Category: Tourism
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Fernando de Noronha Recognized as National Cultural Heritage
The Historical Ensemble of the Archipelago of Fernando de Noronha has been officially recognized as Cultural Heritage of Brazil. The location, off the coast of the state of Pernambuco, is considered a Brazilian paradise. In addition to being a highly sought-after tourist destination, it holds memories, stories, traditions, and narratives that contribute to the composition…
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Americans’ Favorite Beaches Are Here
Expedia.com has released the results of a global study that explores cultural differences in attitudes and behaviors at beaches in 17 countries around the world. The results provide an enlightening and fun insight into what a beach trip entails.Americans Prefer Domestic DestinationsIt seems that most Americans do not look beyond their own borders when planning…
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Secret Swimming Holes to Dive Into
The Travel Channel has traveled the globe to discover the most incredible, refreshing, and unusual places to dive into in the new season of “Top Secret Swimming Holes.” From epic cliff jumps in Hawaii to private waterfalls in Jamaica, water thrills can be found all over the world. But the Travel Channel highlighted an amazing…
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Extreme Sports in Rio
Rio de Janeiro is a Brazilian coastal city situated at the foot of a mountain. It is the shape of Rio de Janeiro that makes the city so admired. After all, just look at the Corcovado and Sugarloaf: huge rocks & classic tourist spots. The layout of the city is very favorable for practicing extreme…
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The Charm of Paraty
With the sticky heat and crowds of tourists beginning to overwhelm New York, there’s no better time to take a much-needed vacation: just ask New Yorker Shannon Fasanella.Shannon, a 24-year-old academic coordinator at the Democracy Prep charter schools, is an experienced traveler but feels that current travel itineraries are lacking a certain vibe and energy.…
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Tocantins: A Young State with a View Like No Other
The young and promising state of Tocantins was created in the Federal Constitution of 1988; however, despite its few years of political establishment, its history dates back over 300 years of occupation by European settlers who arrived and found various indigenous ethnicities already inhabiting the region. Gold was the first wealth found in the area,…
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Summer Vacation: Children’s Opinions Matter
Planning that big summer vacation or family holiday? Skip the internet research and call the kids instead. A survey conducted by HomeAway, a vacation rental company, and FamilyFun magazine found that when it comes to travel planning, kids have immense power. Eighty-seven percent of parents surveyed in the U.S. said their children participate in planning…
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Brazil Wants to Be an Event Destination
An initiative of the Brazil Convention & Visitors Bureaux (BRC&VB), the Brazilian Events Bank will register itinerant international events and destinations interested in hosting these events according to the demand presented. Since its launch in 2016, the bank has already registered 115 destinations. With the information provided by event organizers – attractions of interest, number…
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Delta Air Lines expands connectivity between Rio and NY
Delta Air Lines continues to expand its connections between Brazil and the United States with a new nonstop flight between Rio de Janeiro and New York-JFK. Delta will connect the two cities with a daily service, starting southbound on December 21, 2017, and northbound the following day. The airline’s strategic alliance with GOL Linhas Aéreas…
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Welcome to the state of Kentucky
Discover incredible unique attractions, experience our exclusive culture, and absorb the strong energy that can be seen, heard, and felt all around, from metropolitan nightlife to outdoor adventures for all ages. Visit Kentucky and live the limitless energy that runs wild in the Bluegrass state. The words “horses” and “Kentucky” go together almost as much…