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Five must-do luxury experiences in South America

  • <p>Imagine throwing back your curtains to see one of the world’s most awe-inspiring natural wonders out of your window. On Insight Vacations new Classic South America itinerary you get to stay at the five-star Belmond das Cataratas, the only hotel located inside Brazil’s Iguassu National Park, which has stunning views over the spectacular thundering waterfall. The hotel has a wonderful old-world colonial feel, coupled with world-class service.</p>
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    Be one of the few to stay in Iguassu National Park

    Imagine throwing back your curtains to see one of the world’s most awe-inspiring natural wonders out of your window. On Insight Vacations new Classic South America itinerary you get to stay at the five-star Belmond das Cataratas, the only hotel located inside Brazil’s Iguassu National Park, which has stunning views over the spectacular thundering waterfall. The hotel has a wonderful old-world colonial feel, coupled with world-class service.

  • <p>Five must-do luxury experiences in South America</p>
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    Five must-do luxury experiences in South America

    Five must-do luxury experiences in South America

  • <p>Extending for some 4km, Rio de Janiero’s Copacabana is undoubtedly its most famous stretch of white sand. It’s busy from sunrise until sunset, and definitely one of the city’s must-sees. The new Grand Tour of South America includes dinner at the Michelin starred Mee restaurant located alongside this sun worshipper’s paradise. Enjoy delicious dishes served up by celebrity Chef Ken Hom whilst you soak up the stunning views and inimitable carnival spirit of Rio.</p>
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    Dine at one of the world’s most famous beaches

    Extending for some 4km, Rio de Janiero’s Copacabana is undoubtedly its most famous stretch of white sand. It’s busy from sunrise until sunset, and definitely one of the city’s must-sees. The new Grand Tour of South America includes dinner at the Michelin starred Mee restaurant located alongside this sun worshipper’s paradise. Enjoy delicious dishes served up by celebrity Chef Ken Hom whilst you soak up the stunning views and inimitable carnival spirit of Rio.

  • <p>Littered with galleries, shrouded in history and beating to its own mystical rhythm, Lima is a hub of creativity and artistic flair. On the Treasures of the Incas journey through mystical Peru, visit to one of the country’s most famous sculptors and painters, Victor Delfin. Browse his shop before entering his private home where you’ll meet the artist and his wife, the muse for his most famous sculpture, the monumental El Beso (the kiss), which was unveiled in 1993 in Lima’s upscale Miraflores district.</p>
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    Unleash your creative side with an artistic encounter in Lima

    Littered with galleries, shrouded in history and beating to its own mystical rhythm, Lima is a hub of creativity and artistic flair. On the Treasures of the Incas journey through mystical Peru, visit to one of the country’s most famous sculptors and painters, Victor Delfin. Browse his shop before entering his private home where you’ll meet the artist and his wife, the muse for his most famous sculpture, the monumental El Beso (the kiss), which was unveiled in 1993 in Lima’s upscale Miraflores district.

  • <p>Celebrity favourite and iconic Rio institution, ‘The Maze’ has become one of the world’s most famous jazz night clubs in South America. Meet the owner of the club, Bob Nadkarni, on Classic South America and find out how he has put this intimate space on Rio’s cultural map with its hugely popular monthly jazz extravaganzas. With mesmerising views over Guanabara Bay thanks to its hilltop location, ‘The Maze’ has a truly unique setting above the clouds of rhythmic Rio.</p>
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    Learn about ‘all that jazz’ at one of the continent’s most famous music clubs

    Celebrity favourite and iconic Rio institution, ‘The Maze’ has become one of the world’s most famous jazz night clubs in South America. Meet the owner of the club, Bob Nadkarni, on Classic South America and find out how he has put this intimate space on Rio’s cultural map with its hugely popular monthly jazz extravaganzas. With mesmerising views over Guanabara Bay thanks to its hilltop location, ‘The Maze’ has a truly unique setting above the clouds of rhythmic Rio.

  • <p>With its mouth-watering ceviche and punchy Pisco Sours, it comes as little surprise that Peruvian food is becoming the most fashionable cuisine around, so where better to taste it than where this delicious journey began. On Insight Vacations’ Grand Tour of South America you can dine at the stylish Huaca Pucllana, overlooking illuminated ancient ruins, where ‘new Andean’ dishes will be served up by one of the city’s most celebrated chefs, Marilú Madueñ.</p>
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    Dine on Peruvian masterpieces in Lima

    With its mouth-watering ceviche and punchy Pisco Sours, it comes as little surprise that Peruvian food is becoming the most fashionable cuisine around, so where better to taste it than where this delicious journey began. On Insight Vacations’ Grand Tour of South America you can dine at the stylish Huaca Pucllana, overlooking illuminated ancient ruins, where ‘new Andean’ dishes will be served up by one of the city’s most celebrated chefs, Marilú Madueñ.

<p>Imagine throwing back your curtains to see one of the world’s most awe-inspiring natural wonders out of your window. On Insight Vacations new Classic South America itinerary you get to stay at the five-star Belmond das Cataratas, the only hotel located inside Brazil’s Iguassu National Park, which has stunning views over the spectacular thundering waterfall. The hotel has a wonderful old-world colonial feel, coupled with world-class service.</p>
<p>Five must-do luxury experiences in South America</p>
<p>Extending for some 4km, Rio de Janiero’s Copacabana is undoubtedly its most famous stretch of white sand. It’s busy from sunrise until sunset, and definitely one of the city’s must-sees. The new Grand Tour of South America includes dinner at the Michelin starred Mee restaurant located alongside this sun worshipper’s paradise. Enjoy delicious dishes served up by celebrity Chef Ken Hom whilst you soak up the stunning views and inimitable carnival spirit of Rio.</p>
<p>Littered with galleries, shrouded in history and beating to its own mystical rhythm, Lima is a hub of creativity and artistic flair. On the Treasures of the Incas journey through mystical Peru, visit to one of the country’s most famous sculptors and painters, Victor Delfin. Browse his shop before entering his private home where you’ll meet the artist and his wife, the muse for his most famous sculpture, the monumental El Beso (the kiss), which was unveiled in 1993 in Lima’s upscale Miraflores district.</p>
<p>Celebrity favourite and iconic Rio institution, ‘The Maze’ has become one of the world’s most famous jazz night clubs in South America. Meet the owner of the club, Bob Nadkarni, on Classic South America and find out how he has put this intimate space on Rio’s cultural map with its hugely popular monthly jazz extravaganzas. With mesmerising views over Guanabara Bay thanks to its hilltop location, ‘The Maze’ has a truly unique setting above the clouds of rhythmic Rio.</p>
<p>With its mouth-watering ceviche and punchy Pisco Sours, it comes as little surprise that Peruvian food is becoming the most fashionable cuisine around, so where better to taste it than where this delicious journey began. On Insight Vacations’ Grand Tour of South America you can dine at the stylish Huaca Pucllana, overlooking illuminated ancient ruins, where ‘new Andean’ dishes will be served up by one of the city’s most celebrated chefs, Marilú Madueñ.</p>
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South America has all the ingredients for adventure travel, what with its Amazonian rainforests, Andean peaks, colonial towns and Incan ruins. But for those of us who prefer ‘soft adventure’, it’s nice to come back to a bit of luxury after a day full of exploring the great outdoors. Here are five of the ultimate South American Luxury-Adventure must-dos.