Tag Archives: Lunch

Guide to Cusco’s Top 5 Fine Dining Restaurants

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Limo-restaurant-Cuzco-Plaza

In the last 10 years the demand for luxury travel to Peru has significantly grown. Nowadays it’s not just a vacation spot for hardy backpackers and hikers, but a destination that serves travellers seeking a higher level of service and comfort. With the majority of international visitors heading to the heartland of the Inca Empire – the City of Cusco, high up in the Andes has seen an influx of high-end and innovative eateries catering to the more discerning traveller.

Although there are literally hundreds of restaurants to choose from, only a handful actually make the grade. If you are planning on staying in the city for a few nights here is a guide to the very best 5 fine dining restaurants in Cusco.

Guest post by Paul Jones.

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Algodon Mansion:Living like Roger Federer in Buenos Aires

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The exquisite boutique hotel Algodon Mansion is located in the heart of Recoleta — the most elegant residential neighborhood in Buenos Aires. It is here that the city’s wealthiest citizens enjoy the most exclusive designer boutiques, high-end restaurants and art galleries.

Furthermore, it’s the first (and only!) Relais & Châteaux hotel in Buenos Aires!

It’s of little wonder that tennis star Roger Federer chose to stay here during his exhibition tennis matches against local hero Juan Martín del Potro.  (Spanish report by La Nación)

Join us as we explore Federer’s suite number 3!

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Chic Boutique Hotel Mio Buenos Aires

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The Mio Buenos Aires hotel is located in the heart of upscale Recoleta district and it’s only a few meters away from exclusive designer stores, shopping centers, art galleries and just blocks from Eva Perón’s tomb in the famous Recoleta Cemetery.

The hotel combines luxury, elegance and design. The perfect base to explore the tango capital!

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Outstanding Gourmet Dining at Las Balsas Hotel & Spa

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Las Balsas Gourmet Hotel & Spa — a member of Relais & Châteaux — is located south of Patagonia’s Villa La Angostura; which overlooks the picturesque Lake Nahuel Huapi.

This exclusive hotel features a private garden, a beach with an adjoining pier and a state-of-the-art spa facility.

Chef Lucas Dabrowski further enhances the experience with hands-down the best food we tasted in Patagonia.

It is absolutely the perfect place to spend a romantic respite.

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Photo Poker – When to take a photograph and when to ask first

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Photographer Walter Schaerer in Cisternino, Puglia, Italy

As a photographer more often than not you ask yourself whether you should grab that special moment and take the photograph right away or you better ask first and then try to catch up with the opportunity now gone. It’s pretty much a poker game at times. Here’s how I try to seize those special moments without embarrassing people.

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Top-3 Rankings of Hotels and Masseria Country Houses in Puglia, Italy

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Trulli Houses in Puglia Italy

During our two-week Puglia roundtrip we stayed at wonderful country houses (Masseria Cimino, Masseria Le Fabriche, Masseria Fumarola) and stylish hotels (La Sommità Relais, Acaya Golf Resort, Histó Relais). On our way in-between we also visited Borgo Egnazia Resort and Masseria Bagnara but we didn’t stay there overnight. Therefore they make it only to some of our unstructured list of rankings.

(You do have to discuss something at lunch time, don’t you? We like to compile our little ratings as a holiday review during the lengthy yet tasty Italian luncheons…)

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Marriott Renaissance Zurich Mobimo Tower Designhotel – New Opening

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Renaissance Zurich Tower Hotel is opening on August 15th 2011 in the spectacular Mobimo Tower in Zurich West right next to the Prime Tower. Discerning guests who value an exclusive, individually-run boutique hotel offering all the amenities of an established chain will enjoy their stay in Zurich’s vibrant entertainment district. Don’t miss the young Australian chef’s refined combinations. Foodies and meat aficionados will love it!

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