Comments on: Destination: Florianópolis http://www.braziltravelblog.com/2008/03/19/destination-florianopolis/ An independent travel blog with information on Brazil Wed, 10 Mar 2010 12:55:36 -0800 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: Tony http://www.braziltravelblog.com/2008/03/19/destination-florianopolis/comment-page-2/#comment-21332 Tony Mon, 01 Mar 2010 02:02:14 +0000 http://www.braziltravelblog.com/2008/03/19/destination-florianopolis/#comment-21332 <strong>Kenyon</strong>, see my reply to r harper of 11 December 2009. But being a group of three, I'd definitely rent a car. You don't say where you're from so it's difficult to give you advice on license requirements. Kenyon, see my reply to r harper of 11 December 2009. But being a group of three, I’d definitely rent a car. You don’t say where you’re from so it’s difficult to give you advice on license requirements.

]]> By: Kenyon http://www.braziltravelblog.com/2008/03/19/destination-florianopolis/comment-page-2/#comment-21312 Kenyon Sun, 28 Feb 2010 06:52:53 +0000 http://www.braziltravelblog.com/2008/03/19/destination-florianopolis/#comment-21312 I am going to visit Florianópolis in late April-May. I am going with two other guys. Should we rent a car or are scooters a good way to get around the island? I can find car rates but nothing on scooters. Are there any special license requirements? I am going to visit Florianópolis in late April-May. I am going with two other guys. Should we rent a car or are scooters a good way to get around the island? I can find car rates but nothing on scooters. Are there any special license requirements?

]]> By: Tony http://www.braziltravelblog.com/2008/03/19/destination-florianopolis/comment-page-2/#comment-20874 Tony Wed, 16 Dec 2009 10:24:46 +0000 http://www.braziltravelblog.com/2008/03/19/destination-florianopolis/#comment-20874 <strong>Pavel</strong>, that national park is top of my wish list! Pavel, that national park is top of my wish list!

]]> By: Tony http://www.braziltravelblog.com/2008/03/19/destination-florianopolis/comment-page-2/#comment-20873 Tony Wed, 16 Dec 2009 10:23:19 +0000 http://www.braziltravelblog.com/2008/03/19/destination-florianopolis/#comment-20873 <strong>Rachel</strong>, oh dear, I'm afraid finding accommodation in a top beach destination right at the beginning of the high season is a tall order. You could start by scanning the accommodation listings I have published. As well as the one listed on this blog's post I've got one for <a href="http://www.accommodationinbrazil.info/hotels-and-pousadas-in-praia-do-rosa/" rel="nofollow">Praia do Rosa</a>. Have a look also at the <a href="http://www.accorhotels.com.br/ibis/" rel="nofollow">Ibis</a> hotel chain, you never know. Rachel, oh dear, I’m afraid finding accommodation in a top beach destination right at the beginning of the high season is a tall order. You could start by scanning the accommodation listings I have published. As well as the one listed on this blog’s post I’ve got one for Praia do Rosa. Have a look also at the Ibis hotel chain, you never know.

]]> By: Pavel http://www.braziltravelblog.com/2008/03/19/destination-florianopolis/comment-page-2/#comment-20871 Pavel Wed, 16 Dec 2009 08:11:12 +0000 http://www.braziltravelblog.com/2008/03/19/destination-florianopolis/#comment-20871 Wow...that national park looks stunning. I think thats definitely worth a visit. Thanks so much Tony, your country is amazing. Wow…that national park looks stunning. I think thats definitely worth a visit. Thanks so much Tony, your country is amazing.

]]> By: Rachael Woolston http://www.braziltravelblog.com/2008/03/19/destination-florianopolis/comment-page-2/#comment-20865 Rachael Woolston Tue, 15 Dec 2009 20:07:35 +0000 http://www.braziltravelblog.com/2008/03/19/destination-florianopolis/#comment-20865 hi there I'm travelling to Enchanted Mountain near Garopaba for a yoga course whic doesn't start until 3rd Jan, leaving me in the unenviable position of trying to find last min accommodation (budget if poss) either in Florianopolis, Garopaba or Pria da Rosa - or in fact anywhere with availability! Can you recommend anywhere I can try as so far I'm having no luck at all! hi there
I’m travelling to Enchanted Mountain near Garopaba for a yoga course whic doesn’t start until 3rd Jan, leaving me in the unenviable position of trying to find last min accommodation (budget if poss) either in Florianopolis, Garopaba or Pria da Rosa – or in fact anywhere with availability!
Can you recommend anywhere I can try as so far I’m having no luck at all!

]]> By: Tony http://www.braziltravelblog.com/2008/03/19/destination-florianopolis/comment-page-2/#comment-20854 Tony Tue, 15 Dec 2009 11:03:01 +0000 http://www.braziltravelblog.com/2008/03/19/destination-florianopolis/#comment-20854 <strong>Pavel</strong>, the coast of Florianópolis and the continent nearby are really beautiful but during the carnival it will be very crowded with huge traffic jams. I need to tell you this as getting from one place to another is quite simple during the low season, not so much during the holiday periods. In any case, one of the most beautiful beach resorts near Florianópolis is Bombas/Bombinhas (search for it on Google Maps and you will find its location). It is north of Florianópolis on the way to Balneário Camboriú. South of Florianópolis and also within reach is Praia do Rosa (south of Garopaba), another highly recommended beach spot. Now, if you really wanted to go for something spectacular and really different, you could drive up to Cambará do Sul, your base for visiting the National Park of Aparados da Serra with two awesome canyons. But you would need to spend at least one night there (if not 2) to be able to cover a small portion of the park. Search here for info: http://aparadosdaserra.net/ And at the bottom of this page for photos: http://www.guiaaparadosdaserra.com.br/16/fotos/ Hope I have given you some interesting ideas. All the best! Pavel, the coast of Florianópolis and the continent nearby are really beautiful but during the carnival it will be very crowded with huge traffic jams. I need to tell you this as getting from one place to another is quite simple during the low season, not so much during the holiday periods. In any case, one of the most beautiful beach resorts near Florianópolis is Bombas/Bombinhas (search for it on Google Maps and you will find its location). It is north of Florianópolis on the way to Balneário Camboriú. South of Florianópolis and also within reach is Praia do Rosa (south of Garopaba), another highly recommended beach spot.
Now, if you really wanted to go for something spectacular and really different, you could drive up to Cambará do Sul, your base for visiting the National Park of Aparados da Serra with two awesome canyons. But you would need to spend at least one night there (if not 2) to be able to cover a small portion of the park.
Search here for info: http://aparadosdaserra.net/
And at the bottom of this page for photos: http://www.guiaaparadosdaserra.com.br/16/fotos/
Hope I have given you some interesting ideas. All the best!

]]> By: Tony http://www.braziltravelblog.com/2008/03/19/destination-florianopolis/comment-page-2/#comment-20853 Tony Tue, 15 Dec 2009 10:54:49 +0000 http://www.braziltravelblog.com/2008/03/19/destination-florianopolis/#comment-20853 <strong>Aikopora</strong>, you don't mention the dates of your intented travel, which can make a huge difference. But I'd say on a tight budget you'd get away on R$80 a day. Aikopora, you don’t mention the dates of your intented travel, which can make a huge difference. But I’d say on a tight budget you’d get away on R$80 a day.

]]> By: Pavel http://www.braziltravelblog.com/2008/03/19/destination-florianopolis/comment-page-2/#comment-20852 Pavel Tue, 15 Dec 2009 10:47:26 +0000 http://www.braziltravelblog.com/2008/03/19/destination-florianopolis/#comment-20852 Hi Tony, Wonder if you could give some handy advice, would be much appreciated. Me and my gf are staying in florianapolis for 10 days during the carnavale period, but we're hoping to rent a car and travel around the surrounding area of South-Eastern Brazil for about 5 days. Are there any particular areas or destinations you would reccomend- particularly interested in beaches, nature, cool cities/villages. Bearing in mind that we cant stray too far as we have return flights from Floripa. Thank you!!! Hi Tony,

Wonder if you could give some handy advice, would be much appreciated.

Me and my gf are staying in florianapolis for 10 days during the carnavale period, but we’re hoping to rent a car and travel around the surrounding area of South-Eastern Brazil for about 5 days. Are there any particular areas or destinations you would reccomend- particularly interested in beaches, nature, cool cities/villages. Bearing in mind that we cant stray too far as we have return flights from Floripa.

Thank you!!!

]]> By: Aikopora http://www.braziltravelblog.com/2008/03/19/destination-florianopolis/comment-page-2/#comment-20846 Aikopora Tue, 15 Dec 2009 03:31:22 +0000 http://www.braziltravelblog.com/2008/03/19/destination-florianopolis/#comment-20846 Hi all, I have the opporunity to go to Florianopolis and Camboriu for cheap transportation and hotel. I'm going for 6 days, and I want to know about how much I would spend. We're going to try to keep it on the cheap, packed lunches and such, but I'm also a splurger. What do you think? Hi all,
I have the opporunity to go to Florianopolis and Camboriu for cheap transportation and hotel. I’m going for 6 days, and I want to know about how much I would spend. We’re going to try to keep it on the cheap, packed lunches and such, but I’m also a splurger. What do you think?

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