Leave Chile by boat via crystalline Lake Pirihueico, nestled deep in the Andean peaks. This arrival into Argentinean Patagonia delivers sweeping landscapes you will remember for a lifetime.

Experience picturesque national parks dotted with lakes and volcanoes. Visit the world-famous resort towns of San Martin, Villa La Angostura and Bariloche as you travel deeper and deeper into Patagonia. Boating, fishing, shopping, dining or simply relaxing at these premier vacation destinations in Argentina reveals why the Argentineans are world-renowned for their hospitality.

Enjoy the Vail-Beaver Creek Magazine's article entitled "The Patagonia Connection" written by Susie Kincaid, with photography by Eric Eves, on Patagonia -- the special area of Argentina and Chile experienced and enjoyed by travelers on the 2009 trip. "The Patagonia Connection" gives you a first-hand look at the ecology, the culture, and the countryside. Go ahead--take a look. Next, you'll want to go!