SATW award-winning travel & food writer published by Afar, Travel + Leisure, Departures, Delta Sky, American Way, Hemispheres, BBC Travel, CNN Travel, Marriott Traveler, True Blue (JetBlue), & more
An Eater’s Guide to Argentina’s Mendoza Wine Region
Look out Buenos Aires! Mendoza is coming for your culinary title with innovative chefs and creative restaurants like these that are transforming the food landscape in Argentina's most famous wine region.
Fierro Hotel Boutique in Buenos Aires, Argentina
Go inside this long-standing boutique option in one of the hottest neighborhoods in Buenos Aires to see why Fierro Hotel Boutique remains a great choice for travelers looking for larger-than-average rooms at friendly prices.
A first-time guide to Paraguay
What you need to know if you’re a first-time traveler to Paraguay including UNESCO sites, surprising cities, unexpected Asian food, Iguazu-adjacent waterfalls, and more.
Estancia El Colibri in Cordoba, Argentina
Go inside Estancia El Colibri to see how meticulous care and new activities keep guests coming back to this Relais & Chateaux hotel in Argentina.
Narbona Wine Lodge in Carmelo, Uruguay
Go inside Narbona Wine Lodge, a boutique hotel with history and style in Carmelo, Uruguay.
Hotel Gran Meliá Iguazú in Argentina
Go inside the Hotel Gran Meliá Iguazú to see why how this luxury hotel delivers unbeatable views of Iguazú Falls along with resort-like service and amenities and some of the best suites in South America.
Iberá Provincial Reserve
My contribution to TIME magazine's annual World's Greatest Places feature reveals a rewilding success in northern Argentina.
On Easter Island, New Excursions Put Nature and Culture First
New excursions at the Explora Rapa Nui luxury adventure lodge in Chile help guests encounter the culture and the beauty of this island in the Pacific.
Splice Saber: How a Cheap Chilean Beer Was Edited Into the ‘Star Wars’ Trilogy
Q creative workaround, lukewarm copyright enforcement, infamously fanatical fans, and two decades of technological advancements have turned a TV campaign from a top beer brand in Chile into a global meme sensation 20 years after the fact.
Posada Del Faro in José Ignacio, Uruguay
See how this year-round early adopter is still providing heartfelt boutique hotel hospitality in one of the chicest beach destinations in Uruguay.
Just Back From Colchagua Valley, Chile
Where to eat, sleep, and sip in Chile’s Colchagua Valley wine region including tempting winery hotels, innovative winemakers, and creative chefs.
Iguazu Grand by Grand Hotels Lux in Puerto Iguazu, Argentina
This is not the most luxurious place to stay during a trip to see Iguazu Falls, but it's great value with a resort feel and amenities that are especially attractive to those traveling with children.
Awasi Iguazu in Puerto Iguazu, Argentina
Go inside the Awasi Iguazu all-inclusive villa hotel where privileged access to Iguazu Falls, ambitious and amazing cuisine, and some of the best service in Argentina combine to create a top stay.
Colomé Estancia in Northern Argentina
Go inside Estancia Colome to see the unique history and one-of-a-kind art that guests enjoy during stays at this luxury hotel in Argentina's northern wine region.
Our Habitas Atacama Hotel in San Pedro de Atacama
See how this hip luxury newcomer to the Atacama Desert in Chile is changing the hotel scene in one of the top travel destinations in South America.