Strategizing over a leisurely breakfast of fresh croissants, eggs, fruits, meats and cheeses, we were ready to conquer Santiago! We exchanged dollars for pesos and hopped on the Turistik tour bus. The weather was perfect for the open top deck. Through headphones we were guided past historic monuments, churches and the tallest building in Latin America. Hopping off at the Plaza de Armas which has been the symbolic heart of the city since its founding in 1541, we...

Praising Avianca Airlines for their comfortable seats, beverage service and entertainment, we collected our bags and were granted admission into Chile. We loaded into our VW and made an easy drive to the boutique hotel, La Revé in Providencia, Santiago. Lucas and Oscar greeted us with welcoming smiles and we knew right away we would love it here. Making ourselves at home, we hit up the "midnight snacks" Le Revé sets up in their adorable kitchen. Sitting in the...