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KDJX
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Mr Broad. You are spot on !!
We have just come back from two weeks in Ponta Negra and I thought it was a fantastic holiday destination. The coast line is awesome and we totally enjoyed the trips that were on offer. Also where else can you swim in a sea that's almost hot ?. The atmosphere in Salsa Street was great with the odd prostitute adding to the entertainment. (The most touristy part of Paris is also the main red light district !!) I saw many families enjoying Salsa street although I admit they were probably long gone before the real fun started !!
There is some tat around for sure but a lot less than in Goa for example or indeed many other prime tourist locations. Some tourists may be shocked initially but after a day or so you hardly notice it.
Beach sellers were a bit of a pain but not as persistant as in some destinations.
Something that few have mentioned it the outstanding choice of good eating places available. Never on a holiday have I eaten so well...even with the poor exchange rates.
I have no doubt that NE Brazil will, in time, become a major holiday destination for both Brazilians and Europeans. I was impressed with the ongoing infrastructure improvements and with the investment levels in Ponta Negra and although the upgrading of the main road to Rio is way behind schedule it is clearly happening.
My real reservation is one of timing as clearly the existing airport is a major constraint to growth and development.Sadly I must conclude that what I thought was a good 5 year investment (Grand Natal Golf) is probably nearer ten years.....too long for me to wait I fear.
K
We have just come back from two weeks in Ponta Negra and I thought it was a fantastic holiday destination. The coast line is awesome and we totally enjoyed the trips that were on offer. Also where else can you swim in a sea that's almost hot ?. The atmosphere in Salsa Street was great with the odd prostitute adding to the entertainment. (The most touristy part of Paris is also the main red light district !!) I saw many families enjoying Salsa street although I admit they were probably long gone before the real fun started !!
There is some tat around for sure but a lot less than in Goa for example or indeed many other prime tourist locations. Some tourists may be shocked initially but after a day or so you hardly notice it.
Beach sellers were a bit of a pain but not as persistant as in some destinations.
Something that few have mentioned it the outstanding choice of good eating places available. Never on a holiday have I eaten so well...even with the poor exchange rates.
I have no doubt that NE Brazil will, in time, become a major holiday destination for both Brazilians and Europeans. I was impressed with the ongoing infrastructure improvements and with the investment levels in Ponta Negra and although the upgrading of the main road to Rio is way behind schedule it is clearly happening.
My real reservation is one of timing as clearly the existing airport is a major constraint to growth and development.Sadly I must conclude that what I thought was a good 5 year investment (Grand Natal Golf) is probably nearer ten years.....too long for me to wait I fear.
K