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This hotel is beautiful, the pool is great, the rooms very clean and well appointed and stylish, the staff wonderful and food above average quality (tho a tad expensive). The only problem is that hte location is not great for exploring Salvador...the bus is right at the doorstep but it is quite a long ride (30-45 minutes minimum in traffic)... more
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Hotel Casa do Amarelindo
Aug 29, 2008
My husband and I stayed at Casa do Amarelindo in July of 2008. We were on vacation in Brazil for 18 days and spent 4 of those day in Pelhourinho (in Salvador, Bahia). The hotel is beautiful inside and out. The 2 owners are exceptionaly friendly people with amazing taste. The staff is extremely helpful and courteous and they are... more
Pousada Casa Vila Bela
Aug 28, 2008
If you live in the US, be advised that a WIRE TRANSFER to a Brazilian or French bank is required to make a reservation at this pousada. They do not take credit cards. In addition, a SCANNED copy of the transfer receipt must then be emailed to the pousada. Not only are the fees for wire transfers $30-$50 (in addition... more
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- “Overview of Salvador” Frommer's
- “Historic Centre of Salvador de Bahia” UNESCO.org
- “Rhythm rules in Brazil city, attracting foreign visitors” Dallas Morning News / Associated Press
- “Echoes of Amado in the Dark and the Light” New York Times (free registration required)
- “Sunday on the Beach with Jorge” New York Times (free registration required)
- “The Beat of Bahia” Washington Post
- “Salvador da Bahia” wordtravels.com / Globe Media Ltd.
- “Brazil's Bahia - Land of Happiness” JAX FAX Travel Marketing Magazine
- “Salvador do Bahia, Brazil” The Connected Traveler
- “Brazil’s Beach Party” New York Times (free registration required)
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