From traditional squares to cutting edge restaurants, from snowy mountains to barren deserts, from business districts to cowboy ranches and from wine lodges to boutique hotels, Argentina has something for everyone.
It's also pretty huge so if you haven't got months to spare you may need to pass up on the Tierra Del Fuego, Gaucho Wetlands or even the Iguazu Falls to be a little more focussed...
One: Set your 'out of office' reply, pack your bags and head to the fine piece of modern architecture that is Terminal 5.
Two: Stop off for an hour or two in Sao Paulo, Brazil - the weather's great, as is the view from the plane. Get accustomed to your hotel and Pepsi's new branding.
Three: Do the tourist thing round the old part of town. If squares get too much try Eva Peron's grave or the recently redeveloped Puerto Madero docklands.
Four: Discover Palermo! Who knew lovely streets, cafes and shops were such a short tube ride away? You should be on your fifth steak by this point.
Five: Delight in half a day of travel agents trying in vain to persuade someone to answer the phones at Argentina's biggest ski resort. Head off in style on a 'suite class' night bus and save on accomodation whilst you're at it!
Six: A quiet and relaxed day in the town of Cordoba. Visit churches, watch some tango, drink Coke Light in cafes and then eat more incredible steak.
Seven: Take a day trip round some beautiful (artificial) lakes and soak up the atmosphere (or lack there of) in a German themed village. (Some travellers might prefer to omit this).
Eight: Arrive by night bus in Mendoza, travel to Cavas Wine Lodge in the foot hills of the Andes and then simply do... Nothing.
Nine: A wine tasting lunch at Bodega Ruca Malen, followed by horse riding and a red wine bath should hit the spot. Top off with steak.
Ten: Take a bus through the beautiful Andes pass to Chile, via a Soviet-style border control shed. Arrive in Santiago in the hustling & bustling arty district.
Eleven: Move to a hotel in a quieter part of town. Spend a morning walking through rather deserted streets before a trip up the 'Funicular' and a more pleasurable daytime visit to the arty district.
Twelve: Go skiing! Why not? You're surrounded by mountains! On the ride there discover the other end of Santiago is a bustling modern city with a fairly New York feel. Oops.
Thirteen: Bus yourself back to Argentina but then hire a huge pick-up monster truck to drive up to San Juan. Get there in one piece and the Del Bono Park Hotel & Casino await you as an oasis in a literal desert.
Fourteen: Return the car to Mendoza before you scratch it or run over a wild dog. Have more incredible steak for dinner and try and bump into a lovely American couple you met at your wine lodge.
Fifteen: Enjoy the wide streets and plentiful squares of Mendoza. Then enjoy the pool & bar at your hotel. If you managed to meet up with anyone Americam go for Italian together, if not get some steak alone.
Sixteen: Fly back to Buenos Aires, stay at Home in Palermo. Waste no time, there are hundreds of amazing cafes and restaurants of a very high Standard. Buy a soufle dish in Oui Oui.
Seventeen: With so many amazing cafes you'll need to invent a meal between brunch and lunch - Dulche de leche meringues fill it perfectly. End on a mind blowing high at the Hotel Faena + Universe - La Luli fuse Tarrantino and Lady Gaga before your very eyes.
Eighteen: You should have packed already (and had 30 or so steaks) so resign yourself to a flight home. Stop over in a wet and horrible Brazil.
Nineteen: Arrive in Blighty at boring old Terminal 5. Get home to your credit card bills. Unpacking is only for the brave.
Twenty: Work and the real world await. Avoid steak, it will only depress you. Rent Evita.
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