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[QUOTE=Trafukin;1401110]Can we get all of the ATM limits posted? Someone told me all ATMs are r300. Please help[/QUOTE]Banco do Brasil: maximum withdrawal R$1000.
HSBC: maximum withdrawal R$300 (it was R$1000 earlier this year).
Banco Bradesco: maximum withdrawal R$800.
Citibank: maximum withdrawal R$1000 (allows several withdrawals the same day)
[QUOTE=Sperto; 1401246]Banco do Brasil: maximum withdrawal R$1000.
HSBC: maximum withdrawal R$300 (it was R$1000 earlier this year).
Banco Bradesco: maximum withdrawal R$800.
Citibank: maximum withdrawal R$1000 (allows several withdrawals the same day) [/QUOTE]Damn! I hope this isn't true about HSBC because I use them almost exclusively when in Brazil. But if their daily withdrawal limit has dropped to only R$300 I will have to start using a different bank.
- DSK
After returning from Rio de Janeiro a couple of days ago I received a call from my bank's fraud watch section. They wanted to know about a couple of charges I had on my Visa that were made in Africa. I have never had any dealings with Africa so immediately we came to the conclusion that it was fraud. I have been to Rio de Janeiro a handful of times and never had any problems. I primarily stick to the downtown area visiting the first tier termas and top massage places. In the future, if I should return, I will only go to the ATMs that I use on Branco street and pay for services in their currency thus minimizing the exposure of my credit cards.
Keep your guards up!
I've been staying in Promenade Palladium in Rio last year. Very good place. No problem with my chica to stay few days, but it's true that I've checked in with her, and I didn't changed every night. They asked for her I'd though, and took a copy of it.
Don't go to Arena hotel! They refused to accept my GF, unless from 1am till 5am! As I argued with them, I moved at once to Copacabana Palace with her. Much better than this Arena s*t hotel, and the f* reception guy.
[QUOTE=Hitmanm3;830507]You are sure that this place is girl friendly and their will be no problem with bringing a girl over? What if you are planning to stay a month is it a good idea to stay at this location or should I rent an apartment? I really like staying away from the copa scene until it is time to play if you catch my drift. Less drama.[/QUOTE]
I had a similar problem on my recent trip. Luckily, I get the $ back!
[QUOTE=Gent T; 1401784]After returning from Rio de Janeiro a couple of days ago I received a call from my bank's fraud watch section. They wanted to know about a couple of charges I had on my Visa that were made in Africa. I have never had any dealings with Africa so immediately we came to the conclusion that it was fraud. I have been to Rio de Janeiro a handful of times and never had any problems. I primarily stick to the downtown area visiting the first tier termas and top massage places. In the future, if I should return, I will only go to the ATMs that I use on Branco street and pay for services in their currency thus minimizing the exposure of my credit cards.
Keep your guards up![/QUOTE]
Is it still a requirement that you enter Brazil within 90 days of obtaining a visa? I obtained a visa last September, in advance of a trip to Rio planned for October. Well, the trip got canceled & now I want to go to Rio in June. Do I have to reapply for a visa again?
[QUOTE=Shemp;1402826]Is it still a requirement that you enter Brazil within 90 days of obtaining a visa? I obtained a visa last September, in advance of a trip to Rio planned for October. Well, the trip got canceled & now I want to go to Rio in June. Do I have to reapply for a visa again?[/QUOTE]Read the fine print on your visa. It will state the entry requirements, stay limitations, etc. Should have wording such as "FIRST ENTRY WITHIN 90 DAYS, VALID FOR MULTIPLE ENTRIES, etc," If in doubt contact the Consulate where you obtained the visa.
[QUOTE=Namasteparis; 1402013]I've been staying in Promenade Palladium in Rio last year. Very good place. No problem with my chica to stay few days, but it's true that I've checked in with her, and I didn't changed every night. They asked for her I'd though, and took a copy of it.
Don't go to Arena hotel! They refused to accept my GF, unless from 1am till 5am! As I argued with them, I moved at once to Copacabana Palace with her. Much better than this Arena s*t hotel, and the f* reception guy.[/QUOTE]How was the palace? I couple of GDPs told me it was really expensive and the rooms are tiny.
[QUOTE=Bravo;1403071]How was the palace? I couple of GDPs told me it was really expensive and the rooms are tiny.[/QUOTE]In my opinion overall the Marriott, Sofitel and certainly the Fasano are better. However, it depends on the room you reserve at the Palace. One thing for sure, if you plan on using any of the toiletries, hide them. I always have to request more because the girls immediately throw them in their bags so they can showoff where they stayed to their friends.
[QUOTE=Exec Talent;1403162]In my opinion overall the Marriott, Sofitel and certainly the Fasano are better. However, it depends on the room you reserve at the Palace. One thing for sure, if you plan on using any of the toiletries, hide them. I always have to request more because the girls immediately throw them in their bags so they can showoff where they stayed to their friends.[/QUOTE]I am sure they take anything that is not locked down! LOL! I know I have seeen a number of girls post pictures of themselves by the pool. I guess the Copa Palace has some sort of party during the week and alot of girls have gone there to drink wine and take fotos. Its cool that security allows them to attend the party and doesnt throw them out. I know in the past, some of the clubs in Barra wouldnt allow GDPs to go in, they would block them at the door. (side note : that is how Help turned into a GDP central)
Because of the new rules for Europeans I happened to overstay my 90 days stay. I overstayed 8 days. When I passed the immigration I was unfortunate to get a Policía Federal gut who was very strict. No way of talking me out from paying fines.
I met his supervisor, very sympathetic. I got a fine of R$66 that I'll need to pay the next time I return to Brazil. With the fine payed I'll be "clean" and can go on travelling to Brazil as usual.
Fellow mongers be warned about BoBo at 4x4. Worst experience in my life. I hade hopes for the place after reading about it in the forum and in Bubba's report. Got there about 18:30 and the place was packed with more guy's than girls. Guess the ratio was close to 3:1. Had a beer and looked around for a while.
Started to talk to BoBo a tall mulat girl nearly at my hight (I am 194) , conversation was not easy as I don't speak portugiuse. However I failed at the interview, should have gotten the hint, when she didn't want to kiss upfront. However she promised anal, which I have never tried so I got tempted. Agreed on 60 minuttes (Big Mistake) , got to the room and she gave a blow job, with condom for all of 30 seconds, then proceeded to ride me for a further 40 seconds. (I was starting to get the feeling that I was screwed at this point) Then she got up and got me to take her pussy from behind. It proceded with me working in different positions, and she laying there like a sack. I couldn't complet as the feeling was not great.
I was about to get her up to take that ass I wanted, when she told me it was time. Checked my watch as I couldn't believe it was an hour. Turned out that it was a bit less than 40. I pointed out that it was less than 40 as I really wanted that ass even though it probably would have been a bad experience. BoBo said we agreed on 40 and time was up. To hell with it I thought. Went to change and pay. Got there and of'course the bill was for 60. At this point I was annoyed enough to say no it was 40 and that I didn't appreciate to get stiffed. They proceded to call for BoBo, but guess what, she didn't show. After calling for her on the speakers 10 times and me telling them again that I didn't appreciate to be stiffed they sent security for her. She confirmed than that it was 40 as bloody well should and they actually reduced the bill by more than the difference between 40 and 60.
Guess what wan't repeat BoBo :-D I might go back to 4x4, but earlier in the day as the ratio was all wrong from my view point.
On the other hand I had a pleasant experience at Monto Carlo the other night. Great Girl except for condom blow job, don't remember her name. (Why is it that you remember the name of the bad experiences?) The place had a perfect ratio like 8:1 the correct way :-D.
Now to figure out, which places to go to for the rest of my stay in Rio. Thinking about the massage places, but are a bit sceptical as I only speak my native tung and English. Might also try some of the other Termas. We'll see.
There is a tall mulatta named Bom Bom. 23 years old, nice bunda at 4 X 4. I hope it isn't the same girl because that would be a serious waste. Word in the street is that she used to work at Monte Carlo. I wonder if that is why she was let go or changed Termas on her own.
[QUOTE=SomeOne74; 1404058]Started to talk to BoBo a tall mulat girl nearly at my hight (I am 194) , conversation was not easy as I don't speak portugiuse. However I failed at the interview, should have gotten the hint, when she didn't want to kiss upfront. However she promised anal, which I have never tried so I got tempted. Agreed on 60 minuttes (Big Mistake) , got to the room and she gave a blow job, with condom for all of 30 seconds, then proceeded to ride me for a further 40 seconds. (I was starting to get the feeling that I was screwed at this point) Then she got up and got me to take her pussy from behind. It proceded with me working in different positions, and she laying there like a sack. I couldn't complet as the feeling was not great.
We'll see.[/QUOTE]
1) Are we still required to wear robes in the main boate? Since the girls are wearing dresses and jeans, it seems really stupid for the men to be walking around wearing robes. We should be able to wear street clothes too.
2) Why do they have security now? Did something happen that prompted the owners to hire security men at the front desk?
[QUOTE=Bravo; 1404410]1) Are we still required to wear robes in the main boate? Since the girls are wearing dresses and jeans, it seems really stupid for the men to be walking around wearing robes. We should be able to wear street clothes too.
2) Why do they have security now? Did something happen that prompted the owners to hire security men at the front desk?[/QUOTE]The robes have little to do with what takes place in 4x4 but more with what takes place when a Brazilian guy gets home and his wife finds lipstick or the smell of perfume on his clothes. However, for the girls the robes do make it easier to sell their services and to check out the goods before they agree to anal.