Cruise the Upper Peruvian Amazon in style on one of Delfin’s three luxury boats. Designed in the typical river-boat style, Delfin has three boats which each offer a series of routes through the winding banks of the Amazon, Marañon and Ucayali rivers. Activities range from bird-watching to piranha fishing, jungle walks, visiting local communities, and swimming with the iconic Amazonian pink dolphins.

Four unique properties across Uruguay and Chile. From Vik Chile, a vineyard south of Santiago, to Uruguayan beach properties, Playa and Bahia Vik and finally Estancia Vik which was originally built as the owner’s home. Filled with original art, each room us different and was designed by an individual artist.

Not just any other hotel, Sol y Luna was founded in order to sustain a school for local children in Peru’s Sacred Valley. Family-run, the 43-casitas are nestled in beautiful gardens - think top accommodation, seasonal gastronomy and unique excursions (paragliding, riding, visiting ancient ruins), and all for a good cause of supporting education.

Love history, art and top service? This 20-room hotel in Lima’s colonial quarter, Barranco, is decked out with over 200 pieces of art and has afternoon tea, bath running and ironing services included. In easy reach of art galleries, cafes and boutique shops, there are cocktail and cookery classes on the rooftop terrace.

Villa Bokéh is a 15-bedroom Relais & Chateaux hotel just 5 minutes from the heart of Antigua, one of three UNESCO World Heritage sites in Guatemala. Set in 6-acres of gardens, paths wind around the impressive lake, river and lily ponds, all framed by sweeping views of the Volcano Agua. There is an outdoor swimming pool, a gym, billiards room and spa. One restaurant is located in the hotel and the other is a poolside grill.

A 15-room hideaway on the magical Lake Atitlan, 2 hours from Antigua, Guatemala. Casa Palopó is like stepping into a Gabriel Garcia Marquez novel - think bright colours on the walls, art that was painted especially for the hotel and lots of local flavour. Days are spent admiring the volcanoes from one of the two swimming pools, taking the hotel boat across the lake to visit local villages, having massages and eating delicious food.

Awasi is a collection of 3 Relais & Châteaux lodges that offer all-inclusive private programmes in some of South America’s most iconic destinations: Atacama, Patagonia & Iguazú. A Private Guide and vehicle are assigned to each room, resulting in tailor-made excursions.

Take in a travesia across Peru’s southern highlights with three original, unique retreats in unrivalled locations in Arequipa, Lake Titicaca and the Colca Valley.