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Theme Cruise Craze Takes Brazil

Posted by Rachel

The latest travel trend to take Brazil by storm is the theme cruise, a cruise based around certain activities, a performance or celebrity, or a certain type of music or dance. It began with the fitness cruise fifteen years ago, intended to get people in shape while they were on vacation. Since then, cruise ship companies have diversified and have been very successful in luring Brazilians on board for a whole range of activities. Let’s take a look at some of the cruises being offered:

  • a university student cruise
  • a European cruise with soccer star Pelé
  • a well-being cruise, including yoga, healthy food, and lectures
  • a dancing cruise, featuring daily dance classes
  • a tango & milonga cruise, with classes teaching the two dance forms
  • a cruise to Argentina featuring Italian food
  • a gourmet cruise, featuring renowned chefs
  • the Roberto Carlos cruise, including shows by the famous crooner
  • the Zezé di Camargo & Luciano, including performances by the famous sertanejo duo
  • gay and lesbian cruises
  • the Bar Brahma cruise, featuring the famous beer bar
  • singles cruises
  • a cruise featuring flashback music
  • a cruise featuring techno music
  • adventure sports cruises
  • the Zen cruise, including relaxing activities
  • The Apprentice cruise, watching the filming of the Brazilian version of the show
  • a beauty cruise, featuring aromatherapy, make-up classes, and fashion
  • the fashion cruise, featuring fashion shows, modeling competitions, and theme parties
  • the art cruise, featuring ceramics, painting, sculpture, scrapbooking, and home decoration

All aboard!

 

Planning Your Trip to Rio

Posted by Rachel

High tourist season has begun in Brazil, and since many international tourists spend part or all of their time in Rio, I’m going to give you some helpful resources for planning your trip.

 

Off the Beaten Path

Posted by Rachel

Today we’re starting a new series, “Off the Beaten Path,” to feature tourist attractions in Brazil that few foreigners know about.

The Tapajós River runs from the north of Mato Grosso state through the Amazon all the way to Pará state. The river reaches 21 kilometers at its largest width, making it practically a freshwater sea. In the summer, when the tides are low, white sand beaches form along the river, forming tropical islands in crystal clear, green water.

In the city of Santarém, the Tapajós River meets the Amazon, where their waters literally remain separate as they exit to the ocean. For more information about tourism in this area, click here. To watch a video about the river, click here.