The Hidden Pousadas Brazil project originally evolved out of three things: a need, an interest and a passion.
A need to de-stress where nobody could find me, an interest in developing my knowledge of Brazil in terms of history, culture, cuisine, and music, and a passion for travelling and discovering interesting places off the beaten track.
The need to de-stress has long since ceased to be necessary; Pousada Santa Clara in Boipeba, with its deserted beaches, fabulous cuisine and stimulating company put paid to that in just one day. But the interest in all things Brazilian remains along with the passion for travelling off the package tour route.
Pousada literally means 'place to stay' and there are thousands of them all over Brazil, ranging from the very simple to the extremely sophisticated, luxurious and expensive. More difficult is to know which ones are the nicest when there are so many to choose from. Initially following the recommendations of friends, we started the project looking at mid-range pousadas in terms of cost, using the key criteria of comfort, quality, personal service, charm, and value for money.
What we now offer here in Hidden Pousadas Brazil are beautiful places to stay, the best of all the ones we visited, where you can't help but meet like-minded travellers and experience the real Brazil.
We hope you appreciate them as much as we have!
Alison McGowan - Managing Director
Alison is a writer, marketing specialist, and travel interpreter, with a particular interest in Brazilian history, culture and music. Responsible for researching and personally reviewing every pousada, she is the guiding force behind the guide, and the person to talk to for any advice on where and
when to go.
Alison@hiddenpousadasbrazil.com
Angela Karlsson - Director
Angela is a photographer and specialist in the market for individual travel. Based in Spain she shares a passion and enthusiasm for Brazil and has been involved in the project since the beginning. She has joined Alison on many of her expeditions using her life long knowledge of the travel business to make valuable contributions to the Hidden Pousadas Brazil experience. Angela@hiddenpousadsbrazil.com
Alison McGowan - Managing Director
Angela Karlsson - Director
