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HOTEL INFORMATION: SofitelHotel Class: Superior First Class Located in front of the famous Copacabana and close to Ipanema beaches, this superior first class hotel is considered as one of the most prestigious in Rio. With over 388 rooms and suites, the hotel offers international and French dining, an English pub, 2 swimming pools, fitness center and sauna and is close to beauty salons and shops. Guest rooms include air conditioning, minibar, satellite television, wireless internet access, hair dryer, and room service. Pestana Rio AtlanticaHotel Class: Deluxe The Pestana Rio Atlantica hotel in Rio de Janeiro has an ideal location on the Avenida Atlântica and has a stunning view over Copacabana Beach. This hotel in Rio combines Brazilian hospitality with the international lifestlyle. All guest rooms are equipped with air conditioning, cable television and high speed internet access. A pool, sauna and massage service are available to guests. Mar IpanemaHotel Class: Superior Tourist Class Located on Visconde de Pirajá, the Mar Ipanema is just one block from Ipanema Beach at Aníbal de Mendonça. This modern superior tourist class hotel is on the Diamond Row, with a concentration of jewelry stores, excellent shopping, and all conveniences.All guest rooms include air-conditioning, a writing desk and chairs, closet with safety box, small refrigerator, sound-proof windows, TV with cable channels in English, and a modem connection for your laptop. On the ground floor you can enjoy a meal at charming Madalenna, with additional tables on the patio outside. Praia IpanemaHotel Class: First Class Located right along the beach, each room at the Hotel Praia Ipanema has a balcony overlooking the ocean. Guests can enjoy a dip pool, steam room, and compact fitness center and an on-site restaurant for a buffet breakfast, lunch and dinner. At night Bar Bossa Nova sets the atmosphere, with live music shows on Friday. All rooms have a private bathroom, with air-conditioning, refrigerator, closet with safety box, phone, a double bed or a set of twins, color TV with remote control and cable channels in English, with a modem and cable connection. Caesar ParkHotel Class: Deluxe Located a short walk to the beach, The 222 guest rooms at Caesar Park provide breathtaking views of the beach and sea. The hotel's Galani restaurant serves contemporary Italian fare, guests look forward to the lavish feijoada feast served for lunch. The hotel is close to the neighborhood's exclusive boutiques and restaurants – and to the beach, where hotel staff supply chaises, umbrellas and fresh fruit for beach visits. High speed internet access is available in every room and the hotel offers a fitness center with panoramic view of the beach, modern equipment, sauna, massage, swimming pool and bicycles. Windsor MartiniqueHotel Class: Superior Tourist Class The Windsor Martinique Hotel is located on Sa Ferreira Street in Rio de Janeiro, within walking distance of Copacabana Beach, shopping and nightlife. Guests stay in rooms with air-conditioning, telephone, TV, and minibar. Additional amenities include pool, fitness center, and bar. Luxor RegenteHotel Class: First Class Located at the majestic Copacabana Beach overlooking the ocean, the Luxor Regente offers 236 well-appointed guest rooms and suites. Each guest room includes air conditioning, private safe, cable TV with international channels, radio/alarm clock, mini-bar, hair drier, personalized robe and 24-hour room service. The onsite restaurant with international standards offers a perfect environment for trying the exuberant Brazilian spices of "feijoada" (a Brazilian dish) or our sophisticated international cuisine. This first class hotel offers additional facilities including swimming pool, terrace and lobby bars, fitness center and beach. Windsor ExcelsiorHotel Class: First Class The Excelsior Hotel is located on Copacabana Beach along the Rio de Janeiro River. Guests can easily find local nightlife and shopping to entertain them, as well as the hotel’s own amenities. All guest rooms have air-conditioning, newspaper, refrigerator, telephone, satellite TV, and internet access. Hotel amenities include swimming pool, fitness center, hot tub, and beach access. JW MarriottHotel Class: Superior First Class Sweeping view of Sugar Loaf, Corcovado and the beaches of Copacabana can be enjoyed from the rooftop of the JW Marriott. Guest rooms echo Rio's beauty, and include high-speed Internet access, work desk, phone/voice mail, safe, satellite tv, hair dryer, coffeemaker/tea service, mini-bar. Guests in the 245 room facility can enjoy the rooftop pool, fitness center and day spa. Temptation awaits at Terraneo with its fresh Mediterranean cuisine; at Taiyou Sushi Bar, serving Japanese dishes with a tropical twist; and at the casual Cafe da Praia for light fare. Sheraton Rio Hotel & TowersHotel Class: Superior First Class Sheraton Rio Hotel & Towers sits in a privileged location on a sheltered cove. The 561 guest rooms offer breathtaking views of the sun-baked beaches of Ipanema, Leblon, and of the nearby hills and mountains. Air conditioning, a mini-bar, radio, direct-dial telephone, color satellite TV with movie channels, and an individual safe are all included in the room. The hotel's restaurants and bars blend the many flavours of Brazil and catering to all tastes. Elegant and sophisticated Valentino's features award-winning Northern Italian specialties; Mirador Cafe offers international cuisine and Brazilian specialties. Casual and relaxing, O'Casarao has an open-air barbecue and the poolside pizza kiosk an authentic wood-burning oven. You can dip your feet while quenching your thirst at Trampolim the tropical poolside bar. In addition, the property provides three swimming pools, three floodlit tennis courts with pro and rental equipment, a children's playground, and a complete, modern health club with gym, sauna, and massage. Guest services include currency exchange, beauty/barber shop, medical services, drug store and shopping arcade. This superior first class hotel is located on Vidigal Beach, Copacabana PalaceHotel Class: Deluxe The Copacabana Palace has 225 rooms and suites, 147 of which in the main building and 78 suites in the Annex. All are individually designed with fine period furniture and original works of art. Each of the rooms has view of the sea or of Copacabana Avenue. All suites have spacious and opulent sitting rooms. Among the facilities available at the hotel there is communications and entertainment technology, creating the perfect environment in which to work and relax, besides the tennis court, swimming pool, fitness center, laundry service and hairdresser. Iberostar CopacabanaHotel Class: Deluxe Located in the center of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, the Iberostar Copacabana hotel is on the oceanfront at Copacabana Beach. Guests stay in rooms with minibar, air-conditioning, internet, telephone, and cable TV. All guests also have the opportunity to explore locally, use the pool, restaurant, and beachfront.
Day 1 - Rio de Janeiro
Check into your hotel in Rio de Janeiro. Rio is one of the most beautiful cities anywhere in the world – like Hong Kong, Cape Town and Sydney – where the city and the water merge into a spectacular tableau. Rio’s beaches – including the interlocking Ipanema, Copacabana and Leblon – have been made famous in song and theater; providing inspiration to nearly everyone who sees them. Your choice of accommodations Day 2 - A FreeStyle Day in Rio A FreeStyle Day in Rio Customize your vacation with the included tour of your choice: • Sugarloaf: Enjoy a trip to the top of spectacular Sugar Loaf Mountain; from Red Beach, a cable car ascends in two stages to the summit. From here the crescent of the Atlantic Ocean beaches comes fully into view and the city is spread at your feet. • Mt. Corcovado: Towering over Rio is the imposing statue of Christ the Redeemer – arms spread, protecting the city below. Ascend 2,400 feet by train to the top of Mt. Corcovado to visit this 100-foot tall landmark and enjoy stunning panoramic 360° views of the city. Afterward, continue with your choice of a botanical gardens tour, a museum tour or a shopping tour. Meals B Day 3 - Enjoy Rio! These days in Rio are unplanned, but see our list of special services or just enjoy the beach. Meals - B Day 4 - Enjoy Rio! These days in Rio are unplanned, but see our list of special services or just enjoy the beach. Meals - B Day 5 - Enjoy Rio! These days in Rio are unplanned, but see our list of special services or just enjoy the beach. Your choice of accommodations – Meals B Day 6 - Rio de Janeiro Your program with us finishes after breakfast or choose to extend your stay. Meals B
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