Taking The Kids To The Brazil World Cup?

Parents around the world will have been listening to pleading voices for months now, as the kids ask if they can pleeeease go to the World Cup in Brazil this year. It’s a massive trip for any family, both in terms of the amount of traveling involved and the expense. Some of the host cities (for example, Manaus in the Amazon region in the north, and Porto Alegre in the south) are thousands of miles apart!

If you’re going, or trying to decide whether to go, here are a few useful tips regarding safety and saving money. Rio will be the top choice for many visitors, being both an amazing destination and the venue for the Final in mid-July. If you just can’t make it, try having a party for one or two of the big games.

Flights

Flights will be a major part of the expense, so it’s useful to have a good booking site to hand. There are loads of cheap flight search engines out there, but SkyScanner is a good one to try. You can book seats from anywhere to anywhere and the company doesn’t add any fees to the price you pay. Skyscanner has been operating for ten years and has offices all over the world. The site also allows you to book hotels and rental cars. It’s worth checking a couple of other sites’ prices as well, but this is a good place to start.

Accommodation in Rio

One of the great things about the tournament being in Brazil this year is that the country is full of places that you’ve been wanting to go for years anyway – like Rio de Janeiro! It’s on most peoples’ list of cities they want to visit at some point, and will host many group-stage matches before the final on July 13th.

(Images courtesy of futbolita.com, wikipedia)

There are plenty of family-friendly hotels in the city, and the Hotel Novo Mundo is one of the mid-range options price-wise. It’s close to the airport, but handy for other attractions such as the Modern Art Museum and Arcos da Lapa, a stunning whitewashed aqueduct and a Rio landmark. A cheaper option is the Rio 180 Suites, which has the benefit of stunning views across the city. There’s also a pool and a roof terrace.

Safety

Only you can decide whether you’ll feel safe traveling with your kids in Brazil, but remember that thousands of people do, and even more will this summer. Remember a few basic safety tips; don’t carry visible valuables, don’t leave things lying on the beach while you go for a swim, and keep everyone together – no wandering off! There is crime in Brazil – like every other city in the world. Exercise a little common sense and have fun!

Disclosure: This is post was written and submitted by Superserp