carnival - Travel Deals

When you hear the word “carnival,” if you’re like many people the first thing you think of is the over-the-top celebrations in Brazil. You may not have realized that Carnival in Brazil (which is spelled Carnaval in Portuguese) is celebrating the same holiday as Mardi Gras in New Orleans – but it’s true. So if you’ve already been to New Orleans for Mardi Gras or you’re in the mood for something a little further from home, then we’re here to help you experience Carnival in Brazil – and without breaking the bank.

Carnival is celebrated differently in different parts of Brazil, so you’ll need to decide first which festivities you want to see. The most famous party – and the most popular in terms of outside visitors – is the one in Rio de Janeiro. But in this article we’ll take a look at a few of the places you might consider going for Carnival in Brazil, as well as the best ways for finding cheap airfare to Brazil, and some Carnival travel tips.

>> In 2012, Brazil’s Carnival runs from February 18 – 21. 

Traveling to Brazil for Carnival may be one of the things on your lifetime to-do list, but don’t overlook the fact that one of the world’s most famous carnival celebrations isn’t in Brazil at all – it’s in the Italian canal city of Venice.

Unfortunately, a visit to Venice can be expensive at any time of year, so finding travel deals to Carnival in Venice can be a challenge. But there are definitely ways you can avoid paying the highest prices for your trip to this unique festival.

In this article, we’ll look at some ways to get better Venice Carnival travel deals on your airline ticket, some ways to save money on your Venice accommodation, and a few travel tips for Carnival in Venice.

>> 2012 Venice Carnival runs from February 11-21.