Awasi, the only Relais & Chateaux property at the Atacama Desert, has been honored by being selected as "Hideaway of the Year" from the prestigious Andrew Harper.

(TRAVPR.COM) CHILE - January 14th, 2013 -

Andrew Harper selects Awasi as 2013 "Hideaway of the Year"

We are very honored to announce that Andrew Harper’s Hideaway Report has chosen Awasi in Atacama as the 2013 Hideaway of the Year. This is the first time a property in South America has received this prestigious award.To read the full 2013 Grand Award Winners Hideaway Report from Andrew Harper, please click here.

Editor-in-Chief Andrew Harper notes, “A Hideaway of the Year has to tick all the boxes, for comfort, design, food, amenities, service, location. The service at Awasi was outstanding and the range of activities, with private vehicles, quite exceptional. Given the remoteness of the location, it is a remarkable place. It is also a classic hideaway, with just eight rooms.”

To be considered for the annual awaards, properties must be relativel small in size, possess strong individual personalities, offer relaxing atmospheres and demonstrate a consistent devotion to personal service. Mr. Harper uses his three decades of experience to distinguish the truly enchanting from the merely excellent.

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