May 8, 2012
Chile's Boutique Noi Hotels Introduces LGBT-Specific Vacations
Mark Thompson READ TIME: 6 MIN.
Santiago, CHILE - Noi Hotels, with its six boutique properties located in the most outstanding destinations, has been recently included in Cond� Nast Traveler's 2012 HOT LIST, with two of its hotels: Noi Vitacura located in Santiago and Puma Lodge located near Rancagua, in the middle of the Andes.
This Chilean company has reached an impressive level of worldly recognition with only a year operating as it was also included in 2012 T+L IT list.
The company has opened to different markets, always exceeding tourists' expectations, not only because of the destinations where each property is located, but also because of its outstanding level of service, where the experience fulfills the most unreachable dreams.
Noi Hotels has prepared tailor-made programs for the LGBT community to get to know the best of Chile, with the most exciting experiences to deeply get to know every culture and atmosphere.
CASA ATACAMA
Located in the northern part of Chile, near to Atacama Desert -the driest in the world- Casa Atacama offers not only the best ambience but the most confortable facilities in San Pedro de Atacama.
The 5 day-4 night program starts with pick up at the Calama airport. Once in the hotel, a local welcome drink will be the starting point of this northern adventure. The program includes Suite room and all meals.
Day one will give the chance to disconnect senses from the outer world and relax. The first excursion will be Yoga at sunset in the Death Valley, a place which with its calm and energy will silence the mind and ease the body.
Day two continues with the cleaning process with a healing therapy through crystals and reiki at Cejar Lake, a salty lagoon similar to the Dead Sea. On the third day, the Ancestral Caravan will take care of the adventure of getting to know the North of Chile, its culture and specially its culinary offer with a local gastronomic experience.
Day four starts with a 50 minute relaxation massage with aromatherapy in the Spa. The rest of the day will be focused on appreciating the astronomic wonders of the Atacama Desert. The excursion San Pedro Star Gazing, will lead the way to revelations. An astral reading according to the Andean Constellations will be the ending point of this healing trip, one hard to forget.
Value: $1,758 USD per person on a double program
LINK: Noi Hotels
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CRUSOE ISLAND LODGE
Across the Valpara�so bay, Robinson Crusoe Island seems to appear from the middle of the ocean, with every attribute that makes a destination unique and unequalled. The magic and mystique of the Island will set the perfect ambience for an unforgettable experience.
The 4 day- 3 night program includes airfare Santiago - Crusoe Island- Santiago and all meals. Once in the Island, the adventure starts once the aircraft lands and jet boats are waiting to transfer passengers to the Crusoe Island Lodge. A marvelous local welcome drink will be the beginning point for an incomparable escapade.
Day one is prepared on culinary bases. A visit to the Lobster Traps will be the perfect occasion to watch and choose the best lobsters in the world. A jet boat ride through the bay will show the wonders of the archipelago. Once in the lobster traps, one of this crustaceous can be chosen and will be later cooked by the Culinary Team of Crusoe Island Lodge.
Day two will be all about discovering treasures and wonders of the Island and its ocean. Choose among the variety of options and get to explore the marine life around with scuba diving and snorkeling, with the most experienced instructors and the best equipment.
Day three offers a complete tour through the Island, getting to know every corner and the most outstanding sites. A horseback ride is the perfect opportunity to discover the local culture from different point of views.
On the last day, the perfect ending for this voyage is to enjoy the Spa and its sites, hot tubes over watching the bay and the most confortable massage cabins. A 50 minutes relaxation massage will be the most wonderful closure for a one in a million experience.
Value: $2,250 USD per person on a double program
LINK: Noi Hotels
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PUMA LODGE
Located in the middle of the Andes, near Rancagua, Puma Lodge recently appeared in the 2012 HOT LIST by Cond� Nast Traveler and was chosen as one of the "musts" for 2012 by The New York Times and Robb Report Magazine.
This mountain lodge is set in the union of three valleys, where the sites are overwhelming and where nature plays the most important role, giving all the resources to fulfill every guest expectations. From fly fishing to heli ski, Puma Lodge is prepared to get over the top as to making dreams come true.
The 5 day -4 night program includes transfer to the lodge from Santiago and all meals. The adventure will start with one of our own creations: Heliski Sour, the perfect welcome drink to enjoy the first night, warmed by fireplaces and enjoying the library or the game room.
On the first day, enjoy the lodge's facilities, specially the Spa with its hot tubes and Bath Menu and experience an outstanding wine tasting by our sommelier, going through the best wines of different valleys of Chile.
Day two will be all about culinary experiences. Our experienced Chef will go through Chilean Cuisine with all the flavors used in this culture, from the North to the South. This cooking class will teach different courses very replicable in every part of the world.
During the third day, the Andes call to immerse in its magic. A wonderful trekking to the Orchids lookout spot is the perfect occasion to relax and deeply get to know the mountains. Once in the Orchids lookout spot, the most exclusive and outstanding picnic with the best preparations of our cuisine, will be waiting for visitors to enjoy the sites and the gastronomy.
A fabulous horseback riding to the Hidden Beach will also enhance senses with a marvelous picnic, where delicious preparations will be waiting for guests to enjoy. During the afternoon, an 80 minutes hot stone massage in the Spa will be the perfect ending for this unique adventure.
Value: $1,638 USD per person on a double program.
LINK: Noi Hotels
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A long-term New Yorker and a member of New York Travel Writers Association, Mark Thompson has also lived in San Francisco, Boston, Provincetown, D.C., Miami Beach and the south of France. The author of the novels WOLFCHILD and MY HAWAIIAN PENTHOUSE, he has a PhD in American Studies and is the recipient of fellowships at MacDowell, Yaddo, and Blue Mountain Center. His work has appeared in numerous publications.
