A thoughtful hotel choice can give a destination more room in the itinerary. In Lima, art and gastronomy offer reasons to linger; in Mendoza, vineyards bring the landscape to the table. The Dolomites suggest a different pace, with mountain days followed by regional cooking and open views. For travel advisors shaping a trip around their clients’ interests, these stays provide specific starting points: a city explored through its flavors, a closer look at wine culture, or an Alpine escape with a strong local identity.
Casa de Uco
Vineyards at the foot of the Andes give Mendoza’s Uco Valley a compelling sense of scale. Casa de Uco responds with modern, restrained architecture that keeps the surrounding landscape central to the stay. Wine is woven into the experience: a winery visit follows the production process before a tasting, while a blending session allows guests to explore their preferences and create a wine of their own. An asado among the vines brings together Argentine cooking, vegetables grown in the garden and estate wines.
Travel advisors can build the recommendation around how their clients like to engage with a place, through tasting, cooking or time outdoors. Here, wine country becomes the substance of the trip.Â
