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From a palatial pad overlooking Copacabana beach, to a boutique retreat on the Bahia coast – Selling Travel asks a range of tour operators to recommend their top luxury hotels in Brazil
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fter a summer of World Cup football, Brazil now turns its attention to the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro.
The two sporting extravaganzas have been the catalyst for major investment in airports, local transport and accommodation across the country, including an array of high-end hotels. Our selections, however, are all well-established luxury and boutique hotels that are widely sold by UK tour operators. Read on to fi nd the perfect high-end hotel for your client, be they in search of colonial charm or urban chic.
Ponta dos Ganchos, Santa Catarina “Ponta do Ganchos is arguably one of Brazil’s most exclusive beach resorts and perfect for clients looking for complete privacy and relaxation. Its 25 villas mostly come with a Jacuzzi and some with pri- vate plunge pools. Since under 18s are not permitted, the hotel is well suited to couples and honeymooners. Ponta dos Ganchos is situated in the southern state of Santa Catarina, about an hour from the closest airport in Florianopolis.” Justine Egan, Travel 2
SELL IT: A seven-day Essential Rio tour plus three nights at Ponta Dos Ganchos costs from £3,599pp with Travel 2, including fl ights.
pontadosganchos.com.br
Belmond Copacabana Palace, Rio de Janeiro “One of the world’s most stylish hotels, and a landmark in Rio, the Copacabana Palace is a fi ne white stucco building overlooking the famous beach of the same name. The pool and terrace are at the heart of Rio’s social life.” Vessela Baleva, Cox & Kings
SELL IT: The Brazil in Style private tour from Cox & Kings spends three nights at the Copacabana Palace before visiting the Iguazu Falls, Salvador and the Amazon. The 13-night tour is priced from £4,895pp with fl ights and a three-night Amazon cruise with full board.
belmond.com
Butterfl y House Bahia, Marau Peninsula “This luxury, tranquil eco-resort is in a sublime location, with pristine white-sand beaches, multi- coloured coral reefs, freshwater lakes and rainforests a few steps away. The eight beautiful villas are enhanced by tropical gardens, a pool and restaurant. Nature walks, waterfall excursions, a visit to a tiny tropical island and other trips can be arranged.” Anoek Petit, Sunvil Traveller
SELL IT: A nine-night Brazil itinerary with Sunvil Traveller, including a stay at the Butterfl y House costs from £2,950pp including fl ights. butterfl
yhousebahia.com
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Casas Brancas Boutique Hotel & Spa, Buzios “The charming Casa Brancas is in the chic beach resort of Búzios and offers the warm welcome of a fi rst-class, but more intimate and less formal boutique hotel. It is perfect for couples, combining respect for privacy with meticulous service. The Mediterranean-Brazilian fusion cuisine is exquisite.” David Nichols, Journey Latin America
SELL IT: Journey Latin America’s new Luxury Brazil itinerary visits Rio de Janeiro, the Iguazu Falls and Buzios – including four nights at Casas Brancas – and costs from £4,284pp including fl ights.
casasbrancas.com.br
Belmond Hotel Das Cataratas, Iguazu Falls “This is the original no-brainer for those visiting Brazil’s impressive Iguazu Falls! We encourage all our clients to dig deep to experience this splendid hotel. Its perfect location right next to the falls, combined with its colonial charm and trademark Belmond style and service makes it well worth the splurge. Over the years it has
Pictured above: Top: Ponta dos Ganchos, Santa Catarina; Then left to right: Belmond Copacabana Palace, Rio de Janeiro; Butterfl y House Bahia, Marau Peninsula; Casas Brancas, Buzios; and Belmond Hotel Das Cataratas
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