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C u r itib a ’a B o ta n ic a l G a r d e n . architectural buffs won’ t want to miss the bold O s c a r N i e m e y e r M u s e u m , designed by the architect and housing photos of his projects from around the world. S T A Y : Best bet for W or ld C up fans is the P e s t a n a C u r i t i b a property, with 1 7 3 rooms and suites. it’ s located near the city’ s historic center and is one of the city’ s most modern and family-friendly hotels. amenities include a pool, spa, and restaurant that serves P ortuguese cuisine. there’ s also a S tella artois bar, for those who can’ t get enough of this Belgium beer. (pestana.com/ en/ pestana-curitiba-hotel) W O R L D C U P V E N U E : arena da Baixada (capacity: 4 1 , 4 5 6 spectators for the W or ld C up ); will host four matches. P o r to A le g r e F L Y : L ocated four miles from downtown, the S algado F ilho international airport is accessed nonstop from Miami via an A m e r i c a n A i r l i n e s ight that will egin in late . r travelers can hop on T A M which o ers direct ights ro io Sao Paulo and other ra ilian cities. ir ort code P S E E : P orto alegre, which translates to “ happy port, ” is located on the eastern an o the uai a iver right at the convergence oint o five other rivers together or ing the vast L a g o a d o s P a t o s . it is considered one of Braz il’ s most sophisticated and forward-think ing cities, and is also one of the country’ s greenest cities. Most strik ing is the well-preserved, neo-classical architecture, which is not surprising given that the majority of citiz ens are of P ortuguese, italian, German and P olish descent. architectural buffs will love exploring the earlyth centur etro olitan Cathedral eaturing e uisite archi- S u n s e t o v e r th e G u a ib a R iv e r in P o r to A le g r e . recommend.com 2-7 Cities.indd 7 tectural details; the R i o G r a n d e d o S u l A r t M u s e u m , also of neo-classic design and housing work s by regional artists; and the P u b l i c M a r k e t — yes, shoppers will love this place, too, but those into architecture will notice, once again, the neo-classic details. eco end a detour to one o the ar s o course especially the P a r q u e F a r r o u p i l h a , the city’ s largest park ; it gets uite livel on Sunda s during the wee l ea ar et. S T A Y : the luxury S h e r a t o n P o r t o A l e g r e is the best bet in town, located in the exclusive, upscale neighborhood of Moinhos de ento and enco assing guestroo s and suites. he hotel is connected to the oinhos Sho ing Center with over outi ues and sho s restaurants and our ovie theaters— and is within walk ing distance of the C a lca d a d a F a m a , a street full of gourmet restaurants and trendy bars. Book one of the themed guestrooms, which pay homage to ra il England and ew or Cit . here s an onsite heated pool, and spa treatments are available. (starwoodhotels.com) W O R L D C U P V E N U E : eira io Stadiu ca acit s ectators will host five atches. W o r ld C u p T o u r s P ack age the W or ld C up experience with a tour operator. H ere are a few recommendations. K e n s i n g t o n T o u r s is offering several pack ages that range ro five to da s. he da B r a z il W or ld C up - F ollow Y our T ea m , starting at $ 6 , 9 9 5 pp, based on two to four people dbl, includes two P r elim in a r y Roun d W or ld C up atches so that our clients can ollow their tea . ate includes all air ort trans ers acco odations ights within Braz il, all match transfers, and on the ground host services. here s also the da B r a z il W or ld C up — S em i- F in a ls & F in a l which starts and ends in io and starts at pp, based on two to four people dbl. D eparture date is Jul and our clients can also add on coc tails with P ele for an extra price. (k ensingtontours.com/ sporting-events/ braz il-world-cup-pack ages) G o w a y , which has partnered with C a r t a n , an agent of C os italit or the sale o the 2 0 1 4 F I F A W or ld C up , is offering three options to tak e in the sports event: B a s e C a m p , which does not include game tick ets and allows clients to follow their team; H os p it a lit y P a ck a g es , which do include game tick ets; and E x p er ien ce it L ik e a L oca l, which does not include game tick ets. (goway.com/ specialevents/ world-cup/ index.html) R o a d t r i p s also offers several options for your clients to pick and choose from with W or ld C up custom pack ages that o er three our and five star acco odations in every W or ld C up city; customiz able pack ages tailored to your client’ s preferred dates, budget and desires; personaliz ed meet and greet at the airport, and private airport transfers; onsite local host services in every W or ld C up host city; Braz il-based travel and concierge services; destination services, and luxury excursions and adventures to add to your client’ s experience. there are 6 -night pack ages ideal or two atches ro de ending on host city. W or ld C up S em i & F in a l pack ages start at $ 1 5 , 7 35 pp, with F in a l ac ages starting at . roadtri s.co world-cup-travel.aspx) july 2013 7 6/24/13 9:28 AM http://www.starwoodhotels.com http://www.pestana.com/en/pestana-curitiba-hotel http://www.ensingtontours.com/sporting-events/brazil-world-cup-packages http://www.goway.com/specialevents/world-cup/index.html http://www.roadtrips.com/world-cup-travel.aspx http://www.recommend.com

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