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Escape Carnival Chaos in Florianópolis
By Ben Tavener, Senior Contributing Reporter FLORIANÓPOLIS, BRAZIL – If you are looking for a way to dodge the chaos of Carnival in Rio, then Florianópolis, capital of Santa Catarina state, might just provide the escapism you need. The stunning, 33-mile-long (53km) island on which the city sits – the Ilha de Santa Catarina – offers over hundred beaches, [...]
The Contrasts of Santa Catarina, Brazil
By Ben Tavener, Senior Contributing Reporter SANTA CATARINA, BRAZIL – Santa Catarina is one of three states in Brazil’s Região Sul (South Region), along with Paraná and Rio Grande do Sul. It is a place of contrasts, boasting beautiful beaches, stunning scenery and quaint cities that are home to southern Brazil’s melting pot of European [...]
Rocinha with Worst in AOL Travel Blog: Daily
By Marcelo Duailibe, Contributing Reporter RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – The favela community Rocinha was pointed out as one of the top ten worst places to visit in 2012. According to the journalist Justin Delaney in a report by AOL/Huffington Post Blog, Gadling.com, the largest favela in Rio does have a “breathtaking view of Rio, [...]
Holidays on Brazil’s Northeastern Beaches
By Alison McGowan, Contributing Reporter RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – Those looking to spend the Christmas or New Year holidays on a sun-soaked beach may want to head to the Northeast of Brazil where lazy days by the ocean, cocktails by the pool and total relaxation in beautiful surroundings are the way to celebrate the [...]
Hidden Pousadas Brazil’s Special Collection
By Ben Tavener, Senior Contributing Reporter RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – For a week in the rainforest or a few days sunning on one of Bahia’s blissful beaches, pousadas are a alternative to large hotels or hostels for a fast-growing number of travelers in Brazil. For many, the first stop is Hidden Pousadas Brazil, a [...]
The Santa Teresa Hotel, Luxury in Rio
By Candy Pilar Godoy, Contributing Reporter RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – For those visiting the Cidade Maravilhosa and looking for exclusive luxury accommodations, a sweeping, renovated estate in the charming hilltop neighborhood of Santa Teresa may be the perfect hideaway. Perched on one of the area’s highest points, the Santa Teresa Hotel attracts guests from [...]
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