Getting There with AMEX Points
We are on a first time trip to Buenos Aires, then on to Bariloche and Mendoza in Argentina, finishing in Santiago, Chile. We used a bunch of AMEX points to get the airfare from Delta, way better than paying cash. The flight was long, 11 hours from Atlanta, and the connections were exciting – there were enough thunderstorms in Atlanta that we weren’t sure we would make it. Our 4 hour Atlanta connection window shrank to an hour and a half, but we made it. So, once again, it pays to pad these connections on international flights.
This was an overnight flight, so we arrived a bit groggy. But we were in almost the same time zone – Argentina is on “bermuda time” – one hour ahead of the US east coast during daylight savings time.
The Alvear Palace Hotel
The business part of the trip took place at the Alvear Palace Hotel, which has to be one of the best hotels we have ever stayed in. It’s the prestige place in BA, on the main shopping street. There are concierges, waiters, even butlers looking to be of service. While it sounds a little bit “old line” – we found out it is be popular with the young and beautiful in Buenos Aires - models and people who like to be around models and can afford the tab.
Alvear Palace Hotel - best in Buenos Aires
The Alvear Palace hits the mark with all the extra things I need on the road. A good gym. A spa where you can get a massage after a long flight. And an excellent breakfast with plenty of good coffee.
