Hi Sheila! The hotel is only about 10-15 minutes from the airport. I understand you prefer private transfers. However, the taxi services are excellent and the cars in very good condition.

If you choose that route, put your luggage on a trolley and head for the door. Just before you exit, there are three desks for the official taxis. You prepay the taxi fare at the desk. Once you exit, a porter will take your trolley, lead you to the car, load up the bags and you're off. IF you have a lot of luggage, this will not work well. Otherwise, inquire with the Ritz about their fee for sending a private car. My recollection was the Hyatt's price was about double the taxi cost.

As for Valparaiso - see this post by CruiserPK following our Antarctica trip. http://www.luxurycruisetalk.com/cgi-bin/ubbcgi/ultimatebb.cgi?ubb=get_topic;f=4;t=000263 You can probably get a private transfer and a half or whole private tour if you like. If they won't do the transfers, perhaps they can recommend a sister company to you.

Nice, as always, to see you and Ken on CAMEL. We're just gearing up for our annual pilgrimage to Wimbledon. Fingers crossed for no rain!

Cheers, Anne