GETTING THERE

Chile is a year-round destination and just this week celebrated its two-day national holiday, Fiestas Patrias.

British Airways fly to Santiago via London Heathrow with flights costing about €800 return. Punta Arenas is four hours south of the Chilean capital, with prices starting at €200 with LATAM. Double and twin rooms at Hotel Cabe De Hornos start at €100 and rise to €140 for a triple. A four-night cruise aboard the Stella Australis ranges in price from €1,600 to €4,200 depending on what type of cabin you book.