Why I want to go to Rio de Janeiro
South America is my final travel frontier. I have boldly visited every other continent on the planet except for South America and while this is not a so-called ‘bucket list’ it is definitely my goal for 2013. I really want to go there during the annual Carnival festivities, but I am going to need some help.
Having a year means that I should be able come up with creative ways to generate sponsorship and/or travel information opportunities. So if you’re currently staying in Rio de Janeiro and need someone to house sit or have a free sofa I could crash on please let me know. If that sounds like a bit of stretch then travel and dining tips left in the comment section of this blog would also be very much appreciated.
Correct me if I’m wrong but most revellers like to hang in the so-called Zona Sul (South End or South Rio). It is a good place to stay if you want to be close to the action, and it’s by the sea with easy access to the wildly popular Copacabana and Ipanema beach areas.
Leblon hotels are more upmarket and reportedly like to play what I call ‘peak season rate games’ at carnival time. Most will only offer a fixed-rate five-night package during the week of the event, which includes a hefty non-refundable deposit, at rates that are significantly higher than the rest of the year. It’s safe to stay I won’t be staying here, not because of the price but because I want to eat local dishes like Salsichão, Empada and Aipim frito with my hands in neighbour cafes. But it’s hard to go local and stay safe in a destination you don’t know. So tips regarding where to find cold beer and tasty snacks would be very much appreciated.
Of course first I have to get to Rio’s international Airport Galeão. Since I am more than a decade removed from being a travel journalist, I am going to have to work for my airfare. Readers who have connections at either TAM Airlines or Varig can kindly put in a good word for me and I will take it from there.
Finally I want a samba school scholarship. I hear that Beija-Flor and Grande Rio have the best looking dancers and costumes. I did study dance a bit in university, but I doubt that will help me learn to samba. The good news is I have a year to practice.
List Of Cebu Hotels Resorts and Spa
The Bellavista Hotel
THE BELLAVISTA HOTEL
THE BELLAVISTA HOTEL is an intimate luxury in the midtown Lapu-lapu City area. Patterned after the best European boutique hotels with Avant Garde world-class design and impeccable attention to detail, this hotel is just a few minutes away from Gaisano Mactan Mall or Marina Mall where there are many Restaurants and Commercial establishments. The Hotel has two(2) restaurants, a lobby lounge a...
Terra Manna Camping and Resort
In Terra Manna Camping Resort, nature is its spotlight. Inside the four-hectare resort cum nature garden, guests and visitors can indulge in the minimal structure yet bountiful space of breath-taking sights all around the camping resort. Eastside of the resort, guests can see the invigorating sight of the Badian’s blue-ridge heights. Meanwhile, in the west, guests can feast on the wonderful view of the sleepy Tañon Strait. Due to the tropical weather of the Philippines, each guest can take pleasure in every instant of their stay at the...
Plantation Bay Resort & Spa
Plantation Bay Resort and Spa opened in 1996 and since then has over a million guests and visitors from the four corners of the world. Guests who have come and stayed at the Plantation Bay Resort and Spa have all agreed that it’s one of the finest resorts they have ever been into. This 11.4 hectare resort is just half an hour drive from Cebu City.
Plantation Bay Resort and Spa boasts it privately-owned waterways plus the unspoiled stylishness of colonial plantation architecture. Whether it’s for business or pleasure, whether you’re t...
Ogtong Cave Resort
Situated in the northwestern island paradise called Bantayan Island, Ogtong Cave Resort is within the Municipality of Sta.Fe. The island is recognized for its fine and magnificent white beach sands and bountiful seafood such as crabs and dried fish. During the Holy Week, locals and tourist come to the island to witness the holy procession in Bantayan Island.Ogtong Cave Resort offers guests and visitors accommodations situated on large natural rocks in the midst of landscape gardens.
Ogtong Cave Resort offers aircon and non-aircon Villas. The...
Hannahs Place Restaurant and Lodge
HANNAH'S PLACE RESTAURANT AND LODGE
Hannah’s Place is located at the extreme north of Panagsama Beach, in Moalboal, Cebu. Regular rates for an overnight stay at a Deluxe Room at Hannah’s Lodge is $56.82 OR (Php2,500). The Standard Room is at $45.45 OR (Php2,000) per night. Accommodations include breakfast. Full board accommodations cost an additional $25 per person. All rooms are air-conditioned. Other room amenities include a mini bar and hot and cold sho...
CouCou Lodge
COUCOU LODGE
CouCou Lodge is centrally stationed in Poblacion, Santa Fe of Bantayan Island. Rooms are complete with Air conditioning, Electric fan, plush beds and private bathrooms. Just outside of the rooms is the CouCou Restaurant, where one can enjoy meals from breakfast to dinner. A well-stocked bar for late night entertainment is available as ...
Why I want to go to Rio de Janeiro
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