We are now back home after our four week self-drive trip from Puerto Varas to Punta Arenas. As you know, we just love driving in wild and lonely places.
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A highlight of any visit to India and a unique way of experiencing the country's fascinating heritage is to stay at one of the many unique forts and palaces. In recent years many have been renovated into high quality boutique style accommodation.
Latin America’s great country estates are often referred to as “Haciendas” or “Estancias”, traditional working ranches or plantation houses which dominated the countryside. Many are still owned by the original families and give guests a unique insight into a bygone era.
The chosen honeymoon properties are all picked for their romantic settings. To Oasis, going on a honeymoon is not just about being pampered in a five star luxury resorts, it is also about the whole travel experience and includes such things as location, view and sightseeing opportunities...
Our “modern chic“ accommodation selection is always stylish, fashionable and elegant. The properties are generally relatively new and equipped with modern facilities. They are generally smaller and more intimate kind of places with the main focus being on the décor and general demeanour
The Oasis definition of “character boutique” is accommodation that is representative of the local style, generally built from locally sourced materials and with a small and intimate feel. This type of accommodation is usually locally owed and run and is not part of an international chain
This is a collection of our own personal choices, from the ultimate in luxury world-class hotels & resorts to unique, character-filled guest houses. This collection is quite simply our absolute favourites, designed perhaps as a place to begin or to consult if you are having difficulty in choosing...
Through excessive over use in the past decade the concept of luxury has become distorted. All Oasis hotels under this category reflect the true meaning of the word "luxury" - conducive to sumptuous living full of elegance and refinement.
Our “great spa“ collection is self explanatory. Every inclusion has wonderful spa facilities, many of which we are fortunate to have tried out for ourselves. So if the focus of your break is total relaxation and self pampering, ensure you ask your travel consultant to recommend something...
Our definition of “eco-friendly“ resorts and hotels are those that promote ecologically sustainable tourism with a primary focus on experiencing natural areas and employing local people, hence fostering a cultural understanding, appreciation and conservation of the local environment...
The Oasis selection of “historic hotels“ is a diverse collection ranging from just a handful of rooms to larger international brand offerings. All are of high quality and offer the visitor a chance to experience historic architecture and ambience. Many of these hotels have renovated to exacting standards..
As you might guess, this selection of hotels are all situated in areas away from major towns but far from being a disadvantage the remoteness only adds to the experience. Staying at any of the selected properties will get you closer to the natural beauty of the countryside and away from the pollution..
Whilst Oasis recognise staying with a local family for a night or two is not to everyone’s taste it can enhance your understanding of an area and certainly helps the local community. Facilities are often very basic, but we know many very friendly and always spotless homestays in many rural and urban communities. If staying with a local family appeals to you let your travel consultant know and we will be happy to discuss the options with you.
We are now back home after our four week self-drive trip from Puerto Varas to Punta Arenas. As you know, we just love driving in wild and lonely places.
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