Latin American journeys: business and leisure travel made easy. (Special Advertising Feature).American Airlines American Airlines Major U.S. airline. American was created through a merger of several smaller U.S. airlines and incorporated in 1934. It continued to buy the routes of other airlines, becoming an international carrier in the 1970s; its routes include South America, the Whether on business or for pleasure, there isn't a more comfortable or convenient travel option than American Airlines. As the world's largest airline network and a founding member of the oneworld alliance, American reaches over 250 cities in 41 countries. American Airlines offers more room throughout coach than any other airline, so passengers can travel comfortably to all of its destinations. The excellent service offered by American isn't limited to the skies. It can also be experienced on the ground while visiting the Admirals Clubs--in 44 airports throughout the world--where members can relax surrounded by elegance and personalized per·son·al·ize tr.v. per·son·al·ized, per·son·al·iz·ing, per·son·al·iz·es 1. To take (a general remark or characterization) in a personal manner. 2. To attribute human or personal qualities to; personify. , professional service, or stay connected to their business through services such as wireless Internet access See how to access the Internet. (available in the United States United States, officially United States of America, republic (2005 est. pop. 295,734,000), 3,539,227 sq mi (9,166,598 sq km), North America. The United States is the world's third largest country in population and the fourth largest country in area. ). American rewards its frequent fliers frequent flier n. One who travels often by air, especially on one airline. fre  quent-fli through the AAdvantage" program that offers special benefits through American affiliates like hotels and car-rental companies, among many others. In fact, American Airlines AAdvantage" program was a Reader's Choice for Best Frequent Flyer frequent flyer Hospital practice A popular term for a Pt who is regularly admitted to a particular ER or health care facility, for various reasons Program by readers of Latin Trade Latin Trade is a monthly magazine covering global business in Latin America and the Caribbean. Similar to Forbes and Fortune Magazine in coverage, the magazine was founded in 1993 and now publishes 87,000 copies 1 each month in Spanish, Portuguese, and English. magazine. www.aa.com/espanol InterContinental Hotels & Resorts InterContinental Hotels & Resorts has built a reputation for meeting the unique needs of business and leisure travelers for 57 years. A true international hotel chain, InterContinental has gracefully mastered mixing global service standards with a city's local flair. Today, there are more than 135 InterContinental hotels worldwide, including 20 in business districts throughout Latin America Latin America, the Spanish-speaking, Portuguese-speaking, and French-speaking countries (except Canada) of North America, South America, Central America, and the West Indies. . InterContinental has maintained its position as one of the world's most prestigious brands by broadening amenities, upgrading properties, and continuously raising the bar for service standards. Some of InterContinental's latest service standards include: In An Instant. Improving speed and efficiency of checking in and out The "Instant Service" button on guest-room phones can access any hotel service required. Around The Clock Services. Amenities such as room service and gym facilities, among others, are available 24 hours a day. Little Things Make A Difference. Hotel concierges provide guests with insider information on the city they are visiting. Guests also receive a jet lag jet lag Period of adjustment of biological rhythm after moving from one time zone to another, experienced as fatigue and lowered efficiency. It reflects a delay in the synchronization of changes in the level of blood cortisol, the major steroid produced by the adrenal cortex recovery kit and a currency pack, containing small change and advice on local tipping. www.intercontinental.com Visa There is such a thing as a perfect trip. Provided, that is, that you take your Visa card, the best way to experience added benefits and unparalleled acceptance, every step of the way. It starts at the beginning of your trip. Is there any other way to make an airline reservation than with your Visa card? Besides, just by using your Visa card to buy your tickets, you automatically are protected with accident insurance. Once you reach your destination, you can be sure that you will be safe and protected with emergency services emergency services Emergency care '…services …necessary to prevent death or serious impairment of health and, because of the danger to life or health, require the use of the most accessible hospital available and equipped to furnish those services' in case your card is lost or stolen. Have no cash on hand when you get to the airport? No problem. Visa, the most preferred method of payment for business and travel, is accepted at over 22 million locations worldwide, ATMs included. Check into your hotel, rent a car, or take advantage of a plethora of Visa offers, which allow you added perks perk 1 v. perked, perk·ing, perks v.intr. 1. To stick up or jut out: dogs' ears that perk. 2. To carry oneself in a lively and jaunty manner. and benefits due to unique partnerships with premium brands, from Ritz-Canton Hotels to Silversea Cruises, most major airlines and every major car rental agency in the world. Visa benefits are meticulously put together to best suit the needs of each individual consumer, and Visa programs are always designed to provide added value Added value in financial analysis of shares is to be distinguished from value added. Used as a measure of shareholder value, calculated using the formula:
above all, most especially , nothing can beat the unsurpassed acceptance of Visa. Make your plans and make sure they include Visa. Life Takes Visa. www.visaltam.com Marriott Hotels For all the ways you travel, and for all the places you go, Marriott provides you a world of possibilities, whether you are traveling on a business trip, vacation, a quick getaway, or planning a meeting. From high levels of personal service and business amenities at Marriott's gateway city hotels, to superb dining options and recreational diversions at full-service luxury resorts, the Marriott family of hotels will certainly cover all of your needs, with more than 2,600 hotels throughout the world, including 35 in the Caribbean and Latin America. Business Highlights: Fully equipped business centers, high-speed Internet See broadband. access, Executive Level floors, flexible meeting facilities, teleconferencing and state-of-the-art audiovisual equipment. Leisure Highlights: A full range of breathtaking destinations and activities to choose from: White sand beaches, world-class spas, championship golf courses, tennis courts, children's programs, superb dining, exciting casinos and endless recreational options. For reservations and more information, please contact your travel professional, your nearest Marriott office or visit www.marriott.com. American Express American Express (NYSE: AXP), sometimes known as "AmEx" or "Amex", is a diversified global financial services company, headquartered in New York City. The company is best known for its credit card, charge card and traveler's cheque businesses. American Express offers a comprehensive Corporate Travel Program, with worldwide reservation and booking services for air, hotel and car. Of particular growing importance to Latin American customers is the American Express Corporate Travel Interactive Program. This program features AXI AXI Automated X-Ray Inspection (electronics) AXI Association Xpertise Inc (Calgary, AB, Canada) AXI Ada to X-Window System Interface Plus, an innovative Web-based travel booking system that offers substantial savings through greater policy compliance, enhanced processing efficiencies, and reduced fulfillment costs. However, what makes the travel booking system most successful are the many benefits offered to travelers. The benefits are three-fold: Traveler Convenience and Control * Simple and intuitive interface design provides quick/easy navigation and profile building, 24/7 * Travelers can easily change their profiles and pre-trip itinerary online, without having to contact a travel counselor Trip templates store frequently traveled itineraries so repeat booking can be made quickly * Flights can be sorted by cost, carrier or flight times for easy comparisons. * Enhanced Booking Capabilities * Simultaneous air, hotel and car search lets travelers make bookings faster * Periodic flight delay and cancellation notices can be sent by e-mail to travelers via pager, mobile phone or PDA (Personal Digital Assistant) A handheld computer for managing contacts, appointments and tasks. It typically includes a name and address database, calendar, to-do list and note taker, which are the functions in a personal information manager (see PIM). * Driving directions and maps ava ilable for most hotels * Search for hotels by name or chain to aid in selection. * Extensive Support Services support services Psychology Non-health care-related ancillary services–eg, transportation, financial aid, support groups, homemaker services, respite services, and other services * 24/7 Spanish, Portuguese or English assistance for travel-related and navigational questions from experienced interactive travel specialists * Helpful trip planning tools include destination guides, conversion charts, currency calculators and travel advice * Supported by American Express' global services network. For more information, visit www.americanexpress.com Grand Hyatt Sao Paulo The new Grand Hyatt Sao Paulo, the first Hyatt International hotel in Brazil, is located in the prestigious Marginal Pinheiros business district, close to the offices of major corporations and to several shopping centers shopping center, a concentration of retail, service, and entertainment enterprises designed to serve the surrounding region. The modern shopping center differs from its antecedents—bazaars and marketplaces—in that the shops are usually amalgamated into . Congonhas domestic airport is less than 15 minutes away and Guarulhos international airport is a 50-minute journey. This stylish hotel features 470 luxurious and spacious rooms and suites contemporarily designed, offering extensive work areas with broadband Internet See broadband. connections, flat screen televisions and spacious bathrooms. Grand Club floors provide exclusive accommodation with dedicated concierge, private boardroom and a lounge offering daily continental breakfast, early evening cocktails and all day tea and coffee service. The Amanary Spa has private rooms for relaxation and beauty treatments. Sauna, gym, and indoor and outdoor pools complement the spa facilities. Comtemporary French, Japanese and Italian cuisines Italian cuisine as a national cuisine known today has evolved from centuries of social and political change. Its roots can be traced back to 4th century BCE and into the Middle Ages which brought Arab and Norman influence to certain regions along with introduction of notable chefs are featured in three signature restaurants. Sample international wines from a wine library housing over 2,500 bottles, or relax in the Upstairs Bar and Lounge with live music and Brazilian cocktails. With distinguished style, superior accomodations and exceptional standards, Grand Hyatt Sao Paulo is setting new standards of luxury and service in Sao Paulo. For more information, please contact the hotel at Av. das Nacoes Unidas 13.301, Sao Paulo, SP 04578-000 Brazil, tel (55) (11) 6838-1234, fax (55) (11) 6838 1235, e-mail info@hyatt.com.br. www.saopaulo.hyatt.com Hyatt Regency Santiago Hyatt Regency Santiago, catering to both business and leisure travelers' needs, is perfectly located 25 km from Santiago International Airport and 8 km from the city's business district. Famous for its outgoing guest service and great commodities, recognized by Conde Nast Traveler, Travel + Leisure and Latin Trade, this 310-room hotel has spacious split-level guest rooms and suites for executives with garden terraces, all offering stunning views of the Andes mountains Andes Mountains Mountain system, western South America. One of the great natural features of the globe, the Andes extend north-south about 5,500 mi (8,900 km). They run parallel to the Caribbean Sea coast in Venezuela before turning southwest and entering Colombia. . The five upper floors are reserved for executives who desire special services, such as an exclusive concierge, daily breakfast buffet and evening cocktails. The Business Centre counts with highly trained multilingual staff offering state-of-the-art equipment. Dining at the Hyatt Regency Santiago is a feast for the senses, including three international restaurants: Thai, Italian and Japanese, as well as an English bar and a lobby lounge. The Banquet & Convention Centre offers a diversity of completely equipped meeting rooms. For more information, please contact the Hyatt Regency Santiago, Av. Kennedy 4601, Las Condes Las Condes is a commune of Chile located in Santiago Province, Santiago Metropolitan Region. The area is inhabited primarily by upper-mid to high income families. Most of Las Condes comercial activity is situated along Apoquindo Avenue where locals have labeled the location , Santiago, Chile Santiago, officially Santiago de Chile (Spanish: (helpinfo)), is the capital of Chile, and the center of its largest conurbation (Greater Santiago). , tel. (562) 218-1234, fax (562) 218 2513, e-mail info@hyatt.cl, website: www.santiago.hyatt.cam. MasterCard Global Service[TM] MasterCard cardholders who travel internationally need access to the same kinds of emergency and support services that are available to them at home. When their cards get lost or stolen, when they need cash, or when they require account information, they appreciate receiving prompt assistance, day or night, in a language they understand. MasterCard Global Service provides unprecedented emergency customer service--anytime, anywhere, and in any language. Cardholders can obtain assistance via one of 79 toll-free telephone lines. Key phone numbers: Argentina: 0800-555-0507 * Brazil: 0800-891-3294 * Canada: 1-800-307-7309 * Mexico: 001-800-307-7309 * Spain: 900-97-1231 * United States: 1-800-307-7309 * From all other locations, call collect to the United States at 1-636-722-7111. Services: Access to account information * Reporting lost/stolen cards * Emergency card replacement * Emergency cash advance * ATM locations * Access to insurance and card enhancement services. * These services are available on most Premium cards issued by financial institutions in Latin America: MasterAssist" provides emergency medical and legal referrals, travel assistance, and pre-trip destination information. * MasterAssist" Plus provides insurance coverage in the event of a medical emergency * MasterTravel [TM] provides travel accident insurance * MasterRental[TM] provides coverage for accidents, theft and loss on car rentals Concierge service provides personal assistance with restaurant reservations, tickets to events and personal shopping. * Website: www.mastercard.com Summit Hotels & Resorts Summit Hotels & Resorts is an international collection of, privately owned and managed hotels. With over 140 unique hotels in more than 100 key destinations worldwide, Summit offers its guests a truly exceptional experience. In Latin America, choose from honeymoon retreats, prestigious city center hotels or luxurious resorts in over 20 destinations. Since each hotel is independent and individual, each experience is personal and unique. Most of Summit's hotels offer Signature Services, something that makes them stand out from other hotels. The Bogota Plaza Hotel The Plaza Hotel in New York City is a landmark 19-story luxury hotel with a height of 250 feet (76 m) and length of 400 feet that (122 m) occupies the west side of Grand Army Plaza, from which it derives its name, and extends along Central Park South in Manhattan. & Convention Center welcome guests with coffee and a homemade cookie. The Excelsior Hotel in Paraguay offers free airport transfers, a welcome drink and free wireless Internet access for all guests. At Summit's 9 Quinta A division of Seagate that was originally an acquisition and then absorbed into the company by 1999. Quinta was the developer of Optically Assisted Winchester (OAW) technology. See OAW. Real hotels in Mexico and Guatemala, guests can choose from a pillow menu for a perfect night's sleep. The Pestana hotels in Rio and Bahia offer specially chilled towels. Most unusual of all is the Libertador Arequipa, where you can have your photo taken with a local alpaca alpaca (ălpăk`ə), partially domesticated South American mammal, Lama pacos, of the camel family. Genetic studies show that it is a descendant of the vicuña. . Whether you're traveling on business or pleasure in Latin America, book online at www.summithotels.com or call, in Argentina (54) (11) 4390 4043, Brazil (0800) 55 1821, Mexico (52) (55) 5387 9604 and the United States, 1 800 457 4000 and experience the difference. JW Marriott Mexico City Mexico City Spanish Ciudad de México City (pop., 2000: city, 8,605,239; 2003 metro. area est., 18,660,000), capital of Mexico. Located at an elevation of 7,350 ft (2,240 m), it is officially coterminous with the Federal District, which occupies 571 sq mi The luxurious five-star JW Marriott Mexico City has been designed to meet the needs of the most discerning clientele. When traveling on business or pleasure, JW Marriott guests will receive the excellence of service available only through Marriott. At the JW Marriott, the Mexican tradition of hospitality is perfectly balanced with a professional style of management where nothing is left to chance. The JW Marriott Hotel is conveniently located in the exclusive Polanco area within walking distance of some of the best restaurants and boutiques in Mexico City. The room decor offers a welcoming Mexican ambiance am·bi·ance also am·bi·ence n. The special atmosphere or mood created by a particular environment: "The noir ambience is dominated by low-key lighting . . . . International daily newspapers, a business center, express check-in and checkout, the JW health club and other amenities are just a few of the many services which the JW Marriott offers. The JW Marriott is proud to present its JW Italian Restaurant, where diners Diners can mean:
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