Santiago, Chile, is one of the most modern cities in South America. The city has a sophisticated air and is No. 2 in the world in the production of wine.
Santiago opens itself up like a fine bottle of wine, and with each tasting a new opportunity to live life to its fullest is born. A writer could find his or her muse and a reason to wax peotic for months on end. Each bottle of wine the author drinks would not make him or drunk; instead it would be the city’s spirit that would cause drunkenness.
Santiago’s food, expertly prepared in the city’s many fine restaurants, would give Paris a reason to renounce its title as the world’s gastronomic capital.
Truly, this is a city of spectacular vistas. Beautiful trees line each block. 
Walking throughout the city, majestic mountains move in and out of view, causing gasps from the feeling of God’s presence. The smiles on the faces of the residents express hope and ingenuity.
Walking through a vineyard, it feels like angels’ wings are rustling the leaves. Green apples plus golden yellow sunbirds color the grapes. These jewels could cover the exterior of God’s palace, instead they inspire the gods. Visiting a winery opens the senses to the possibilities of dreamwalking, yet feeling so very real.
The sun is nearly down and candles light the way to dinner tables. Smiles, laughter, glasses clinking in a toast, signal the end of another delightful day in paradise. The trees gently sway in the breeze, providing a lush and comfortable canopy for diners to enjoy a delectable repast.
Whether you find yourself at the W Hotel, visiting a winery, lounging on the beach, or soaring with birds in the clouds of the Ande, Santiago is a dream city. –munson steed
