Mahiki Nightclub: Pop-Up- Rio de Janeiro
Mahiki, has a well deserved reputation as one of London's hottest nightspots and an A list celeb hangout. It has been well earned. Opening a Tiki themed club in a sea of blingtastic West End joints was a brave move, holding hard to a no hip-hop music policy, must have seemed like madness at the … Read more
Neighborhood Bar Rio de Janeiro: Bar de Gomez
“This is the kind of bar I could settle into for an entire weekend without ever having the desire to leave” said Mr. Murphy earnestly. Rather tellingly, he then tucked into a silver platter of german style sausage on a bed of onions, and washed it all down with an Ice Cold Chopp, or Bhahma … Read more
Boutique Hotel Rio: The Santa Teresa Hotel
Boutique Hotels in Rio de Janerio are few and far between. A city with a year-round occupancy rate of 98% does not need to try so hard. Why bother with design or service when the beach awaits?? The Santa Teresa Hotel is the standout exception to this apparent rule. The Glamor of Rio is only … Read more
Santa Teresa Neighborhood: Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
High in the hills overlooking Rio, balanced precariously on the hillside sits the little neighborhood of Santa Teresa. It’s far from the tourist strip of the beach, and a world apart. The winding cobblestone streets are lined with original colonial buildings, the kind which once dominated in Rio, before modernization. Here on the hill, somehow … Read more
Boutique Hotel, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil: The Fasano Hotel
Rio has an astounding lack of Boutique hotels, particularly along the beach. The properties that line the strip have a bit of a faded vibe, and are not at all well thought out from a design perspective. Beige seems to be the preferred palatte, the bars are an after thought and the pools are a … Read more
Antique Market Rio de Janerio, Brazil
For a real taste of Carioca weekend life, head to the beach or to the revamped Rio down town for the monthly Antiques Fair. It’s held on the First Saturday of the month on Rua Do Lavradio. Just hop in a cab to get there from your hotel. It seems like the whole of Rio … Read more
Windsor Atlantica Hotel, Rio de Janerio
Within 10 minutes of arriving at the Windsor Atlantica hotel on Copacabana Beach, I was on the phone asking to change my room for one with a balcony, the hotel’s location overlooking Copacabana beach lends itself to spending some serious balcony time, glass of wine in hand watching the sun go down. I was given … Read more
Where to Hang out in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil and Not feel like a Tourist
Most people think Rio is all about the beach, and to a good degree it is, however the city has put a lot of effort recently into revitalizing the downtown area. Colonial buildings are coming back to life, some seriously impressive street art to rival that of London or Paris is evident. Where the street … Read more
Helicopter Tours, Rio…..Fanny pack at the ready.
There are a few things you should consider on the tourist trail in Rio. Taking a helicopter ride is the only one you should bother with. Depending on what option you go for it wil cost you from 180 to 1200 Real. The cost difference indicates the length of the trip and how much the pilot … Read more
La Fabrique Restaurant, Rio de Janerio, Brazil
La Fabrique, situated right on Copacabna Beach beside the Windsor Atlantica Hotel is a nice surprise. Most of the restaurants up and down the strip are hit and miss, as anywhere in the world with touts yelling at you to come and eat. The restaurant sells itself as a Tapas place, but it is really … Read more
