Carmelo Resort & Spa, the Unbound Collection by Hyatt
Nestled along the banks of the Rio de la Plata, amidst aromatic eucalyptus and pine, the Carmelo Resort & Spa is near both Buenos Aires and Montevideo — yet this placid 100-acre resort, surrounded by working farms and boutique wineries, feels a million miles away. The 13,000-square-foot spa is consistently rated among the best in South America; 44 bungalows and bi-level suites — accented with beamed ceilings and private terraces — offer luxuriously cozy refuge. You’ll find a pool with double cascades, great kids’ amenities, golf and polo lessons and horseback rides with local gauchos.
QX insider
The resort offers day trips to World Heritage–designated Colonia del Sacramento, a delightful, 17th-century Portuguese colonial town where you’ll feel as though you’re walking in Old Lisbon.