What better place to celebrate New Years than Rio de Janeiro! During New Years, you will soon come to agree that no one does it quite like Brazilians. Experience the unmatched beauty and charm of this famous city, as well as its friendly, captivating people, known as Cariocas. Located between the mountains and sea, Rio de Janeiro is a tropical urban resort that offers delicious cuisine, terrific shopping, and stunning scenery. The beaches are loaded with eye candy as far as the eye can see, and the night scene explodes with some of the best venues and music in the world.

Don't spend another day in the cold. The dollar is strong and the boys are hot. There has never been a better time to come to Rio. Treat yourself to this Zoom Vacations introductory limited time offer.

PACKAGE HIGHLIGHTS:

• A welcome cocktail reception and sumptuous Brazilian dinner

• A sunset cocktail reception and heli tour of Sugarloaf and Corcovado

• A stunning beach party with lunch and drinks and optional hangliding

• 5 nights twin share accommodations at the Ipanema Plaza Hotel, the newest luxury hotel in Rio, just one block from Ipanema beach.

• A hearty Brazilian Buffet Breakfast daily

• All airport transfers if traveling on December 28 and January 2.

• All transfers to events coordinated by Zoom Vacations

• A private tour of the Amsterdam Sauer Museum of fine Brazilian jewels

• Complimentary daily use of a Nokia cell phone (airtime is additional)

• Services of a Zoom Vacations Concierge throughout the trip

• Rio de Janeiro gay survival guide, complete with information on nightlife, restaurants, beaches, shopping, and much more

• Optional excursions such as hang-gliding, Favela tour, Tijuca Forest, Corcovado, Sugar Loaf, and Samba party tickets

• Advance ticket purchase options for the best dance events of the week, exclusively for Zoom Vacations travelers

• All this and more . . . Exclusively for Zoom Vacations travelers

Luxury Accommodations:

• Ipanema Plaza Hotel

Air:

• Available for just $900 from Miami!

*Land only Introductory rate, based on double occupancy. Prices are subject to change. Need a roommate? Zoom Vacations is happy to match you with someone, at no additional charge. Or, you may pay a single supplement and go as a single.

Please read Terms and Conditions prior to booking.

Add-on Trip to Paraty
The Colonial Jewel of Brazil

January 2-4, 2008
2 nights from $899*

Includes round trip transport from Rio de Janeiro (approximately 3 1/2 hours by coach)

Paraty is a small gay-friendly colonial town on the west coast between Rio de Janeiro and Sao Paulo. With beautiful beaches and undisturbed nature it also boasts over 400 years of history. It was one of most important ports of Brazil and it's name was synonymous with cachaça. Today, it is known as one of the most gay-friendly places in Brazil, largely because of its openly gay mayor!

Paraty was one of the most important towns in Brazil during the Gold Cycle. Today Paraty is a small historic town with elegant stores and many quaint hotels and inns that receive visitors from all over the world. From Paraty, one can easily get to over 65 islands, many with private beaches, swimming coves, and charming, rustic restaurants.

Paraty (para-chee) is a popular destination for European tourists but is unknown by most Americans. The old colonial homes are white-washed, embellished with intricate colored moldings. The roads are paved with river stone and cars are not allowed on the streets in the historic center. In the evenings, jazz music spills out from yellow-lit doorways, and impeccable cuisine abounds in authentic restaurants.

PACKAGE HIGHLIGHTS:

• Round trip transfer by luxury motorcoach (about 3.5 hours through stunning scenery)

• Fabulous Boutique Accommodations in the historic city center.

• Island hopping by boat among 65 scenic islands.

• Unique dining experience with a famous Brazilian chief using local ingredients from the Brazilian Amazon. You are invited into the private home of Yara Castro Roberts, where using local ingredients, Yara demonstrates the preparation of a typical Brazilian meal.  The experience is enhanced as guests participate and share in the preparation of this incredible culinary experience. The stories, the fun and the drink flow to make this a once-in-a-lifetime experience.

• Optional horseback riding through the tropical rainforest, past beautiful waterfalls