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David Beckham Plans Soccer Camp In Brazilian Resort

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Soccer star David Beckham may have a side gig as an Armani model but that isn't the only thing he has going on. He also has lent his name to a line of soccer training facilities. The third David Beckham soccer academy, the Beckham World of Sport in Brazil will be located in a soon-to-be-built luxury resort, the Cabo Sao Roque resort near the city of Natal. Beckham is a partner in the resort and will oversee the academy. His other academies are in London and in Carson, California where he currently plays for the Los Angeles Galaxy.

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Hotel Unique in South America's New Glamour Capital

by Jaime El-Helw (RSS feed) —

Filed under: Luxury Travel & Hotels, Holiday Guides

Hotel Unique in Sao Paulo, Brazil is a breathtaking achievement by local architect Ruy Ohtake. It is easily recognizable as it resembles a big slice of watermelon; with dramatically sloping sides and flat-topped roof and round, port-hole-style windows for the seeds. It is a sleek, cutting-edge structure and so attracts a lively clientele; it is the IN place to stay if ever in the "helicopter-capital of the world". The average room price here is approximately $360 USD. They have all the amenities that one comes to expect of a luxury boutique hotel and is the perfect spot for the young and hip traveler or the newly-wedded-- this place will let you get to know someone in a hurry. This hotel features guest rooms with bathroom walls which disappear with a push of the button and one of the chicest bars in the city -- don't even show up unless you're a perfect ten. If you're traveling solo, you are sure to meet at least one someone special in the lobby. It has an informal, chill vibe with the requisite Brazilian trip-hop music and a few lounge chairs grouped around low tables. A chilled bottle of champagne greets the incoming guests, great for breaking-the-ice. And check out the crimson-red pool on the roof -- I don't know what to think here; probably something you have to experience before you decide, wonderful for a sultry late-night swim or just wildly unnatural?

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Ilha da Josefa, Estate of the Day

by Deidre Woollard (RSS feed) —

Filed under: Estates

I know we checked out a private island in Brazil just a month ago but I couldn't resist showing you this one for the Friday Fantasy. Ilha da Josefa is a Brazilian retreat that is 25 minutes from Rio de Janeiro by helicopter. The island is in the Bay of Angra dos Reis like the previous island I mentioned. This one has a 6,000-square-foot main house, that was designed and decorated by Brazil's renowned architect Thiago Bernardes. The beautiful home has a living room, dining room, kitchen, home theater, gym, solarium, barbecue area, spa and sauna. The 50-meter-long wooden deck can accommodate pleasure boats, sailboats and yachts and there are not one but two helipads. The island has five suites total spread out over three bungalows.The master suite bungalow includes a living room, bedroom and Jacuzzi and the other bungalows offer two suites each. There is also a service villa for staff. This remarkable retreat is listed at $8.5 million.
Pics after the jump and bigger versions in the gallery.

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Angra dos Reis, Estate of the Day

by Deidre Woollard (RSS feed) —

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Last week, we looked at a house in Chile today, we are checking out a private island in Brazil's Angra dos Reis region. This island is close to 40 acres of complete seclusion that includes lush forests and beaches leading to turquoise waters. The main residence is a seven-bedroom home which has an open veranda and an alluring cobalt blue pool. The home has stone floors, a barbecue area with a wood pizza oven, a dock, a heliport and three-bedroom staff quarters. The master suite is separate from the rest of the house for an added level of seclusion. It is listed at $5.8 million. After the jump, do you have to helicopter in the pool boy?

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Hotel Cocoon

by Deidre Woollard (RSS feed) —

Filed under: Luxury Travel & Hotels

Hotel Cocoon in Salvador Bahia, Brazil promises to be the first spaceship hotel. The concrete hotel is designed to be a haven for those who love minimalist design. The hotel has 27 guest rooms with platform beds and a monochrome look enlivened by the liberal use of orange, with concrete and hardwood accents and transparent tubs. The hotel has a cocktail lounge and a pool as well as a restaurant, Planeta Pasta, that serves Italian food. Rates for this unique hotel start at around $130. Reviews on Trip Advisor are mixed, it gets high marks for design but the hotel is a bit far away from tourist destinations and the local beach is perhaps a not idyllic.

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Dasher & Dancer Purse, Handbag of the Day

by Nicole Weston (RSS feed) —

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This purse is a two-in-one deal. Made in Brazil of soft washed leather, the Dasher & Dancer Purse actually consists of a large shoulder bag and a much smaller one that are held together by large snaps. When attached, it gives the impression that the smaller bag really just makes up several front pockets on one main bag. When separated, you can simply select the bag that best suits your needs: small for going out in the evening and large for shopping/errands during the day. The purse would be a wonderful accessory on a vacation, where you are limited in number of bags you are allowed to carry, but might like to have more than one option when you arrive at your destination. Price: $578.

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Ilha do Ouri�o

by Nicole Weston (RSS feed) —

Filed under: Luxury Travel & Hotels

Ilha do Ouriço, off the coast of Brazil, is one of the more than 300 islands that are part of the Angra Dos Reis archipelago. What sets it apart from the other islands is that it has one of the top beaches in the world and is available to rent. The island has only 5 bungalows and a capacity for 10 people. The elevated, free-standing living room features many comfortable couches, a large dining table that sits at the water's edge and a glass floor that lets you peer into the water. The island is $30,000 per week. Is there any better way to get away for the summer than to go to a private island?

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