Welcoming Committee: Be prepared to be greeted by wildlife in Patagonia wherever you go

WITH only one inhabitant per square kilometre, Patagonia is one of South America's most sought-after destinations for travellers looking to get off the beaten path. Situated at the s...

Torres del Paine National Park, Chilean Patagonia. Photo: Shutterstock

One thing you're bound to find when travelling in Patagonia is Bruce Chatwin. Not the man himself (he died in 1989 and is buried in France) but someone clutching a dog-eared copy of his best-selling...

Alto Atacama Desert Lodge & Spa, Atacama Desert, Chile

This boutique property at the base of the Salt Mountains in Chile’s Atacama Desert is the perfect base from which to explore this  region, an otherworldly landscape of red and burnt-orange sand and unusual rock form...

Few countries on the planet are as varied as Chile. We travel from one end to the other for two completely different experiences.

At its widest point, Chile measures just 350 km across, yet stretches 4300 km length ways. It’s wedged between mountains and oceans,and book...

Join Jocelyn Pride as she journeys through the magic of Patagonia, traversing its incredible landscapes and partaking of its local delicacies fresh from the plains and the vines.

Patagonia. No matter how it’s spoken, the very word conjures up intrigue. The end of the ea...

From glamorous yurts to stunning hotels in Patagonia, Easter Island and the Atacama Desert, Chilean hotels are known for their style.

THE SINGULAR PATAGONIA

Where: Puerto Bories Patagonia

Highlights: This magnificent resort was once a cold storage plant built in 1915 th...

The allure of Chile goes way beyond its stunning scenery, dramatic volcanoes and pristine natural wonders; there’s cheese too!

Getting away from it all: it’s hard to do in this world. And out of this world, come to think of it: people are planning the colonisation...

"It's not just a hotel, but a home away from home.".

Glistening fjords. Tawny vineyards. A pristine lake at the foot of snow-capped mountains.

If any of those settings appeals to you, you’re in good company. Natural beauty is a big reason travelers visit South America —...

For an intimate, exclusive experience, nothing beats these winners in the small-ship category.

Travelers often choose a small cruise ship because of, well, size. Small ships don’t just feel more intimate; they can reach harder-to-access ports, such as Gustavia, St. Bart...

Cape crusader 

Family-owned Patagonian cruise line Australis, which offers expedition cruises to Cape Horn and Tierra del Fuego, is building a new ship tailor-made for its voyages. The as-yet unnamed ship will launch in late 2017 and carry 200 passengers, replacing the...