Punta del Este, Uruguay

Punta del Este isn't your typical Celebrity hot spot, on the other hand, it's the place where Celebrities come to hide from the paparazzi and still be surrounded by nature and friends. Usually Uruguayans aren't too interested in having their picture taken next to a famous person. I remember when Colin Farrel filmed Miami Vice in Montevideo (capital of Uruguay), he wasn't harassed at all. He even went to Punta and hung out at Moby Dick where he had a good time.

Here is a list of some of the people who frequent Punta del Este, you might have heard of them...

James Hetfield, lead singer of the group Metallica. I can’t say exactly where he stays but he comes here with his family in summer.
Naomi Campbell comes to Punta del Este every year! Apparently she hangs out at the nudist beach, Chihuahua.
Shakira owns a beautiful farm in Jose Ignacio.
Uma Thurman has visited Punta del Este.
Tara Reid has been seen suntanning at Punta del Este Beaches.
The President of Angola owns a fabulous house in Punta Ballena.
Ralph Laurent, Luciano Benetton and Julio Iglesias also own property in Punta del Este.
Oscar de la Renta is building a mansion in Jose Ignacio.
Dancing With the Stars Winner Brooke Burke adores Punta del Este and spends a lot of time here, and a lot more Celebrities come to this Place.

Punta is actually a reference to several located near each other. The main town of Punta del Este is on a small peninsula where the Río de la Plata meets the Atlantic Ocean. The town is connected to Maldonado, the capital of the Department of Maldonado. Punta del Este and its surrounding towns have over 50km (31 miles) of waterfront, stretching along both coasts. The majority of the city's major hotels are on the calmer river side. The sprawling Conrad Hotel and Casino complex dominates the riverbanks, and serves as a defacto social center even for those who aren't staying at the hotel. Sandy dunes stretch out along the Atlantic side, with rougher waves. The beaches on this side are less crowded. At night, as the tide gets stronger, you'll see many youths carrying surfboards and heading to catch the waves along the coastal highway Ruta 10. As a general rule, the farther you get from the center, the less crowded the beaches. Little of historical value is left anymore in this former fishing village, filled with high-rise hotels and condominiums, reminiscent of development in south Florida. The very heart of the peninsula still has a few historical buildings, such as the Faro or Lighthouse, churches, schoolhouses, and turn-of-the-20th-century buildings -- a reminder of earlier, quieter times, before mass development in the 1950s and 1960s forever changed the way of life here. The port is often jammed with yachts in the summer.

Like any place that gets a reputation and becomes a part of package tours, Punta has lost some of its higher-end clients, who have gone elsewhere to look for greater exclusivity. About 10km (6 miles) up from Punta del Este is the small town of La Barra. It looks more like a little town grown up on Ruta 10, which serves as its main street, lined with bars, small hotels, clubs, and art galleries. It's more expensive to stay here. Visitors who have been to California's Laguna Beach will see more than a passing resemblance. Many young beachgoers flock here; at night, in high season, teenagers throw tailgate parties, parking their cars along the road to drink, hang out, dance along the road's shoulders, and blare car stereos. It's never quiet in La Barra in high season.

Fanari Villas, Oia, Santorini, Greece 2

Hotel facilities
The private parking area is located two minutes walk from the complex.
Our fresh water Swimming pool is half open and half cave covered with it's own Jacuzzi next to the Sauna. And in our Pool bar you can enjoy fresh fruits cocktails, delicious ice creams and refreshments. On the sun terrace you can obtain umbrellas for the hot days of summer and sun beds for relaxing. Of course, pool towels are available during the stay.
Moreover, on the terrace, in the main snack bar, under the reception, you can enjoy special Santorinian breakfast, light lunch or evening "aperitif" accompanied by light snacks, while watching the everlasting Santorinian sunset.
Daily Maid service, Room service, Linen change every two days and fresh Towels daily are at your disposal during the whole period of your stay.
Here in the hotel we can also arrange Excursions by bus or boat visiting the volcano or the nearer islands, Car rentals, Transfers, Currency exchange transactions, Flights confirmations, Restaurants and Hotels reservations, Fax use, Baby sitting, Flowers or Sweets delivery, Massage or Coiffeuse appointments upon request.

Room facilities
Both the kitchenette and the bathroom keep Santorinian volcanic architecture and are equipped at the same time with modern facilities, such as mini Oven, Fridge, Coffeemaker, Boiler and Hair dryer.
Some of our bathrooms have Showers and some have simple Bath tubs or Jacuzzi ones. Also at your disposal are Direct telephone, Colour TV, Radio, Safe deposit boxes, and individually controlled climate system.

Fanari Villas, Oia, Santorini, Greece

Fanari Villas are located in the Oia village. This marvelous and amazing resort is a perfect place for people looking for the peaceful and relaxing atmosphere. The exceptional white washed windmill goes us back in distant and wonderful times. Light and soft colour of Fanari Villas creates relaxing and tranquil surrounding. Fanari Villas resort is perched on the cliff, some 180 meters above the sea level and is famous for its spectacular sunsets. At the nearby tavernas, situated in the small port of Ammoudi, a wide range of “fresh fish and sea food” dishes will be offered to you.
Worshippers of exciting Santorinian night life can take advantages of the favorable location close to the main points of entertainments. It will take you five minutes walk to get to important Oia’s shops.
Fanari Villas offers you well furnished rooms with unusual carved shelves. The building of Fanari Villas consists of the volcanic lava and the “Santorinian earth”, representing basic building materials.

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