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Important Information Before Going to Brazil Brazil has a very diverse culture and a wonderful climate.Summer starts in December and ends in February in this SouthAmerican country. So before going on a trip to Brazil, one hasto have enough information on what to bring. Here are a few tipsto help in deciding in what to prepare for a trip to this finecountry. * Protect your photo equipment and other equipment sensitive tohumidity. Humidity is high in Brazil. Sealable plastic bags are alsouseful, so make sure to bring some. * Bring your medication and prescription. If you brought some medication, make sure you declare it at theCustoms. There are also some drugs that can be bought from thechemist without a prescription. * Buy mosquito repellent and sun block when you get there. These are of good quality and are suitable formulated for theconditions of the country. * Get Hepatitis shots before leaving for Brazil. Hepatitis A, B and C cases are prevalent in Brazil. Also, alwayswash your hands before eating. Use appropriate disinfectants andantiseptics. * Pack light Most air carriers have a luggage limit of 20 kilos. Having yourclothes washable and mix-matched for different look is moreadvisable than carrying more clothes. When not on a businesstrip, pack casual clothes as most Brazilians dress casually. * Keep copies of all your important documents. You may leave copies of these with a


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friend back home, or keepcopies in a separate location from the originals. You can alsoemail the copies to yourself. * Bring a pair of sandals If the reason for the trip to Brazil is the beaches, then a pairof sandals, together with one's bathing suit and hat isnecessary. * Bring some deodorant and perfume. One sweats too here and these essentials are very handy. * Never leave your belongings unattended. If you can settle for disposable cameras, then, do so. * Learn some Portuguese. Knowledge of Portuguese can help when communicating with thelocals. English, Spanish, German, French and Italian are alsospoken in tourist areas. * Have valid entry documents. One's passport should be valid for at least six months from thedate of entry. Foreign tourists are given a maximum of 180 daysto stay in 1 year. Renewals for 90 days may be obtained fromPolicia Federal. * Have some cash handy. Major credit cards- MasterCard, Visa, Amex and Diners - areaccepted, as well as traveler's checks. Cash will be needed ifyou are going outside the major cities. With these guidelines, one can look forward to having anenjoyable travel to Brazil. About the author: Jay is the web owner of http://www.airline-tickets.biz Discount AirlineTickets , a website that provides information and resourceson vacations, airfare, hotels, and travel. You can visit hiswebsite at: http://www.hotels-in.net Cheap Hotels

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