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Rio de Janeiro - 2 Nights - Chez Georges Trancoso - 4 Nights - UXUA Casa & Spa First time travelling to Brazil? Add a few extra days to your journey and delve into the depths of the Amazon rainforest, or stop in lively Salvador de Bahia on your way to Trancoso. Trips to Brazil starting at $900 per person per day, based on a party of two in shared occupancy. Nowhere does sensuality come to life more naturally than in Brazil—a country, culture and people that are defined by the exuberant natu- ral beauty of the South American tropics and an inherent carefree lifestyle that moves to the rhythm of pulsating samba sounds. ere's no better introduction to the seduc- tive exoticism of Brazil than by touching down in Rio de Janeiro and letting the Cariocas do the talking (and the dancing). It's said that any- thing done as a pair in Rio inevitably becomes a romantic affair, as the city's intense heat and steamy atmosphere penetrate even the shyest of hearts. Mornings are best enjoyed roaming the colorful streets of Santa Teresa, getting lost in Parque Lage or soaking up the sun at Copaca- bana and Ipanema beach. Beautiful sunset spots abound across the city, and it might just be the perfect romantic adventure to find your favorite nook and watch the sun retreat. And while the evenings might inherently call for sexy samba dancing on the Selaron Steps, Rio also knows how to turn up the glamour and sophistication: a night cap at the legendary Copacabana Palace is bound to set the mood for an epic romantic getaway in Brazil. Brazil also knows how to play the intimate romance card, and nowhere is this more evident than in Wilbert Das' private bohemian paradise in Trancoso. is secret hideaway has been the preferred getaway of the international gypset since its opening. e 11 bright-colored casitas with white-washed shutters date back 500 years, beautifully restored by Das with the help of lo- cal artisans using traditional techniques and re- claimed materials. A few nights in Uxua Casa & Spa is enough to fall head-over-heels with a quieter rendition of Brazil that does not surren- der its characteristic joyful charm. Whether it's secluded privacy or five-star treatment that you seek, Uxua's effortless rustic appeal sets the tone for a nature-filled romantic retreat nestled in the heights of an uber-chic treehouse, or a casita on the steps of the sandy Bahia beach. FOR THE HEDONIST LOVERS RIO DE JANEIRO & TRANCOSO (BRAZIL) Courtesy of UXUA Casa & Spa Courtesy of UXUA Casa & Spa Courtesy of UXUA Casa & Spa V U E N J . C O M 114

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