Archive for February, 2009

Romantic and Luxurious Getaway in Porto De Galinhas

Tuesday, February 17th, 2009

Porto de Galinhas, that means “Port of Chickens” in Portuguese, is situated about 60 km south from Recife, in the municipality of Ipojuca. The name has its origin in the late 19th century, when the “black ships” (which transported slaves from Africa to Brazil), due to restrictions imposed by the government to the slavery, looked for other places to harbor. When a “black ship” arrived in town, because of the restrictions to the commerce of slaves, the words were “there are new chickens at the port”, so the name, Porto de Galinhas, today a well known fishing village awarded several times as the best beach in Brazil.

In the same area of paradisiacal landscapes and clear water, there is Muro Alto beach, that hosts an exclusive beach resort, perfect for a romantic and luxurious getaway. Nannai Beach Resort is an exclusive resort set around 6000m² of crystal-clear pools and lagoons, situated on Pernambuco’s southern coast about 50km from Recife. The name Muro Alto beach is derived from the coconut palm-lined sandy cliffs found in the area. In a well know beauty spot that captivates tourists, the beach is formed by reefs that creat a 2km long tidal pool; guests can admire this outstanding natural beauty whilst enjoying breakfast at the beachside restaurant.

Guests can also enjoy natural swimming pools with natural clear waters, with a wide variety of tropical fish, at Porto de Galinhas, only ten minutes by buggy from the hotel. It is precisely in Porto de Galinhas where you can sail in a traditional “jangada” (sailing raft), which takes you into close contact with nature in the perfectly conserved mangroves. The village has charming bars and restaurants serving high quality regional cuisine within a very popular shopping area that offers a wide variety of goods and services.

Nannai concept is based on the preservation of the environmental, climatic and cultural values of the region utilizing the rationale of different ambiences within distinctive comfortable premises which blend in with the natural surroundings. Within this unique concept, the resort seeks to offer a new option to those looking for privacy, peace and tranquility, and a little escape from the daily grind. Amongst the accommodation options there are apartments or bungalows with private swimming pools.

The resort boasts a spacious and well ventilated restaurant, a sheltered balcony with an incredible sea view, offering guests the best in regional cuisine together with elements of international cuisine and an especially selected wine list, encompassing various different regions to satisfy the most demanding of palates.

The resort offers an extensive range of pools, with over 6000m² of refreshing crystalline waters of varying depth that cover much of the leisure area. The main pool boasts swimming lanes, exclusive jacuzzi areas, water volleyball, a beach with a sea view, a children’s area and a wet bar.

Nannai Beach Resort, located at this paradisiacal place in the Northeast of Brazil, is the perfect destination for a romantic and luxurious vacation.

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Iguassu Falls Tours

Tuesday, February 17th, 2009

A three day highlight program on both the Argentinean and Brazilian side of the falls Iguaçu.

Just the name conjures up romantic images of vast amounts of water – cascading through virgin rainforest.  This waterfall is one of the greatest on the planet, dwarfing Niagara falls it is possibly only rivalled by Victoria falls in Zimbabwe. We take you up close and personal in a never to be forgotten tour.

Our trips source as much as possible from the local community. Whether it be our knowledgeable local guides, local produce for meals to transport on tour. We do not use imported goods when local produce is available. We aim to minimise our impact on the environment and give as much back as possible to the communities we work in. All operations for this tour are done by locally owned companies, a fact we pride ourselves on. We aim to use where possible, hotels which have minimum impact on the surrounding forests. Hotels we hand pick due to their commitment to the future of the planet.

Our guides are all highly qualified (most with university degrees) or many years of experience and are paid above the standard wage. We source them due to their unique contact with the local community in the Iguacu, and their knowledge on the sites, fauna and flora you will pass on route. As well as giving you a fascinating insight into the history of this important region of Argentina.

In our pre departure information pack, and through the orientation on the ground we help you to minimise your carbon footprint on your tour, and help protect the fragile ecosystem of the Iguacu jungle. This information includes simple advice on the disposal of waste whilst with us, and also how we offset the carbon emissions through our carbon offsetting program. All entry fees paid for the entrance into the Iguacu national park contribute to its upkeep and help preserve it for the future.

By booking your tour with us, you will be making a real impact on the community you are visiting. We can also assist you if you wish to visit community projects allowing you to get a lot more out of your trip to Argentina. From a city orphanage run by a UK charity to an environmental project which involves local children and their communities from a high profile local NGO, ask us to see how you can give back. Most importantly a percentage from your booking (10%) will go back to our charities and assist us support the next generation and the environment they live in.

We really work hard to keep all our operations green! All our worldwide offices currently run on 90% green energy (we are working towards 100%) from hydro electric, wind to solar power. Being web based, we are close to becoming a paperless environment, brochure prints are at a minimum (and printed on a requirement basis) and all pre departure information is emailed. We use energy saving bulbs in our work centres, and recycle all our waste. We currently work with 3 different charities, giving us a broad spectrum and diversifying where our funds go. We work with Project Peru in the UK who run an orphanage in Zapallal in the shanty town outskirts of Lima, ANIA in Peru which is a high profile Peruvian NGO which works with children and helps to teach them about their local environment and how to manage it affectively, and GVI Foundation in Australia which works on several development projects in Latin America and around the world. We help these charities by fundraising treks, through donations as a company and through our clients and also through many of our customers who volunteer their time and expertise. These charities are close to our core of supporting the environment and children in need.

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Us Airways request daily flight to Rio de Janeiro

Sunday, February 15th, 2009
US Airways announced that it has filed an application with the Department of Transportation (DOT) to operate daily, year-round service between the airline’s largest hub in Charlotte, North Carolina and Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, later this year. The proposed service will be operated with Boeing 767 aircraft with seating for 18 in Envoy Class and 186 in the main cabin. Service would originate at the airline’s hub in Philadelphia.

“Brazil is an attractive market for US Airways and fits well into our commitment to expand our international service,” said Doug Parker, US Airways’ chairman and CEO. “We applaud the Department of Transportation in securing new frequencies between the U.S. and Brazil and the Brazilian government in eliminating restrictions on the number of U.S. carriers permitted to fly to the country.

“As one of the fastest-growing cities in the United States, Charlotte is primed for international expansion. With non-stop service to 22 destinations in the Caribbean and Latin America, expanding our reach to South America from Charlotte is the next logical step.”

“New service from Charlotte to Rio de Janeiro will open up a convenient and competitive option for business and tourism travel to Brazil,” said North Carolina Governor Bev Perdue. “The opportunity for US Airways to offer its first direct air link to Brazil is important to our international and domestic service and economic needs.”

“We are excited about the possibilities of adding another international flight and connecting Charlotte to South America through Brazil,” said Pat McCrory, Mayor, City of Charlotte. “We greatly appreciate US Airways’ efforts to continually look for opportunities to expand flight choices for the Charlotte region.”

Each year more than 13 million US Airways customers fly through Charlotte Douglas International Airport. Charlotte is the airline’s largest hub in terms of daily flights – 571 – and nonstop destinations – 129. Customers in 82 communities throughout the United States will have easy, one-stop connecting service to Rio de Janeiro with the proposed new route.

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