2007 Rio de Janeiro Reports

[RxHammer]

Guys,

I used www.flycheapabroad.com for this trip (I´m in Rio Now) and the ticket was $725 incl taxes on United. Cheapest I have seen in a LONG time. Granted, it was hit and miss while I was searching this site. Some days the fare was over $1,400 the next day ???? So I tried several departures and return dates til I got this price....

Hope this helps...

Hammer

PS My ticket was roundtrip Phoenix-Rio.....

[Exec Talent]

ET:

More details, please. What did the swinging chicks look like; How much "action" was there? general make-up of the participants, that sort of thing.
Thanks in advance ET.

The strippers in the strip show were very attractive blonds. The couples looked like suburban America, but most were younger, attractive and in shape. If it was in the US I would describe it as a Yuppie crowd. It was a very friendly, upbeat atmosphere. As for the action, there was a lot of it and the participants were representative of the crowd as a whole. Both my date and I had a great time and have plans to return.

UPDATE: Went to 2a2 again last night. Not as much fun on the first floor (music, dance, drinks) because it was so overcrowded. You can see how many people are there before you pay and last night we should have just left without going in. Later it thined out as people went to the second floor (swing) which actually was good. Some hot girls and interesting action. Except for the crowding on the first floor, another good time.

[Amerioca]

Can you guys please advise on the best way to get a cheap flight? I've always used Continental with miles, which is great by the way, but now, I've got to go with real money and these prices just seem crazy.. It's all north of $1000. Thoughts? I'm looking for April.

Try http://www.allcheapfares.com . I have used them for my past two trips, and did not pay more than $850 RT including taxes each. Of course, I did not have a preference for a specific carrier, only going with the least expensive.

I live on the West Coast, and fly out of SNA. Just checked the price of my most recent RT ticket and it was $774.49, including taxes. UAL was the carrier.

[Amerioca]

Based upon my observations and comments of others, Monte Carlo clearly has the better talent these days. Also, if you give them an e-mail address (not your work one!) they will send you e-mails with discounts and specials. .

I have to disagree. My most recent visit in Dec., I found the talent in Luomo's much better looking vs MC. Of course, we can debate the subjective matter of beauty til death. As for good attitudes, LM was several marks higher.

Have gone to LM for years, and never encountered any major problems. A few cunts have mouthed off to me in the past, and have been billed for drinks I did not order...but nothing that couldn't be fixed. I have a very good relationship with the mama san there, and she makes sure I'm always taken care of.

In fairness, of the years frequenting the various t's in Rio, I have been billed for drinks I did not order at LM and 4X4 but never at MC. Valeu.

[Off Road]

Can you guys please advise on the best way to get a cheap flight? I've always used Continental with miles, which is great by the way, but now, I've got to go with real money and these prices just seem crazy.. It's all north of $1000. Thoughts? I'm looking for April.

The rates are all hight until after March 1. This is high season. I just booked $1200 on AA (Rio to California). That was the best they could do until after March 1. I typically just call the airlines and ask what their best rate is as I have flexible travel times, they will most likely beat travel agencies.

[Java Man]

ET:
I visited 2a2 before, maybe a couple years ago. They say it's Rio's best swing club. When I went, I saw few hotties. Mainly older middle aged couples.
Saw same thing with the strippers.
Upstairs was a zoo!! It was fire code violation crowded. Couples were playing, but rooms were locked. You could see, but not join. Not much happening in the open play room: one guy getting a BJ. Thrill of the night, if you will, was getting felt up by an older garota. And I do meant OLD!
I went hoping to see in shape garotas, (non GDP) at play. That was not my experience.
Although I did find that in SP, but I suspect they were GDP.
(Think a swinging Help)
Also older guy hit on my girl, as he didn't have one to play with.
I have not returned.

More details, please. What did the swinging chicks look like; How much "action" was there? general make-up of the participants, that sort of thing.
Thanks in advance ET.

[Exec Talent]

Based upon my observations and comments of others, Monte Carlo clearly has the better talent these days. Also, if you give them an e-mail address (not your work one!) they will send you e-mails with discounts and specials.

http://www.termasmontecarlo.com.br/

They are located one block off of Ave. Atlantica on the street after Siqueira Campos if you were coming from Help. Many people tell me they have trouble locating it so I also have included a map from their site.

P.S. They do have hot water and plenty of showers.

[Exec Talent]

Paid a visit to the 2a2 swing club and both my date and I had a great time. When we arrived the hostess gave us a tour which I highly recommend. They have lockers up front where you can secure your valuables and give you a paper, which like a kilo restaurant, is used to mark your drinks. They do have a dress code of sorts, similar to Help. You have to wear pants (which I found out when I showed up in shorts).

The live music was very good and the dance music outstanding. Unlike many places you could enjoy the music and still hold a conversation.

There was a strip show which included both a man and two women. I do hope that the guy in the show does not visit any stables, because if he stripped down the horses would get nervous.

The second floor, where no unaccompanied males are allowed is for swinging. Here you can have sex with your date (or someone elses) or just watch.

R$75 per person to get in. Total cost for the night with drinks came to R$200.

Definitely an experience worth repeating. Here is their web site which I could only access via the Pprtuguese link.

http://www.2a2.com.br/home.asp

[Rosine]

Can you guys please advise on the best way to get a cheap flight? I've always used Continental with miles, which is great by the way, but now, I've got to go with real money and these prices just seem crazy.. It's all north of $1000. Thoughts? I'm looking for April.

[Bubba Boy]

I thought this was an el nino year and hence water currents around Rio as colder than normal, hence weather is crappy............but on the other hand I am not an expert on the subject and could be talking out of my ass.

One thing is certain, Rio has been f**king cold this year with enough rain to give anybody the shits.

[Off Road]

In front of Help and at Balcony, business seems to be back in order after the New Year. Restaranuts are not packed, you can get tables and there are a lot of girls waiting to be had. Some are still in fantasy land, asking 400 at Balcony, but I think my friend found one to go home for TLN for 100.

[Java Man]

http://www.termasaeroporto.com.br/

That was their website. I just checked it and it's not working. Address is:
216 - C, Beira Mar Ave. - Centro
Open noon to midnight M-F
I visited once a looong time ago.

[Full Throttle]

3-4 weeks of cloudy, rainy and cold weather in January in Rio. I'm still using a blanket on my bed and I don't sleep alone.

Where are the good oldies 40°C of summer?

Unbelievable!

Maybe we're only experiencing "hemispheric" rather than "global" warming?

It does seem to me that I've been rained on more in Rio than in Seattle. It might just be me. Maybe if I quit coming the rain will stop, the dollar will strengthen, L'uomos will regain its former stature and 100R will become the going rate for all-nighters from Barbarellas.

Had another good experience at the 156 building... Cleo/Fernanda at 1833. The best, most enthusiastic BBBJ I've ever received. The amazing accomplishment on her part was to attack with seeming abandon without inflicting even a hint of pain. Another 60R well-spent.

FT
Dell Sucks

[Exec Talent]

I keep trying. Not only is the top talent at L'uomo dwindling rapidly, they now have only one hot shower. I guess someone noted my complaint so to make sure that the water is hot, they reduced capacity. It is really pretty ugly, just a big hole where the shower used to be.

Speaking of ugly, ever since it got out that I am now doing business in Brazil, all the employees at L'uomo keep asking me for jobs. They really hate the manager or should I say, mismanager.

Also, the place is just overrun with Italians and the girls are desperately kissing up to them in hopes of getting business. But, they are good for a laugh or two. With the limited number of showers I suggested to two Italian guys that they shower together. I am not sure what they were singing, but it might have been Mamma Mia! I know it is hard, but just remember while you are visiting Rio that Italians are people too.

[Urcarioca]

3-4 weeks of cloudy, rainy and cold weather in January in Rio. I'm still using a blanket on my bed and I don't sleep alone.

Where are the good oldies 40°C of summer?

Unbelievable!