Curated Recommendations

Tons of links to, and recommendations about, excursions, lodging, sights, museums, restaurants, buses, trains, gear, books, ferries and ships as we travel all the world’s seven continents. Nothing is on the list unless we personally recommend it. Ongoing updates. Select your preference below …

Hotel Regis Orho
South America, Argentina, Buenos Aires Chip Walter South America, Argentina, Buenos Aires Chip Walter

Hotel Regis Orho

“Since 1945. Located in the mythical and traditional corner of the Lavalle and Esmeralda pedestrian streets, a few meters from Florida Street and Corrientes Avenue, where you can enjoy cinemas, restaurants, shoppings and where the city’s financial and banking activity lives.

The Regis Hotel offers a harmonious combination of attention, comfort and service. With its Spanish colonial style and red brick imprint, it is a minute walk from Lavalle metro station, a 7 minute walk from Colon Theater and 10 minutes walk from the historic Café Tortoni .”

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Casona del Nonno
South America, Argentina, Buenos Aires Chip Walter South America, Argentina, Buenos Aires Chip Walter

Casona del Nonno

“La casona del nonno restaurant, is located on the pedestrian street in the center of the city, a mansion from the beginning of the century with a classic period balcony, welcomes you to receive you warmly in a cozy atmosphere, with excellent service and location in two air-conditioned rooms.

For more than 20 years we have chosen the best products from the same kitchen team and chef to achieve the quality of homemade pasta dishes and combinations with the right sauces. Grill with red meats such as chorizo ​​steak, loin steak, also flavored, poultry prepared in sauce and grilled, Pagónico Lamb. Our Pastas are homemade with a variety of sauces. Fresh fish and shellfish dishes (ask). Rice and risottos. We offer you various garden and seasonal salads.

We also receive you with several menus to choose from, meat, poultry. Fish to share along with tasting pasta dishes.”

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Tolosa Hotel

Tolosa Hotel

“Make yourself at home in one of the 90 air-conditioned guestrooms. Complimentary wireless Internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature deep soaking bathtubs and complimentary toiletries. Conveniences include phones, housekeeping is provided daily, and you can request cribs/infant beds (complimentary).Featured amenities include a computer station, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a 24-hour front desk. Planning an event in Puerto Madryn? This hotel has 915 square feet (85 square meters) of space consisting of a conference center and a meeting room. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.Make use of convenient amenities such as complimentary wireless Internet access, concierge services, and a television in a common area.Recreational amenities at the hotel include complimentary bicycles.You can enjoy a meal at a restaurant serving the guests of Hotel Tolosa, or stop in at a snack bar/deli. A complimentary buffet breakfast is served daily from 7 AM to 10:30 AM.” -From hrs.com

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Kalma Restaurant
Ushuaia, Argentina, South America, Patagonia Chip Walter Ushuaia, Argentina, South America, Patagonia Chip Walter

Kalma Restaurant

“The sum of experiences in the professional cooking, the desire to bring the personal touch to a project that reflects a whole way of doing, thinking and being into the world of gastronomy. Thus arose Kalma Resto, by Jorge Monopoli. An articulation of knowledge that is more than the sum of its parts.

Kalma is calm, it's intimate. A small space, just 24 seats, personal attention, varied accompanying music. The goal, getting beyond what is strictly gastronomic, generating experiences.”

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 Hotel Albatros Ushuaia

Hotel Albatros Ushuaia

“Albatros Hotel is located just in front of the Beagle Channel, one minute walk from the Ushuaia Port and from the downtown, it includes spa and concierge services. It is located 3 km from the International Airport of Ushuaia, Malvinas Argentinas, just 8 km from the End of the World Train Station and at 300 m from the End of World Museum.”

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Torres del Paine National Park

Torres del Paine National Park

“Torres del Paine National Park, in Chile’s Patagonia region, is known for its soaring mountains, bright blue icebergs that cleave from glaciers and golden pampas (grasslands) that shelter rare wildlife such as llama-like guanacos. Some of its most iconic sites are the 3 granite towers from which the park takes its name and the horn-shaped peaks called Cuernos del Paine.”

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