Brazil witnessing increased numbers of 'fitness travelers'

The travel website, Flight Center, reports that it has seen an increasing number of "fitness travelers", a new type of holidaymakers, heading towards Brazil this year. Consequently, the website has put together a collection of "tailor-made" holidays for such tourists, looking for "sporty sojourn".


Brazil, a hot-spot holiday location, has been singled out by tour operators, as a destination, for those desiring to "workout worldwide". The 'beautify your body' trip in Brazil attracts plenty of holidaymakers to Rio de Janeiro, where they can also practice the Afro-Brazilian martial art, Capoeira, invented during the 16th century. Rio also has schools that are open to travelers, who practice capoeira, both as a sport and for fitness.


The deal by Flight Center, includes a stay of seven nights at a four-star hotel in Capocabana beach in Rio. The starting price for the trip is £829 for one person, including travel.


The high interest that Brazil draws from travelers, as a tourist destination, is a good boon for its property market. The Sales and Marketing Director of Brazilian property specialist uv10, Samantha Gore, commented that "tourism and property investment are like close cousins", each having a huge knock-on impact on the other.


According to Ministry of Tourism in Brazil, Embratur, the tourism market in the nation is currently growing at the rate of 7.2 percent annually.