Rio Carnival Photo tour 2013 by Fotomiles

RIO CARNIVAL PHOTOGRAPHY TOURS CELEBRATE LIFE! Feb 2013

RIO CARNIVAL

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ABOUT FOTOMILES

LET'S SAMBA AND DANCE

DESTINATION DETAILS

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS

About Fotomiles & Photographic Leader

We can’t get enough of Brazil: visit Rio de Janeiro during Carnival in Feb 2013

Destination Details: “Follow our itineraries like the locals do”

Tour highlights & general information:“Travel light, photograph more”

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“Wherever there is great photography, Fotomiles will take you. Have a camera, let’s travel.”

ABOUT FOTOMILES & PHOTOGRAPHIC LEADER

MAYRA ROUBACH

SVEN CREUTZMANN

Mayra Roubach is the founder of Fotomiles. She is a freelance, Travel and Lifestyle photographer, based in Miami, Florida. Born and raised in Brazil, she comes from a remarkably diverse background. With her passion for traveling, she strives to capture the true emotions and essences of people, landscapes, cultures, in her own "novice" style. See more of her work at www.mayraroubach.com Mayra will be your host in Brazil.

Fotomiles is delighted to have the highly acclaimed photographer, Sven Creutzmann, as our photographic leader in Brazil.

Fotomiles is an online collaborative photography platform with an unpretentious but unique way of promoting the art of travel photography through highly customized photo tours and workshops, and various initiatives that fuel your passion for photography. Our amazing itineraries will take you to fantastic destinations, offering the best opportunities to immerse in new cultures, connect with local people, try new flavors, and learn creative ways to improve your photography skills.

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Born behind the Iron Curtain in East Berlin, he moved with his parents to West Germany during the early 70's, amidst the cold war. He first received education as advertising photographer, but soon went on to cover news for Reuters for seven years. He is now a reportage photographer, working on assignment for Geo, Stern, and other major magazines. He has published a book on Cuba and has been the only German photographer accredited permanently on the island over the past 18 years. Sven received a First Prize 16th Latin American Documentary Photography Contest in 2010. You can find out more information about Sven’s memorable career achievements at www.creutzmann.com

CARNIVAL RIO DE JANEIRO

—2013 — “Fotomiles is delighted to take you to Rio de janeiro in FEB 2013 DURING THE MOST EXCITING AND TRADITIONAL HOLYDAY OF THE YEAR - CARNIVAL

arnival in Rio de Janeiro is a world famous festival held before Lent every year and considered the biggest carnival in the world with people dancing, having fun and celebrating life all over the streets of Rio. This is a fantastic time to visit and photographically document Brazil. The country stops completely for almost a week of holiday and festivities are intense, day and night. The Carnival is everywhere. Carnival in Rio offers a colorful, exotic, magnificent display of emotions filled with music, dance, performances and outlandish costumes parades. At its

centre is the grand Samba Parade held at the Sambodormo where 12 of the most talented Samba schools compete for the title of best Carnival Samba school. The Samba Schools enter from one end of the avenue and spend 70 minutes parading down the entire avenue while the crowds go wild up in the stands. On top of that, there are lively and invigorating street parties or parades around the city free of cost to anyone who wants to have a good time with the locals or cariocas. To say the least, this is a must-see event of all time.

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Rio de Janeiro, the second largest city in Brazil, is certainly one of the most extraordinary cities in the world. Its spectacular landmarks, vibrant colors, strikingly diverse cityscape invite everyone to get their cameras out and photograph. Often noticed, the visual curves of its hills and mountains – the Sugarloaf, Christ the Redeemer, the waves of Copacabana pavement - majestically lead our eyes to the Cariocas’ sculpted beach bodies. Fotomiles is delighted to give all fellow participants the opportunity to experience and learn more about Brazil’s diverse culture and immense country, besides the chance to take home a memorable collection of images.

CARNIVAL RIO DE JANEIRO

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ITINERARY I FEB 8th-12th 2013

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GROUP I

SATURDay, FEB 9

MONday, FEB 11

FEB 8 TO FEB 12 2013 (Main Carnival Parade)

Full day sightseeing with private vehicle, driver and guide. — Included: visit to Corcovado and Christ the Rendeemer. — Evening spent at the Sambodromo, City of Samba, with entrance to the Carnival Parade. Optional tickets are available (grandstand, Sector 9). Ticket prices are not yet available (available by year end) and are not included in the package price

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4-night accommodation daily breakfast included

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1 FRIDAY, FEB 8 Arrive in Rio (GIG) independently. Fotomiles is happy to assist with your international flight arrangements. Please request a quote directly with our trusted travel agent Helena Marks at Protravel Inc. Transportation from the airport to the hotel can be arranged if flight details are provided in advance. — Check in for four-night stay at 3-star hotel. — Welcome Lunch and Introductions. — Afternoon tour of Leblon, Ipanema and Copacabana to get acquainted with this beautiful local neighborhood. — Photograph the sunset colors at Arpoador, followed by dinner at a local restaurant (dinner not included). —

Early breakfast at the hotel. — Group meeting and portfolio reviews with Sven Creutzmann, upon request. — Afternoon sightseeing, included visit to Sugar Loaf. — Helicopter ride for aerial shots of the city. — Photograph the sunset colors at the top of Sugar Loaf — Farewell dinner.

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3 SUNday, FEB 10

Full day sightseeing with private vehicle, driver and guide. — Experience the local street parties or Sambas de Rua along Zona Sul (Copacabana, Ipanema, Leblon). During this time we will join the local street parades (“Sambas de Rua”), where samba bands move along the neighborhoods singing and dancing. A real experience of what Samba means for native “Cariocas”. — Students are encouraged to start editing their photos for a portfolio review with Sven Creutzmann the next morning. —

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5 TUEsday, FEB 12 Early breakfast at the hotel. — Group meeting and portfolio reviews with Sven Creutzmann, upon request. — Transfer to Rio de Janeiro’s airport (GIG) around noon. (price not included) — Fotomiles is happy to assist participants willing to extend their stay in Rio de Janeiro or in a new destination. Cost of additional arrangements is not included. Please request a quote with Helena Marks of Protravel, Inc. at 1.646.747.9735.

CARNIVAL RIO DE JANEIRO

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ITINERARY II FEB 15th-18th 2013

GROUP II —

FEB 15 TO FEB 18 2013 (Champions Carnival Parade)

3-night accommodation daily breakfast included

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Saturday, FEB 16

Monday, FEB 18

Full day sightseeing with private vehicle, driver and guide. — Included: visit to Corcovado and Christ the Rendeemer. — Evening spent at the Sambodromo, City of Samba, with entrance to the Carnival CHAMPIONS Parade. Ticket are included in the package price

1 Friday, FEB 15 Arrive in Rio (GIG) independently. Fotomiles is happy to assist with your international flight arrangements. Please request a quote directly with our trusted travel agent Helena Marks at Protravel Inc. Transportation from the airport to the hotel can be arranged if flight details are provided in advance. — Check in for three-night stay at 3-star hotel. — Welcome Lunch and Introductions. — Afternoon tour of Leblon, Ipanema and Copacabana to get acquainted with this beautiful local neighborhood. — Photograph the sunset colors at Arpoador, followed by dinner at a local restaurant (dinner not included). —

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3 Sunday, FEB 17

Breakfast at the hotel. — Full day sightseeing with private vehicle, driver and guide. Included: Sugar Loaf and helicopter ride — Group meeting and portfolio reviews with Sven, followed by Farewell dinner (dinner not included).

Breakfast at the hotel — Group meeting and portfolio reviews with Sven Creutzmann, upon request. — Transfer to Rio de Janeiro’s airport (GIG) around noon. (price not included) — Fotomiles is happy to assist participants willing to extend their stay in Rio de Janeiro or in a new destination. Cost of additional arrangements is not included. Please request a quote with Helena Marks of Protravel, Inc. at 1.646.747.9735.

Important Note: This itinerary has been carefully crafted to assure participants the best experience and learning. However, should events arise that are beyond our control, activities and hotel arrangements are subject to change without prior notice.

Thinking of having your own custom photography tour for yourself or your group? Fotomiles strives to work in collaboration with travel agents, professional photographers and service providers to ensure we can always assist you. We will be delighted to organize and lead your photo tour in Brazil and many other destinations in the world. For inquires about custom photo tours based on your private group, itinerary, schedule and needs, please contact Fotomiles at info@fotomiles.net or call Mayra Roubach at 1 305 213-5027.

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Tour highlights & General Information PHOTOGRAPHY TOURS Group I: Feb 8 to Feb 12, 2013; Carnival Special Samba Parade — Group II: Feb 15 to Feb 18, 2012; Carnival Champions Samba Parade For registration, please complete our online registration form: http://www.fotomiles.net/feesregistraton —Photo tour cost per person Group I: $4,495 double-room occupancy ($1,540 single supplement) — Group II: $2,650 double-room occupancy ($600 single supplement) Price based upon minimum of 12 paying participants. With a limited number of participants (usually 8-12), we can focus on a more personal and collaborative experience. —Single room supplement We try to accommodate all participants who request single accommodations, as well as the ones who are looking for a roommate. If a single room is requested, or if we are unable to find a suitable roommate, you will be required to pay the supplement.

services of driver, cultural guide (bilingual if applicable) and photographic leader (if applicable), during the tour — entrance fees for main attractions, day tours and excursions as shown in the itinerary — WHAT IS NOT INCLUDED International air fare to Rio de Janeiro; air fare tax; airport departure tax; airport transfers; excess baggage charges — meals not included in itinerary; activities listed as optional, or those taken on your own — Carnival Special Samba Parade tickets (Group I only) — passport/visa expenses (Brazilian visas are required for US citizens and must be obtained prior to leaving the USA) — personal medical and travel insurance — any expenses of a personal nature, such as room service, laundry, beverages not included with meals, any activities not specified in tour itinerary or listed as optional, or any items not listed in what is included

WHAT IS INCLUDED guided photography tour and workshop fee — hotel accommodations with daily breakfast based on double-room occupancy — group transfers for tour events and itinerary activities

WHO SHOULD ATTEND AND WHAT TO EXPECT Amateurs, Advanced Amateurs, Professionals. Everyone who is passionate about the art of travel and street photography. This is an amazing opportunity to improve your story-telling skills, and develop a personal photo-essay covering your visual experience during Carnival in Brazil. WWW.FOTOMILES.NE T

PERSONAL PREPARATION This is a very intense workshop in a very lively environment. Participants should have some experience travelling to foreign countries and be in conditions to spend some hours up and walking during the carnival. We encourage you to read about Brazil, Rio de Janeiro and its carnival before you get there. This will help you when you work on your subject in the workshop. Please bring some of your work to share with Sven and the other participants.

Important Note: Full payment is required to secure accomodations and services. Availability and pricing are subject to change without notice until the group booking is complete. The package costs on international tours are based upon current exchange rates, especially for local airfare. Prices may vary until registration is received and payment is made in full. International Airfare: Please contact Helena Marks, our trusted travel agent, at Protravel Inc for international airfare estimates and specific flight time, arrivals and departures. Helena Marks Protravel International,Inc — tel. 646-747-9735 fax. 866-556-5423 tel. 800-227-1059-ext 9735 1-800-928-2562 -ID Code S6G0 - emergency afterhours service helena.marks@protravelinc.com

All cancellations will be assessed a $300 per person non-refundable service fee —

CANCELLATION POLICY AND RETURNS Applicable toward land service purchases (e.g. hotel, car rental, tours, land transfers) for the proposed tour. Airlines have different policies for air tickets. Payment in full is required when bookings are made less than 90 days prior to the departure date. Fotomiles reserves the right to cancel your reservation if payment is not received when due. If a participant wishes to cancel they must send notification via email and in writing to Fotomiles. At the time we receive your notification, the following per person charges apply: All tour package costs are nonrefundable less than 45 days prior to departure —

All cancellations of land services received less than 89 to 45 days prior to departure or after documents have been issued, will be charged 50% of land arrangement costs, plus any nonrecoverable hotel and service charges. — Refunds for services that are voluntarily not used by you cannot be made. — IMPORTANT DISCLOSURES Passports must have at least six months of remaining validity as measured from the date of return to the USA. — Brazilian visas are required for US citizens, and must be obtained prior to leaving the USA —

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Fotomiles is not responsible for cancellations in the event of natural disasters that do not prevent execution of the itinerary within Brazil as generally outlined above. — No refunds will be provided in the event of such acts of God or forces majeures. — Hotel payments are non-refundable. Services, excluding event tickets, can be fully refunded up to 45 days prior to the tour start date. After that, services are non-refundable — All prices are based on a minimum of 12 travelers, and at least 12 travelers are required for operation of this tour. —

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