Nannai Beach Resort – Porto de Galinhas

September 2nd, 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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Luiz Silva - EzineArticles Expert Author

Paraty- Rio- Brazil

September 1st, 2009

As a Coastal City in the State of Rio de Janeiro , Paraty (in Portuguese, instead of an “y” it is spelled with an “i”), is popular because of its beauty associated with its mountains and Ocean. But that’s not all it is famous for. Paraty has a rich history, including its use as a port for the gold that came from Minas Gerais ( State in Brazil ), in the early to mid 1700’s. In the early 1800’s, the gold was running out and an upgraded rail road system made other routes to more preferable port cities. These events basically took Paraty off the map for a good 150 years.In the 1970’s a paved road was built from Rio de Janeiro to Santos , ( City in Sao Paulo ), which began a flurry of new activity around and in Paraty. Since then the city has grown from what was primarily a fishing and agricultural area to a major tourism force. However it is important to point out that while many people visit Paraty, it has preserved much of its historical appearance. Much of its architecture dates back 250 years ago; it has cobble stone streets, an old colonial – style fort, historical churches, old colonial houses ( which in many cases have been converted to quaint little shops and restaurants). Paraty is also well renowned for its avid participation in most Brazilian holidays and Festivals. Perhaps the most famous of which is the Literary Festival.

If you like tropical Islands and beautiful Brazilian Beach scenes, you’re in luck– the mountains just beside Paraty is the place you’re looking for. It has about 65 Islands just waiting for you to experience; you’ll have to come back for a long second visit to even come close to seeing all the beaches and Islands Paraty offers. Experience Luxury tours and stay in a high class hotel if you like. Paraty would be a great place for a Romantic Honeymoon in Brazil- either a first or second (or even a third). Paraty certainly has Luxury Hotels that have comfort with a capital “C”. With all these beaches, Festivals, history, and legends of gold and precious gems, the questions is not why Paraty? It is why not Paraty?Porto Bello 4

Florianopolis – Brazil

September 1st, 2009
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Or Floripa for short) , is famous for several things. First, it is one of three island capitals for Brazilian states. It is also famous for having 42 clean beaches. Furthermore, each beach has its own distinct personality. Some are for their great waves for surfing, such as Joaquina Beach , others are famous for their sophisticated hotels and restaurants (like Jurere Beach ), while Campeche and Solidao beaches boast a more rustic charm. There’s nothing finer than an exotic Brazilian beach!

If you are into history, you are going to love Floripa. The Portuguese from the Azores Islands in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean were the first settlers. Floripa retains much of its fabulously intriguing history all the way back to the Azores settlers. This is seen through it preservation of old architecture, as well as some natives that speak in the Azores dialect. First class tours, with a private guide are available to witness this in authenticity. The old churches are gorgeous and the restaurants often exude old world charm. The seaside nightlife is full of personality with women making lace to sell street side.

The public market (Mercado Publico) is the main place where the great artists and intellects hang out. If you ‘re into that scene – don’t miss out on this historical site (built in 1889).

To sum it up, Florianopolis has a wonderful history, Exuberant nature, excellent beaches, luxury hotels and great restaurants perfect for you romantic Honeymoon in Brazil. It is certainly a favorite among national and international tourists. One thing you may not realize about Floripa is that it has a large influence from Italian and German culture as well. The southern part of Brazil is Unique in that way from the rest of Brazil . Floripa is bubbling with unique culture and history you simply have to see for yourself.

We can put together come real Luxury tours and Luxury Packages of all kinds for you. You can stay at Exclusive Resorts or at one of many Luxury Hotels. Have yourself a Romantic Honeymoon in brazil at an opulent Brazilian Beach . Whatever your desire—from first class tours to Exclusive resorts in Brazil, Florianopolis is for you!! Let us(www.seeyouinbrazil.com) help you to prepare your vacation in Brazil, we as Brazilizn and American together to offer the best of Brazil for you.

Brazil ? Why?

August 31st, 2009

WHY BRAZIL ?

Because Brazil is the country that gave birth to carnival, the dazzling costumes and glorious beaches of Rio de Janeiro, will allure you to the rhythm of the Samba. The mix of colors shows Brazil’s great diversity. It has a hospitable spirit unequalled anywhere else in the world. The country of Soccer, good food, exotic beaches, rainforest, waterfalls, and many other topics make Brazil come together and the ideal destination for those who wish to be well received and treated as if at home. This is a place where many people leave their hearts.

Indubitably it is an ideal destination for travelers that deserve a very luxury custom program, service and money wise tour provider. It’s obvious that so many costumes arrive home already day dreaming of returning.

Brazil is a unique mix of races, Breath – taking Mountains, Amazing wild life, and a great pleasure. Come and get a glimpse of Brazil rich biodiversity. Those who come, fall in love.

Large International Hotels and good quality of service area way of life. Growing numbers of tourists are coming to Brazil, and in the last 5 years the number has grown 10 % and continues.

From Amazon to Iguassu Falls it’s a fantastic scene with beautiful views of cities, Unbelievable forest and happy and smiling people. From the big cities to the little ones, you arealways going to find many magic spots and a reason to come back to a paradise named Brazil.

The beauty and excitement of Brazil is vast, but for those who do not have months to explore her riches, we have selected several gems that will give you a wonderful experience of the best Brazil has to offer.

Buzios – What was once a quaint fisherman’s village is now an international hotspot for tourism. Buzios attained international attention when the renowned actress, Brigitte Bardot began to frequent the sultry peninsular paradise.

Rio de Janeiro – O Rio, Rio how lovely art thou, Rio! Rio de Janeiro is without a doubt one of the most popularly visited spots worldwide. If you think about it, it really has it all—the mountains, beaches, Arts, museums, sophisticated and bargain shopping facilities of all kinds, historical sites, red hot night life, and the list goes on forever.

Sao Paulo – The third largest city in the world and the financial center of Brazil, Make Sao Paulo a very special place for Business and Tourism. When you think of the largest world cities, Sao Paulo ranks highly on the list. It is home to 19 million people, including vast numbers of Lebanese, Japanese, and Italian immigrants.

Salvador – The name means savior and was actually the first capital of Brazil ( the current Brazilian capital is of Course Brasilia ). Salvador is the capital of the enormous state of Bahia. This quaint yet prodigious city is the site of colonial style houses and beautiful old catholic churches.

Bristol Dobly – Iguassu Falls

August 31st, 2009


Bristol Dobly Viale Cataratas | Paraná

Recently opened in Foz do Iguaçu, Bristol Dobly Viale Cataratas is a four star hotel with 152 rooms designed to the comfort of the guest. The hotel is located at Cataratas Road close to the main attractions of Foz do Iguaçu and with easy access to the airport.

All rooms with modern decoration are equipped with air conditioner, frigobar, safe, cable tv, telephone, free internet access and hair dryer, everything to provide a pleasant stay in the city.

The hotel was designed to combine modernity with nature and offers parking, meeting room, laundry service and room service 24 hours. In the leisure area the guest can find a complex of 2 swimming pools, sauna, game room with billiard and tennis table, bar, restaurant, fitness center.

Rio By Night

August 31st, 2009
Rio by night with Brasil show | Rio de Janeiro
Created by the choreographer Jaime Aroxa, “Brazil show” tells through the music and dance, the history of Brazil from the early days of Portuguese colonization, passing by the freedom of the slaves reaching the cultural melting pot of today. It’s a tribute to the African, Indian and European cultures that altogether originated the Brazilians as we are today.

The spectacle, carefully prepared, has an innovative speech, exploring lights, colours, rhythms and typical costumes presented with many scene dances of all Brazil’s regions. In a clear and simple way, filled with emotion, “Brazil” provides knowledge of the rich culture of Brazil. The main proposal of the production is the authenticity in every detail of our culture, the profile of the characters, and the special care with the costumes, rich in details.

The production was particularly concerned with the casting and choreography, accordingly to its origins, selecting dancers from each region of the country to present not only a Samba show, but also frevo, macumba, maculele, gafieira, axé, capoeira , forro and lambada.

A new option for a by night program in Rio de Janeiro the show is presented daily at Cabaré Brasil a restored charming house at Lapa area.

High speed train Rio-São Paulo

August 25th, 2009


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The Brazilian authorities are concluding the contractual conditions and the formal procedures for the construction of the Brazilian high-speed train connection (TAV), that will connect Rio de Janeiro to São Paulo and Campinas. The procedure should grant the project to the best proposal in terms of quality x price. Terms and conditions shall be published by September 2009 and the interested parties will have to deliver their proposals by December. Brazil expects to announce the winning company/consortium by the second semester of 2010. The train connection must be fully operational by early 2014.

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To whom it may concern, the initial evaluations made on the construction costs and return yields of the first Brazilian high-speed train is available at http://www.tavbrasil.gov.br (only in Portuguese).


São Paulo Fashion

August 25th, 2009

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According to the Annual Survey of the Global Language Monitor (GLM) , the North-American organization that documents, analyzes and tracks trends in language the world over, with a particular emphasis upon English, São Paulo is ranked on the eighth position on the published articles (printed and internet) about the international fashion world. Among the top ten (from thirty) of the GLM list, were Milano, New York, Paris, Rome, London, Los Angeles, Hong Kong, São Paulo, Sydney and Las Vegas.

According  to  Caio  Luiz  de  Carvalho,  president  of  the  Tourism  Board  of  the  City  of São Paulo  (SPTuris)  and  former  president  of  EMBRATUR,  this  reflects  the  quality  of the  work being  done. “This  achievement  crowns  an  excellent  design  developed  in  São Paulo.  Our  objective  is to  motivate  more  and  more  creative  economical  activities  and  further  explore  the  city talent.  This  is  our  most  important  asset” (…)  “By  doing  so,  we  will  be  able  to  see  more  frequently  the  rise  of  people  such  as  Paulo Borges,  who  started  here  and  believe  in  the potentialities  of  São Paulo”,  stated  Caio  de  Carvalho,  referring  to  the  founder  of  the  São  Paulo  Fashion  Week (SPFW).

Image is held twice a year at Ibirapuera Park Convention Center, in São Paulo. It began in 1996, when the event was known as Morumbi Fashion Brazil. The event got its current name in January 2001. Today, it’s the most important fashion show in Latin America and appears among the major fashion weeks in the world. It happens twice a year – in January, featuring the fall collection, and in June, with the spring collection.

Strengthening the Foundations of Brazilian Aviation

August 24th, 2009

Strengthening the Foundations of Brazilian Aviation

By IATA.com
Sao Paulo – The International Air Transport Association (IATA) set out an agenda for the Brazilian civil aviation sector, leveraging positive actions by the Government of Brazil to improve competitiveness and deliver broad economic benefits.

“The new Civil Aviation National Policy is a great opportunity. Air transport supports 2.6% of Brazil’s economy. Thousands of jobs and billions of dollars of business depend on its success. Brazil must use the national policy to build a more competitive industry by overcoming major fiscal and infrastructure handicaps,” said Giovanni Bisignani, IATA’s Director General and CEO. Bisignani made his comments in a speech to industry and government leaders at the British Chamber of Commerce in Sao Paulo, Brazil.

Bisignani held positive meetings with ANAC, the Ministry of Defense and the Minister of Institutional Relations and noted many recent encouraging developments in Brazilian aviation. These include the elimination of the PIS/COFINS tax on jet fuel which collected US$100 million annually, the adoption of the IATA Operational Safety Audit (IOSA) by the Brazilian government, and the staged liberalization of air fares. “As Brazil prepares to host the 2014 FIFA World Cup, we look forward to working even more closely with the government to further improve the competitiveness of Brazilian aviation and achieve cost-efficient infrastructure improvements,” said Bisignani.

Bisignani offered to work with the Brazilian government in two key areas:

  • Airport Concessions: Brazil is contemplating airport concessions to help speed infrastructure improvements. “Private investment with the right conditions can help improve infrastructure but concessionaires must be governed by robust economic regulation. Our common goal is to ensure that the airport is run efficiently, serves and consults with its customers and drives economic development. This is a natural role for ANAC. IATA is happy to bring its global expertise to ensure that ANAC has the independence to carry its mission effectively,” said Bisignani.
  • Congestion at Sao Paulo’s Guarulhos Airport: Bisignani offered support for early implementation of IATA’s Worldwide Scheduling Guidelines at Sao Paulo’s Guarulhos airport. “Congestion pricing is not a solution. IATA’s Worldwide Scheduling Guidelines are helping airports around the world manage congestion. As we evaluate longer term solutions, we look forward to working with INFRAERO to make the most of existing terminals and infrastructure and to a robust consultation process on future developments,” said Bisignani.

Bisignani also noted the need to improve the competitiveness of the Brazilian aviation sector by working together to addressing two specific issues:

  • Petrobras’ import parity pricing policy: “This adds 30 cents to every gallon of jet fuel sold in Brazil. This US$450 million annual competitive disadvantage makes no sense for a country that supplies 80% of its fuel needs domestically. The result is that 32% of the cost structure of Brazil’s airlines goes to fuel, compared to a global average of 23%. We must find a policy that brings prices in line with market realities,” said Bisignani.
  • ATAERO Tax: Airport charges paid to INFRAERO, Brazil’s airport operator, do not equally recover costs for each individual airport. Airlines pay a 50% surcharge (US$370 million annually) known as ATAERO to cover the gaps. “INFRAERO must be funded on a cost recovery basis, with charges that are transparent, agreed with users and in line with international standards,” said Bisignani.

Finally, Bisignani urged Brazil’s government to be a strong voice driving aviation forward on two key priorities: environment and liberalization.

Environment: IATA is leading industry efforts on aviation and the environment with three sequential targets: a 1.5% average annual improvement in fuel efficiency to 2020, carbon neutral growth by 2020 and a 50% absolute cut in emissions by 2050 (compared to 2005). “Brazil is critical to these goals. As a leader in biofuels, I hope that the Brazilian government will provide the fiscal and legal framework to encourage investments in sustainable biofuels which can significantly reduce aviation’s carbon footprint. Brazil is a major player in the UNFCCC process and at ICAO which is tasked with handling aviation’s international emissions. It has a leadership responsibility to ensure that ICAO can bring to the UNFCCC a position that supports a global sectoral approach to aviation emissions and reflects the industry’s globally harmonized approach to controlling emissions,” said Bisignani.

Liberalization: Brazil was one of 15 governments participating in IATA’s Agenda for Freedom. An IATA study showed that market and ownership liberalization in Brazil had the potential to generate up to 400,000 new jobs and up to 24 billion Reais. “CONAC’s proposal to increase foreign ownership possibilities to 49% and a recent liberal bilateral agreement with Chile are steps in the right direction. As the region’s largest economy, I hope that Brazil can take leadership to promote liberalization in Latin America and globally,” said Bisignani.

See you in Brazil Testemunials

August 24th, 2009

From: Gabriela and Vincet Duron

Gone to: Rio (picture) and Buzios – April 2009

Thank you so much for a wonderful honeymoon vacation, we had a great time. I can’t describe how wonderful and beautiful your country is. We appreciate your help, everything was perfect. We loved the hotel in Buzios. Once again, thank you, it was amazing.

Gabriela (from Peru) and Vincent (from France)

From: Maria Flores and Maita Bernedo

Gone to: Rio, Buzios and Arraial do Cabo  (pic) – Dec 2008

We had such a great time in Buzios and Rio. The beach in Cabo Frio was beautiful and Rio by night was exciting! We would love to visit again in the future. We will definitely recommend See you in Brazil to anyone who would like to visit such a welcoming and diverse country.Maria Flores, San Francisco, California USA
Maita Bernedo, Chicago, Illinois USA
December 2008

From: Rafael and Shannon Freitas

Gone to: Buzios (picture) – Sep 2008

My wife and I trusted SEEYOUINBRAZIL.COM with our Honeymoon package, which is a big responsibility and the expectations are usually really high. Let’s just say that, I will do it over and over again if I had the chance.

Luiz and his team handled it perfectly from beginning to the end. Great company, great people, great country!

Thank you for everything!

From: Quinn Brown – Columbia College, SC

Gone to: Rio de Janeiro (picture), Buzios and Salvador

Brazil was great! I love the culture, the people, the beautiful views, and the overall spirit of Brazil. The beaches of Rio de Janeiro, the relaxed environment of Buzios, and the rocky beaches of Salvador were breathtaking. My favorite destination was Buzios. It was the perfect addition to our journey. Luiz and Julia were great. They made our experience even better. If you want the trip of a lifetime, then you are in the right place!

From: Nikita Burks – Columbia College, SC

Gone to: Rio de Janeiro, Buzios (picture) and Salvador

Brazil was an amazing experience. I was able to see a beautiful country, practice my language skills, and make tons of new friends along the way. If you want a once in a lifetime opportunity with tour guides that are fun and caring than See You in Brazil is the way to go!

From: Alan Weinberg and family – Columbia College, SC

Gone to: Rio de Janeiro (picture), Buzios and Salvador

We had a fantastic trip to Brazil! Luiz and Julia were perfect guides and hosts in their beautiful country. Not only did they take excellent care of us – our transportation and accommodations were always well-organized and immaculate – but their good-natured warmth and friendship will stay with us for many years. Muito obrigado!

Dr. Alan Weinberg and family (Sharon and Danny)

From: Jennifer Ozog – Massachusetts

Gone to: Rio de Janeiro, Buzios (picture) and Fortaleza

Our trip to Brazil was absolutely amazing! Luiz and Julia were excellent tour guides and spent lots of time with us, teaching us about Brazil and giving us tips for our travels throughout the country. Great destination and hotel choices. I don’t think the trip could have been the same without their expert advice and company. I recommend see them 100%!

From: Assel Aimbetova and Rustam Seitov – Cazaquistan

Gone to: Rio de Janeiro and Sao Paulo (picture)

Our trip to Brazil was very unexpected and unplanned. We had only 3 days before the flight to open visa, prepare the package and buy the air tickets. It was really mission impossible and we did not believe that somebody can do it. However, we were very lucky to find See you in Brazil web site. I called the company at midnight without any hope to get a reply. However, Luiz Silva not only replied so late at night but also provided me with the information that I needed about the package and prices. Within next couple of days thanks to Luiz we received visa and flew to Brazil. We stayed connected with Luiz during all 7 days of the trip, he was always very helpful and attentive. His advice and opinion was always very useful. The hotel in Rio was great, just near the beach. Tours were very interesting. Our experience in this country was really unforgettable and we are really thankful to Luiz and Seeyouinbrazil company. We do recommend people to travel to Brazil with this company, they provide good prices and excellent service! (June/2007)
See you in Brazil,
Have fun!