These two 15-bedroom Relais & Chateaux sister hotels create the ultimate combination. Villa Bokeh is an oasis less than 10 minutes from the centre of Guatemala’s UNESCO world heritage site, Antigua. Then journey to magical Lake Atitlan where Casa Palopó is like stepping into the pages of a Gabriel Garcia Marquez novel. Both hotels have volcano views and swimming pools.

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.

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.

The newest property in the collection, PUQIO is a unique concept inspired by the age of exploration. Luxury tents and adobe casitas, bedecked with woodburning stoves and writing desks, invoke a rustic simplicity reminiscent of a bygone age as guests explore the little-known Colca valley and its fascinating pre-Inca culture and history. Standalone bathtubs, spa treatments and a culinary experience inspired by the surrounding landscape allow guests to relax and unwind after days exploring this captivating region; a beguiling combination of high-end luxury and uncomplicated elegance.

Clos Apalta Residence is a family-owned Relais & Chateaux property with just 10 villas overlooking the vines. It is located in the Colchagua Valley, Santa Cruz, 2 hours south of Santiago.

With the rainforest reaching down to white sandy beaches, Ponta dos Ganchos is tucked away on a private peninsula just 60km from Florianopolis. A highlight of Brazil’s Emerald Coast, this adults-only hideaway has just 25 villas. Days can be filled with boat trips, yacht excursions, diving, hiking trails, yoga, treatments at the Sisley Spa and tennis.

Lake Titicaca needs no introduction; South America’s largest lake, bordering Peru and Bolivia in the high Andean uplands, the lake is famed for its floating islands, windswept surroundings and unique cultures, all surrounded by a backdrop of towering Andean peaks to create a truly spectacular setting. Titilaka, on a remote peninsula that extends in to the lake, is the perfect place from which to enjoy the stunning vistas; with water on three sides, surrounded by terraces and over-water decking, the 18 rooms offer unrivalled lake views, whilst expert guides and gourmet chefs complete the experience.

A Relais & Chateaux property in the heart of Arequipa, Peru’s second largest city, CIRQA effortlessly weaves together its 16th century roots with a 21st century take on hospitality and cuisine. A converted monastery dating from the 1540s built around an elegant central courtyard, stone walls, flagstones and high-vaulted ceilings connect guests to Arequipa’s colonial past. The hotel is close to the city’s main square and a host of colourful monasteries, cobbled streets and colonial architecture in abundance.