Thank you to all of you who answered my questions about South America.

We plan on going in January and are really looking forward to it. Any specific hotel, restaurant, entertainment, shopping suggestions are most appreciated (Rio, Buenos Aires, Santiago). I've made notes of the ones that I already received.

Also, since we'll be on a 2 week cruise from B.A. to Santiago (aroung the Cape) any suggestions of must see excursions would be helpful.

Thanks again, Minna