Hey, don’t cry for me, I just returned from the most cost-effective, fun-filled, and culturally stimulating vacation I’ve been on in a long time. In Argentina.
With the U.S. dollar incredibly strong there, Buenos Aires is simply a treasure of delights, at unbeatable prices.
For Argentine BBQ, La Cabrera (Cabrera 5099. Tel: 54-11-4831-7002), a parrilla, is an absolute must. The grilled lomo (filet mignon) is sublime, eliciting rave reviews. Try trendy Sucre for modern Argentinean cuisine and Osaka (Soler 5608. Tel: 54-11-4775-6964), for Japanese-Peruvian fusion. An extravagant dinner for two runs about $50 and restaurants serve well past midnight. (For night owls, Buenos Aires is heaven.)
Try to tango at a milonga, a local dance hall, like La Viruta. For shopping, stroll San Telmo’s market or escape to an estancia to watch polo, and gauchos! In luxurious Recoleta, wander the exclusive cemetery where Evita Peron is buried, an unforgettable experience.
Ready to book your flight? Home hotel (where the Bush twins stayed) is a Palermo district hot spot. Nearby, B&B Solar Soler provides reasonable accommodations. Splurging? Choose the Sofitel.
Taxis are inexpensive and abundant. (Hint: the seasons are opposite North America’s). Visit Mobissimo.com for travel deals.