URUGUAY
Carmelo, best resort in South America?
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Where
to stay
- at Carmelo, the Four Seasons
Golf Resort
Elegant golf resort located in the countryside
under the foliage of eucalyptus and pine trees along the sandy
beach of the Rio de la Plata at 70 kms from Colonia Town,
the *****Carmelo Four Seasons Hotel is a place for the most
exigent golfers.
As said the golf course is first class and the hotel has the
touch of class. The Balinese style of the architecture made
of wood structures fits very well with the natural environment.
The interior design has been influenced by cultures from around
the globe and South Americans products and accessories from
Uruguay, Paraguay, Brazil, Argentina and Chile have been introduced
in the decoration.
The resort features 20 bungalows with private gardens and
24 cathedral-ceiling bi-level suites. Each bungalow and suite
has a florished outdoor patio, a wood-burning place, oversized
whirpool tib and slate showers, double sinks and separate
bathroom. Beautiful South American Lapacho and Viraro woods
have been used to cover the walls and the furniture pieces.
Each room has satellite TV, CD player, expresso machine, etc..
and during the colder months, the staff lights each guest’
fireplace.
For dining, the resort offers several
options. The Pura
Restaurant is open for breakfast, lunch
and dinner. It’s the resort’s main dining room
where to have at the barbecue an asado of the famous Argentinian
beef but also fine cuisine of local fresh seafood or delicate
Asian dishes. Very good Uruguayen and South American wine
list. Mandara Restaurant
open for lunch and diner features Italian cuisine. The Lobby
Lounge in front of the reception desk
is the place to have a drink and sit to watch the sunset on
the Rio de la Plata. Coffee, tea and afternoon scones are
served at the Shiva Lounge.
Private diners or cocktails can be arranged at Gazebo to enjoy
the sunset and barbecues can take place at the “Estancia”.
Last but not least, on the beach along the Rio de la Plata,
there is a special crowned booth dedicated to honeymooners.
The outdoor swimming pool is a popular relaxation destination
as is the resort's full service spa.
In fact Four Seasons has a spectacular 800 m² spa based
on the ancient principle of the Yin and Yang with soothing
water pools and fountains, a gymnasium, sauna, meditation
room and juice bar. Hydrotherapy, body treatments… Discover
the Carmelo Relaxation and Silkwine treatment.
-at Punta del Este
, l’Auberge
There are palaces in Punta del Este, but l’Auberge with
its 10 floor belfry Normandy style and its antique furniture
pieces is a charming place with an exceptional view from the
highest floors. Considered by many to be Punta del Este's
finest hotel, L'Auberge is a unique five-star hotel located
in the exclusive Parque del Golf neighbourhood. Renowned for
its unique architecture (it was formerly a water tower), the
hotel occupies a whole block and is surrounded by 10,000 m2
of parkland. As well as an attractive outdoor pool and grill
area, the hotel is famous for its homemade charcoaled
waffles served (with dulce de leche for those
who like it ) in its Tea Salon overlooking the garden.
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Bungalows
scattered in the trees
Warms woods in the room
Shiva Lounge
The large pool
and the booth for honeymooners
L'Auberge and its tower
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