FEATURE BRAZIL
For visitors who want to include a beach element, Buzios and Ilha Grande are both easy to get to from Rio while further north Salvador has stunning beaches and a more laid-back, Caribbean vibe. Many people expect Brazil to be as reasonably priced as other destinations in the region but are often taken aback”
LAURA RENDELL-DUNN Journey Latin America “Sales to Brazil remain strong as it is a country
will have received a total of £2.3 billion in investments.”
From The Front Line BRIAN HAWE
Product & Purchasing Manager, Latin America Travel 2
increase in line with demand and is linked, of course, to the global spotlight we will find ourselves in during the 2014 FIFA World Cup and the Rio 2016 Olympic and Paralympic Games. “As part of the IOC rules imposed
on every host city, we are required to have at least 28,000 hotel rooms for the Olympics, however we expect to have around 31,000 available by 2013, a year earlier than expected. “Our new stadia are on course for completion and by 2014 our airports
“Rio de Janeiro continues to be the must-see destination and is often combined with the beach resort of Búzios and, for those holidaying entirely within Brazil, either the Iguazu Falls or the Amazon. More common though is a multi-country itinerary combining Rio and the Iguazu Falls with Argentina or even Chile and Peru.”
AMANDA SWEENEY Latin America Sales Specialist Rainbow Tours
“Brazil is one of our top destinations alongside Peru and just ahead of Argentina, with Rio de Janeiro, the Iguazu Falls and the Amazon the most popular for visitors. We have recently seen a real rise in enquiries for visiting the Pantanal where the wildlife viewing is incredible.
with huge appeal to a variety of travellers. The cost of a holiday still remains good value for money – for example, a 15-day holiday for two people to see Brazil’s highlights starts from £3,329pp including flights, mid-range hotels, transfers, excursions and breakfast. My advice to anyone planning a trip to Brazil who is looking for the best deal possible is to travel outside of peak holiday season, avoid travel during carnival time – which usually falls in February or March – and to book as far ahead as possible.”
LOUISE MUMFORD Regional Manager Latin America Abercrombie & Kent
“Northern Brazil is definitely improving its offering. Hotels are opening up beyond the more well-known beach resorts of Salvador and Buzios, in areas such as Jericoacoara, near Fortaleza, and Trancoso, near Porto Seguro on Brazil’s Bahia coast. Even in the Amazon there are now some options for truly luxurious river cruising in small yachts. “For wildlife lovers, the Pantanal has
long been a great draw. For those willing to put up with very basic lodgings, it offers one of the best chances on the
continent to spot the elusive jaguar during the dry season of July-August.”
Where To Book It SUNVIL TRAVELLER – 020 8758 4774
www.sunvil.co.uk The 15-night Highlights of Brazil itinerary visits Rio de Janeiro, Iguazu Falls, Manaus, the Amazon, Salvador and Praia do Forte, priced from £4389pp.
JOURNEY LATIN AMERICA – 020 3432 9490
www.journeylatinamerica.co.uk A 13-day Brazil itinerary split between time in Rio de Janeiro, the Iguazu Falls and a week-long Amazon cruise onboard the MV Tucano, complete with daily excursions is priced from £3,139pp, excluding international flights.
LAST FRONTIERS – 01296 653000
www.lastfrontiers.com A 12-day tour of lesser-visited Brazil, taking in Recife and Olinda, the island of Fernando de Noronha, Natal and the interior Cariri region, starts at £3,450pp not including international flights.
ATTRACTION WORLD – 0871 700 8888
www.attractionworld.com The theme park and attraction specialist has 11 products for Rio de Janeiro, ranging in price from £29pp to £169pp for the popular Rio by Air helicopter tour. Other options include rainforest jeep tours, boat excursions, city tours and dinner and show packages. •
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