Spa hotels in Brazil
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Brazil does relaxation with rhythm and warmth. This is a country of vast beaches, the world's greatest carnival and an easy, sun-soaked approach to life, where wellness is more about joy than austerity. The coast carries the spa scene, with resort towns and island beaches offering sea-facing treatments. A Brazilian trip pairs that beach luxury with extraordinary nature, the falls at Iguaçu and the long Atlantic shore, and a culture built around music and the simple pleasure of the beach.
Florianópolis
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The southern Brazilian island pairs surf breaks and lagoons with a Portuguese colonial centre and some of the country's best seafood.
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Rio de Janeiro
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Christ the Redeemer watches over the beaches of Copacabana and Ipanema, Sugarloaf marks the harbour, and the forest of Tijuca presses in behind.
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The wellness map follows the coast and the south. Rio de Janeiro is the headline, a city of beaches and mountains where hotel spas look onto the famous shore. To the south, the island city of Florianópolis offers calmer, upscale beaches popular with those seeking a quieter coast. The resort town of Itapema in Santa Catarina adds family-friendly seaside calm. Inland, the thundering falls at Foz do Iguaçu are the great natural showpiece, an easy add to a beach itinerary.
A few notes help with such a big country. The seasons are reversed for northern visitors, with the hot, lively summer falling around the Christmas and Carnival months, while the cooler season suits sightseeing. Distances are continental, so internal flights are the norm between regions. The culture is warm and physical, where Carnival is the great national celebration and the beach is a daily social ritual. The food and the welcome are generous everywhere. For regions and seasons, the official portal at Visit Brasil is the place to check.