Sudan to Brasilia

Are you planning a vacation to Brazil and you have no idea where to stay? There are different famous Brazilian hotels where you could stay.

Praia Ipanema Hotel:
This hotel is located in a residential neighborhood from Ipanema. You are going to find several restaurants, bars and shopping stores nearby the hotel. The hotel itself is over 19 floors, and there are 90 rooms available, all of them with a spectacular balcony view to the ocean. You also have an outdoors swimming pool. A hotel restaurant is available for breakfast and dinner with a terrific view to the Ipanema beach. The Bossa Nova Bar is also ready to offer you the drinks of your choice, and there’s also a fitness room available if you feel like exercising. The hotel is for non-smokers only but there’s no restriction if you use the e cigarette (electronic cigarette).

Copacabana Palace Hotel:
This is one of the most luxurious hotels in Brazil. There are a total of 245 rooms available with city view and beach view available. The Copacabana Palace was founded in 1923 and is located on Rio de Janeiro’s Copacabana beach. This is the most famous and luxurious hotel in all of Rio de Janeiro and you are going to find a magnificent swimming pool, tennis court, fitness center, a hair care center and a sophisticated spa. The Copacabana Palace is for non-smokers only but you can use the electronic cigar, since it contain tar free, odorless nicotine vapor.

Florida Hotel:
Built in 1928 and located at a walking distance from the Flamengo beach, the Florida Hotel is one of the most affordable hotels in Rio. This hotel accommodates 200 rooms in 9 floors and there’s a smokers ban in the building. You’re allowed to use the electronic cigar though. Although, this is one of the cheapest hotels available in Rio de Janeiro, the service is very professional and the restaurant offers you very good food.

The most popular time to visit Brazil for a vacation is during their annual Carnival season, which takes place before Lent and is celebrated all over Brazil. However, the most famous of the celebration spots takes place in Rio de Janeiro. During Carnival Brazil you will find large celebrations and festivities going on.

There are elaborate parades that go on that showcase dancers and performers in brightly colored costumes. Hotels during this time book up quickly so be sure to visit a travel bookstore months ahead of time to see which hotels the travel guides recommend. However, if you are not the type that wants to visit Brazil for the parties, then you can visit for their natural beauty instead. Brazil is also famous for their large Christ the Redeemer statue that lies above the Corcovado Mountain. This is a must see for those who want to admire the outstretched arms welcoming the people below.

The Amazon rainforest is also located in Brazil and is a breathtaking experience to visit on a tour with its lush green foliage and water that stretches for miles. Don’t forget the Iguassu Falls located on the border of Argentina and Brazil. These wondrous waterfalls fall over the Iguassu River, 269 feet above it. These are only highlights of the beautiful wonders the large country of Brazil has to offer.

When in Sudan, tourists would be wise to stay in the general area of Khartoum, the capital where the Blue and White Niles meet. Outside this area, passport and VISA restrictions are abundant and safety is questionable. There is plenty within this area to keep visitors busy.

Khartoum proper- housing the National Museum of Sudan, the University of Khartoum, the gorgeous Al Kabir Mosque, a WWII cemetery where no bodies lie, the free and peaceful Botanic Gardens, and Souk Arabi- is linked by bridges to Khartoum North (a.k.a. al-Khartūm Bahrī) and Omdurman (Umm Durmān). In Khartoum North, politically-inclined tourists may wish to visit the rubble of the al-Shifa pharmaceutical factory, destroyed by US missiles because of suspected ties with al-queda. Tourist destinations include the clothing souq- a market selling cheap materials and clothing- and Bahri Beach- a popular swimming destination; dressing rooms are not present at the souq and locals may bathe unclothed at the beach.

In Omdurman, historically-minded tourists should visit the Khalifa’s house, a museum dedicated to 19th century Omdurman history. Tourists may join the engaging nightlife at Omdurman Park and respectfully visit Hamed Al Nil mosque on Fridays where the Whirling Dervishes chant and dance. The safest way to travel Sudan is by railroad, but haggled taxies unreliable buses are available. Ships are subject to piracy; those leaving the continent should travel by air. In Brazil, there are diverse paths a tourist can take.

Visitors often choose to explore the lush Amazon rainforest; spend time in Rio de Janerio soaking in the artistic culture of the City of Samba, riding Sugar Loaf cable cars, and viewing the famed Christ the Redeemer statue; visit beaches along the cost; and tour the historically-oriented region of Minas Gerais. Bus travel is recommended for tourists, though cars are available for rent.