Recommended Stay 3 days/2 nights.

Head east of Rio, to Brigitte Bardot’s favorite destination in the 1970s – Buzios. The peninsula, whose beauty lies in the waters that lap its white sand beaches, used to be a lovely sleepy fishing village until the 1960s. But this former hippy hideout, is now where posh Brazilians like to spend their summer holidays. This shabby chic beach side hangout is peppered with gourmet restaurants, upmarket boutique shops and trendy beach bars. Buzios is rather like the Mediterranean of Brazil, it certainly has not lost its Portuguese influence! The little town is perched on a scenic peninsula and is home to over a dozen postcard worthy beaches and a number of world-class surfing spots. There are other aquatic activities to keep you active or plenty of beach bars for the sun soakers to properly people watch. And when night falls, you can always put on your dancing shoes as Buzios hosts some of Brazil’s hottest nightclubs.

Stay. Casas Brancas.

Nestled above the Bay of Armação is a slice of beauty and elegance. If harmony and simplicity are on your agenda, Casas Brancas Boutique Hotel & Spa is the authentic way to enjoy the small town of Buzios. Its Mediterranean-style terrace and panoramic views have intrigued guests for over 40 years. At the hotel, you can enjoy the spa, practice yoga or soak in a tub in your bedroom as you gaze out at the sea. With the best location in town, the hotel is also within in walking distance of all the best restaurants, boutique shops and local beaches.

Amenities.

Breakfast Included | Free Wifi |  Air Conditioning | Outdoor Pool | On-Site Restaurant & Bar | Safety Deposit Box |  Daily Maid Service | Room Service  | Local Guide Maps | Dry Cleaning & Laundry Services | 24hr Front Desk  | Spa & Wellness Center  | English Spoken