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Message From Headquarters Dear reader, The countdown is on! In a matter of weeks the Olympic Games will start in this wonderful destination. The city of Rio de Janeiro has been elected host city of the 2016 Summer Olympics, officially known as the Games of the XXXI Olympiad. Rio 2016's motto is “Live your passion”, in Portuguese: “Viva sua paixão” and it denotes the atmosphere that will prevail. This event celebrated worldwide every 4 years is an added reason to visit Brazil along with your group. What can you and your attendees expect in Brazil? It’s true, Brazil is known for its clever soccer and sticky samba, but there's more than meets the eye. Put simply, you can expect a one-of-a-kind event since the magic of the Olympics will envelope the entire country with joy and excitement. Our DMC experts here have worked really hard in putting together a fine selection of venues, hotels, and all kinds of activities to gladly impress everyone in your group while having the Olympics as the perfect theme. We invite you to “Live your passion” along with millions of cheerful hosts.
Sincerely, Jose-Manuel (Manolo) GARCIA, CIS President
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Year 9 Vol. 1, Issue 120 Visionary, Founder, Jose-Manuel GARCIA, CDS & Master Coach jmgarcia@ividmc.travel President Jose-Manuel (Manolo) GARCIA, CIS manolo@ividmc.travel
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A Lot More than Soccer & Samba
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Let’s Cook — Feijoada
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Travel Tip: If You Carry on
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Cover Topic Building a Capital for Brazil: Brasilia
B
razil’s capital Brasilia, was built to be the new capital of the country, with the idea of transferring the federal capital located on the coast, inland, thus helping to populate that area of the country. It was inaugurated on April 21, 1960. Since then, the transfer of the main offices of the federal government to the new capital began with the change of the headquarters of the Executive, Legislative, & Judicial branches. Brasilia, built in three and a half years, is defined as an achievement in urban work since the said transfer of powers went so smoothly. In 1987 Brasilia was declared as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO, thus being the only city built in the 20th century that has received such an honor.
Brasilia Today
Main Places of Interest
Brasília attracts all not only because it is the administrative & political center of the country, but also due to the exquisite architecture created by Oscar Niemeyer and the efficient urban planning by Lúcio Costa. This makes the metropolis the largest and most appealing outdoor museum. The boat rides through Paranoá Lake, vast museums, shows, and cultural events are other attractions that cause tourists to flock here from all over the world.
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Lago Paranoá / Nautical sports Itamaraty Palace Ministerial Esplanade National Museum Conjunto Nacional National Theater
Brazil: Brasilia
Brazil: Brasilia
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What to Do and See While in Brasilia Helicopter Rides It has been described as an amazing experience. The truth is that flying on a helicopter is always an interesting thing. From on high you can clearly see the heart of Brasilia with its buildings resembling different objects such as an aircraft or a central axis. Admire too the presidential palace, the supreme court, and many other public buildings. You can also see the lake and its surroundings.
In Brazlândia, nature has prepared a special place for those who want to enjoy beautiful scenery and diving in crystal clear waters. A series of 30 cascades, waterfalls, and natural pools of water are found around the federal capital. One of the most popular areas that receives many visitors is Pozo Azul, a waterfall with a natural pool made for swimming. It was formed in recent years as a result of a geological accident. The fall is about seven meters high.
Pleasurable Strolling June to October is ideal for walking around the city and seeing the flamboyant show of the Ipê trees (or Purple Trumpet Tree) in full blossoms of white, yellow, pink, and purple flowers. During these dry months the landscape combines masterfully with the vivid colors of these trees. The arrival of spring is announced by a show of Ipê trees scattered everywhere in the capital. Such beauty has become a pleasant, customary sight in the city.
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Event and Convention Centers
CICB Versatility, functionality, suitable location, and comfort all in one place, mark one of the largest and most modern event venues in the country. No matter the size of the event: the International Convention Center of Brazil has the space and the ideal infrastructure for it. From a small to a large convention or congress, the CICB has adequate space, with all the logistics and material support needed to ensure the success of your event. CICB gets even better in that it can accommodate events of more than 10,000 participants. The CICB brings the convention center, accommodations, food, and super service together in one place! CICB has a total surface of 700,000 sq. ft. (65,000 sq. m.) and more than 215,000 sq. ft. (20,000 sq. m.) of rentable space spread over a five-floor area. Its modern system of customizable space allows you to create the exact size space for holding your event. Movable walls that can be distributed in several ways divide the space into more than 120 totally independent rooms, with acoustic insulation free of columns and 15-30 foot high ceilings (3-10 meters).
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Brazil Brazil: Brasilia
Brazil: Brasilia
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The Royal Tulip Brasilia Alvorada offers a complete infrastructure with an independent entrance, parking, and all the needed resources to accommodate any type of event. It has 13 meeting rooms with capacity of up to 250 people. A foyer with 1,415 m 2, a 1,300 m2 hall with capacity of up to 1,200 people, as well as a theater for 420 people. The Royal Tulip Brasília Alvorada with its luxurious architecture inspired by architect Ruy Ohtake, has 395 rooms, 8 of which are equipped to receive guests with special needs. The rooms are divided in 5 categories: Standard, deluxe, executive, suite, and presidential suite.
Brasilia in a Nutshell - Each event follows a script itself, so to speak, but all meet with success in our destination. This is Brasilia:
Air hub - easy access from all regions Strategic location in the middle of the country A well-planned city, where everything is located at short distances Blessed climate
Brasilia and the 2016 Olympics The old Mané Garrincha stadium was completely demolished to make way for a monumental stadium which facade has 288 columns of 36 meters high, indeed a colossal structure! The games in the football category will be held here. How exciting to have such an emblematic stadium for such an important event!
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Meliá Brasil 21, Your Hotel in the Heart of Brasilia Located in the heart of the capital of Brazil, near the Esplanada dos Ministérios, the National Congress, and the Praça dos Três Poderes. Perfect for both business and pleasure. The hotel is part of the Centro Empresarial Brasil 21, a development that provides dining spaces, leisure facilities, and business centers.
Welcome Discover the contemporary spirit of Brasilia at the Meliá Brasil 21. The hotel offers a complete range of facilities and exclusive services in a prime location. Guests will be delighted by the charming decor of the lobby. The main priority of the 600 rooms distributed in three blocks (B, D and F) of which D is the main block, is to provide comfort and make your stay in Brasilia perfect. The rooms have internet, cable television, minibar, a safe, and air conditioning, amongst other services. The rooms are spacious and well equipped, and the Meliá Brasil 21 has wellness areas, with a world class gym (free for guests who stay in block D), sauna, and swimming pool. There is also a meeting room with a capacity for six people integrated in an apartment and a business center open 24 hours a day. The Meliá Brasil 21 also has an exclusive heliport. The dining spaces offer options for all tastes and preferences. The Norton Grill is famous for its grilled meat and fish, and the Churchill Lounge Bar is ideal for listening to some good jazz as you enjoy a delicious aperitif or drink. The hotel is located in the only multi-business complex in the central-western region, the Centro Empresarial Brasil 21, which is based on global concept of Mixed Use Project, combining services, leisure facilities, gastronomy, and business centers. The complex has three hotels, three office towers, a convention center for three thousand people, parking for 1,200 vehicles, auditoriums, and leisure and shopping facilities.
ROOMS AND SUITES The Meliá Brasil 21 provides 600 rooms with a variety of accommodation options that will make your stay an ideal one! Comfort is essential for relaxation and we work hard to make your stay special, featuring welcoming, airy, and spacious rooms for greater guest comfort.
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Brazil Brazil: Brasilia
Brazil: Brasilia
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THE LEVEL With an exclusive reception area and separate spaces, The Level guests enjoy a new and unique hotel experience. Personalized benefits and services, such as great cuisine with exquisite ingredients, spacious apartments for business and leisure travelers, or board games for more quiet moments. Special refinement in a luxury ambience.
PRIVACY FOR WOMEN Women Travelling Alone is an exclusive service for women travelling alone who stay at the Meliá Brasil 21. The Femme Premier apartments are exclusively for women, providing the privacy and security every woman needs during their stay at the hotel.
EXCLUSIVE HELIPORT FOR GUESTS The Meliá Brasil 21 has an exclusive heliport for guests. The heliport must be reserved. Please check availability in advance.
BRASILIA, THE FEDERAL CAPITAL Enjoy a stay in the city that makes the decisions for the entire country. Brasilia is the political centre of Brazil and offers excellent entertainment options and business know-how. The Meliá Brasil 21 is located in the Centro Empresarial Brasil 21, the only multi-business complex in the central-western region. Brasil’s capital city, Brasilia attracts because is the administrative and political center of the country, as well by its other tourism attractions: its architecture, by Oscar Niemeyer and urban planning, by Lúcio Costa make it the largest modernist open air architecture collection. The boat rides through Lago Paranoá, museums, shows and cultural events are other attractions that bring tourists from all over the world.
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ao Paulo is the most populous state, it has the largest industry, the largest economic output, the highest record of immigrants, thus, it is by far very cosmopolitan. It was built with the strength and work of people from all parts of Brazil and the world. There are 645 municipalities and a population that reaches nearly 40 million people. With the best infrastructure and skilled labor, Sao Paulo is known as the locomotive of Brazil’s economy. The state produces almost everything, mainly high-tech products. But the distinction is not only in the industry, the Paulista (also known as Paulistanos) - of or pertaining to Sao Paulo or its inhabitants - excel in farming and livestock assets.
Sao Paulo of Yesteryear
Sao Paulo also offers a lively nightlife; there are numerous choices of restaurants, theaters, and night clubs. Of all the reasons to fall a little in love with São Paulo, its vibrant nightlife is one of the best. The Sao Paulo night is blessed with a sophisticated, wide-ranging selection of styles and genres – and a relaxed, fun-loving crowd. So when night arrives, an amazing, fun atmosphere sprouts out of nowhere. Paulistanos love to put the day behind them and enjoy Sao Paulo's cornucopia of nocturnal offerings.
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Brazil: Sao Paulo
Brazil Brazil: Sao Paulo
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What to Do and See in Sao Paulo In addition to being the business capital of Brazil, Sao Paulo also offers a wide range of entertainment options. You can start the day with a coffee in a typical Paulista bakery, a habit of the locals especially on weekends. The Galeria dos Paes (Gallery of the Loaves) and Bella Paulista bakeries are excellent options. A must in Sao Paulo is the MASP (Art Museum of Sao Paulo) which is located in the heart of Avenida Paulista. It offers permanent and traveling art exhibitions with artwork of local and international artists. On Sundays, an interesting option is a visit to the municipal market of Sao Paulo, located in the old city center. It has a superb range of spices, fruits, meats, souvenirs, among many other things. You will be invited to try Brazilian fruits, but bear in mind that many traders charge for tasting, so it is always good to ask before if there is a charge. On the second floor of the market, there is a typical, unique food court with various bars and restaurants. There one can appreciate the architectural beauty of "Mercadón" (as it is called in Sao Paulo) and taste the famous bologna sandwich and cod pie.
Sao Paulo - Olympic Games 2016 Football Category Corinthians Arena will host 10 games. 6 matches will be valid for the first phase, 4 in the women's tournament, in double rounds scheduled for August 3rd and 6th; and 2 in the men’s tournament, August 10th. The stadium will also receive a number of quarter-final matches in the men’s and women’s tournaments scheduled for August 12th and 13th. The last matches held at the stadium will be the men’s semifinals on August 17th and the women's bronze medal game on August 19th.
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Figueira Rubaiyat, Rstaurant in Sao Paulo Figueira Rubaiyat which opened in June 2001, is owned and managed by Belarmino Iglesias Filho, who also owns the celebrated Baby Beef Rubaiyat barbecue restaurant. Spreading its enormous branches over the main dining room of the restaurant, there is a magnificent 100-hundred year-old fig tree. Strongly influenced by the Mediterranean cuisine, the restaurant kitchens are run by chef Francisco Gameleira. Among many other options, Figueira’s varied menu offers salads, meats, paellas, fresh pasta, fish and seafood baked in clay ovens heated to 600ºC, and beefsteak and lamb broiled in wood-burning ovens. The impressive Figueira Rubaiyat wine list, one of the most varied in the whole of Latin America, features no less than 700 different wines. These are carefully stored in the restaurant’s two-floor wine cellar, which due to its glass walls, can be viewed by the diners. The wines come from 15 different countries such as Italy, France, Spain, United States, South Africa, and of course, Brazil. The Figueira kitchens are in full view of the diners. Seven huge glass circles are built into the brick wall separating the kitchen area and one of the dining rooms. Here, the activities taking place in front of the four clay ovens (fueled by orange tree and coffee tree logs) can be watched through these glass walls strategically placed at the restaurant entrance. Among the restaurant’s many highlights are the Treasure Chest (octopus, scallops, shrimps, squid, fish, and carnaroli rice), Baby Beef with oven soufflé potatoes, and the Brandade of Bacalhau (traditional dried cod) with a cherry tomato and black olive salad. Another suggestion is the traditional Brazilian feijoada with all the trimmings, plus suckling pig and young wild boar from the Rubaiyat Farm (served on Saturdays).
Bananeira Restaurant, an Amazing Experience Bananeira is a restaurant located a few minutes from Sao Paulo Morumbi stadium, home to one of the most important soccer teams of Brazil. The architecture is inspired by the bahia beaches bungalows, with a tropical pleasant atmosphere in a luxuriant garden full of bananas and palm trees. Its cuisine has been awarded by the most important guides.
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Baby Beef Rubaiyat: the Best Beef and the Best Feijoada in Sao Paulo Founded 56 years ago, Baby Beef Rubaiyat is in the capable hands of Belarmino Iglesias Filho, at two addresses in Sao Paulo (Alameda Santos, 86 and Avenida Brigadeiro Faria Lima, 2.954), Rio de Janeiro and Brasilia. The restaurants serve meat that are cattle bred in their own farm, Fazenda Rubaiyat, in Dourados, Mato Grosso do Sul, and the main cuts come from their Brangus herds: premium master beef, special strip ribs, T-bone steak, summus sirloin steak, strip steak, mini-strip steak, and Argentine baby beef. Other options are the tropical Kobe beef, organic chicken, grilled tender lamb cutlets, and pork tenderloin. On Friday the Alameda Santos Rubaiyat serves its renowned buffet of fresh fish. It consists of an amazing variety of seafood, such as oysters, calamari, and mussels, in addition to a selection of Spanish fish specialties and paellas. During the rest of the week, customers can select from the grand Mediterranean buffet, except on Wednesdays and Saturdays, since it is the sacred feijoada day! Other delights on the menu are Spain’s famous Pata Negra smoked ham, master beef, wild baby boar, suckling pig, free-range chicken, and sliced beef tenderloin. The restaurants serve their feijoada buffet on Wednesdays and Saturdays. This includes suckling pig and wild baby boar from the Rubaiyat Farm, nine types of batidas, a delicious caipirinha made from cachaça or vodka, couvert, salads, one beer per person, and the dessert buffet (a wide selection of desserts and fruit). The Baby Beef Rubaiyat wine list, one of the most varied in the whole of Latin America, features no less than 700 different wines from 15 countries! There are two more Rubaiyats located abroad, one in Mexico city and another one in Madrid.
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Rio de Janeiro of Yesteryear
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io, the second largest city of Brazil is also called the wonderful city because of its beautiful landscapes, the most famous carnival in the world, the samba schools, its happy people, and booming tourism. Rio was founded in 1565 by Estacio de Sa, with the name of Sao Sebastiao do Rio de Janeiro, in honor of the then King of Portugal, D. Sebastião. Two hundred years later, in 1763 Rio de Janeiro became the capital of Brazil, a title held until 1960, when Brasilia, the current capital of the country was constructed.
No River! Rio de Janeiro means “January River”. It was named by mistake: there’s no river there. The explorer Gaspar de Lemos set sail from Portugal in 1501 and arrived at a huge bay in Brazil the following January. Thinking the bay was the mouth of a river he named it after the month.
Rio de Janeiro Today Who has not seen a picture of Christ the Redeemer in Rio and dreamt of visiting it one day? Rio is a tropical paradise, a synonymous of sun, idyllic beaches, foot-ball soccer, beautiful women, carnival, and much more! From the very moment you arrive, the city of Rio de Janeiro will gladly surprise you and you will fall in love with it. No wonder Rio was declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. Rio's beaches are visited not only for its gorgeous colors and sandy beaches, but it is also a meeting place where locals and visitors mingle without prejudice in order to exercise, sunbathe, or play one of the most famous beach sports: footvolley, or volleyball without hands, which originated in Rio.
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Brazil: Río de Janeiro
Brazil: Río de Janeiro
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What to Do and See While in Rio The Sugarloaf Mountain, or Morro do Pão de Açúcar is a natural sculpture, located in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. It is formed by a metamorphic rock that emerged about 600 million years ago due to changes in pressure and temperature. This attraction, 4,262 feet (396 m) above sea level, attracts people from all over the world. After Christ the Redeemer, it is one of the most popular attraction for those who visit Rio de Janeiro, also known as the Marvelous City.
An Aerial View of Rio de Janeiro What could be better than a panoramic view of Rio de Janeiro from the air? By flying in a helicopter you will be able to appreciate the city in all its splendor. Reward your senses with the unforgettable landscapes provided by the granite mountains and the Atlantic Ocean. While enjoying incredible views, you can take the most spectacular photos of your visit to Rio de Janeiro.
Cariocas Night The term Carioca refers to a native or resident of Rio de Janeiro. You are invited to join us on a Cariocas night to taste and see how local people have fun! The Marvelous City has countless discos and live music that will captivate your senses.
2016 Paralympics in Rio de Janeiro Between September 7-18, 2016, Rio will host the XV Paralympic Games at the same venue facilities that will house the Olympics a few weeks before. It will be the first time that a South American country hosts the world's biggest sporting event.
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A Seaside Mega M&E Facility in Rio de Janeiro A Luxury Few Cities in the World Can Afford Windsor Hotels will open the largest complex of Hotels and Convention Center in front of beautiful Barra da Tijuca beach in Rio de Janeiro. The new complex will hold more than 1,500 hotel rooms divided into 5, 4 and 3 star hotel categories plus 215,278 sq. ft. (20,000 sq. m.) of flexible, modern meeting rooms. The new Convention Center can accommodate small meetings as well as large congresses and exhibition fairs for up to 7,000 people. The profile of the Convention Center The Convention Center will have four floors occupied by 22 multipurpose meeting rooms with capacity to serve 10 to 7,000 people. A 36,597 sq. ft. (3,400 sq. m.) exhibition area for events, conventions and a headroom with a ceiling height of 5.80 m. without columns. The great commercial feature of the complex is the concept of "one-stop-shop" that allows customers to have a complete set up of lodging, gastronomy, events area, parking, & security. The parking area is vast: there are 500 parking spaces divided between the 2nd and the 3rd basement. Excellent gastronomy is a must in our hotels. The food & beverage structure for the complex will delight corporate or social clients with creative menus for any type of event. Another highlight is going to be the Internet and Intranet infrastructure, retractable screens in the halls, business center services, simultaneous translation, electronic signage in all areas, 24hour security, and more. The leisure area is also one of the highlights. After an exhausting day’s work, everybody needs a place to relax. On the rooftop of each hotel, there is a bar, a gym, sauna, and a pool. With sustainable initiatives, the Windsor chain will do its part in promoting the preservation of the Barra da Tijuca environment. The hotel chain will be equipped with systems for saving water and energy. Currently, the Windsor Hotels offer 14 hotels in Rio de Janeiro and 2 more in BrasĂlia. The Convention Center is scheduled to open before the 2016 Olympic Games.
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FASANO RIO DE JANEIRO LOCATED ON VIEIRA SOUTO AVENUE, THE HEART OF IPANEMA BEACH, HOTEL
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Your group will fall in love with all the greatness that envelops this magnificent event. For all the logistics, you can count on the expertise of our bilingual IVI DMC2 Brazil staff. As always, our unfailing commitment is to make you look GREAT!
The Summer Olympics will be held in Brazil in
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Brazil: Foz
May 2016
F
oz do Iguaรงu (in English: Foz do Iguacu, "foz" - "mouth") is a town in Brazil located in the western end of the state of Parana, on the border with Argentina and Paraguay. Its estimated population in 2012 was 255,987 inhabitants, and more than 650,000 inhabitants in the urban area formed by Foz, Ciudad del Este in Paraguay and Puerto Iguaรงu in Argentina. The main sources of income of Foz do Iguaรงu are tourism and electricity production. The city is famous for its tourist sites which attract people from Brazil and the world over. Among the main sites are the Iguaรงu Falls, the Itaipu hydroelectric dam and the Triple Border, where the Iguaรงu river has its mouth in Parana. Foz is considered one of the most multicultural cities in Brazil. Several large ethnic groups can be found in the city. The main groups are: Italians, Germans, Lebanese, Chinese, Ukrainian, Japanese, and of course those from the neighboring countries Argentina & Paraguay.
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Amazonas Amazonas is an enormous Brazilian state located in the North West region. Its boundaries are Venezuela, Peru, and Colombia. It occupies an area of 1,570,745 square kilometers. The capital is Manaus and is among one of the most important cities. Amazonas is the largest state in Brazil. Brazil typically has a tropical climate, although in the state, the equatorial climate develops, mainly in the Amazon. The climate of the region is characterized by high temperatures and heavy rains, mainly due to the proximity of the state with Ecuador. Tourism in the state of Amazonas is focused on ecotourism with the finest attractions available.
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Brazil: Foz
Brazil: Foz
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Bahía Bahia state occupies a surface of 567,295.6 km² and has a population of 14,175,341 inhabitants. Its capital is the city of Salvador de Bahia. Major cities, including the capital are Feira de Santana, Vitória da Conquista, Juazeiro, Ilheus, Itabuna, Camaçari, Jequié, Lauro de Freitas, Alagoinhas, Barreiras, Porto Seguro, Teixeira de Freitas, Senhor do Bonfim, Campo Formoso, Simões Filho, Paulo Afonso, and Condeúba. Bahia is known as a land of poets, composers, and singers. Bahia’s artistic influence is evident in the Brazilian culture.
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The Customer is Always Right Genaro and the team were always available to meet and discuss our needs at the site inspection, prior to the program, and while on site. They were very patient with us with our arrivals and departure list and worked with us on site helping with the many changes and updates daily since over 60% of the clients did their own airfare and over 70% of them never sent us their flight information. Very pleased with all your services. Donna Marie Travisano | Managing Partner
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Feijoada History of Feijoada According to Wikipedia, Feijoada has been described as a national Brazilian dish, especially of Rio de Janeiro, as other parts of Brazil have other regional dishes. Brazilian Feijoada (Feijoada Brasileira) is prepared with black beans, a variety of salted pork or beef products, such as pork trimmings (ears, tail, feet), bacon, smoked pork ribs, and at least two types of smoked sausage and jerked beef (loin and tongue). This stew is best prepared over a low fire in a thick clay pot. The final dish has the beans and meat pieces barely covered by a dark purplish-brown broth. The taste is strong, moderately salty but not spicy, dominated by the flavors of black bean and meat stew. It is customary to serve it with white rice and oranges, the latter to help with digestion. A variant, Feijão com arroz is the rice and black beans without the addition of the meat.
Add an orange touch to this recipe. Oranges are a very Mediterranean product with a fresh taste and rich in vitamin C, which is beneficial for our sight, skin, hearing, respiratory system among some properties. At the same time, oranges help us with digestion as they have degreasing power. The perfect accompaniment for such a hearty dish.
Scholars suggest that the history of feijoada traces back to Brazil’s cultivation of beans. Because of the crops’ relatively low cost of production and the simplicity of its maintenance, beans became a staple food among European settlers in Brazil. Although black beans were eaten by both the upper-classes and the poor, the upper-classes particularly enjoyed them with an assortment of meat and vegetables, similar to feijoada, while the poor and enslaved usually ate a mixture of black beans and manioc flour.
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Travel Tip: If You Carry On
Make certain your laptop computer is fully charged. You may be asked to turn it on by the security inspectors. Remember, in addition to your checked luggage, most airlines only allow two carry-ons, which must fit under the seat in front of you or in the overhead bins. Items not usually counted as carry-ons include overcoats, camera, umbrellas, reading materials, and purses of a reasonable size. Under-the-seat carry-ons must be no more than 45” over all (length, height, and depth combined).
Remember, too, luggage space differs on different plans: Airbus A320, and Boeing 737300 have more room; McDonald Douglas DC-10 and Boeing 757 have less.
Avoid the bulkhead; it doesn't have under under-seat storage. Consider boarding the plane as soon as you can to claim the overhead bin space.
Try not to place your bag in a n overhead bin behind you or you’ll have to buck the tide when the plan unloads. Never, ever leave your bags unattended.
Don’t carry your bags over on e shoulder. Balance the distribution to easy neck and back strain. (Taken from page 134)
James Feldman, (a.k.a. Doctor Travel) is a Certified Facilitator and internationally recognized professional motivator, author, television host, and radio personality. His company Incentive Travelers Cheque Int’l provides individual and group incentive travel awards for many Fortune 500 companies. His book “Doctor’s Travel Cure For The Common Trip” is an entertaining and invaluable travel guide whose purpose is not to tell you where to go, but rather to help you get ready for the adventure. CommuniQuest is pleased to share some of Mr. Feldman’s travel wisdom with our readers, who from time to time must deal with lines, cancellations, lost luggage, and a person in the adjacent seat making extensive use of the air sickness bag. Reprinted by permission from the Author: jfeldman@itcheque.com
THANK YOU FOR READING Like life in general, the M&E Industry seems to move at the speed of light. As a committed B2B partner, we aim to help you keep up with the latest industry news and opportunities. CommuniQuest Incentive Travel Digest is a valuable tool that brings you the timely information and analysis that you need, with a lair for what's hot, relevant, and interesting. I wish you the best of success in your quest, whatever it may be. Jose-Manuel GARCIA, CDS Visionary, Founder, & Master Coach
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