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Eight Noted Brazilians Choose Their Favorite Holiday Resorts
12/04/2014 - 09h13
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GUSTAVO SIMON
FROM SÃO PAULO
For many people, travelling is synonymous with resting.
They don't want to have to drive anywhere at lunchtime, to walk far to get to the beach, or to sleep in basic hotel rooms.
It is this type of tourist at whom resorts are aimed.
They are hotels integrated with nature, with so many leisure options that the tourist doesn't need to go out for anything: not even to eat or enjoy themselves.
Check out below the favorite resorts of eight noted Brazilians:
KENOA RESORT, Barra de São Miguel (AL)
| Zanone Fraissat/Folhapress |
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| Businessman Alvaro Garnero |
Chosen by: Alvaro Garnero, businessman
Sealed off by grassy sandbanks, it has 23 rooms (12 of which have their own swimming pool) facing the sea. In the summer, there is a detox program, with a special menu available.
Rooms from US $523.
ANAVILHANAS JUNGLE LODGE, Novo Airão (AM)
| Zanone Fraissat/Folhapress |
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| Stylist Adriana Barra |
Chosen by: Adriana Barra, stylist
The 16 chalets and 4 bungalows look out onto the Amazon Rainforest. As well as a lookout point and a swimming pool, there are paths into the undergrowth and trips out to see river dolphins.
Rooms from US $720 per person, with three day packages available.
PONTA DOS GANCHOS EXCLUSIVE RESORT, Governador Celso Ramos (SC)
| Zanone Fraissat/Folhapress |
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| Luxury consultant Carlos Ferreirinha |
Chosen by: Carlos Ferreirinha, luxury consultant
There are 25 rooms (some of which come with butler service), surrounded by vegetation. At the beach, kayaking, stand-up paddle and snorkelling are all available.
Rooms from US $720 (for a double room).
CLUB MED TRANCOSO, Porto Seguro (BA)
| Gabo Morales/Folhapress |
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| Flora and Gilberto Gil |
Chosen by: Flora and Gilberto Gil, businesswoman and musician
It occupies an area equivalent to 38 football pitches, on cliff tops. As well as offering activities such as circus skills workshops and archery, there is also a nightclub, a golf course and a spa.
Rooms from US $180 (December) and US $282 (January), per person. There is a five-night minimum.
RIO QUENTE RESORTS, Rio Quente (GO)
| Greg Salibian/Folhapress |
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| Ex-volleyball player Marcelo Negrao |
Chosen by: Marcelo Negrão, ex-volleyball player
Eight hotels share access to a waterpark and heated swimming pools. The area for children is inspired by Alice in Wonderland.
Rooms from US $356 per person. 3-day packages are available.
VILA GALÉ SALVADOR, Salvador (BA)
| Greg Salibian/Folhapress |
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| Chef Carla Pernambuco |
Chosen by: Carla Pernambuco, chef
The resort is around half an hour away from the airport and just 15 minutes from attractions such as the Pelourinho. The hotel has 224 rooms and a swimming pool that overlooks Ondina beach.
Rooms from US $451 (per person).
TXAI RESORT, Itacaré (BA)
| Zanone Fraissat/Folhapress |
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| Photographer JR Duran |
Chosen by: JR Duran, photographer
The resort's 38 bungalows are located in an almost deserted spot. There are five swimming pools, as well as canoeing trips and a spa with a view of the Atlantic Forest.
Rooms from US $691 (for a double room).
NANNAI RESORT & SPA, Porto de Galinhas (PE)
| Bruno Poletti/Folhapress |
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| Stylist Ricardo Almeida |
Chosen by: Ricardo Almeida, stylist
There are 49 bungalows surrounded by coconut palms (some of which have their own swimming pool) as well as 42 rooms. It offers trips by raft to natural swimming pools, a mini-golf course and a spa.
Rooms from US $468 (for a double room).
Translated by TOM GATEHOUSE