Hyatt Santiago

Valparaiso was an unexpected treat to end our last few days in South America, as was our stay in the Grand Hyatt in Santiago courtesy of Rich's family (which Liz was 'allowed' to share!). Being the main port for transporting goods across the Pacific ...

... continent (I'm talking to you Mike!).  I am spending 8 days in Latin America recruiting on the World MBA Tour.  First stop: Santiago, Chile.  In addition to working this year, I also have a friend joining me on the trip, her name is Erin. ...

... interesting to see the vineyards of all the familiar wines eg Castillero del Diablo, which we can buy cheaper back home than here. Santiago is large being the capital but it is surrounded by the snow capped Andes and we both agreed it is an attractive ...

... in the Vitacura area.  Soul of India – North Indian cuisine in the Vitacura area.  There are only 2 indian restaurants in Santiago.  The chef is actually Indian!  If you don’t see it on the menu, ask and they might be able ...

... to us - we know a handful of people who are from Chile and to a person they all had little positive to say about Santiago.  However, the flight across S. America from BA is impressive - flat, endless plains across Argentina and then you hit the ...

... situation in Santiago.  The bus lady even gave me the name of a hostel I could stay and 6h later, at 5am, I was in Santiago de Chile.  I found the hostel and went to bed finally, after 44h of traveling, 16 movies (most of them with loads of ...

... for the (much shorter) cab ride, although in hindsight, we could have hopped on the Metro and gotten even closer.   The Grand Hyatt Santiago is a pretty neat building.  it's round with a 20-story atrium in the middle, so that all its guest rooms ...

... a taste of the Andes more closely than a view from the city.  In practically no time we were cruising through the southern Santiago suburbs, and in a blink after that, we were out into the high country.    There were many small towns that ...

... speaking) about two months out of the year, I decided Chile and Argentina needed to be the first destination on my itinerary. Santiago was a necessary pit stop on my way to Patagonia because I couldn't come all the way to South America without stopping ...

... it comes to international cons.  I guess the only way to wise up is to experience them firsthand.  Saturday night in Santiago, I took a taxi back to my hotel from the bar.  It was really my only option since the Metro was already closed, ...

... of bad I can't name any Chilean cyclists...)  This is so much like home, it's crazy. The other thing we've noticed about Santiago, while were on the subject of observations of the city, is the children.  There are a ton.  And they are out ...

the date is may 4 2011 and I'm on my way to Santiago Chile I'm going for a month to snowboard in the mountains. the mountain I'm going to start with cheking into the hotel and then I'm going stight to the hill they say the mountian is one of the best ski ...

... to mind) and climbed a beautiful hill which afforded even better views of the surrounding beige skyscrapers. The Grand Hyatt here in Santiago is certainly a change from the Park Hyatt, frequented mainly by business travelers and tourist en route to ...

As a surprise for my BIG THREE ZERO birthday celebrations, Laura booked us several nights at the 5 Star Santiago Hyatt. We checked into our suite early on the 31st and spent the afternoon chilling around the pool. That night, for my second surprise, we ...

Our last day in South America has now arrived. First sign of Christmas was seen in the Hyatt where a giant tree was put up. After a few hours hanging out at the hotel we headed to the airport. We´re now in the OneWorld lounge quaffing champagne, ...