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Copacabana Palace Rio de Janeiro, BrazilPositioned beside the celebrated beach,Copacabana Palace is South America’s mostfamous hotel. Its art deco façade invites gueststo enter a world of elegance: chandelier-hungballrooms host the city’s most exciting parties,and a splendid swimming pool, with the adjacentice-cool Bar do Copa, sets the scene for A-listsocialites to soak up the sun.Enjoy watersports and activities on the goldensands, stroll downtown to discover the local sceneor head into the mountains for panoramic views.LOCATION 20 miles from Galeão International Airport.ACCOMMODATION 129 suites and 116 bedrooms.DINING Pérgula Restaurant serving international cuisineand Hotel Cipriani serving fine Italian cuisine.FEATURES Legendary Piano Bar, Bar do Copa, the half-Olympic-sized swimming pool. Fitness centre, spa,sauna, solarium and rooftop tennis. 13 meeting rooms.General Manager: Ms Andréa NatalTel: +55 21 2548 7070copacabanapalace.com.brWHAT’S NEW Our beautifully renovated lobby andsuites are ready to welcome visitors to football’sWorld Cup in 2014 and the Olympics in 2016.Hotel das Cataratas Iguassu National Park, BrazilThe only hotel within Brazil’s Iguassu NationalPark, this colonial-style residence is seconds fromthe thundering action of Iguassu Falls, voted oneof the New Seven Wonders of Nature. Nestling inrainforest, the hotel is encircled by trees thatattract fascinating birds, animals and butterflies.Take an exhilarating Macuco speedboat ridetowards the Falls, view the lunar rainbow or abseildown the gorge. Then retreat to this tranquil hotel,with its pretty Portuguese decor and beautiful pool.LOCATION 15km from Foz do Iguassu International Airport.ACCOMMODATION 193 rooms including 16 suites.DINING Itaipu restaurant for Brazilian and internationaldelicacies. Poolside Ipê Grill, with evening barbecue.Bar Tarobá hosts live music.FEATURES Large swimming pool, children’s pool, tenniscourt, spa, gym. Business centre, 2 conference rooms.Rainforest tours with resident eco-guide.General Manager: Mr Celso ValleTel: +55 45 2102 7000hoteldascataratas.comHOT TICKET This year’s staging of the X Games inIguassu adds to the Falls’ many exciting activities,from abseiling to exploring the Banana Trail.105