By Lisa Flueckiger, Contributing Reporter RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – Starting on June 15th, the FIFA Confederations Cup will turn the sporting world’s attention to Brazil, as the cup will feature all regional football champions plus world champion Spain in the preparatory tournament for the World Cup. To visit each of the six host cities, [...]
By Stephanie Foden, Contributing Reporter SALVADOR, BRAZIL - To keep up with the ever-growing multitude of backpackers that flood Salvador, the capital of Bahia state and Brazil’s second biggest tourist destination, the city has seen an impressive increase in the number of hostels over the past few years. Here are three of Salvador’s top rated options [...]
By Fiona Hurrell, Senior Contributing Reporter RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – Typically the months of June and July spell the start of the slower winter tourist season for hotels and holiday rental companies in Rio. However in 2013, the city will host several FIFA Confederations Cup matches, as well as the 2013 World Youth Day, [...]
By Lisa Flueckiger, Contributing Reporter RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – For those looking to relax during a stay in the Cidade Maravilhosa while also being close to the most important sights and business centers, the two Sheraton Hotel & Resorts in Rio offer the solution. Both of the luxury hotels lie directly on the beach [...]
By Stephanie Foden, Contributing Reporter SALVADOR, BRAZIL – Swaying palm trees, powdery white sands and crystal blue waters – Brazil’s enchanting tropical islands do a mighty fine job of defining a traveler’s paradise. The island of Boipeba, just 110 miles south of the state capital Salvador, is for those looking for tranquility, and an unspoiled [...]
By Fiona Hurrell, Senior Contributing Reporter RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – Conde Nast have called him the “fabulous fixer”, and it certainly seems as though anything is possible in Rio with the help of British entrepreneur Andrew Harding. Whether it is a once in a lifetime vacation, an important corporate event or a permanent move, [...]
By Lisa Flueckiger, Contributing Reporter RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – When walking along Zona Sul’s (South Zone’s) beaches on a sunny day, one cannot miss the many beach volleyball games going on in the sand. Brazil is not only dominating the sport professionally, as their many Olympic Medals show, but volleyball is one of the [...]
By Stephanie Foden, Contributing Reporter SALVADOR, BRAZIL – In the heart of Bahia state in Northeastern Brazil, far from the infamous sun-drenched coastal city of Salvador, lies Chapada Diamantina, a 587 square-mile national park. For those seeking tranquility, history and outdoor-adventure it is a true gem – and not because both gold and diamonds have [...]
By Maria Lopez Conde, Contributing Reporter RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – Nestled between two of the most iconic beaches in Rio de Janeiro, Copacabana and Ipanema, the Sofitel Rio de Janeiro Copacabana Hotel has been offering five-star service and luxury accommodations with a French touch to travelers since 1997. Widely considered to be one of [...]
By Anna Kaiser, Contributing Reporter RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – Ten German tourists were robbed at gunpoint on a guided tour in Tijuca National Forest on Thursday morning. The group’s van was intercepted on Estrada da Paineiras by two cars and six armed men. No one was harmed in the holdup, but the group of [...]
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