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Brazil Hotels and Resorts - Everything in Brazil seems larger than life. It has the world's wildest party, its greatest waterfall, its biggest wetlands, its mightiest river and its largest rain forest (and one of the most unique and diverse cultures on the planet). For travelers, Brazil's sheer size and variety can be overwhelming. Brazil's problems -- poverty, crime, environmental recklessness -- can seem larger than life, too. Although it is one of the industrial powerhouses of South America, Brazil has trouble feeding all its people. And deforestation of the Amazon basin proceeds at an ominous rate. But in fits and starts, the country is taking on some of its seemingly insoluble problems. Most noticeably, improvement is being made in the dangerous crime situation in Rio: A special branch of "tourist police" now keeps tourist sites -- particularly the beaches of Zona Sul -- relatively safe.

We recommend that you try to venture beyond the thousands of miles of beach to explore Brazil's other remarkable attractions: the traditional Afro-Brazilian culture of Salvador, the colonial towns of Ouro Preto, Sao Luis, Parati and Olinda or the wetlands of the Pantanal, one of the best wildlife preserves in South America. Rio might draw you to Brazil the first time, but the country's unexplored corners and breadth of attractions will make you want to go back.

Maksoud Plaza Sao Paulo Brazil Alcampinas 150 Sp-Sao Paulo, Sao Paulo, Brazil Hotel Rating: Reserve Inquire View Rates

A landmark of hospitality, elegance and impeccable service, the Maksoud Plaza is located in the heart of São Paulo. One of Latin America's finest and most traditional five star deluxe hotels, the hotel has an Atrium Lobby with a distinguished architectural design that provides an unforgettable welcome: fountains, shopping arcade, restaurants, bars, moving stairways, four panoramic elevators and gardens with tropical plants hanging from internal terraces that reflect sunlight tones offering an impressive view of the 22 floor structure and of the sculptural solar ceiling, while art of Bruno Giorgi, Toyota and Maria Bonomi adds to the sophistication of the atmosphere.

ACCOMMODATION: All 416 rooms and suites, elegantly furnished and newly renovated, have special electronic control of guest presence, air conditioning, lighting and stereo music. Stereo color television have multiple cable - TV stations including worldwide satellite programs in various languages. All rooms have spacious sitting areas, three telephone lines, multilingual voice-mail, bathroom robes and slippers, in-room electronic digital safe, refrigerator and features the hotel's own novel Room Office® concept, For the comfort and enjoyment of guests of all Suites and Deluxe Premium and Presidential Rooms the hotel has recently opened a 3300 sq. ft. lounge on the 22rd tower floor. Here, guests can have their breakfast and throughout the day and night enjoy the magnificent installations and a panorama of the metropolis. Beverage service, television and high speed Fast Track Internet access is also available among the amenities of the Skyline Lounge. HOTEL FACILITIES & SERVICES: At Maksoud Plaza's Physiotherapy Center is prepared to help relax and keep fit, with complete physical fitness equipment and physiotherapy and rehabilitation services for your needs. The health center also includes a heated swimming pool, sauna, massage parlor, barber shop, beauty salon and pool side snack bar. Maksoud Plaza Theatre with seating capacity for 420 people, features concerts, movies, theatrical plays, for conferences, seminars and congress, offering the ultimate in acoustics and outstanding comfort. The Theatre is fully equipped with the Fast Track Internet® system and has capability for Video Conference.