We all need to escape stressful city life once in a while and if you’re after the most luxurious destinations on offer, Brazil is a great place to start. Cristalino Jungle Lodge, The Amazon In a spectacular Jungle setting, the Cristalino Jungle Lodge is a secluded haven almost entirely isolated from the rest of society. A bird watching paradise (with over 600 species in the area), the hotel has a private reserve stretching almost 29,000 acres which has a myriad of interesting and rare wildlife – some of which can be found only in the Amazon, including over 18,000 species of butterfly, skipper and moth. The reserve is also home to Spider Monkeys, River Otters, Brazilian Tapirs as well as larger animals such as jaguars and wild dogs. This could truly be considered a destination like no other. The hotel itself has a strong focus on being ecologically friendly and…
This bank holiday weekend, Notting Hill played host to one of London’s most highly anticipated and exciting events – the famous Notting Hill Carnival. Although drawing its roots from the West Indies, the Carnival is certainly reminiscent of Rio’s country-wide Easter celebrations. The Carnival itself was held over two days – Sunday and Bank Holiday Monday. Sunday was focused more on younger children and families, with a huge array of activities to participate in such as face painting, carnival games and a large procession. The Monday had adults in mind with louder music, an outlandish carnival procession and some well-known artists – such as Ms Dynamite and Disclosure – playing alongside some up-and-coming DJs, such as Breach and Jo Mersa. The sense of carnival spirit was infectious – from middle aged men dancing in the street to young children begging their parents for some Jerk Chicken from the multitude of…
Brazil has an international reputation for its show-stopping events and with the World Cup approaching, here are some of the annual highlights from Brazil. Reveillon Best spent on Copacabana Beach, these New Year’s celebrations are among the most spectacular in the world. Fireworks launched from boats just off the beach illuminate the millions of people gathered. This is followed by singing, drinking and dancing into the small hours – a once in a lifetime experience. Carnival Held between the Friday and the Tuesday leading up to Ash Wednesday, marking the end of Lent, this Carnival is like nothing else in the world. In the bigger cities such like Rio and Sao Paulo, large public processions are organised by samba schools in the area. These spectacular parades are a riot of colour, dance and music, drawing massive crowds not just from Brazil, but around the world. Semana Santa With the largest…
After the release of the first wave of World Cup tickets, Latin Routes have put together some packages for hotels which are now available to purchase. With prices starting from £2330 per person, experiencing the excitement of the World Cup is no longer just a fantasy. If England manage to perform well in Group H and come first, then they will be playing whoever comes third in Group H on the 22nd June. This match will be held in Rio de Janeiro, which will have limited hotel availability. However, if you have already managed to secure some tickets (or are planning to) we are offering three nights in the fantastic 4* Ipanema Plaza hotel between the 21st and the 24th June. Due to allocation at the hotel, these dates cannot be changed – prices are based on two people sharing a Standard room, with breakfast included. We would recommend this…
With the World Cup again dawning on us, fans across the UK have already either pinned their hopes on World Cup victory or have wholeheartedly resigned themselves to more disappointment. The question ‘Why are England so bad at football?’ is actually one of the most searched-for questions on the internet and it remains a mystery. ‘Why are Scotland so bad at football?’ ranks slightly lower, for unknown reasons. There seems to be some deep-seated tension between the English and Scottish fans that only really materialises during the World Cup but, with the Scottish team sadly already out of the competition, will old rivalries pale into significance? Perhaps not. However, anything is possible and this could even be the year that we replicate our 1966 glory days. We’re staying optimistic – let’s have a look at England’s route to the final and see if the impossible could happen. England are in…
The World Cup is being held next year in Brazil and whilst the football is the main focus, this doesn’t mean there aren’t other things on offer. If you’re planning on buying a ticket to next year’s World Cup in Brazil, you can’t afford to miss the myriad of other sights, smells and experiences that Brazil has to offer. Here is a list of things cities that you can occupy yourself with when you’re not cheering your team on. Copacabana Beach, Rio Nearest Stadium: Maracana Stadium, Rio After seeing one of the most famous statues in the world, take a trip down to one of the most famous beaches, Rio’s Copacabana Beach. Once a year it plays host to one of the most extravagant news year’s parties in the world, with firework displays and thousands of residents turning up. During the rest of the year it is still one of…
The World Cup is again upon us and this time it’s in the beautiful country of Brazil. However, getting a ticket may not be as easy as you might have hoped. If you’re still having flashbacks and recurring dreams about buying London 2012 Olympic tickets, then this may be the guide for you. We at Latin Routes have spent many an hour puzzling over the system so we can provide you with all the information you need to make sure you don’t miss out on the experience of a lifetime. So, let’s begin… The first complication is that fixtures for the group stages will not be decided until the qualifiers have been played in September and October this year. Ticket Options Specific Match Tickets: You can choose to buy tickets for a specific match, for example the Final, Semi-Finals or Group Stage matches. However, you will not know which teams…
