Feeling hot hot hot! Rio is absolutely sizzling at the moment, and the sexy city is emerging as a premier destination following the 2014 FIFA World Cup championships and hosting of the Olympic Games later this year.
There’s more than enough in Rio to keep your clients entertained, especially in 2017 with Scenic operating two luxury tours that coincide nicely with Rio Carnival – the biggest carnival in the world.
Here are six reasons why Rio in 2017 is perfect for your clients seeking a luxury experience.
#1. Everybody loves the biggest carnival in the world.
A visit to Rio just isn’t complete without experiencing the feisty Brazilian spirit at Rio Carnival – the world famous festival that sees over 2-million revellers per day hit the streets in the name of music and good times.
Running from 24 February to 1 March next year, the six-day party is a MUST for travellers of all ages.
The closing ceremony or the Champions Parade features the top 6 Samba schools including the winner in a gala spectacle to end the festivities with a swirl of fun, colour and music.
The Rio Carnival, including the Champions Parade, can now be visited on a luxury tour around South America with Scenic, which offers a 21-day “Icons of South America with Rio Carnival” and a 25-day “South American Adventure with Rio Carnival” tour – both of which offer an amazing Fly deal of $995 per person, saving $3,270 per couple.
Sit down with your clients and flick through Scenic’s amazing South America brochure to see where else they visit.
#2. Travellers of all ages can’t resist an authentic caipirinha
A frosty caipirinha – Brazil’s national cocktail – in Rio is basically heaven in a stemmed glass, and is best tasted at the Belmond Copacabana Hotel, which just happens to be the most iconic hotel in Rio and where Scenic guests stay.
Made from cachaca (a sugarcane liquor), sugar and lime, these bad boys go down exceptionally well during Carnival (see #1 above).
#3. Brazilian food tastes good no matter who you are.
Rio de Janeiro – pardon the cliche – is a melting pot of cultures from around the world, from African to Spanish to Portuguese to Japanese, who have each influenced the local cuisine.
The result?
Delicious, awesome mouth-watering food. Scenic guests will be treated to a churrascaria bbq buffet feast and gourmet dinner in the elegant Pérgula Restaurant overlooking the Copacabana’s legendary swimming pool.
#4. Your clients can finally meet “the” girl from Ipanema.
Okay, it must be admitted: we cannot guarantee they’ll meet the girl from Ipanema.
But they will meet a girl from Ipanema or surrounds, and they’ll be meeting her on the best beach in Rio hands down – a must visit.
Plus you can also visit the café where the famous song was composed.
#5. They can get closer to God.
Well, kind of.
Christ the Redeemer is the next best thing to God on Earth.
It’s also the iconic landmark of the city and a must visit for your clients.
#6. Rio is a sight to see.
Rio’s other iconic landmark, Sugarloaf Mountain, is a sight to see. Make sure your clients ride the famous cableway and take in the stunning panoramic views of the city.
Sugarloaf Mountain stands 396 meters tall and sits at the mouth of Guanabara Bay.
Make sure your clients pack their camera.
If you want to learn more about Scenic’s range of tours visiting Rio de Janeiro in 2017, and how you can book your clients on a tour with them, view Scenic’s South America brochure here, or visit www.scenic.com.au
Will you booking your clients to Rio de Janeiro with Scenic in 2017?
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