Airfare/One way

[bora bora 1]

Carnaval is in some ways a month long celebration, right?

I remember when I was living in Brazil we didn't even start the new semester at school until later because of Carnaval. We had days off - and not just a few. There must be even more parties in Rio. I've been researching hotels in Rio and most have higher prices for the entire month of Februrary. I'm glad we're going in March.

I want all of the extra chaos and tourists to go home before I arrive

[andrea&roberto 1]

Hey, I went to Brazil in Feb about 1 1/2-2 weeks before Carnval, and stayed DURING carnaval, and left the last day in Feb...and last year, my ticket was only $660 (ish...i cna't remember for sure) And I also bought the Tam Brazil Pass which helped a lot too.....

But I also did notice that this year, the prices are more expensive than last, and I'm flying out around the same time...(but not for carnaval) I hate to say it...becuase I've been wishing for this day to come as soon as possible, but I almost wish my husband's interview was closer to carnaval, or during, so I could spend Carnaval in Rio..but that's what next year is for....oh well. I happy to bring him home on the 12th....safe and sound.

By the way, I researched literally EVERY airfare website worth researching, comparing prices INCLUDING taxes, both round trips and one ways, for tickets for Me (travel from Las Vegas to Rio) and for my husband (Recife to Rio, and Rio to Las Vegas) and my travel agent STILL beat the internet....you should check it out. It's worth it to get a quote at least.

http://www.brazilinvegas.com

His name is Joao Augusto (Call him by either name) Tell him Andrea recommended you... I don't get anything for the recommendation.. I just think he gives great prices. This is the second time I'm using him. Plus, I always give him hell, and whine a lot about my itenerarys, so I feel I owe him a recommendation.

Good luck everyone!

[bora bora 1]

The last 2 times I've flown to Brasil (Manaus) my travel agent has gotten me really good deals! She is baiana and works for Brazil Paradise in Miami. I need some flexibility with our flights just in case we have to stay an extra day or 2 in Rio - so that's another reason travel agents are a plus.