A relative newcomer to the tourism industry, this pristine island was once a penal colony - until recently in 2004. Now, travellers can enjoy the pristine waters, blue lagoons, 106 squeaky clean beaches and jungle-covered hills. Given its size (hence the name Big Island) you should stay at a strategic place like Vila do Abraao, [...]
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A destination for both leisure and business, Blue Tree Park Angra Dos Reis is nestled in totally exclusive surroundings, and it is uniquely served by the region’s natural attractions, conveniences and services. Surrounded by the rainforest, the tropical rainforest, it enjoys the benefits of a charming strip of beach and clear, calm waters that remain [...]
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Buzios is a wonderful playland for travelers who love the beach and beach towns. However, I think of it more as their Key West, Florida with out Duval street and the 24/7 loud music, etc. Buzios is a great place to go for nightlife. There are tons of bars, clubs, and restaurants that stay open [...]
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Leblon beach is pretty close to Ipanema beach, they are only separated by a small channel. You could say it’s the same beach looking at it from a distance. In the heart of Rio, Leblon Beach is a charming beach (located next to Ipanema ) packed with exclusive hotels, restaurants, bars and boutiques. The beach [...]
Ipanema beach is extremely diverse and entertaining: you can surf, play soccer, fresco ball, volleyball, buy a bikini, drink coconut water, cycle or run along the board walk. At weekends the beach gets filled by carioca who literary spend the whole day chatting and sunbathing: a flamboyant gay community stands in front of posto 8, [...]
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Copacabana Beach is probably the most famous beach in Brazil, and maybe second only to Buzios, in our opinion. But what does this beach have that makes it so famous? It’s the majestic mix of mountains and sea. You have the mountains of southern Brazil cascading right down into the Atlantic Ocean. [...]
Carnaval, also called carnival, is celebrated in many places throughout South America. Carnaval, as spelled in Portuguese, is a 4-day celebration. But things started up again in 1981, and now the town is known for having one of the best old-fashioned street carnivals around. This section of BTI is mainly a guide for the Carnival [...]
November is generally humid where beaches abound. Kai Bae Beach is a great destination spot for doing a little snorkeling or enjoying a little time out on the ocean in a kayak. The Indian Ocean massages this coast of granite headlands and uncrowded beaches that surfers and European sun-seekers discovered long ago. There is a [...]
What has made Rio famous is its Carnival. Just north of Recife is the beautiful colonial town of Olinda, which has one of Brazil’s best carnival celebrations. The travel highlight (in terms of beaches) of this region is undoubtedly Fernando de Noronha, which Brazilians will tell you has the best beaches in Brazil. Rio de [...]
Ipanema is one of the most expensive places to live in Rio. At the forefront of beach culture are the many surfers and sun worshippers who socialize daily at the beach. Although beachfront rentals are highly sought after they tend to be more expensive than the rentals that are close, but not on the beach. [...]
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