Brazil - Copacabana Palace — The Americas — Kuoni Travel World Class 2008 online holiday brochure

BRAZIL COPACABANA PALACE The Copacabana Palace embodies the glamour and style of Rio de Janeiro. Opened in 1923 the hotel retains a feeling of traditional luxury, with its elegant Mediterranean style white stucco façade, offering an ideal escape for those seeking refinement in this vibrant, sometimes hectic city. Its enviable position located directly opposite Copacabana Beach, ensures that many of the city's best boutiques and restaurants are only a short stroll away. The hotel's attentive service has led to its reputation as one of the most individual and distinctive hotels in the Americas. Part of the Orient Express Group the hotel is home to two of Rio's finest restaurants and extensive leisure facilities. The Hotel Cipriani Restaurant, renowned for authentic north Italian cuisine, its chef having previously worked at the illustrious Hotel Cipriani in Venice, is regarded as one of the most sophisticated dining options in the city. The Pergula Restaurant, located beside the pool for al fresco dining, serves American and continental breakfast, buffet lunch, à la carte lunch and dinners and its Sunday brunch is established as a Rio institution. For those seeking a relaxing drink, the Copacabana Piano Bar offers a sophisticated venue rich in traditional charm. When it comes to relaxation, the hotel boasts a magnificent outside pool and its rooftop tennis court is unique in Rio. There is also a new fitness centre, beauty salon and signature boutique stocking a range of gifts. For the active a wide range of watersports are available including surfing, jet skiing, cruising and snorkelling trips around the nearby islands. Or, of course, you can stroll across the street and enjoy Rio's most famous stretch of sand. The Copacabana Palace has 222 rooms and suites, split between the main building and the adjacent tower wing. All are individually designed with period furniture and original works of art and enjoying views over either the city or the sea. Cityview and Beachview rooms are located in the main building and come well equipped with modern amenities and their high ceilings offer a feeling of space. Poolview and Oceanview suites, available on request, offer a large separate sitting room with private veranda. FOR WORLD CLASS OFFERS including Airline Offers: See p208. Transfer from the airport: 45 minutes. Tailormade itineraries including the Copacabana Palace can be arranged. Holiday prices in £ per person at time of going to press, for 5 nights flying with British Airways from Heathrow on room and breakfast basis at Copacabana Palace EXTRA NIGHTS 01JAN 31MAR 1505 1605 01APR 29APR 1423 1518 30APR 30JUN 1353 1473 01JUL 20AUG 1554 1674 21AUG 31DEC 1353 1473 01JAN 30APR 93 112 01MAY 31DEC 79 103 KU7777 KU7778 CITYVIEW ROOM BEACHVIEW ROOM Peak season flight supplements from £40 per person depending on season. Single room supplement available upon request. Please add £33 if total duration more than 14 nights. Peak season hotel supplements for 2008 and 2009 from £38 per room per night. The price we confirm at the time of booking is the price we guarantee. This includes any increases or reductions to the above prices at that time. CALL KUONI 01306 747001 OR WWW.KUONIWORLDCLASS.CO.UK 205

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