From left to right: Corinne Marian, Ian Cowan, Angela Kabenian, Julieta, Yolanda, Gloria Nadeau Eliana Yakubovits, Celine de Sa Buckley, Maly Sliwowicz Angelina Valenzano Deborah D’Souza and Celeste Gueco-Jeethan.
CANADA | FAM Trip
Unforgettable Adventure to Brazil Report and Photos by Corinne Marian and Ministry of Tourism
A group of 10 enthusiastic, clever, fun and experienced Canadian travel professionals embarked on this trip, enjoying every minute of it.
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eing born and raised in Brazil, it was only natural that after becoming a travel consultant more than 20 years ago, I decided to specialize in promoting Brazil as a vacation destination. Sometimes it can be challenging; many people worry about safety and political issues. For this reason, one has to work twice as hard to send travelers there, and assure them they will be safe by simply following some basic precautions. Brazil, of course
Pelourinho, Bahia By Leo Alvarez
is, a beautiful country, which should be visited by everyone at least once in a lifetime. All these years in business, I have never met anyone who came back disappointed. Visitors always love pretty much everything about Brazil; the nature, the food, the people, the vibe, and the history. They all tell me they want to return at least once more and they usually do! For these reasons, I decided it was time to share all my accumulated knowledge with some of my fellow colleagues and travel consultants who had never been to Brazil. Together with my partners in both countries, and with the help of Copa Airlines, who graciously sponsored the plane tickets, we planned a trip to Salvador and Rio. Salvador, our first stop, is located in the Northeast region and it is the fourth largest city in Brazil. It’s known for its beautiful beaches, music, dance and history, being one of the oldest colonial cities in the Americas. Pelourinho, the historic town center, is famous for its colorful houses and churches, and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. We had the chance to visit all the important sites and visit many hotels, ranging from 5 star chains to small boutiques with up to 7 rooms. We stayed at the trendy Fera Hotel, located in the historical center, and had a chance to watch daily performances ranging from Capoeira to samba groups playing drums, singing and dancing.
