Brazilian Elegance Awaits

20/08/2026

All-inclusive, Brazilian style: the resorts rethinking the formula

A journalist’s guide to Brazil’s new wave of all inclusive luxury resorts, from Bahia’s beachfront escapes to wellness focused stays and smart value tips.

Where to stay in Minas Gerais: from colonial Ouro Preto to contemporary Inhotim

27/08/2026

Where to stay in Minas Gerais: from colonial Ouro Preto to contemporary Inhotim

Plan where to stay in Minas Gerais with an insider guide linking Ouro Preto, Inhotim and Belo Horizonte, plus Tiradentes, thermal towns and coffee country.

Brazilian winter's last call: the highland hotels worth booking before spring

Luxury Travel Ideas

13/08/2026

Brazilian winter's last call: the highland hotels worth booking before spring

Mid August is Brazilian winter’s last call. Our insider guide to Campos do Jordão, Monte Verde, and Gramado shows which highland hotels to book before spring.

When the lobby is the gallery: the Brazilian hotels collecting contemporary art

Interior Design Concepts

17/08/2026

When the lobby is the gallery: the Brazilian hotels collecting contemporary art

A curated guide to Brazilian hotels where contemporary art collections turn lobbies into galleries, from São Paulo and Rio to Niterói, Inhotim and Bahia.

From bean to bar to pillow menu: the cacao hotels of southern Bahia

09/08/2026

From bean to bar to pillow menu: the cacao hotels of southern Bahia

Plan a cacao-focused escape to southern Bahia’s cocoa coast, where chocolate hotels, farm visits and Atlantic Forest luxury redefine Brazilian beach stays.

Amazon luxury stays: what each gateway delivers, from Manaus to Belém

Amazon Getaways

17/08/2026

Amazon luxury stays: what each gateway delivers, from Manaus to Belém

Planning an Amazon luxury stay from Manaus to Belém ? Compare gateways, lodges, seasons and logistics to choose the right brazilian Amazon experience for you.

August in the Northeast: low season, full charm, half the crowd

02/08/2026

August in the Northeast: low season, full charm, half the crowd

Why August is the smart month for luxury stays in Northeast Brazil: cooler weather, lower rates, and quieter beaches from Bahia to Pernambuco.

The bamboo pavilion and the infinity pool: how Brazilian eco-resorts earn their credentials

Sustainable Practices

03/08/2026

The bamboo pavilion and the infinity pool: how Brazilian eco-resorts earn their credentials

How Brazilian eco-resorts turn bamboo pavilions and infinity pools into real sustainable luxury credentials, from certifications and design to energy, water and community.

Bonito eco-lodge guide: crystal rivers and the art of low-impact luxury

Sustainable Practices

10/08/2026

Bonito eco-lodge guide: crystal rivers and the art of low-impact luxury

Insider guide to Bonito’s eco-lodges, crystal rivers and low-impact luxury, with lodging tiers, key tours, seasons, and Pantanal or Amazon pairing tips.

Solo in Brazil: the hotels where travelling alone feels like a privilege

Luxury Travel Ideas

30/07/2026

Solo in Brazil: the hotels where travelling alone feels like a privilege

Discover how solo travel in Brazil’s luxury hotels can be safe, social, and indulgent, from Rio and São Paulo to national park lodges, with practical tips and real examples.

Jericoacoara: the dune village's hotel scene beyond the hype

06/08/2026

Jericoacoara: the dune village's hotel scene beyond the hype

A refined Jericoacoara hotels luxury guide for couples, mapping Jeri’s dune village, beachfront stays, key seasons, transfers and the best characterful hotels in Brazil.

The sommelier's Brazil: hotel wine programmes that pour beyond the expected

26/07/2026

The sommelier's Brazil: hotel wine programmes that pour beyond the expected

Discover wine hotels in Brazil’s Serra Gaúcha, from vineyard stays in the Vale dos Vinhedos to cellar-led luxury, vinotherapy spas and practical tips for planning a romantic wine country itinerary.

Concrete, timber, and tropicália: the material palette of Brazil's new hotels

Interior Design Concepts

23/07/2026

Concrete, timber, and tropicália: the material palette of Brazil's new hotels

Discover how Brazilian modernist architecture, concrete and timber craftsmanship, and Tropicália-inspired sustainability shape today’s luxury hotel design across São Paulo, Brasília, Minas Gerais, and Brazil’s coastal resorts.

Whale season on the Brazilian coast: the hotels with front-row seats

19/07/2026

Whale season on the Brazilian coast: the hotels with front-row seats

Plan the whale watching Brazil hotels season on Santa Catarina’s southern coast. Discover oceanfront stays, land-based viewing spots, regulations, and family-friendly itineraries from Praia do Rosa to Garopaba.

Where to stay in Salvador: from Pelourinho to the Barra waterfront

27/07/2026

Where to stay in Salvador: from Pelourinho to the Barra waterfront

Planning where to stay in Salvador, Bahia? Compare Pelourinho, Barra, Rio Vermelho, Santo Antônio and Ribeira for luxury hotels, sea views, nightlife and heritage stays, with practical tips on safety, seasons and airport access.

Capoeira, candomblé, and check-in: the hotels preserving Bahian heritage

13/07/2026

Capoeira, candomblé, and check-in: the hotels preserving Bahian heritage

Discover the best cultural hotels in Bahia, from Salvador’s Pelourinho to Trancoso, with Afro-Brazilian capoeira, Candomblé-informed stays, and Bahian gastronomy woven into every part of your trip.

Hot springs and highland air: the thermal retreats Brazil keeps to itself

Wellness Retreats

12/07/2026

Hot springs and highland air: the thermal retreats Brazil keeps to itself

Discover Brazil’s quiet circuit of luxury thermal springs, from Goiás and Minas Gerais to Santa Catarina, with standout resorts, itinerary ideas and practical wellness tips for couples and families.

Fazenda hotels: the converted ranches redefining rural luxury in Brazil

Luxury Travel Ideas

20/07/2026

Fazenda hotels: the converted ranches redefining rural luxury in Brazil

Discover how Brazil’s historic fazendas are becoming luxury rural hotels, with regional character, thoughtful design, ethical restoration and practical tips for planning a countryside stay.

Dry season in the Pantanal: the lodges where jaguars come to you

Amazon Getaways

06/07/2026

Dry season in the Pantanal: the lodges where jaguars come to you

Plan a Pantanal dry season jaguar trip in Brazil with practical lodge advice, Porto Jofre access tips, conservation projects, and river-based wildlife viewing details.

Chapada dos Veadeiros lodge guide: where the cerrado meets luxury

Emerging Destinations

16/07/2026

Chapada dos Veadeiros lodge guide: where the cerrado meets luxury

Curated lodge and hotel guide to Chapada dos Veadeiros for luxury-minded solo travelers, covering Alto Paraíso, São Jorge, Cavalcante, eco-lodges, logistics, and the best season to visit.

Trends

V4 pipeline in motion for Brazil’s most refined hotel escapes

Emerging Destinations

One ingredient, one kitchen: the hotel chefs rewriting Brazilian gastronomy

08/08/2026

V4 pipeline in motion for Brazil’s most refined hotel escapes

Discover how the V4 pipeline in motion is transforming luxury and premium hotel bookings in Brazil, from romantic coastal escapes and eco-lodges to urban design hotels, with data-backed insights and traveler-focused examples.

Hard Rock plants its flag in Gramado: what the 858-room resort means for Serra Gaúcha

Hard Rock Hotel Gramado Brazil brings a large-scale, music-focused resort and fractional ownership model to Serra Gaúcha, reshaping Gramado’s tourism, investment profile and future travel itineraries.

Inspiration

Gastronomy Innovations

29/06/2026

One ingredient, one kitchen: the hotel chefs rewriting Brazilian gastronomy

Discover how Brazil’s best hotel restaurants in Rio, São Paulo, Bahia and beyond use single-ingredient tasting menus built around cacao, açaí, coffee and cachaça to create romantic, ingredient-led dining experiences for travellers.

Hotel restaurants that taught Brazil to dine: a culinary atlas

Gastronomy Innovations

13/05/2026

Hotel restaurants that taught Brazil to dine: a culinary atlas

An insider guide to the best hotel restaurants in Brazil, from Rio and São Paulo icons to coastal and rainforest retreats, with booking tips for discerning couples.

Places

20 Aug 2026

Planning a luxury stay with Brazil weather in December in mind

14 Aug 2026

Planning a refined trip to the Amazon rainforest in Brazil

14 Aug 2026

Anavilhanas Jungle Lodge: an Amazon luxury retreat on the Rio Negro

14 Aug 2026

What season is it in Brazil right now and when is the best time to book luxury hotels

Experience

Brazil luxury tours for culturally rich stays in premium hotels

Cultural Tours

One ingredient, one kitchen: the hotel chefs rewriting Brazilian gastronomy

30/07/2026

Brazil luxury tours for culturally rich stays in premium hotels

Discover how Brazil luxury tours combine premium hotels, culture, and wildlife. From Rio and Iguazu Falls to the Pantanal and Amazon rainforest, learn how to choose refined stays, plan timing and logistics, and design meaningful, eco-conscious itineraries.

SouthWild Pantanal Lodge: refined wildlife adventures in Brazil’s great wetland

Discover SouthWild Pantanal Lodge on Brazil’s Pixaim River, a luxury wildlife lodge with air conditioned rooms, expert guides, guaranteed ocelot viewing, and year round access to one of South America’s richest wetlands.

by Rafael Sposito

People

Gastronomy Innovations