The popular film Eat, reinforced the reality that by traveling to choice destinations, we acquire the satisfaction of nourishment and enlightenment, the power of prayer, the triumph of inner peace and, inevitably, the balance of true love. Right before the cusp of dawn, from the elegant balcony where I stand, I admire the dramatic and nostalgic city of neoclassical mansions, impressive art deco buildings, ornate opera houses, and magnificent avenues. A city of a thousand contradictions, featuring eclectic colors and hazy tints, cosmopolitan yet traditional architecture, the opulent silence of its gilded past broken by the reverberating beat of the tango. This is Buenos Aires, the elegant, spirited capital of Argentina, the Paris of the South, and one of the largest cities in Latin America.

The luxurious haven is a bespoke sanctuary of culture and heritage. The main lobby radiates old-world charm with the interplay of modern amenities. The adjacent building of art deco charm, The Mansion, was a wedding gift from Felix Alzaga Unzué to his wife Elena Peña in 1920, and remains one of the most architecturally significant mansions in the Recoleta area. If only the walls could speak, we might hear the classic, poignant voices of the past in all their resplendent glory. I could only imagine the social gatherings that took place during the golden age of Argentina. The Four Seasons Hotel Buenos Aires is South America’s only “World’s Best Hotel” recognized by Institutional Investor and rated in the Top 100 International Hotels, Resorts. The hotel is part of the Toronto-based Four Seasons chain of luxury hotels and resorts.