Novotel Santiago Vitacura, Santiago Du Chili

Advantages: AMAZING scenery
Disadvantages: food's a bit boring

...I went to Chile last year and spent a fantastic month visiting the central and northern regions. There are two disadvantages to visiting Chile - firstly, it is a bit expensive so is not that well-suited to backpackers or those travelling on a shoe-string, and secondly it is such a long/thin country that travelling around it can be a bit difficult. Having got these out the way, I can tell you some of the numerous advantages. For a start, Chile has all the basics you want from a holiday destination - attractive cities (like Santiago), fun nightlife, good beaches. Also, I have travelled around a lot and Chile is unquestionably the most beautiful country I have visited. The landscape is amazing - partly due to the fact that the country runs between two stunning mountain ranges so you are always surrounded by mountains. One great experience... Read review

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Advantages: stunning scenery and wildlife,unspoilt,great ice cream,chocolate,beef,fish,beer,fruit,and wine (all home produced and cheap by european standards).
Disadvantages: long flying time,still not a cheap destination but good value.

...Chile is one of the best countries i have ever visited aswell and i too am very widely travelled.you must be a lover of the great outdoors and adventure though,to experience chile at its best.i can only speak for the southern part of chile that is santiago down to punta arenas,patagonia.in chile due to the thinness of the country and also due to the glaciation that still is found down south,flying is the best way around the country.one of the national carriers is lanchile (www.lanchile.com surprisingly!) and on their website you can obtain last minute offers or book super apex fares within chile-this is what i did.if i had have booked with lanchile offices in gatwick,surrey or one of the uks travel agencies my flight within chile would have cost about double what it did which is crazy!the reason is,lanchile's website is based... Read review

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Advantages: different unspoiled powder relaxed
Disadvantages: mid-priced

...in Chile and this is reflected in the prices. There is a daily bus service up from Santiago but its much more common to hitchhike to and from the resorts. Take some warm clothes as you will probably be riding in the back of a pickup. If you want to stay longer, there are a couple of hostels in Farrellones, but you will need to speak spanish to get the best deals. There is also an internet cafe in farellones and a bar in El Colorado, but there is no European-style apres-ski culture in Chile. If you are out to get drunk there is a good chance you will be doing it with about 10 other tourists, whilst being watched by upwards of 50 chilenos. Not that this is any reason to hold back. Food options are typical for a ski resort, but there aren't many choices. It isn't a gourmet paradise, that's for sure. Away from the slopes, the resorts have... Read review

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