Luxury holidays in Santiago

Flanked by the high-and-mighty Andes to the east and the Chilean Coastal Range to the west, Santiago sits in a bowl-like valley, surrounded by snowy-peaked mountains on either side. Balmy in winter and brisk in the summer, the city is a game of two halves; while spring attracts skiers and snowboarders to the mountainous fringes, December sees sun-seekers and culture lovers flock to the bustling urban centre. A metropolis populated by gleaming glass towers and cloud-poking skyscrapers, Santiago nevertheless has pockets of tranquility among its winding streets, made all the more enticing for their contrast against the built-up areas. Our favourite spot is Santa Lucía Hill, a verdant park dotted with lemon-yellow buildings and sparkling fountains. As you’d expect from its Latin American location, this is a city that parties hard; hit underground bars and pop-up joints for the best pisco sours and parilla-grilled tidbits.