braga's own champagne, and then watch as he creates a seven-course tasting menu for you, talking through each dish and pouring complementary wines. I'm a massive foodie, and his are the best wine pairings I've ever had. Rather than driving down the windy road to Rio after dinner, I recommend that you stay overnight at Braga's pousada [$500 for two, including one night's accommodation].
"The Brazilian identification with diversity, excess, and exoticism comes to a head during Carnaval. To understand Brazilians you have to understand Carnaval, and as with the Amazon it's very much a case of seeing is believing. Picture this: You're in Salvador, on the float with Olodum, the most famous drumming band in Carnaval, looking down on the endless mass of Bahian revelers (pictured). Slleyk, one of the drummers, will look after you, but this is not for the faint of heart. It's loud, and you're going to be on your feet in the sunshine for a few hours. You'll probably want a quick samba lesson beforehand—all eyes will be on the float, and you'd better be ready to shake your bum—so we'll pair you up with Carla Campos in Rio, who's taught the current samba queen. The whole thing is an unbelievable VIP experience, and you'll be the envy of every Brazilian in the world [$1,120 for two, including one night's accommodation]."
Paul Irvine
Dehouche SA
Tel: 55 21 2512 3895
paul.irvine@dehouche.com
info@dehouche.com
http://www.dehouche.com
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The Dream Trip: "We begin with the Amazon, the cornerstone of Brazilian culture. In recent decades, deforestation has been one of the most hotly debated issues in Brazil, and the Amazon rain forest lies at the heart of a worldwide dilemma of economic growth versus sustainable development. Explorer and environmentalist Gérard Moss has masterminded a study of the vital humid air currents that carry water vapor from the Amazon to the fertile farmlands of southwest Brazil and northern Argentina, where 70 percent of the world's soybeans are grown. If you take away just a little more rain forest, these currents could disappear, greatly affecting the food supply. We'll arrange for Moss to escort you on an expedition to collect water samples from these currents, which are analyzed by scientists at the University of São Paulo. You'll take a lovely flight over the Amazon and help a great cause [$1,500 per person for up to three people, as a suggested donation to Moss's project].
"Food is another huge part of Brazilian culture. The variety of cuisines from one end of the country to the other represents the celebrated diversity of the origin of the Brazilian 'race.' Danio Braga, who combines Italian influences with native ingredients, is one of a handful of famous chefs in Brazil. His restaurant is the sole establishment in South America to be recognized by Les Grandes Tables du Monde, and he's a fabulous winemaker to boot. We can arrange for you to meet him and dine in his restaurant's kitchen in Petrópolis, outside Rio de Janeiro. This guy is no Gordon Ramsay—he's an absolute joy. You'll share a glass of Braga's own champagne, and then watch as he creates a seven-course tasting menu for you, talking through each dish and pouring complementary wines. I'm a massive foodie, and his are the best wine pairings I've ever had. Rather than driving down the windy road to Rio after dinner, I recommend that you stay overnight at Braga's pousada [$500 for two, including one night's accommodation].
"The Brazilian identification with diversity, excess, and exoticism comes to a head during Carnaval. To understand Brazilians you have to understand Carnaval, and as with the Amazon it's very much a case of seeing is believing. Picture this: You're in Salvador, on the float with Olodum, the most famous drumming band in Carnaval, looking down on the endless mass of Bahian revelers (pictured). Slleyk, one of the drummers, will look after you, but this is not for the faint of heart. It's loud, and you're going to be on your feet in the sunshine for a few hours. You'll probably want a quick samba lesson beforehand—all eyes will be on the float, and you'd better be ready to shake your bum—so we'll pair you up with Carla Campos in Rio, who's taught the current samba queen. The whole thing is an unbelievable VIP experience, and you'll be the envy of every Brazilian in the world [$1,120 for two, including one night's accommodation]."
Paul Irvine
Dehouche SA
Tel: 55 21 2512 3895
paul.irvine@dehouche.com
info@dehouche.com
http://www.dehouche.com
Submitted by: www.indseo.com for www.dehouche.com
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