Hotel : The Vines Resort & Spa, Uco Valley, Mendoza, Argentina

Stunning pool area, at sunrise. Loved the cool chilled music being played; it created lovely relaxed chic vibe. 

Sunrise over the vines in the hotel grounds.

Says it all. 

Heading out to harvest the grapes!

Time of stay: April 2014. 

Hotel : The Vines Resort & Spa - a day of hiking! Mendoza, Argentina

1.5 hour hike into the Andes with one of the gaucho's from the hotel and Neno (and his two gorgeous dogs). Neno is a local guy, who knows the mountains very well and was our guide for the morning. A great morning out! 

Stunning scenery and loved seeing the Condors. 

At the top! 

Neno with 'Perro' his gorgeous puppy! 

Admiring the views with Neno's other pooch!

Time of visit: April 2014. 

Hotel : The Vines Resort & Spa (our room), Mendoza, Argentina

Lovely terrace to relax in the sunshine 

Our room: 14 (one bedroom villa)

Time of stay: April 2014. 

Vineyard : The Vines (part of The Vines Resort & Spa), Uco Valley, Mendoza, Argentina

Tasting! 

Time of visit: April 2014.

A look around Entre Ceilos, Mendoza, Argentina

Beautiful view over the pool to the snow capped Andes. 

The walkway from the entrance to the main hotel building.

Taking a look at the two new restaurants just outside of the hotel grounds (ie not part of Entre Ceilos but just a few minutes walk from the main building)...the steak restaurant...

The fish restaurant...

Time of stay: April 2014.

Our (quirky) room at Entre Ceilos, Mendoza, Argentina

Sleep amongst the vineyards in the 'Limited Edition Room'. We loved the  jacuzzi on our private terrace and breakfast in the sunshine. 

View over the main hotel from our terrace (the quirky Limited Edition Room is the only room out in the vineyards).  

Our room: 'Limited Edition Room'

Time of stay: April 2014 

Wine and lunch at Ojo de Agua Winery, Argentina

Stunning setting to enjoy a glass of wine , or two...

It's easy to forget Mendoza was once a desert, here's a reminder...

Time of visit: April 2014. 

Taking a look round Cavas Wine Lodge, Mendoza, Argentina

Beautiful smelling rose bushes around the grounds. 

The amphitheatre, for outdoor performances during the summer months. 

Time for (another) bottle of wine on our terrace. 

Horseback riding around the estate.

Vineyards cover the hotel grounds.

Amazing sunset over the Andes. 

Time of stay: April 2014. 

Hotel : our room at Cavas Wine Lodge, Mendoza, Argentina

Small lounge area and open fire 

Looking out into our downstairs private terrace.

Sunbathing on our private roof terrace, enjoying a glass of chilled white wine, overlooking the vineyards. 

Looking out to the Andes, over the vineyards. 

View from our terrace...watching others go horseback riding. 

Cheese, wine and roaring log fire on our terrace; all ready for that amazing sunset. 

Our room: 13 (corner room) 

Time of stay: April 2014