Advantages: Nicely restored tourist friendly old town Disadvantages: The ladies hunt in packs
Salvador, in the state of Bahia, north east Brazil (or São Salvador da Baía de Todos os Santos as it was named in the past) was the first colonial capital city of Brazil and, although power shifted to Rio de Janeiro in the late eighteenth century, then to Brasilia in 1960, it retains much of it's past grandeur and colonial architecture. One of the main reasons to come here, however, is the wonderful mix of cultural influences that make the cuisine, music and lifestyle here so different even to other parts of Brazil. The population of over three million, consists mainly of people with African origins descended from slaves, although there have been many other strong influences through Salvador's history. Salvador is also famous for it's carnival and street parties.
The final stop on my extensive two-week tour of Brazil was to Salvador ...
Advantages: Great family hotel Disadvantages: French hotel nect door
the steps, which is fine so there is actually enough room, just be prepared to get up that extra bit early!!
The fiesta staff do a great job throughout the day with all the activities like killer pool, killer darts, ping pong, and their own fun games. The prizes are a bottle of bubbly for the adults and certificates for the children.
To be honest, before we went we were a bit weary because of all the bad reviews, but its not like that. Okay, the entertainments not great, but make sure you see Zapping, and the Karaoke and Mr Tanit. They are all great fun & hilarious.
The only bad thing about it is The French Hotel next door. They have their own private pool, which is always empty because they are allowed to use all of the Tanits facilities including the restaurants and sunbeds / pools etc, but we were not allowed into their hotel/pool. This ...
Advantages: Just an awesome place to stay! Disadvantages: Although the complex has everything, the nearest town is 20mins away.
I stayed in this hotel last year! We actually stayed in the Tulum Hotel which is one of the 3 hotels connected to the complex. It was fantastic. From the moment we arrived and were given a champange cocktail things looked good. The food was all inclusive and of the highest standard, various other restaurants and snack bars were also available until midnight 7 days a week. The Tulum sits on the beach, which has windsurfing and scuba diving available to guest staying in the hotel. The entertainment was very family orientated which is ideal for people wanting to take there kids away. Although be aware that this hotel complex is about 40 mins drive from Cancun and therefore a little out of the way. Saying that I wouldnt hesitate in returning there. ...
