How to Plan a Honeymoon in Brazil

More than 30 percent of the earth's remaining forests are in Brazil's Amazon, an area resplendent with waters that feed the lush rain forest and the wildlife it sustains. Experience the Rio Amazona via whitewater raft, canoe, kayak or boat for a bird's-eye view of one of nature's greatest wonders.

Difficulty: Moderate

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Luggage Sets
• Men's Casual Pants
• Men's Casual Tops
• Men's Shorts
• Sun Hats
• Sunglasses
• Swimming Trunks
• Swimsuits
• Travel Kits
• Women's Casual Tops
• Women's Causal Pants
• Women's Shorts
• Sunscreen
• Cameras
• Cameras
• Swimsuits

1. Fly into Manaus, a jumping-off point for the Amazon, by first stopping through Mexico City or Sao Paolo. Check out Varig, Brazil's major airline, or airlines such as Brazil Central and Trans-Brazil, which leave from Miami. U.S. carriers such as American and United also service most major Brazilian cities.

2. Stay home or go elsewhere if you can't handle heat, humidity, possible disease, and the bugs that come with the dense rain forest.

3. Come during the festive summer months of December through February if you want to party with vacationing Brazilians, but understand that prices are usually higher at that time. The northern portion of Brazil is comfortable (the term is relative here) throughout the year.

4. Hang glide in Rio, surf up and down the Brazilian coast, and sail in Buzios.

5. Raft or hike the river and jungle area through Amazon Nut Safaris or Grade IV Adventures. View parrots, crocs, snakes, monkeys, butterflies and everything in between.

6. Shack up in cheaper accommodations (U.S. $20 per day) or spring for a honeymoon package for three days and two nights at the Ariau Amazon Towers (U.S. $370) above the rain forest canopy.

Tips & Warnings

• Consult your local county health department for a list of recommended vaccines and medications.
• Credit cards are not accepted widely, so bring traveler's checks or guard your cash.
• Time your visit to party in the streets of Rio for Carnival.
• Watch out for pesky things like Chagas' disease, dengue fever, malaria, meningitis, rabies, yellow fever and tiny, spiny fish that swim up your urethra (no kidding).

on 11/22/2005 Get in touch with dehouche.com, a bespoke travel service based in Brazil that creates itineraries which are way beyond the norm in that they source luxury off the beaten track, whilst European agencies offer very old hat itineraries combining the safe options of international chain hotels and large resorts. Being on the ground in Brazil they can comfortably combine small boutique hotels in little known places linked by a network of suppliers using private boats, jeeps and helicopters - they have the inside track on what is actually good in Brazil and how to ensure levels of quality and service are of the highest standard. Dehouche track each and every holiday, identifying any problems before they happen, ensuring everything runs smoothly. Their goal is to give their clients a genuine look at the country they visit and to do this in the most luxurious and hassle free way. I used them, now you know what I think!