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Dear
fellow Brazil traveler,
many
of you have seen Brazil over the last two years with us. So
you know...
Brazil has got ONE BIG PROBLEM
for potential travelers.
Since
it is bigger then the US, it neighbors on so many countries
that are obvious additions to a Brazil vacation.
So...
last year we added Buenos
Aires, Argentina <http://www.SouthAmerica.travel/Brazil-Tours/tours/TSW.html>
, rather successfully we must say with all modesty :-).
This
time we added Chile
and the Andes <http://www.SouthAmerica.travel/Brazil-Tours/tours/CAB.html>
. Now you can take a three week trip from Santiago to the
Lake Region, Bariloche, Buenos Aires, Iguassu Falls, Serra
do Mar Mountains, São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro!
But now to our latest:
1. Investors are getting
smarter about Brazil
2. Did you know? A few facts about Brazil
3. THE mini group special
4. African Heritage tours
5. Agricultural tours and other specialty tours to Brazil
6. Our specials
1. Investors are getting smarter!
It took the international investment community
a while: For much of the past year, investors have assumed
that if Argentina were to default on its debts, Brazil would
follow suit. Now, with Argentina closer then ever to default,
Brazil's financial markets rose to
there highest level since Sept. 11th.
Although
the debt to GDP ratio has deteriorated to about 57%, Brazil
still fulfills all the strict criteria to adopt the Euro,
the new European currency! Just imagine Italy and Belgium
have debt ratios close to or above 100 % !
The "Real" (Brazilian currency) in real terms is
now at a exchange rate close to where it was in 1991 when
Brazil experienced huge trade surpluses.
(Economist Nov. 10th, 2001)
2. Did you know? A few facts about
Brazil
That 70 % of Brazil's exports are manufactured
goods?
And
this even though Brazil is the largest country in the world
in terms of arable land?
That
Brazil is the top producer of Coffee, Oranges and Sugar
Cane?
And
that Brazil is top in the ranking of heads of cattle?
Brazil is tops the list for iron
reserves?
Brazil is the biggest market for executive jets in
Latin America?
That
7000 companies in Brazil have ISO 9000 quality certification,
compared to 300 companies in Mexico and 270 in Argentina?
That
Brazil's growth in scientific productivity was second
only to South Korea between 1995 and 1998?
And that Brazil is the largest user of the internet
in the Southern Hemisphere?
3. THE mini group special (book by Jan 31st)
Great
prices for a great destination: Brazil's state of Bahia!
20 % group discount, or $100 off perpson for individuals!
Plus bring 8, get one free*
It's:
- Great
landscapes
- African
heritage
- UNESCO
cultural sites
- baroque
colonial architecture
- unforgettable
beaches
- and
unparalleled value for money.
  Click
on Brazil:
Rhythm & Diamonds <http://www.SouthAmerica.travel/Brazil-Tours/tours/BRC.html>
- additions to Rio de Janeiro and / or the Amazon easily customized.
Target audience: Active people, also active mature travelers
with interest in culture and beautiful landscapes. Especially
attractive to the African heritage seekers and nature lovers!
Minimum
requirement for 20% discount: 8 passegers, tour must be booked
as stated on website, customized additions are quoted net,
travel between now and the 15DEC, 05JAN and | 
