Though this year’s line up may not yet be confirmed, there’s every reason to start getting excited about this year’s FLIP. (Paraty’s International Literary Festival) The annual event sees the streets of this charming historical town come alive with literature lovers, locally and internationally acclaimed authors, playwrights, journalists, composers and the odd Honeymoon couple who melt into the sheer romanticism of the setting.
Previous years have seen the likes of Salman Rushdie, Ian McEwan, Martin Amis, Margaret Atwood, Jeffrey Eugenides, Colm Toíbín, Jeanette Winterson and J. M. Coetzee making appearances. Add to this already eclectic mix of international talent, local literary stars such as Ruy Castro and Jorge Amado, top with musical performances from the likes of Chico Buarque and Caetano Veloso and it’s a recipe difficult to resist.
As the festival is held in ‘winter’ when the temperature is a pleasant average of 22 degrees centigrade, events can be held comfortably throughout the day without any need to take refuge from the midday sun (as can be the case in summer). The only downside being that this leaves little time to take full advantage of the many other attractions on offer in this delightful town. Local luxury travel experts Dehouche recommend arriving a few days early or staying a few days later in order to do so.
Situated about four hours drive south of the city of Rio de Janeiro, Paraty was founded in 1667 and is today a world heritage site, celebrated for its colourful colonial architecture. Once a busy Port on the sugar & gold route from Minas Gerais, the historical centre’s cobbled streets remain car free to this day and are a joy to explore on foot.
In addition to its architectural splendour, it’s difficult to ignore the natural beauty the town is surrounded by. Every day, a flurry of boats leave the port bound for the many islands in the bay, making several stops for you to dive right in to the inviting turquoise waters. The awesome backdrop of Atlantic rainforest also conceals several beautiful waterfalls and Dehouche defy you not to succumb to the allure of a visit to the refreshing waters of nearby ‘Pedra Branca’ on a hot day.
After dark, return to the centre where the streets are lit with soft lamplight and the town takes on new golden hues as locals and visitors spill in and out of bars and restaurants soaking up the atmosphere of the festival.
Unsurprisingly, early booking is essential as hotels and guest houses quickly start filling once the dates of the festival are confirmed. Paraty is not short of options in terms of accommodation, so ask local luxury holiday specialists Dehouche for inside advice.
Contact Dehouche
Mr P Irvine
Dehouche S.A,
Rua Joao Lira, 95
Leblon 22430-210
Rio de Janeiro
Brazil
Tel: +55 21 2512 3895
Tel US: 0800 690 6899,
Tel UK: 0871 284 7770
info@dehouche.com
www.dehouche.com
Dehouche Travel, Dehouche, Brazil Honeymoon, Argentina Honeymoon, Honeymoon in Brazil, Honeymoon in Argentina, Honeymoon Destinations, Honeymoon in South America, IndSEO
No comments:
Post a Comment