Convento do Carmo - Salvador

Finally, one of the most expected hotel in Brazil, is scheduled to start operating october 2005 . Hotel Convento do Carmo, located in the heart of Pelourinho in Salador ,Bahia . A Historical building dated 1586 , a former convent by the order of the sisters of Carmelita. It is being considered one of the most luxurious and upscale hotel in Brazil. The hotel will have the signature of “Pousadas de Portugual“ and it belongs to Pestana Hotels.

It will be a reference of sophistication cuisine, with 79 luxurious rooms and suites, world-class restaurant , coffee shop, bar, pool , fitness center ,spa , library ,music room , meeting rooms, as well as the museum and church connected the hotel

Solar do Carmo - Salvador

Vila Galé Mares Resort - Praia do Forte

Blue Tree Towers - FORTALEZA

Located at Iracema Beach District, next Fortaleza´s main attractions . 250 rooms with air-conditioning , cable TV, digital safe box, minibar and connection for speed internet and 24h room service. The hotel also offers a nice swimming pool, Children´s pool and Playground.

Itacaré Eco Village - ITACARÉ

Itacaré Eco Village, located in the paradisiacal São José Beach , in Itacaré, State of Bahia and quite close to Prainha, a famous tourist point in that town. It is a residential and hotel-oriented condominium with a 176 hectare area which is located within an Environment Protection area. Of this area, 70% is comprised of virgin Mata Atlântica forest. Inside the condominium there is a Natural Heritage Private Reservation that preserves this native forest which is one of the most beautiful and rich in the region. It is surrounded by the famous coastal forest belt known as Mata Atlântica and faces the glorious view of immense crystal-clear waters, stark white sands and palm trees. The concept of Itacaré Eco Village, which currently offers 44 suites, is to be “an exclusive hotel that offers fine services with extremely good taste”.

Mosquito Blue - JERICOACOARA / CEARÁ

The Mosquito blue lies directly on Jericocoara Beach ( 300km from Fortaleza 4h transfer on 4x4 vehicle) at the feet of the famous sunset dune and a few steps from the main street where most of the bars , restaurants and shops are situated. Providing complete 5 stars hotel comfort ,It fits harmoniously into the lush vegetation of its natural setting and combines it with the highest standard of European comfort and style. All rooms are charming and colorful , an original combination of essentiality and ethnicity: complete comfort inside , pirturesque natural outside. Painted walls and light atmosphere ,curved motives and soft lines,build the background of the wooden Brazilian furnishings and decoration, making each room very singular.

Vila dos Corais - PRAIA DO FORTE - BAHIA

Located at praia do forte - 50 km from Salvador Airport. The Hotel Vila dos Corais (Coral Villa) offers 50 cozy and well decorated apartments all air conditioned. In order to give the charm, climate, and coziness of a beach house, rustic materials, mosaics with marine figures, lights made of natural fibers, and a lot of wood were utilized. The strong and vibrant colors complete the happy and relaxing style of the hotel. It also offers swimming pool with hydromassage, panoramic elevator, and massage room.

Copacabana Palace

Copacabana Palace is going through some refurbishments. Annex building is closed for full renovation, with reopening scheduled for October 2005. They will also start the construction of a spa, with 3 floors, which will all be dedicated to spa treatments, massages, etc. Spa opening scheduled for beginning of 2005.

Sustainable Tourism tour - Rio de Janeiro

Visit well-structured development projects located within low-income communities at the same time as contributing to their sustainability. This is an initiative of sustainable tourism, aimed at people who are seeking different experiences and are conscious of the importance of social responsibility and environmental integrity. You will experience the city from a new and different perspective and will see the creative solutions that are being implemented to alleviate our problems. You will also experience the energy and rhythm of music, circus, or theatre by youth groups from low-income communities as they rehearse. The tours are done with informed tour coordinators, who know the local communities and will help guests contextualize the social situation in Rio de Janeiro to better understand the culture. - Min 02 pax - Maximum of 12 people per tour per day. Departs daily.

Rio Copa - Best Western

The traditional Hotel Rio Copa now is a 4 stars hotel and belongs to the Best Western Chain. It was modernized and renovated. Hotel´s first room category now, are sup rooms. There are no more STD rooms at the hotel.

Windsor Chain - 2 new hotels in Rio

Windsor Chain (Excelsior and Miramar hotels) has opened 2 new hotels in Rio.
Martinique hotel - 3 star, 01 block from copacabana beach, offers 117 rooms, all equipped with : Cable Tv , minibar , central air conditioning , hair dryer , private in-room safe. Panoramic terrace with outdoor pool, fitness room and American bar.
Windsor Barra - recently opened in july 2005, a 5 star property located at Barra da Tijuca neighborhood. Ocean front, close to sophisticated malls and commerce. Few minutes away from RioCentro (Rio´s convention center). The hotel will offer 340 rooms ,21 meeting rooms with capacity from 20 to 1200 people, Main restaurant for 400 people and coffee shop panoramic top-floor with total view to beach, ocean and surrounding mountains, Fitness Center , outdoor swimming pool, sauna, jacuzzi and american bar.

Dinner at the Academy of cooking - Paraty

In a elegant Residence in Paraty´s Historic District , the internationally acclaimed chef Yara Castro Roberts, graduate of the Boston University Culinary program, took classes at the Cambridge school of Culinary arts,L´École ritsz Escoffier in Paris and food History at Radcliff College, explains how the most unusual dishes are made and demonstrates parts of the recipes as she gives professional cooking tips, which of course your guests will never forget! Dinner is served on a beautiful decorated table based on the regional cookery, includes an appetizer , entrée with side dish, salad , dessert cafezinho and selected cachaças .You discover new dishes such as tucupi duck, tapioca blinis with cupuaçú sorbet, chicken Xim-Xim with acaçá, coconut custard quimdim, black beans tutu, and many unusual salads. Dinner is served with South American wine and the famous cachaça with tropical fruit juices....allowing for long and interesting conversation.

Tour by plane in the Amazon

In an amphibious airplane , it is the better way to behold all the astonishing amazonian beauty. There are four different kind of over flights :

1) 30 minutes flight - flooded forest (igapó), Meeting of the Waters, Victoria Regia (Giant water lilies), Downtown Manaus, Hotel Tropical.
2) 1 hour flight - Forest, Anavilhanas archipelago, beaches, jungle lodges, flooded forest ( igapó), Hotel Tropical.
3) 1 hour and 15 minutes flight: Forest, Anavilhanas archipelago, beaches, jungle lodges, flooded forest ( igapó), meeting of the water, downtown Manaus, Hotel Tropical. 2 hours flight - Departure from Tropical Manau , Forest, Anavilhanas archipelago, 30 minutes foccus to Pink Porpois at Novo Airão .Return to Tropical Manaus.

Caracara Island

Located close to Poconé, approximately 250 Km (156 miles) from Cuiabá, in the State of Mato Grosso . In the heart of the Pantanal on the banks of the Cuiabá River, you'll find a paradise of natural beauty. Spread across a vast grass plain, is a verdant landscape that offers a biodiversity found in few other places.
Clients may choose to visit the Refúgio Ilha do Caracará by land and river, or by air. along the way the landscape will present them with an unforgettable series of views theyll want to remember forever.
It offers 20 charming rooms all have air conditioning, minibars, ceiling fans and telephones. Two are spacious suites that are also equipped with hydromassage tubs. The Refugio also offers : roomservice and laundry services, treated artesian water ,central water heating ,PBX Service , souvenir shop, Barbecue and Swimming Pool. At the hotel, clients will savor cuisine that is irresistible, even to the most discriminating palate. Under the direction of Cordon Blue trained chef Ariane Malouf, local delicacies and international dishes are served accompanied by a lavish array of desserts and other culinary delights.
It is possible to Take a horseback ride or a boat voyage down the river, hike through the terrain, go on a fishing trip or enjoy a photo safari - all under the personal supervision of experienced guides who will carefully prepare and instruct clients ahead of time