One other thing, I used my ATM/Visa card for point-of-sale transactions in
Rio. Three weeks later, I discovered that someone had gone on a shopping
spree with my money. Use a regular Visa, not your ATM/Visa!! Lesson
learned...
"Curious" wrote in message
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> Hello World,
> My name is Dee and 5 friends and myself are planning a trip to
> beautiful Brazil in Feb. of 2004. We have been trying to get to Brazil
> for Carnival the past two years. 2004 will be the year for us.
>
> I've been researching information online about Brazil. Read both
> positive and negative comments about this country. The positives
> consist of the obvious "beautiful country, people, culture, and
> beaches.." The negative are commonly posted in the newsgroups "crime,
> racism, political environment..." Natuarally I'm concerned with the
> negative comments. Mostly with the racism comments that I have come
> across. (I'm African-American(black lol) and last thing I need is to
> leave the USA for another racist country.
>
> I'm looking for stories, personal experiences, knowledge of Rio and
> Salvador. I would like to know what people think and know of both
> these cities. I've read that Salvador is much better for Carnival but
> at the same time growing up in NYC the only city that you ever hear
> about in Brazil is Rio.
>
> I'm looking for information on apartment/hotel rental, clubs(we're
> straight), restaurants, tourist attractions, beaches, locals, etc.....
>
> I've seen mostly positive articles about Brazil. I look forward for
> any input that you may have.
>
> -Curious Dee
>
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