Getting Ready
WHAT TO PACK:
- Passport, necessary travel documents, No Visa needed.
- Dance class attire, zills, veil
- Casual Layers for cooler or warmer locations, jacket, coat, or sweater
- Bathing suit, cover-up
- Insect Repellant: Here's a great article on the Best Insect Repellants or if you prefer a natural option, check out Badger Balm (I've read that bugs cannot bite through two-layers if you want to pack for this option as well). Citronella and Lavender oil are great options as well.
- Sunscreen / Sun hat/ Sunglasses
- Umbrella, Waterproof/Water Resistant Jacket -- There may be rain! Bring with or buy it there.
- Camera, Video, including extra Memory Card(s)
- Cash, Credit Cards
- Comfortable walking/hiking shoes, sandals, flip flops
- Personal health products, prescriptions, preventatives
- Like to shop? Leave room for what you may buy by bringing an empty tote bag packed in your luggage, then check through full or as a carry on for flight home.
October Temperatures & Weather
Salvador: 69˙ – 82˙ F
Paraty: 70˙ - 80˙ F
Rio de Janeiro: 70˙ - 81˙ F
Paraty: 70˙ - 80˙ F
Rio de Janeiro: 70˙ - 81˙ F
Sunrise & Sunset in October
Sunrise:: 5:45am – 6:00am
Sunset: 5:54pm – 5:47pm
Sunset: 5:54pm – 5:47pm
Additional Information
If you travel much, you already know how helpful Ziploc and plastic bags are for organizing so you spend less time "rummaging" and quickly see what you want. You may wish to purchase travel size products to keep the overall weight down.
Check with your airline to see what you cannot bring along with any additional baggage fees.
SECURITY:
As in any country, keep your valuables on your person or in the safe provided at the Hotels. DO NOT leave them out in your room. Don’t bring irreplaceable keepsakes or expensive jewelry to avoid temptation when in public.
ADDITIONAL TRAVEL INFORMATION:
Is your passport up to date? If you need a new passport or to renew yours, there are passport windows at most post offices. Take your old passport or your current proof of citizenship, two passport photos and your driver’s license.
Let your credit card company know the dates you'll be out of the country so they do not stop payment on any of your purchases.
TRAVEL INSURANCE:
As you know, everyone always recommends travel insurance. AAA offers it and there are several good online options, like this link I found that looks good: http://www.travelguard.com/
ELECTRICAL APPLIANCES:
Regarding use of electrical appliances such as hairdryers, shavers, etc.: Most hotels have 110 and 220 options in the rooms, however, certain locations may not, so you may want to pack a set of adapters designed for travelers.
USEFUL TIPS:
Why you should put a coin in the freezer before you leave home.
Have you ever come home from vacation, business trip or maybe a weekend away with the family and noticed your digital clocks
flashing the wrong time? You quickly realize that you had a power outage while you were away, but it's impossible to tell when it
occurred or how long it lasted. It's therefore also impossible to tell just how long the food in your freezer may have thawed, gotten
destroyed and then frozen again. The trick lies in the magical combination of three simple but effective tools everyone already has
at home: a mug, a coin and some tap water.
You put a cup of water in your freezer. Freeze it solid, then put a quarter on top of it and leave it in your freezer. That way, when
you come back after you've been gone, you can tell if your food went completely bad and just refroze, or if it stayed frozen
while you were gone. If the quarter has fallen to the bottom of the cup, that means all the food defrosted and you should probably
throw it out. But if the quarter is either on the top or has only sunk a little way down in the cup, your food may still be ok. It would
be a great idea to leave this in your freezer all the time. Then, if you lose power for any reason, you will have this tip to fall back on.
Further information? Call Mésmera 323-669-0333
Check with your airline to see what you cannot bring along with any additional baggage fees.
SECURITY:
As in any country, keep your valuables on your person or in the safe provided at the Hotels. DO NOT leave them out in your room. Don’t bring irreplaceable keepsakes or expensive jewelry to avoid temptation when in public.
ADDITIONAL TRAVEL INFORMATION:
Is your passport up to date? If you need a new passport or to renew yours, there are passport windows at most post offices. Take your old passport or your current proof of citizenship, two passport photos and your driver’s license.
Let your credit card company know the dates you'll be out of the country so they do not stop payment on any of your purchases.
TRAVEL INSURANCE:
As you know, everyone always recommends travel insurance. AAA offers it and there are several good online options, like this link I found that looks good: http://www.travelguard.com/
ELECTRICAL APPLIANCES:
Regarding use of electrical appliances such as hairdryers, shavers, etc.: Most hotels have 110 and 220 options in the rooms, however, certain locations may not, so you may want to pack a set of adapters designed for travelers.
USEFUL TIPS:
Why you should put a coin in the freezer before you leave home.
Have you ever come home from vacation, business trip or maybe a weekend away with the family and noticed your digital clocks
flashing the wrong time? You quickly realize that you had a power outage while you were away, but it's impossible to tell when it
occurred or how long it lasted. It's therefore also impossible to tell just how long the food in your freezer may have thawed, gotten
destroyed and then frozen again. The trick lies in the magical combination of three simple but effective tools everyone already has
at home: a mug, a coin and some tap water.
You put a cup of water in your freezer. Freeze it solid, then put a quarter on top of it and leave it in your freezer. That way, when
you come back after you've been gone, you can tell if your food went completely bad and just refroze, or if it stayed frozen
while you were gone. If the quarter has fallen to the bottom of the cup, that means all the food defrosted and you should probably
throw it out. But if the quarter is either on the top or has only sunk a little way down in the cup, your food may still be ok. It would
be a great idea to leave this in your freezer all the time. Then, if you lose power for any reason, you will have this tip to fall back on.
Further information? Call Mésmera 323-669-0333