Monday 26 December 2011

Get the Heavenly view from Ponta Dos Ganchos Brazil




Brazil, offering flexible visiting visas and cheap air tickets to Brazil draws a very glamorous picture; Travelling has never been easier.Located on a private peninsula near Florianopolis on Brazil’s south coast, Ponta dos Ganchos is one of Brazil’s most exclusive beach resorts. A ridge of Atlantic rainforest runs down to the water, where three tiny islands form a semicircle around a sandy bay. Staying at Ponta dos Ganchos is like escaping away from everyday life.

Guests here are in the middle of nowhere and Ponta dos Ganchos delivers the dream: idyllic landscapes of emerald sea and forest, contemporary interiors in 20 beautiful Bungalows. The hotel is a Relais & Chateaux Member, Conde Nast Johansens Recommended, and winner of other multiple awards.

The hotel has 25 beautiful bungalows scattered over the side of the hill, all with imperious views of Ganchos Bay and the Emerald Coast. The rooms are tastefully decorated in a rustic, yet contemporary style and range in size and amenities, but all provide privacy and comfort. From the simple cabin-like bedrooms featuring handmade hammocks on the wooden decks to the more elaborate Special Villas with Jacuzzis, dry saunas and private plunge pools, the rooms are comfortable and include luxurious Egyptian cotton linens, fireplaces, Wi-Fi Internet and flat-screen TVs.

The Emerald Villa Bungalows and a Special Emerald Villa Bungalow are so lavish that guests are tempted to stay inside throughout the day.With a private infinity pool that seems to flow into the ocean below, the Special Emerald Villa Bungalow is an indulgence that includes a personal spa area with massage mats as well as a dry sauna and small downstairs fitness room from which guests can watch the sun set over the blue water. All rooms have 24 hour room service that serves all meals including tea and snacks.

Under age children are not allowed so as to not disturb the peace and tranquility of the resort.There are a number of fine culinary offering present here at Ganchos. A thatched restaurant idles ten feet from the beach, and walking across a little bridge and you find a gazebo that’s illuminated by torches at night on an Island. The menu of seafood and local ingredients can be enjoyed while listening to soft Brazilian music and the rolling of the ocean tide.

From juice made with pineapple, coconut water and mint and a shot of kale, grape and lime to yogurt with Brazilian fruits and granola or a goat cheese herb omelet, the creative culinary selections offered each morning could satisfy even the most discerning palettes, The cuisine of fresh seafood and Brazilian-inspired dishes tantalize the visitors and make their stay truly worthwhile. Moreover recipes for the restaurant’s dishes are even available for guests to take home!

Ponta dos Ganchos has a variety of activities to keep its guests entertained and active. These activities include a fitness center with two treadmills, exercise bikes, weights, and clay tennis courts. There is also a saltwater indoor heated swimming pool, but the sterile ambiance is better for workouts rather than relaxation. There is a billiards room and even a cinema with more than 300 DVDs.

The resort offers spa treatments with Christian Dior products in three tents situated at the end of one of the hiking trails which provides reflexology, hot stone therapy and specialized massages.The staff at Ganchos is incredibly gracious and always smiling. The hotel prides itself in paying attention to every single detail, giving consideration to the guests minutest needs.

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