http://www.setours.com/news.php News http://www.setours.com/news.php Lima has a new 5* hotel. Last week Hilton officially opened its first property in the country. Its décor include some elements inspired in Lima’s architecture. Its 207 guest rooms feature woodwork reminiscent to the wooden balconies encased with lattice windows of Lima’s colonial time. Of Arab origin these balconies are Lima’s most distinctive colonial symbol. The hotel’s highlight is definitely the outdoor pool on the rooftop terrace with views of Lima and the sea. Its ‘Social’ restaurant strives to stress its unique selling proposal with dishes of Peruvian-American fusion. Click here to see our first pictures from the new Hilton. http://www.setours.com/news.php Due to the relevance for tourism the local authorities in Cusco have built a provisional bridge just 120 meters from the one that was seriously damaged last December in the Sacred Valley. The bridge ‘Acrow’ was inaugurated on January 21st and the transit of vans and coaches through Chincheros could have been resumed. Consequently itineraries including Maras, Moray and/or Chincheros can be again offered. http://www.setours.com/news.php During our last hotel inspection in Cusco we took chance to visit the brand new JW Marriott. We were positively surprised – the JW Marriott not only fulfills international standards of a luxurious hotel. It also boasts some local elements that confer the property its own character despite belonging to an international chain. Click here to see our fact sheet and our pictures. http://www.setours.com/news.php The wine-producing region of Ica has its first boutique property the ‘Queirolo Hotel & Vineyard’. Peru’s first wine hotel is located approx. 5-hour drive south from Lima. Set within 400 hectares of farmland this hotel in rustic-luxe style features 32 guestrooms. The property provides an environment of beauty and tranquility that relaxes the mind. A wine or Pisco tasting as well as a vineyard tour escorted by the hotel’s sommelier are included in the hotel fare and are a chance to expands one’s knowledge of Peruvian wine and Pisco. But there is more than just succulent wines and Pisco: try mountain biking or indulge yourself with some prime cuisine at the on-site restaurant ‘Las Viñas’, or take a swim in the pool. Click here to see pictures of our inspection trip.