Ladies and Gentlemen, Welcome to the life, times and mind of the travelling duo that are Tarquin and Vanessa (collectively known as Banquin). Rather ...
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Ladies and Gentlemen, Welcome to the life, times and mind of the travelling duo that are Tarquin and Vanessa (collectively known as Banquin). Rather than give you a blow by blow account of the trip, this will be a collection of random thoughts and events. Hopefully you will enjoy it. First to the title of the trip. A Capybara is the worlds larget rodent. As I am reliably informed (thankyou Mr Jones), the Capybara has been declared by the Pope to be a fish. The Capybara is not a fish, doesnt even look like a fish. It has been declared a fish so that the large numbers of religious South American...
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Well the flight did not take long at all NOT! We have checked into our hotel, verylittle room and the area is full of africian americans and Latinos ...
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Well the flight did not take long at all NOT! We have checked into our hotel, verylittle room and the area is full of africian americans and Latinos although close to some attractions. this price says it all cheap. And there was a fat lady wearing a momo (like homer)! Hey well we had a good last day in LA we saw a squirrel woohoo. done heaps of kick-ass shopping, they have the best deals over here! Saw a guy greased up wearing leopard skin speedo's on rollerblades in venice beach of course (didn't get photo unfortunately). spent first night in LA at a full on mexican restuarant with mariachi's...
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Stayed an extra day in Lima. Skipping Pisco and going straight to Nazca on 7am bus manana. Took the bus to Nazca this morning with Cruz del Sur - ...
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Stayed an extra day in Lima. Skipping Pisco and going straight to Nazca on 7am bus manana. Took the bus to Nazca this morning with Cruz del Sur - about 7 hours. Staying at Hospedaje Brabant in Nazca- simple but good hostel with nice hosts. Took cessna flight over the lines this morning- worth doing but brief views of the geoglyphs. Probably shouldnt have spent so much time trying to photograph every thing and just took it in. Viewing the Chauchilla Mummies either later today or in mañana. Went to Museo Antononi in the morning- interesting exhibit on the pre-Inca cultures of the area but disint...
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This fully equipped luxury hotel is located next to the San Francisco church in the very heart of Santiago. The
reception is spacious with wooden decor and Persian rugs, while guest rooms feature en suite baths and comfortable furnishings. ...
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Crowne Plaza Santiago is located in midtown Santiago, at the entrance to Providencia, and approximately 15 miles from Comodoro Arturo
Merino Benitez Airport. With views of the city and the Andean Mountain Range, the hotel is two blocks from ...
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Opened in 1995, this hotel is located in the residential area of El Golf, a few minutes' walk from the
shopping and financial district of Providencia, with its abundant nightlife. Hotel Details:air conditioning. minibar. parking. restaurant. television. laundry service. ...
Excellent location, especially for those travellers who want to experiment the real live of the city, not just the plush neighbourhoods, extremely ...More
In 1999, we went to Chile for the first time and happened to secure lodging on the first night and last night of our visit at the Hotel Plaza San ...More
I booked the Ritz Carlton in Santiago for 3 people staying in a room. I expected to have a double bed room; instead, we were given a queen bed. I ...More
Get a glimpse of the lofty Andes from this bed and breakfast. Casa Newen is an inexpensive little lodge for travelers and tourists who like to get ... More
Located in one of Santiago's exclusive areas, the Sherarton would satisfied any traveller with their impecable custumer service. From the lobby ...More
The Hotel Galerias is located in downtown Santiago, home to the city*s main shopping and cultural attraction. The typical decor reminiscent of the ... More
The staff was GREAT! This hostel is FUN FUN FUN! The breakfast is excellent and the cleaning staff works hard to keep this place perfectly clean. we ...More
Since 2002, the only hostel that can righteously claim to be situated in the Middle of the action! Santiago's best location, clean, safe and fun...!! ... More
I have stayed at the Hotel Bonaparte a few times and it is the only place I would stay in Santiago. The beauty of the hotel is that it is located in ...More
Breakfast brought to the room each morning, fresh flower in the bathroom each day, spectacular view, dynamite stereo and they will stock your fridge ...More
It has several names, and was difficult to find on line. But our persistence paid off. We stayed five days (for a conference), could have stayed a few ...More
Situated in the heart of Providencia amidst shopping and business centres. There are two conference rooms, one with room for up to 70 people and ... More
We found this to be an excellent place to stay. The location is right between two metro stops that give easy access to the downtown area. A sister ...More
Opened in 1995, this hotel is located in the residential area of El Golf, a few minutes' walk from the shopping and financial district of Providencia, ... More
The Hotel Director is easily accessible from airport through americo vespucio avenue and is located in the earth of the fashionable vitacura close to ... More
We stayed at the Time Hotel and Suites this past week-the first week in March 2009. We were pleasantly surprized by the room, the location and how ...More
The Novotel Santiago Vitacura is perfect for weekends or holidays in Santiago. It is located close to the leading commercial areas, the ski fields ... ... More
Hotel Carrera has been a landmark in the skyline of Santiago ,Chile for many many years, I remember going there in the early 70's to meet friends ...More
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