Budget Accommodation

quarta-feira, 21 de maio de 2008

Tourism in Vitória and Around The City



Just in the downtown there is the Camburi beach it has a busy sidewalk and a vibrant nightlife. The Frade Island is full of high-luxury houses and the beach houses of Castanheiras, formed by two creeks. From there, the tourist has the view from the Camburi beach. On the Canto beach, at weekends there is the traditional Fair of Crafts.

The best options in terms of beaches are around Vitória. The deal is rent a car and take the Highway of the Sun, which along the coast of Espírito Santo. In direction to the north valley, you can visit Itaúnas, an ecological reserve formed by dunes and beaches of rare beauty. There, the tourist can learn a little about nature and preservation of marine turtles on the basis of the Tamar project. To the south, also for the Sun Road, take the time to know Meaípe and Guarapari. Further south, visit the historic and quiet city called Anchieta, with beautiful and hidden beaches, as Castelhanos or Ubu.

terça-feira, 20 de maio de 2008

Beaches and Leisure in Florianópolis



There is much to see, hear and enjoy at the land of manezinhos, as they are called the natives of the Florianópolis island. Only about beaches, the city has one hundred options, not counting that each one has its particularity, is related to nature, or the activities to visitors. What's the story, told through the powerful operated tours in the schooner, from cave paintings hidden on the Island of Campeche, the towns of Ribeirao the Azores Island and St. Anthony of Lisbon.

To understand the geography of the city, which mixes beaches, dunes, lakes and mountains, rise in natural belvederes, as the Morro da Cruz. In the hours of diving in the joyful spirit of the island and is mixing with the locals, all roads lead to the bustling night at Lagoon of Conception (Lagoa da Conceição).

Some people say that Florianopolis has 42 beaches. Others say they are hundred. What matters is that the island offers options for all tourists. At the east, the point of surfers and beautiful people are on the beaches Mole and Joaquina, while in the north of the territory the tourist has calm waters and families who make the festival in Canasvieiras, English and Jurerê beaches. At the South, the rustic fishing villages attract those who seek peace, tranquility and good restaurants such as the beaches of Pântano do Sul and Ribeirão da Ilha.

segunda-feira, 19 de maio de 2008

Hotels in Aracaju



Starfish Ilha de Santa Luzia
Address: Barra dos Coqueiros (Ilha de Santa Luzia), 6km
Aracaju - SE
Phone: (55 79)2104-8500

Aquarios Praia
Address: Av. Santos Dumont, 1378 (Atalaia Beach)
Aracaju - SE
Phone: (55 79)2107-5200

Best Western Hotel da Costa
Address: Av. Santos Dumont, 1807 (Artistas Beach)
Aracaju - SE
Phone: (55 79)2106-1400

Ibis
Address: Av. Adélia Franco, 2719 (Grageru)
Aracaju - SE
Phone: (55 79)2106-2000

Atalaia Apart
Address: Av. Beira-Mar, 1140 (Farolândia)
Aracaju - SE
Phone: (79)3243-1616

Pousada do Sol
Address: R. Eng. Francisco Manoel da Costa, 43 (Atalaia)
Aracaju - SE
Phone: (55 79)3226-5500

sábado, 17 de maio de 2008

Visit Porto Alegre By a Tourist Bus



The bus line still offers a tourism guide from the Ministry of Tourism, and bilingual specialist.

Important: In case of rain the tour will be cancelled and the reserves could be re-scheduled.

Reservations: (55 51) 3212.3464 and 3212.1628.

When making your reservation, buy a ticket until 30 minutes before leaving the tour. After that date, the seats are released for direct sell.

Admission: must be purchased exclusively in the balcony of the Line Tourism Service Centre, on Travessa do Carmo, 84 - Lower City.

Value: R$ 10.00 on the second floor (open) and R$ 8.00 on the first floor (closed).
Note: This price was adjusted on September 11, 2007.

Days and hours of operation: From Tuesdays to Sundays at 9 am, 10h30min, 13h30min, 15h and 16h30min.

Local Departure: Municipal Secretary of Tourism (Travessa do Carmo, 84 - Lower City)

Travel and Duration: The circular route is 28 km long, driven by approximately 80 min.

Major attractions:

Architectural Complex, UFRGS
Farroupilha Park (Redemption) / Brique
Planetarium Jose Baptista Pereira
Moinhos de Vento Park (Parcão)
Hydraulic Moinhos de Vento
Shopping Total
Santa Casa de Misericordia Hospital
Square Marechal Deodoro da Fonseca (Square of the Matrix)
Palace Hall / Central Public Market
House of Culture Mario Quintana
Cultural Center Usina do Gasômetro
Amphitheatre Pôr do Sol
Soccer Stadium of Beira-Rio
Church Menino Deus
Soccer Stadium Olímpico Monumental / Tour of Pope
Municipal Center for Culture, Arts and Leisure Lupicínio Rodrigues
Museum of Porto Alegre Joaquim Jose Felizardo

sexta-feira, 16 de maio de 2008

Travel Tips in Itacaré



For the tourist be prepared and does not have problems in Itacaré, he needs to know:

Search hotels booking in advance, it is hard to find one upon arrival;

The city offers the following brazilian banks: Bank of Brazil (Agency), Bradesco (just a customer care in the post office and ATM machine) and Caixa (just a customer care in the lottery office);

To make tours in Itacaré is always needed a bit of physical effort, because the city has walks for medium to light degree of difficulty;

Please inform the agency when hiring the service of transfer if you are carrying special luggage and surf boards, so the driver or company is already prepared;

Get always a responsible company for your tours in order to avoid future problems;

For the tours do not hesitate to hire a guide because the tracks are in closed forest;

Let Hotel knows about your tour guide or the company’s name will be operating. That could be always useful for your security.

Expedia.com

quinta-feira, 15 de maio de 2008

Cheap Accommodation in João Pessoa



Xênius
Address: Av. Cabo Branco, 1262 (Cabo Branco Beach)
João Pessoa - PB
Phone: (83)3015-3535
Website: (www.xeniushotel.com.br)

Annamar
Address: Pça. Sto. Antônio, 36 (Tambaú)
João Pessoa - PB
Phone: (83)2108-7000
Website: (www.annamarhotel.com.br)

Victory Business
Address: Av. Alm. Tamandaré, 310 (Tambaú Beach)
João Pessoa - PB
Phone: (83)3247-3100
Website: (www.victoryflat.com.br)

Igatu Praia
Address: Av. Cabo Branco, 1984 (Cabo Branco Beach)
João Pessoa - PB
Phone: (83)2106-8808
Website: (www.igatuhotel.com.br)

Royal Praia
Address: R. Coração de Jesus (Tambaú)
João Pessoa - PB
Phone: (83)2106-3000
Website: (www.royalhotel.com.br)

Hotels.com

quarta-feira, 14 de maio de 2008

Tourism Bus Line in Curitiba



Passing through 25 tourist points of Curitiba, the special bus line of tourism offers a tour of 2 hours and 30 minutes on a path of 44 km. The point of departure may be the Tiradentes Square.

The line runs from Tuesday to Sunday from 09h a.m until 17h30min p.m, the buses leaving from 30 to 30 minutes. Paying the price of R$ 16.00 (Reais), the user receives a folder with 5 tickets that gives you the right to board and four other departures during the route, which allows the person choose the point that tourist wants to know better, you can pick up again the tourism bus line to know the rest of the ride.

The vehicles are equipped with a sound system to provide recorded information about the places visited in three languages - portuguese, english and spanish.

Tourist Information Center in Curitiba (55 41) 3352-8000

Tourist Attractions in Iguassu Falls



Elected by UNESCO as Heritage of Humanity, the Iguassu Falls are the scenarios of the vast majority of tours and activities in Foz do Iguaçu and the surrounding area.

The scenic beauty can be seen through the belvederes and footbridges or boarding a bus, train, boat or helicopter, the falls are even more beautiful in summer.

The tourist must still visit the hydroelectric power, the largest in the world in activity and that can be explored in detail.

The tour through the region still reserve purchases of imported products in Ciudad del Este, Paraguay and visit to Argentina’s sumptuous casinos, where the game is released.

segunda-feira, 12 de maio de 2008

Hostels in Belo Horizonte



Name: Chalé Mineiro Hostel
Address: Rua Santa Luzia – 288
Neighborhood: Santa Efigênia
Phone/Fax: (55) (31) 3467-1576
Website: www.chalemineirohostel.com.br
E-Mail: chalemineiro@ig.com.br

Name: Sossego da Pampulha Hostel
Address: Avenida José Dias Bicalho, 1258
Neighborhood:São Luiz
Phone: 55 (31) 3491- 8020
Website: www.sossegodapampulha.com.br
E-Mail: sossegodapampulha@hotmail.com.br

domingo, 11 de maio de 2008

Top 10 Tourist Destinations in Brazil



1 - Porto Seguro
Culture, dives, ecological trails, indigenous reserves, many beaches and guarantee of sun and heat in most of the year.

2 - Fortaleza
The capital of Ceará’s state meets beautiful beaches, bustling nightlife and a diverse regional cooking.

3 - Natal
Coast of beaches, lagoons, cooking, outings, art and culture. One of the most sought tourist destinations is the "City of the Sun", also remembered as "Buggy Capital of the World" and "Land of Shrimp", where was born the dance called forró.

4 - Maceió
The natural beauty, cultural diversity of the city and the various options for leisure.

5 - Porto de Galinhas
The beach is undoubtedly one of the most beautiful of the northeastern coast. The tourist can venture on a tour of bug, or kayaking, or to raft.

6 - Rio de Janeiro
The beauty of this city strikes, among the attractions for tourists are: natural attractions, bustling nightlife, events and varied cuisine.

7 - Salvador
One of the main destinations of international tourists. The city is famous for its history and the cultural heritage that houses.

8 - Gramado
Known as the wonders of Christmas Lights. The city is not only tourist route in winter (for those who have luck, you can even see snow) but also in summer, with the traditional event of Christmas.

9 - Recife
Two traditional events leading up to the tourists in Recife: the carnival and Saint John festival. The oldest brazilian capital is also known as the "Brazilian Venice", the similarity with the European city.

10 - Caldas Novas
The pools of warm water, originating from natural wells, attract tourists from Brazil and abroad. They say the waters have therapeutic properties.