The Rio Holiday Experience

Rio Holiday is so much more than a first class vacation rental, and the Rio Holiday Experience is unique to the Rio area.  It is What We Do.  We offer personalized service that starts with trip planning and advice.

Your entire stay will be managed by an English speaking Hospitality Manager.  She is your concierge, and will help you get the most from your visit by arranging transportation, dining, and excursions.  From your complementary full breakfast, to your afternoons around the pool, to your evening forays into the city, our friendly and dependable staff exist to make certain that your Rio Holidays are carefree, luxurious, and unforgettable.

We are not an apartment reservation service, nor do we simply rent furnished vacation homes.  Instead, we offer a genuine Brazilian vacation experience that is unmatched by apartments or even luxury hotels.  With Rio Holiday, you will have the opportunity to discover the real Rio with warm and friendly Brazilians  who are proud of their city and want to show it off.  You will see a side of Rio that most tourists never do, and will probably make friends here - something very rare for a hotel stay. In short, we believe that we have assembled everything you might need to have a comfortable, safe, and relaxing vacation in Rio.

There is a lot of information on this website.  If you are the type of person that best deals with a summary, this list is for you!

Top 20 reasons to visit Rio with Rio Holiday

1. Beautiful Views.  All of our homes feature beautiful views.  Isn't this one of the reasons you want to visit Brazil in the first place?  Only about 25% of hotel rooms and apartments have views, and some of those are minimal.
2. Private Pool.  The ultimate in vacation luxury is a pool all your own.  Most apartments and many hotels do not even have community pools.
3. Luxury.  Staying in a luxury home is a step above all but the very best hotels in Rio.  We have a lot more space when compared to a hotel room or a high-rise apartment.  Our amenities have been provided with tourists in mind.  Just one example is our beds, with box springs and inner spring mattresses.  Most other accommodations in Rio have a foam rubber mattress that is common in Brazil.
4. Save Money.  If you are traveling to Rio with four or more persons, staying in one of our homes will save you money over a hotel.
5. Maid.  You have a full time maid every day except Sundays and Holidays.  She keeps things neat and clean and serves you breakfast every morning.
6. Airport Pick-up.  When you stay a week or longer, we greet you in English at the airport and give you a free ride to the house.  We can arrange all other airport transfers for a nominal charge.
7. Personalized Service.  A Hospitality Manager is available to you every day to make sure that you get the most out of your trip.  They are like your personal concierge and can even be reached in the middle of the night in an emergency.
8. Air Conditioning.  All of our homes feature air conditioned sleeping areas.
9. Stay Connected.  All of our homes feature high speed Internet access, a personal computer, a printer, a fax machine, a loaner cell phone, and free phone calls to the United States, Canada, Puerto Rico, France, Ireland, Italy, Spain, and the United Kingdom via Vonage.
10. Transportation Options.  We offer many options that include private vehicles and drivers.  There is no need for you to worry about getting around in Rio.
11. Entertainment Options.  For guests with friends or family in Rio, a house is vastly superior to a hotel or cramped apartment.  We can arrange small parties at the house - something impossible at a hotel. 
12. Daily Breakfast.  We serve our guests a complementary daily breakfast that is so large, some people only eat one other meal a day.
13. Continuous Caipirinhas.  We teach you how to make this Brazilian national drink, and then we make sure that you always have the ingredients to make more.  Free!
14. Private Dining Options.  We can arrange meals at the house from simple lunches to a Brazilian Barbeque around the pool.
15. English.  There is no need to worry about speaking Portuguese.  Your Hospitality Manager can help you with all of your translation needs.  Some of our staff also speak French, Spanish, and German.
16. Authentic Brazil.  You will get a much better flavor of the real Brazil and real Brazilians when you stay away from the mostly tourist areas.  Many of our guests make friends!
17. Tours, guides.  You can visit the major sights, nightlife, or shopping venues with one of our guides.  We can also arrange specialty tours, like hang-gliding, yachting, and many other excursions.
18. Safety.  Staying in one of our neighborhoods is significantly safer than staying in the Copacabana or Ipanema hotel districts.
19. Privacy.  You have the whole house to yourself!
20. Tranquility.  Looking for a relaxing time on your vacation?  We have the ideal settings that include a high level of tranquility when compared to very urban environments.  Yet, we are close enough to all of Rio's attractions and nightlife to encourage you to go out and explore.