Dehouche on “A few top 'hoods’ in Rio!”

A recent survey carried out by Brazil’s ‘Veja’ magazine questioned Rio de Janeiro’s residents, otherwise known as ‘Cariocas’ on the topic dearest to their hearts, their very own city. The survey sought to discover which neighbourhoods of the city were preferred by residents and also offers some insights for those wishing to travel to here, say locally based luxury travel specialists Dehouche. Everyone’s heard of Copacabana and Ipanema; most international visitors tend to flock to Rio’s beachside neighbourhoods, yet the marvellous city has many more charms at her disposal if you care to look a little harder say Dehouche.

1) Lagoa – Sandwiched between the Atlantic coast and Corcovado mountain, the neighourhood surrounding Rio’s lagoon, was voted by 33% as the best place to keep children entertained and by 44% as the best place to keep in maintain their legendary ‘Carioca shape’. Dehouche are not about to quibble; circled by dramatic peaks and lush green hills, Lagoa is replete with outdoor activities: from cycling and running to skate parks and tree climbing in Parque de Catacumba, the choice is endless and the view unparalleled.

2) Centro- An overwhelming 71% of those interviewed voted for Rio’s business district as the best place to take in cultural events. An eclectic mix of towering skyscrapers interspersed with colonial gems, Centro swarms with crowds of business people in the week and negotiating the pavements awash with street sellers, professional flyer purveyors and market stalls can become social Darwinism; yet come sundown it empties as quickly as it fills to become an out of hours ghost town. Dehouche suggest taking care at evenings and weekends, though there’s no need to bypass the place altogether. The historic centre boasts some 39 cultural venues, including museums, exhibition centres, theatres, historic libraries, music and event venues, monuments, churches and cinemas, as well as a wealth of colonial architecture. The reopening of Rio’s ‘Theatro Municipal’ in centro’s Cinelandia has helped to enrich the cultural scene and the imminent opening of Pinacoteca do Rio on Praça Mauá and the ‘Museu do Amanhã’ (Museum of Tomorrow) designed by Spanish architect Santiago Calatrva should serve to further reinforce this.

3) Jardim Botânico - The neighbourhood which shares its name with the Botanical gardens at its centre, also shares many characteristics with those gardens; foliage abounds with a third of the neighbourhood covered by forest and 68% of Cariocas agreed Jardim Botânico was Rio’s premier green space. The park itself, some 137 hectares within which dwells over 8000 species of plants isn’t the only park either point out Dehouche. Just down the road at the foot of Corcovado mountain lies ‘Parque Lage’, a wild expanse of gardens, caves and waterfalls. Jardim Botânico is also home to some of Rio’s finest restaurants and bars, whose occupants bask in resplendent views ‘Wherever I look, it’s green.’ comments one Carioca. The neighbourhood allows you to feel as though you are in fact, outside the city.

4) Lapa - The birthplace of Bohemia and the epicentre of Rio’s nightlife. Known for its unmistakable white arches, samba clubs and drinking dens, Lapa beat even Leblon and its luxury restaurants to the title of best place to ‘fazer a festa’ brazilian style. In some senses Brazil’s answer to Shoreditch, on a Friday night the streets of Lapa swarm with all manner of characters who gather here on their way to enjoy live samba, choro, forró and hip-hop shows. The neighbourhood sees such of an influx of revelers at weekends that the local council has resolved to make a great number of the streets traffic free on such occasions; thus allowing the bars and their patrons to spill out onto the pavements and/or into the gutter at ease. Arrange a bespoke luxury holiday with Dehouche and guarantee your table at one of Lapa’s top nightspots.

Visit Dehouche. to know more about Luxury Brazil Honeymoon.

Dehouche S.A.,

Leblon,
Rio de Janeiro,
Brazil.

www.dehouche.com

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Battle of the Opera

This weekend saw the reopening of Buenos Aires famous ‘Teatro Colón’ following a seven year restoration, costing $25 million US dollars. The refurbishment of the ornate 2700 seat theatre began with the measurement of its acoustics back in 2001, just as millions of Argentines were plunged into poverty.

However, not even an economic crisis could derail the ambitious refurbishment of the theatre, modelled on Milan’s ‘La Scala’ and the building closed at the end of 2006 so that stucco facades, columns and French stained glass could be painstakingly restored. Experts were brought in to ensure that the work in no way interfered with the delicate natural acoustics for which the horseshoe shaped theatre is world renowned.

The theatre, which hosts ballet and opera performances, was originally opened in 1908 when Argentina was among the world’s richest nations and initial projections had hoped it would reopen in time for the 2008 centenary. However, the careful restorations were only finally complete some two years later, a little behind schedule for the centenary, but fortunately just in time for Argentina’s bicentennial celebrations to commemorate independence from Spain.

This weekend saw thousands of Argentine's gather outside the theatre for the grand reopening, which included a 3D film projected on the theatres exterior wall, showing key moments and performances form the theatres history. Inside, the chandeliers and Italian pink marble stairwells had been returned to their original splendour, giving Europhile Argentines reason to once again be proud of their cultural icon, located in the very heart of the ‘Paris of South America’.

Luxury Latin American travel experts Dehouche offer tailor made tours of Buenos Aires as part of wider tailor made luxury family vacation and honeymoon itineraries with a local guide who actually worked on the restoration of the theatre, giving you an insider’s perspective on the cultural side of Porteño life.

Curiously, Argentina’s rival neighbour Brazil also has the official reopening of its iconic ‘Teatro Municipal’ in Rio de Janeiro, scheduled for later this month. The theatre, which was inspired by Paris’s ‘Opéra’ underwent a similar restoration costing R$70 million (about 38 million US dollars) and enjoyed a limited reopening at the beginning of the month after a two and a half year closure. Rio’s theatre had also originally been scheduled to reopen last year, in order to coincide with the building’s centenary, but suffered a ‘small delay’. Combine a trip to Buenos Aires and Rio de Janeiro with Dehouche and admire both renovations for yourself.

Let Dehouche arrange your luxury boutique hotel and transportation requirements, allowing you to enjoy a whole host of insider tips on where to truly escape from it all on your vacation.

Dehouche S.A.,
Leblon,
Rio de Janeiro ,
Brazil.
www.dehouche.com

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A Guide to Honeymoon Packages

After all the stress that a wedding can create, it is essential that your honeymoon allow for relaxation, romance and fun.



Step 1

Decide together what type of honeymoon you want. Do you crave a relaxing beach vacation? Or, Perhaps, A High-Energy Sight-Seeing Trip?

Step 2

Choose a destination that is new to both of you.

Step 3

Call a travel agent. Many travel companies have developed prearranged honeymoon packages to make planning easier.

Step 4

Do allow ample time between booking and travel to ensure that all of your dream accommodations are available.

Step 5

Build in plenty of time for rest and relaxation. Avoid overbooking day trips and tours.

Step 6

Schedule your departing flight two days after the wedding, instead of the day after. If you must travel the day after, leave in the middle of the day instead of the early morning.

Step 7

Ask a lot of questions of each potential hotel or bed-and-breakfast. Request an oversized bathtub, a double bed and a romantic view wherever possible.



Consulting with the Honeymoon Planning Company, Dehouche about a Brazil / Argentina / South America honeymoons may be a good idea. This travel company specializes in putting together a Brazil / Argentina / South America honeymoon package to suit each client's needs. Their experts know how to formulate a honeymoon package that will be both romantic and memorable without going beyond the budget.

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Most Exotic Destinations: Finding a Good Brazil Honeymoon Package

The honeymoon is a moment in life that we all look forward too -- newlyweds look forward to it after the reception, and couples fondly reminisce their honeymoon during their later years. It is a moment that remains special because it is the experience of your first moments together as a couple in the beginning of what should be a long life together.

One of the best ways to make sure that this moment is perfectly captured in your memory forever is to choose an exotic location that will help you experience a sense of romance that you will never forget. One of the most popular types of honeymoons is the Brazil honeymoon package, an exotic romantic honeymoon that lets you experience romance as you bask in great weather, beautiful animal and plant life, and great hotel services. All of these aspects of the Brazil honeymoon package are surprisingly affordable compared to purchasing similar accommodations Domestically.



A Top Brazil Honeymoon Package Dealer



For those who really want to find a great combination of scenery and hotel accommodations, consulting with the Brazil Travel Planners company, Dehouche about a Brazil honeymoon package may be a good idea. This travel company specializes in putting together a Brazil or Argentina honeymoon package to suit each client's needs. Their experts know how to formulate a Brazil honeymoon package that will be both romantic and memorable without going beyond the budget.

The Brazil Travel Planners have an excellent website at www.dehouche.com, which you can check out if you want to take a look at what they have to offer. There are plenty of Brazil honeymoon package options already available on the site that are designed based on years of experience and customer feedback about honeymoons in Brazil. Some of the options you have for a Brazil honeymoon package will include such famous honeymoon destinations as Buzios, Rio & Angra.

One of the best ways to make sure that you get a great Brazil honeymoon package at a great price is to book a longer honeymoon in Brazil. Basically, the longer the honeymoon, the better your per-day stay rate. So you ought to go for as long as you can afford to go so that you can get all of the honeymoon you can. You only have one honeymoon


You can also make a custom Brazil honeymoon package. If you have any questions, don't hesitate to call Brazil Travel Planners and ask to see if they can customized a honeymoon package in Brazil for you based on your budget. Dealing with professional travel planners will truly make sure that you get the Brazil honeymoon package of your dreams.

Let Dehouche arrange your luxury boutique hotel and transportation requirements, allowing you to enjoy a whole host of insider tips on where to truly escape from it all on your vacation.

Dehouche S.A.,
Leblon,
Rio de Janeiro ,
Brazil.
www.dehouche.com

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Dehouche on: Are You Really Safe On Your Argentina Honeymoon?

On the whole, Argentina is a safe country. But some people will say it is safer than others, depending on who you ask. So what’s the score? Dehouche, Argentina honeymoon experts, give you the latest on staying safe in Argentina

It Depends on Who you Ask

Residents of Buenos Aires regularly complain about the rising crime rates in the city – and it’s easy to see why. Robberies and crimes are often reported in the local media which is always hungry for a good scare story.

Yes, crimes do happen here. But in a city of 13 million that’s not much of a surprise. What you have to consider is how dangerous Buenos Aires is in comparison to any other major city, and the answer is not very.

London, New York, Los Angeles – Buenos Aires is no worse than any of these in the scale of dangerous cities. A city will always bring dangers, but none that you should be overly concerned about on a honeymoon in Argentina.

The Bigger Problem: Petty Crime

Violent crime does happen in Buenos Aires, but it very rarely involves tourists. Car owners seem to be the most at risk, especially those who also own large houses in the quieter outskirts of the city.

Tourists visiting the main highlights, as you will be doing on your Argentina honeymoon, the biggest danger will come from pickpockets and petty thieves. And when it comes to staying safe in the city, a few simple rules are always worth following to minimise the risks:

Don’t Look Lost

If you can avoid looking lost during your Argentina honeymoon, you will have more chance off passing off as a local. Although it can be tempting to drag out the Lonely Planet in the middle of the street to find out where you went wrong, you’d do better to take it into a café where you can peruse the pages for as long as you want. Alternatively, buy yourself a cheap ‘Guia-T’, the same guide that all the locals use.

Never Leave Bags Alone

Wherever you are and whatever time of the day it is, your bags pose a tempting target for thieves. You’re bound to meet at least one person who has had their belongings stolen while they were drinking a coffee in a crowded café. Keep your bags close on your Argentina honeymoon, leaving them either on your lap or under the table next to your feet, and never leave them alone on your chair unattended.

Be Alert and Have Fun

Argentina really is a safe country to travel to and if you take a few precautions then you’re unlikely to have any problems on your Argentina honeymoon. Follow Dehouche’s advice to try not to look like a tourist too much, and keep your wits about you, and you’ll be fine wherever you go.

Let Dehouche arrange your luxury boutique hotel and transportation requirements, allowing you to enjoy a whole host of insider tips on where to truly escape from it all on your vacation.

Dehouche S.A.,

Leblon,
Rio de Janeiro ,
Brazil.

www.dehouche.com

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Dehouche On Adventurous Honeymooners!

Dehouche, the specialists in luxury tailor made honeymoons across the South American continent organise many different adventurous experiences for couples who want more than just idyllic deserted beaches. For example what could be more romantic than a private boat trip down the Amazon. Dehouche’s favourite way to experience this unique environment is a luxury trip on your own private river boat. Itineraries are tailor made to any length of time, along the Amazon and its tributaries. Accompanied by an experienced guide, captain and a superb cook who creates culinary masterpieces from the abundant mouth watering local ingredients, this is a wonderfully peaceful and personal way to experience the Amazon.

For the more adventurous still, the company organises personalised speedboat adventures deep into the Amazon far away from all human activity. Your guides set up camp in the evening, cook a basic but delicious dinner and take care of all chores seamlessly. You sleep in hammocks under the forest canopy far away from the 21st Century and the daily grind. By day you trek in the jungle, or explore down small tributaries by kayak, wildlife spotting or perhaps stopping to fish for piranhas or peacock bass.

On another honeymoon with a difference, some couples may opt to learn a new skill, for example Dehouche organises week long kite surfing courses on the remote north coast of Brazil, staying in the small village of Jericoacoara. Clients arrive by light aircraft, a dramatic flight over the rolling sand dunes and palm tree lined coast line, and then spend the week taking private lessons with one of the area’s best instructors (and ex-champion himself), to really get to grips with this unbelievably fun sport. Evenings are spent in the low key (but surprisingly good) sandy floored bars and restaurants of the village, or Dehouche can arrange for a private meal of local seafood served to you by candle light on the beach in front of your stilted hut.

Let Dehouche arrange your luxury boutique hotel and enjoy a whole host of insider tips on where to truly escape from it all on your honeymoon.

Dehouche S.A.,

Leblon,
Rio de Janeiro ,
Brazil.

www.dehouche.com

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Dehouche Says It is Jungle Out There: Sleeping in a Hammock in the Amazon

Three million square miles of wild rainforest, teeming with feral jaguars, poisonous snakes and flesh-eating insects.

In other words, a great place to set up a hammock for a little shut-eye.

Welcome to Hammocking in the Amazon, your chance to spend the night in an unsheltered hammock in the Amazon jungle, taking reservations now.

In short, you’re about to get extremely well-acquainted with nature. You’ll start by hopping a flight to Manaus, Brazil, and then take a speedboat a few miles upriver with a private guide named Fabio. (Not that Fabio.)

Then, you’ll find yourself in the company of bugs, sloths, giant frogs... and the occasional beam of sunlight poking through the trees. But as darkness sets in and Fabio sees you yawning, he’ll string up a soft-fiber hammock and a mosquito net so you can get to know the other 80% of the Amazon wildlife (monkeys, snakes, maybe one of those jaguars) that’s mostly nocturnal. They supposedly have enough food to leave a creature your size alone... but don’t wear anything that smells too much like howler monkey.

The next morning, we suggest celebrating your survival by swimming with some pink dolphins in the river (yes, they’re really pink) before retiring to the shore for some champagne and piranha soup, a locally renowned aphrodisiac.

Second only to danger.



Dehouche is a specialist provider of South American honeymoons with expert knowledge of the whole country. Let them use their expertise to guide you to the top romantic destinations in Argentina, Brazil and beyond.

Let Dehouche arrange your luxury boutique hotel and enjoy a whole host of insider tips on where to truly escape from it all on your honeymoon.

Dehouche S.A.,
Leblon,
Rio de Janeiro ,
Brazil.
www.dehouche.com

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Dehouche Suggests Fabulous Honeymoon in Argentina and Brazil!

South America is one of the few continents in the world where in a single trip honeymoon couples can combine such diverse experiences as dramatic snow covered mountain scenery, tropical beaches and any range of environments in from some of the driest desert in the world to the planet’s most biologically diverse wetlands.

In the months of July through to September, after a stay in one of Buenos Aires’s chicest boutique hotels - with everything laid on by local luxury tour operator Dehouche from personal shoppers to an exclusive private dinner and wine tasting with an owner of one of Argentina’s top bodegas, couples might start their luxury honeymoon by flying down to the resort of Bariloche in the picturesque Lake District for five days skiing. With its dramatic scenery, uncrowded pistes and perfect dry snow conditions, the Andes have it all, you can experience world-class heli-skiing or learn to ski powder for the first time – tailored for any level of skier and with your own personal pilot and guide. At the end of a day skiing some of the driest powder you can find in the world, you will be rewarded with a satisfying Argentine steak and can retire to your cosy mountain lodge with a roaring fire and thick duvets. Wake the next morning to a breath-taking view of jagged peaks from every window.

Travelling into Brazil via the incomparable Iguaçu falls only for a stop over though to see the best bits – no need to share your honeymoon with the heaving masses, Dehouche clients often skip straight to the best beaches of Brazil’s northeast. The season dictates where to maximise sun, and in August they would recommend the trendy beach village of Praia da Pipa. Dehouche clients stay in surely one of the best hotel rooms in Brazil - a luxury colonial style chalet set among landscaped gardens and jungle, 5 minutes walk from one of the most stunning beaches on the coast. The waters of this dramatic coast line, north of Bahia, are frequented by rare marine turtles and dolphins, which you can spot from the beach. Natural swimming pools in the reefs and crystalline waters make for excellent snorkeling. Dehouche arrange for clients to have a speedboat at their disposal for the chance to swim with dolphins in the Baia dos Golfinhos, or stopping at deserted beaches to eat fresh oysters at a rustic waterside bar in a mangrove lined lagoon.

Let Dehouche arrange your luxury boutique hotel and enjoy a whole host of insider tips on where to truly escape from it all on your honeymoon.

Dehouche S.A.,
Leblon,
Rio de Janeiro ,
Brazil.
www.dehouche.com

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