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Rio Carnival |
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February 16-21, 2007
6 days from $1799
(early booking rate for bookings made by April 15) |
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 Rio's
Carnival (spelled Carnaval in Potuguese) is perhaps the world's
most famous celebration. Carnival is a spectacular time to come to Rio
de Janeiro, especially for gay travelers! There are several gay
festivals including one in front of our hotel, and people joke that
everyone seems a little gay during carnival.
Experience the
unmatched beauty and charm of this famous city, as well as its friendly,
captivating people, known as Cariocas. Located between the mountains and
sea, Rio de Janeiro is a tropical urban resort that offers delicious
cuisine, terrific shopping, and stunning scenery. The beaches are loaded
with eye candy as far as the eye can see, and the night scene explodes
with some of the best venues and music in the world.
 During Carnival, in
addition to gay pool parties and large dance events, you can also join
street festivals and parades all over the city; and there is an attitude
of good will and harmony that pervades everything.
This trip combines the
perfect hotel, exclusive Zoom events, Zoom Concierge services, plus
plenty of free time to give you a vacation that is fabulous, fun, safe,
and customized to your specific interests. Let Zoom Vacations treat you
to the vacation of your dreams in stunning Rio de Janeiro!
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| PACKAGE HIGHLIGHTS:
A welcome cocktail reception and sumptuous Brazilian dinner
A sunset cocktail reception and heli tour of Sugarloaf and
Corcovado
A stunning beach party with lunch and drinks and optional hang
gliding
5 nights twin share accommodations at the Ipanema Plaza Hotel,
the newest luxury hotel in Rio, just a half block from Rio's gay beach
(located in Ipanema).
A hearty Brazilian Buffet Breakfast daily
All transfers to Zoom Vacations events
Complimentary daily use of a Nokia cell phone (airtime is
additional)
Services of a Zoom Vacations Concierge throughout the trip
Rio de Janeiro gay survival guide, complete with information on
nightlife, restaurants, beaches, shopping, and much more
Optional Sambadrome (Sambodromo) tickets. We can even arrange for
you to dance in costume in the parade--an amazing experience you will
never forget!
Optional excursions such as hang-gliding, Favela tour, Tijuca
Forest, Corcovado, Sugar Loaf, and Samba party tickets
Advance ticket purchase options for the best dance events of the
week, exclusively for Zoom Vacations travelers
All this and more . . . Exclusively for Zoom Vacations travelers |
Add-on Trip to
Paraty
The Colonial Jewel of Brazil
February 21-23, 2007
2 nights from $599*
 Paraty is a small gay-friendly colonial town on the west coast between Rio de Janeiro and Sao Paulo. With beautiful beaches and undisturbed nature it also boasts over 400 years of history. It was one of most important ports of Brazil and it's name was synonymous with cachaηa. Today, it is known as one of the most gay-friendly places in Brazil, largely because of its openly gay mayor!
Paraty was one of the most important towns in Brazil during the Gold Cycle. Today Paraty is a small historic town with elegant stores and many quaint hotels and inns that receive visitors from all over the world. From Paraty, one can easily get to over 65 islands, many with private beaches, swimming coves, and charming, rustic restaurants.
Paraty (para-chee) is a popular destination for European tourists but is unknown by most Americans. The old colonial homes are white-washed, embellished with intricate colored moldings. The roads are paved with river stone and cars are not allowed on the streets in the historic center. In the evenings, jazz music spills out from yellow-lit doorways, and impeccable cuisine abounds in authentic restaurants. |
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*Land
only based on double occupancy.
This is an introductory rate, prices are subject to
change. |
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