Travel Blog 
News Stories Tagged Brazil
-
Today's Top Headlines: May 9, 2012
Disassembled gun parts were found in three stuffed animals at a Rhode Island airport, orangutans are using iPads in Miami, and a Russian jet disappeared in Indonesia. Here's what we're reading now.
-
5 International Art Exhibits Worth Traveling For
From Degas at the Musée d’Orsay to Kandinsky and his symbolist cohorts at Amsterdam's Van Gogh Museum, new art exhibits are already heralding the start of spring. Just book a ticket, and let our mini itinerary guide your art getaway.
-
Obama Speeds up Visa Process to Boost Tourism
America is about to see a boost in tourism from China and Brazil, following President Obama's announcement yesterday that streamlining the visa process will make it easier for travelers from those countries to come to the U.S.
-
An Insider's Guide to Carnival 2012 in Rio de Janeiro
Rio de Janeiro puts on one of the world’s biggest, liveliest parties every year for Carnival. This year’s Carnival weekend just happens to coincide with the long Presidents' Day weekend, February 17-20, giving travelers even more reason to celebrate. You can still book a trip—but act fast!
-
Mind your hand gestures in Brazil
Throughout Brazil, use the thumbs-up gesture to indicate that something is OK. The gesture created by making a circle with your thumb and index finger and holding your other fingers up in the air has a very rude meaning.
-
Heading to Brazil? Soak up a mineral spa town experience
Known for the curative properties of their natural springs, a collection of mineral-spa towns in southern Minas Gerais forms the Circuito das Águas (Water Circuit). For more than a century people have flocked to these mystical towns, bathing in the pristine water parks and drinking from the bubbling fountains. Today the towns are especially popular among older, wealthier Brazilians.
-
Around the World with Jeanne Baret: the First Woman to Circumnavigate the Globe
The true story of this remarkable female traveler is told in Glynis Ridley’s The Discovery of Jeanne Baret. Here are some of the highlights of Baret's story and the natural wonders along the way. Re-tracing her journey, dates are given for each location, so you can see how long it took an 18th-century ship to complete the voyage under sail.
-
Top Places to Celebrate New Year's Eve
The year 2011 is almost upon us so we've rounded up nine cities around the globe that celebrate the New Year with style. Find your perfect party, from family-friendly affairs to all-night debauchery to classic celebrations.
-
Brazil: Don’t forget that you need a visa
Visas are required for U.S., Canadian, and Australian citizens. Go to the Web site for the Brazilian embassy or consulate nearest you for the most up-to-date information. Obtaining a visa can be a slow process, and you must have every bit of paperwork in order when you visit the consulate, so read instructions carefully. (For example, in the U.S. the fee can only be paid with a U.S. Postal Service money order.)
-
Brazil: Buy an air pass before you leave home
These are useful if you plan to travel a lot within Brazil (they can only be purchased outside Brazil), where distances are vast. Passes from TAM or Varig can save you hundreds of dollars.
Follow Us
- Sign up for Fodor's weekly newsletter
- RSS Feed
- On Twitter
- On Facebook
Featured Travel Deals
- $1650 -- Ireland: 5-City Escorted Tour thru SummerSceptre Tours
- $47 & up -- Norway: Summer & Autumn Deals up to 35% OffVisitNorway USA & SAS
- $225-$234 -- NYC: 4-Star Midtown Hotel on Weekends, Save 30%InterContinental New York Barclay
- $199 & up -- Atlantis Bahamas w/Free Kids Meals, 55% OffAtlantis, Paradise Island, Bahamas
- $159-$179 -- Orlando Walt Disney World 4-Star Hotel, 40% OffWalt Disney World Dolphin Resort
