Damsel in distress alert! Anyone here been to Brazil? I need some help in building my IT. I'm going with a couple of friends later this year. We're taking Delta Airlines with one stop in Amsterdam. It's US$ 2,800+ but I can get a huge discount since I have a friend who owns a travel agency. Travel time is about 34 hours one way. If you know of a better route or an airline which offers cheaper airfare, please let me know. Otherwise, I'll book my flight with Delta next week. We're landing in Sao Paulo and we have already arranged for hotel accommodation. I have no idea what we're gonna do in this city. I still need to research on that. Heard its a bit dangerous over there though. Anyway, we're flying to Rio de Janeiro via TAM on our third day in Brazil. Fare is at US$ 268 roundtrip. I still don't know where to stay once we get there (although I won't mind sleeping on shore, hahaha). Hit the beach, party, take a city tour, and of course, check out Corcovado for a glimpse of Christ the Redeemer. I won't bother going to Brasilia. We'll fly back to Sao Paulo after a few days in Rio. Then, we're Manila bound. So there. You see I still have a lot of planning to do. Please, please suggest some places to see and activities to try out (HOT Brazilian men tops my TO DO list ). ...Wait for me, Brazil...