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<CityName>Rio De Janeiro</CityName>
<CityDestImage>images/brazil/rio_de_janeiro.jpg</CityDestImage>
<Country>Brazil</Country>
<Currency>Brazil Reais</Currency>
<FlyTime>12 hours from the UK</FlyTime>
<TimeDiff>GMT - 3 Hours</TimeDiff>

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<Description2>Rio is often considered as the cultural heart of Brazil and hosts the most impressive Carnaval celebrations, which seem to get grander each year. The infectious samba beat has Cariocas of all ages out on the streets to join in the party. In Rio, you talk to people, even if you dont speak the same language, and you&#146;ll dance until late. A wander through the streets will always lead you somewhere exciting, and that somewhere is often the beach Rio hosts 45 miles of soft white beach including the infamous Copacabana.</Description2>

<Description>
<![CDATA[The colourful city of Rio, jammed between miles of coastline and mountains, is regarded as one of the worlds greatest and most beautiful cities in the world. <br/><br/>
It pulses with life and deserves its reputation as Cidade Maravilhosa. The inhabitants of Rio, known locally as Cariocas, pursue pleasure like no other people, fully utilizing their impressive beaches with beautiful people, samba, ice cold beers and the local firewater.<br/><br/>
Rio is often considered as the cultural heart of Brazil and hosts the most impressive Carnaval celebrations, which seem to get grander each year. The infectious samba beat has Cariocas of all ages out on the streets to join in the party. In Rio, you talk to people, even if you dont speak the same language, and you&#146;ll dance until late.<br/><br/>
A wander through the streets will always lead you somewhere exciting, and that somewhere is often the beach Rio hosts 45 miles of soft white beach including the infamous Copacabana.<br/><br/>]]>
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<CallForDetailsInfo>
<Nights>6</Nights>
<DepAirports>London, Manchester, Glasgow and other Regional Airports</DepAirports>
<TelNo>FREEPHONE 08000 355 710</TelNo>
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<Hotel>
<PriceIncludes>All Prices are Per Person and include Return Air Fares from London to Rio de Janeiro, Hotel Accomodation and all Taxes</PriceIncludes>
<StarRating>4</StarRating>
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<Name>Pestana Rio Atlantica</Name>
<Description>
<![CDATA[Pestana Rio Atlantica hotel in Rio de Janeiro has a privileged location on the Avenida Atlântica and has a stunning view over Copacabana Beach. It is 25 km from Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport, and 6 km from the Financial & Commercial Centre, ideal for a holiday or business trip. This hotel in Rio combines Brazilian hospitality with the international lifestlyle......]]>
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