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La Vigna Country House Hotel

La Vigna Country House Hotel | Colonia Valdense , Uruguay | New York Times TOP 41 Places to Visit 2011. In 1880, it was set up as a Winery belonging to a family of Italian immigrants from italian Piedmont dedicated to Tannat winemaking. Today, more than 120 years after that, “La Vigna” is born as a warm and exclusive Country House Hotel, rigorously restored by its current owners.

Colonia del Sacramento by The New York Times

Colonia del Sacramento by The New York Times | Colonia del Sacramento, Uruguay | As many of you know by reading my regular posts in my blog, Colonia del Sacramento is one of my favorite spots in the world to escape and get away from the hussle and bussle of the city when I am in Argentina. Well, it seems I am not that wrong since on the Sunday Travel section of this week of the The New York Times has been voted and ranked number 31 out of the 41 places recommended and MUST visit during this 2011.

DOT429 features Buenos Aires & Carlos Melia

DOT429 features Buenos Aires & Carlos Melia ( by Ed Salvato ) DOT429 the new and fast-growing Gay and Lesbian networking and content site. Ed Salvato – Travel Editor – at DOT429 (http://www.dot429.com).

Colleen G. Customer Feedback

Colleen G. Customer Feedback • ( New York, United States ) Oh my goodness, we had a fantastic time! We enjoyed everything! I apologize, I wanted to email you to thank you but I came back to so much work. We were so very, very happy! Thank you so very much! I really loved the Design CE Hotel and the staff was great. Just so you know the front of the hotel is a bit loud from street noise, I think in the future I would stay in the back but the place is fantastic and I loved their staff! Feliz Navidad! You should come to my restaurant for New Years Eve, it’s great! xo, Colleen

Craig N. Customer Feedback

Craig N. Customer Feedback • ( Washington, United States ) Hi Carlos – I want to thank you for helping organize an amazing trip to Buenos Aires, Iguazu Falls, and Uruguay! Everything was perfect – people were on time, very friendly, accommodating, and helpful…everything was just as it should be. I also want to say the Casa de Limoneros as one of the highlights of the trip, particularly since it was on Thanksgiving. The property was so picturesque – we went for bike rides, runs, and enjoyed the pool. Sergio and Mario was quite a friendly pair too. I can’t say enough about the ladies at the front desk of the Design CE Hotel – they were so nice, friendly and helpful…so glad we met them and you recommended the hotel. Craig

La Casa de los Limoneros at Colonia del Sacramento

LA CASA DE LOS LIMONEROS • Colonia del Sacramento ( Rural Boutique Hotel ). Located only 50 minutes away from the city of Buenos Aires, by Speed Ferry, and 9 KM. away from the old city of Colonia del Sacramento.

TANNAT • the Uruguayan Grape ?

Tannat is a red wine grape, historically grown in South West France in the Madiran AOC and is now one of the most prominent grapes in Uruguay, where it is considered the “national grape”. It is also grown in Argentina, Australia, Brazil and in Italy’s Puglia region where it is used as a blending grape.

Casa los Jazmines • Colonia del Sacramento

Casa los Jazmines • Colonia del Sacramento. Only an hour away from the city of Buenos Aires, there is this quite and picturesque Rural Boutique Hotel called Casa los Jazmines. Locate 10 minutes away from the Old Courts and the Ferry Terminal of Colonia del Sacramento, surrounded by farms and vineyards that capture the true spirit of the Rio de la Plata destination.

BUQUEBUS Speed Ferry to Uruguay

BUQUEBUS Speed Ferry that links in no time the City of Buenos Aires with multiple points all over Uruguay, and now after launching the BQB Airlines, also serving several destinations in Brazil such us Porto Allegre and soon to come Florianopolis.