Mexico and Central and South America > Uruguay > Carmelo
Golf and spa retreat set in a pine-and-eucalyptus forest along the River Plate.
| Score | 90.25 |
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| Stats | 44 suites; 2 restaurants; 1 bar. |
| Competitive Edge | Four Seasons luxury at a fraction of the usual cost. |
| Rooms to Book | Riverfront Bungalows with hand-carved beds and private gardens. |
| Don't Miss | A horseback ride led by a Uruguayan gaucho. |
| Cost | Doubles from $290. | Contact |
Ruta 21, km 262, Departamento de Colonia 800/332-3442 or 598-542/9000 www.fourseasons.com |
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| New to the T+L 500 | High-Speed Internet | Gym | Pool | ||||
| Spa | Tennis | Golf | Outdoor Activities | ||||
| Water Activities | Fishing | Kids' Program | |||||
“The spa bungalows at the Four Seasons Resort, Carmelo, Uruguay, are the ultimate place for alfresco bathing: each has a shower tucked away in its own garden. The sleek, color-saturated Asian interiors are an unexpected pleasure in the middle of a South American eucalyptus forest....” MORE>>
Travel + Leisure, Jun 2006
“You flew into Buenos Aires and took the two-hour boat ride up the Río de la Plata. You checked into your bungalow, had a dip in the pool, then rode on horseback through eucalyptus forests to the beach. You considered a nap in your hand-carved bed, but opted for a rinse in your garden shower. Then dinner at the Pura Restaurant, just the two of you, enclosed behind batik draperies and lit by candles. Now, finally, you're ready for that...” MORE>>
Travel + Leisure, Feb 2003