Vila Santa Teresa is one of Brazil’s most exclusive properties, a seven-bedroom villa set on the private estate of the renowned Monteiro de Carvalho family. No expense has been spared on the refurbishment of the villa (one of four properties on the estate), and the style is tasteful and sedate, whilst still maintaining the tropical…
Location, location, location – it doesn’t get much better than this. Sip on a caipirinha at the hotel pool as you watch the sun drop into the sea behind the Dois Irmãos mountains, meanwhile the sun-worshipping locals, lined up on Ipanema beach below, break into a spontaneous applause and you will have captured the essence…
Situated on the southern corner of one of the most iconic beaches in the world, the Fairmont Copacabana combines a great location and views with stylish design and world class facilities. The hotel recently underwent a total renovation over a period of two years, updating all the accommodations and public areas to the highest standard…
Echoing back to the 1950s era of understated glamour that is forever evoked by Copacabana, the Emiliano is a very welcome addition to the beachfront luxury hotel scene in Rio. It’s unique façade, designed by Arthur Casas, incorporating sliding white blinds, provides both privacy and shade for guests, and is one of the many ways…
This beautiful, original 18th century townhouse, turned stylish boutique hotel is a true labour of love. The owner, Tetê’s meticulous restoration has maintained the original grandeur whilst also incorporating clever architectural touches such as opening up the whole ground floor to integrate a leafy inner courtyard and plunge pool. This means that your first impression…
The small beach village of Barra Grande is set on the westernmost stretch of coast of the little known, but picturesque northern state of Piaui. This is the place to truly relax and disconnect from the modern world. The village is predominantly still a small fishing community, although the pristine coastline, and excellent conditions for…
Just three and a half hours’ drive from Rio de Janeiro, this corner of Minas Gerais, in the foothills of the Mantiqueira mountains, is one of the most ecologically diverse of South East Brazil, encompassing Atlantic rainforest, Cerrado and high-altitude Brazilian savannah. The local town of Ibitipoca is one of the oldest in Minas Gerais,…
The only hotel located within the Brazilian national park, the Belmond Hotel das Cataratas has perhaps one of the most exclusive locations in South America. Belmond guests are the only visitors with access to the falls before and after the official nine-to-five park opening hours. Given that Iguaçu is one of South America’s most visited destinations,…
“Maravilha” means “wonderful” in Portuguese and as soon as you step through the stylish lobby on to the hotel’s deck looking out over the turquoise blue waters of the Baia do Sueste, you will agree that it is aptly named. With a stunning reforested wood design which seamlessly blends into its surroundings, you’ll be in…
This property of 60 spacious ocean facing rooms is the first true luxury resort to be built in the tropical paradise of Angra dos Reis – a favourite bolthole for the Brazilian jet set that, until now, was lacking in quality accommodation. Easily accessible from both Rio and Sao Paulo by either car of helicopter…