Travelling Cheap

One of the most searched terms in any travel website around Christmas and New Year is without doubts “last minute holidays”. We looked around the web ourselves to spot where the best deals and discounts are happening right now. TAP and Air France, for example, offer pretty good return fares for South America destinations, in particular Rio de Janeiro flights from £425.

Going to Brazil definitely sounds like an exciting holiday for a well deserved sunny break at this time of the year. So, here is some advice for those who do manage to grab a last minute occasion flight to Rio de Janeiro.

You will soon find out that the Brazilian metropolis has an endless offer in terms of high quality accommodation and trendy shopping which can turn out to be pretty expensive. This obviously means that money saving can become challenging but downgrading on hotel stars will mean less safety for your staying. Cheaper alternative solutions to the classy hotels along Copacabana and Ipanema areas is to look for apartment rentals in less touristic areas of town.

Also, remember that the best things in life are free. Spending your days on Rio’s beautiful beaches is one of the best treats the town has to offer. Here you can relax while sunbathing, do plenty of surfing or remain on the dry land playing soccer and beach volley. Before heading for a tour of the city, remember to pop into Riotur Office of Copacabana and pick up a free copy of maps and brochures. You will find all the attractions and events listed as well as discount vouchers in order to plan your tour independently and without relying on any sort of guide.

A couple of practical things not to forget before leaving: make a photocopy of your roundtrip flight ticket and once in Brazil, store your passport in a safe place while always carrying a photocopy with you.

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