Top 10 Guitar Brands of the World

Music is a passion for many people around the world. There are possible over 3000 musical instruments in the world, right from the most traditional ones to the highly sophisticated modern ones. Guitar is one of the most stylish modern musical instruments known to man. A lot of young stars are actually inclined towards playing a guitar. The guitar is an instruments which produces sound on the strumming of strings attached to the strand, which is like a long bar on the upper portion of the guitar. There are a number of manufacturers who manufactures these amazing instruments. But question is which the best are? Here is a list of top ten brands of guitar to choose from:

1. Fender

Fender guitars are the most popular and are considered as one of the best brands in the world. Fender guitar is manufactured by the Fender Musical Instruments Corporation of Scottsdale, Arizona. They are specialized in making stringed instruments and are best in making the solid body electric bass guitars. Fender Musical Instruments Corporation was incorporated in the year 1946 and is a relatively new company, but with the quality of products they make and the success they achieved, Fender is easily the best guitar manufacturer in the world.

2. Epiphone

The Epiphone Company is a musical instrument company which was founded in the year 1873. Epiphone is specialized in making Guitars and are one of the largest producers of guitars in the world. Epiphone has several ranges to choose from, as they brand them in different groups. Few of the Epiphone ranges of guitars are, Epiphone Sheraton, Epiphone Casino, Epiphone Texan and The Dot etc. Besides guitars Epiphone also manufactured upright basses, banjos and other forms of stringed instruments.

3. Jackson

Jackson is a renowned guitar manufacturing company. It is named after its founder, Grover Jackson. Jackson Guitars was founded in the year 1980 and has its headquarters in the State of Arizona, United States. Jackson guitars are considered as one of the best guitars in the world. Jackson Guitars are known for its slender and elegant designs. Jackson Guitars are popular for their typical pointed headstock which is similar in design with the “shark fins”. This design is most popular and has inspired many other guitar brands to shape themselves as the Jackson’s.

4. Ibanez

Ibanez is a Japanese guitar manufacturer which was founded in the year 1957. Ibanez was the first Japanese company to gain a foothold in exporting guitars to United States and Europe. They were the pioneer to produce the seven- strings guitars. Ibanez has produced several guitar models including the Electric Guitar Models, the Signature Models, Bass Guitar Models, and Acoustic Guitar Models etc. The Ibanez guitars are one of the best in the world.

5. Gibson

Gibson guitars are the produce of the Gibson Guitar Corporation which produces guitars and other musical instruments which sell under a variety of brand names. Gibson Guitar Corporation was founded in the year 1890 by Orville Gibson in USA. It is a mass producer of the Guitars and is the most widely used guitars in the world. Gibson guitars are exported all over the world and are considered as one of the best guitar brands in the world. Gibson Guitars actually are the giant guitar company which also owns other brands of guitars. Some of the popular brands which are owned by Gibson are Baldwin, Epiphone, Kramer, Maestro, Slingerlands etc.

6. Ovation

Ovation Guitars are the produce of the Ovation Guitar Company which is a holding of the Kaman Music Corporation. Ovation Guitars are popular with the studio musicians rather than the stage performance. The Ovation Guitars are specialized in producing the acoustic guitars and they primarily manufacture various acoustic guitars. The first Ovation Guitar was developed by the founder of the Kaman Music Corporation, Charles Kaman in the year 1966. Ever since then, the Ovation Guitars are the best acoustic guitar manufacturer in the world.

7. ESP

ESP Guitars are also among the top guitar brands in the world. The company was founded by Hisatake Shibuya in the year 1975 in Tokyo, Japan. The ESP which stands for the Electric Sound Products was just a shop which was run by Shibuya to supply high quality custom replacement parts for guitars. They gained a lot of reputation as a supplier of the best quality replacement parts for musicals. Later in 1976 Shibuya started developing his own guitars and ever since then the ESP guitars are known across the world for its quality and service.

8. Squier

Squier is a brand of guitars which is a subsidiary brand of the Fender Guitars. Squier was acquired by the Fender group in the year 1965. Before the accusation of the Squier, Fender use to manufacture low priced guitars but after Fender got Squier, it stopped manufacturing the low price guitars. Squier is one of the best brands of guitars and is a high priced brand of Fender.

9. Yamaha

Yamaha is a huge multinational corporation which was established as a piano and reed organ manufacturer in the year 1887. Yamaha is a conglomerate and are into several businesses. But the oldest and the most popular are the musical instruments. Yamaha has grown over the period to become the world’s largest music instrument company which produces almost every possible musical instrument. Yamaha Guitars are also one among its many popular musical instruments. Yamaha guitars had a great demand in the market but recently faced a tough competition from other popular counterparts. However, Yamaha guitars are still one of the most popular guitars in the world.

10. B.C Rich

B.C. Rich is a manufacturer of guitars and bass guitars which was founded in 1969. B.C. Rich is considered as one of the most stylish electric guitar manufacturer. Lately they are more into manufacturing their guitars in Asia. However, after the Rico family, who were the founder family this brand of guitar is almost losing its charm and popularity. But definitely the B.C. Rich guitars were the better ones among other popular brands of guitars.

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Top 10 Musical Artists of 2010

As much as the year 2010 brought sadness around with the earthquake in Haiti, it brought pride, culture and paradigm into the world of music. Artists from around the world came together to raise funds for Haiti by producing a concert. It really showed how much passion each artist has for what they sing and sometimes write. One cannot help but hear the beat of each artist’s music wherever they are and wherever they go. The effect is infinite and the world would not be the same without the following top 10 musical artists of 2010.

1. Black Eyed Peas

From I Gotta Feeling to Meet me Halfway to the Time, Black Eyed Peas defined 2010 on the top 10 charts. Black Eyed Peas revolutionized fan favourite songs such as “The Time of My Life” from Dirty Dancing. One cannot help but picture and imagine Patrick Swayze and Jennifer Grey dancing in the movie, while listening to the new version of the song by Black Eyed Peas. This song was a great tribute to Patrick Swayze and an excellent way to give rebirth to 1980s and those who loved that era, while still attracting newer fans.

2. Justin Timberlake

One cannot forget the tear jerking performance Timberlake performed at the Hope for Haiti charity concert. The sound of Timberlake playing the piano resonated in viewers’ ears. As you were hearing “Hallelujah” you could not help but feel the pain for Haiti and wanted to help. His message was clear and you could see the passion in Timberlake’s face as he was singing the song and playing the tune. He continued to put his best music forward with “Carryout” alongside Timberland, which hit Top 10 charts as well. Timberlake is an excellent role-model for all new musical artists beginning their careers.

3. Lady Gaga:

Without a doubt, Lady Gaga overturned the world of music. She altered public opinion as well as worldview on different issues. She publicly addressed various rumours people had with regard to her and her sexuality. She’s partnered with various pop sensations such as Elton John and Beyonce Knowles to make her message resonate. From Poker Face to Bad Romance to Alejandro, Lady Gaga has topped the charts continuously in 2010.

4. Justin Bieber:

Who has not heard of this top teen sensation? He has captured the hearts of almost every teenage girl around the world. Die Hard fans line up on the streets trying to get tickets to see Bieber, the person who they look up to and adore. His personality and charm has constantly caused his songs to hit the Top 10 around the world. Furthermore, his ability to pair up with artists such as Ludacris made him who he is today.

5. Usher:

One cannot help but associate Usher with the song “OMG”. The term uses a vulgar term almost every person in the anglophone world uses to describe the feeling many men have when it comes to a woman. His songs continuously connect with everyday individuals, making him more popular and easy to relate to; especially with “There goes my Baby” and “OMG”.

6. Eminem:

With the release of “Love the Way you Lie,” one cannot help but think of the continuous emotional wordings in each of Eminem’s songs. Each song whether it be “Stan” or “Cleaning out my Closet” conveys serious and deeper messages that last with listeners. His new single in 2010, “Love the way you Lie” with Rihanna tops his previous work. It confronts the different effects of abuse and reached out to viewers who have been through it. It encouraged listeners not to give up and to work through the abuse.

7. Katy Perry:

Nothing tops Katy Perry’s musical performances in 2010. Her video “California Gurls” overthrew Madonna’s 1980s Material Girl stereotypes. One cannot help but remember the bikinis, the costumes and the dance Perry put forward to compliment the lyrics. She desired to write a song that defined California from a girl’s perspective, as did Alicia Key’s “Empire State of Mind” with New York. She definitely achieved her goal as no one can forget the nudity, blue hair and beaches she illustrated.

8. Classified::

Canada’s national anthem will not be the same because of Classified. Everyone throughout Canada has heard of the National Anthem. They know the words and the lyrics and can most likely sing the song in both French and English. Classified put another beat to the National Anthem, defining Canada as a country and altering the words, which we thought we knew so well.

9. Pink

When the name Pink comes to mind, one cannot help but think of the song she wrote “Dear Mr. President” many years ago. Yet when 2010 comes to mind, one cannot help associate her with the Grammy’s. Flying in the air almost naked, water dripping from her body, Pink has never stopped to amaze her viewers. Her performances are astounding and even though the messages are sometimes unclear, the shows are a must to watch.

10. Rihanna:

Listening to Rihanna’s song, “Love the Way you Lie,” one cannot help but remember her past struggles. As a woman, who has been abused before, she came out strong in the video and the lyrics and voiced her message clearly. Speaking from experience, she reached out to all the women who were abused and spoke from the heart. She taught them that even in worst times, forgiveness is possible. She clearly is one of the Top 10 musical artists of 2010 as she is a role model, who put her own experiences aside to help others.

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Top 10 Hottest Teens in Hollywood

If looks could kill, these hottest guys in Hollywood would be be guilty as sin. They have everything from charm to good looks to the way they model themselves and their image for those who look up to them. Sit back as I take you through the top 10 Hottest Guys in Hollywood.

1. Justin Bieber:

Bieber was born on March 1, 1994 in London, Ontario, Canada. Throughout his childhood year, he was very interested in hockey, soccer and chess, as much as he kept his musical ambitions to himself. Coming from a low-income family, he was raised solely by his single mother. In 2008, Scooter Braun (current manager) found youtube videos of Bieber. He arranged for Bieber to meet with Usher and to sign up with the record label, Raymond Braun Media Group. Youtube videos as well as Bieber’s bowl cut hair made him popular amongst teenagers. It was a new cultural phenomena that teenage girls adored. He now does tours around the world and is often featured in Teen Magazines such as Tiger Beat. Just the debut single, “One Time” was charted within the top 30 in over ten countries.

2. Taylor Lautner

When the name Taylor Lautner comes to mind, Twilight, model, actor and martial artist pops into fans’ heads. Born February 11, 1992, Lautner rose to become a sex icon and symbol in the late 2000s. His physique and muscular proportion were part of his preparation for the role of Jacob Black in the Twilight movie series’. There is no doubt in anyone’s mind that Lautner is one of the hottest guy celebrities in Hollywood. He ranked 2nd in Glamour’s “The 50 Sexiest Men of 2010? list and 4th in People’s “Most Amazing Bodies” list.

3. Brody Jenner:

Born August 21, 1983 to Bruce Jenner (Olympic decathlete) and Linda Thompson, Brody Jenner also tops the hottest males in Hollwoood. He has starred in various television series’ such as Princes of Malibu and has appeared on reality shows such as The Hills and Bromance. Recently, Jenner has modeled for Guess’ clothing, Agent Provocateur underwear and for Cosmogirl. Ranking # 30 in Fox News’ Hot Dudes under 30 and # 10 in Teen magazine’s teen list of 50 Hottest Guys in Hollywood, this socialite has definitely won the hearts of his fans.

4. Scotty McCreery

Born October 9, 1993 in Garner, North Carolina, Scotty McCreery is one of the hottest males in Hollwood as well. When he was younger, he would love to impersonate Elvis and play the guitar. It was only in the sophomore year that McCreery began to sing bass. This deep bass and sexy country voice sparks the hearts of American Idol judges and fans around him. According to FMReality.com, McCreery produces the country’s greatest hits with a mature, seasoned veteran voice that most adults would die to have. Currently he is in the top 5 finalists wishing to become the next American Idol.

5. Nick Jonas:

Born September 16, 1992 to a sign language teacher and singer/songwriter, Nick Jonas deserves to be placed on the list of top 10 hottest males. In 2005, he formed a band called the Jonas Brothers with his two brothers. He continues his career starring in various reality shows such as Jonas Brothers: Living the Dream and Jonas LA and series’ such as Hanna Montana. He not only charts at # 22 on Glamour Magazine’s 50 sexiest men of 2010, but acts as a role model to those who have type 1 diabetes. He started a charity foundation called Change for the Children Foundation to raise awareness and money for the disease.

6. Kellan Lutz:

Known famously for his role in the Twilight series as Emmett Cullen, this actor also tops the top 10 hottest males in Hollywood. Kellan Lutz was born on March 15, 1985 in North Dakota. Hoping to pursue a degree in chemical engineering (changed to acting), Lutz moved to California. In his leisurely time, Lutz loves extreme skateboarding, weight training, track, baseball, basketball, lacrosse, swimming, tennis, racquetball, badminton, snow skiing, snowboarding, dance, and numerous other activities. It is thus not surprising that he topped NY Daily News’ list of 50 Hottest Hollywood Hunks in 2010.

7. Robert Pattinson

No one can doubt the reason why Robert Pattinson was voted the sexiest man alive by OK magazine in 2009 and by People’s Magazine in 2008 and 2009. Born on May 13, 1986, Pattinson has starred in popular film series’ such as Harry Potter and Twilight. He’s teamed up with various sex icons such as Reese Witherspoon and Kristen Stewart. Ask Men even went further to name him as one of the top 49 influential males of 2009. The list of charts he topped is staggering and as such, there is no doubt in any girls mind that he is one of the hottest males in Hollywood.

8. Dylan Sprouse:

9. Cole Sprouse:

No one can doubt the reason why Dylan and Cole Sprouse are two of hottest males in Hollywood. Born August 4, 1992, the Sprouse brothers won numerous awards in their young but booming acting careers. Dylan Sprouse won awards for Favourite TV Actor at the Kids’ Choice Awards in both 2010 and 2011. At the 2009 Celebrity Love Awards, both brothers won Favourite Actor awards as well. The list of awards are staggering and it shows that fans love both brothers. They have won the hearts of fans, in their roles in TV series’ such as The Suite Life on Deck.

10. Zac Efron

Born on October 18, 1987, Zac Efron has grown to become an impressive actor, singer and dancer. He has starred in various movies such as Hair Spray and 17 Again and is known to be the ‘King of Tweens’. Fans have continuously fallen in love with his floppy-hair and his personalty in Disney Channel’s megahit High School Musical. In 2007, he topped Teen magazine’s teen list of 50 Hottest Guys in Hollywood.

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Top 10 Highest Workforce Companies in the World

With the growth and development of trade and commerce along with the technological development has made it feasible for the companies across the world to grow big. A big organization faces many hardships in context to management, but has a lot of advantages as well. Big organization means those which have high higher workforce. Workforce is the number of employees employed by a particular company. MNC’s usually have higher workforce basically because of the reason that they operate in the different countries and hence they have to have a huge employee base. But which company do you think might be the biggest of all? Tough question, but we have the answer. Here is the list of the world’s biggest workforce companies:

1. WalMart Stores, Inc.

The WalMart Stores Inc. is the largest retail chain in the world. They are the biggest workforce company with a total employee count of 2,100,000. This is by far the highest workforce company in the world. WalMart was incorporated in the year 1969 as Wal-Mart Stores Inc. in United States. In this journey of 42 years Walmart grew at an un imaginable speed and is now the number one company in the planet with a gigantic workforce who is contributing towards it huge revenue turnover every year.

2. Sinopec

Sinopec is another giant Petro chemical corporation of the Republic of China. It is probably the biggest Petroleum Company in the world with employee strength of over 639,690 employees. Sinopec Limited was established in the year 2000 and within a short span of operation it has achieved great heights as a company. Sinopec Limited operates in and around Asia and is definitely one giant company in the world. It has been ranked 9th by the Fortune list of top 500 companies of the world and it says it all about the magnitude of the company.

3. PetroChina

Petro China is the third largest company in the world in terms to employee strength. With over 539,168 employees PetroChina is one of its kinds Chinese Oil Company. The PetroChina is a listed arm of the state owned China National Petroleum Corporation which was incorporated and listed separately in the year 1999. Head quartered in Beijing, PetroChina operates basically in Asia with major operations in China alone.

4. Carrefour SA

Carrefour S.A is a French Retail chain which was incorporated in the year 1957. The Carrefour is a hypermarket chain and is the second largest hypermarket chain in the world after Walmart. Carrefour has a workforce of over 475,976 which is huge. It has its operations in the entire Europe and is spread across the world with its operations in Middle East countries, India, America, China and African continent. With a worldwide operation Carrefour is no doubt among the top 10 list of the highest workforce company.

5. IBM Corporation

International Business Machine or IBM is an American Multinational technological company which is headquartered in New York. IBM was founded in the year 1911 and is a global giant in innovation ever since. IBM has its operations in over 200 countries in the world which makes it a huge corporation. IBM has a workforce of over 426,721 people which makes it a big firm. IBM is known for its IT innovation as well as various financial services. IBM is among the top 30 list of the Fortune 500 Companies of the world.

6. Siemens AG

Siemens AG is a German Company which was incorporated in the year 1847. It is an engineering conglomerate and the largest of its kind in Europe. Siemens is a huge MNC which is operating in almost 190 countries across the world. The world’s sixth largest business house, Siemens has an employee base of 405,000 who are spread across the globe. Siemens manufactures and sells almost all sort of electrical and electronic products and also offers services like business services, financing, project engineering and construction.

7. Tata Group

Tata Group is an Indian multinational conglomerate and the biggest company in India. Tata has all possible business under its belt and is the most reputed company in India. Tata has its operations in 80 countries across the world and has employee strength of over 396,517 peoples. The Tata Group was founded in the year 1868 and is headquartered in Mumbai, India. Tata was recently into news for its 100,000 INR car Nano.

8. Target Corporation

Target Corporation or simply known as Target is an American retailing company. Target was founded in the year 1902 and is eventually the 2nd largest retail chain in the United States after the WalMart. Target is having a whooping number of 1743 stores across the world which makes it a giant in the discount retailing business. Target employs over 351,000 people and is one of the biggest companies according to size. Target as a company is ranked number 30 in the Fortunes list of top 500 companies in the world.

9. Hewlett-Packard

Hewlett-Packard Company commonly known by its acronym HP is an American Information Technology multinational company. HP has its headquarters in California, United States, but operates in more than 200 countries across the world. HP is known for its hardware more than its software and is one of the best in the world in manufacturing digital printers. With an operation across the world HP has employee strength of over 324,600 people which is highly significant and makes this company a biggie.

10. Home Depot Inc.

Home Depot is an American retail chain which sells home improvement products such as home appliances, tools, hardware, lumber, building materials, paint, plumbing, flooring and garden. Home Depot was founded in 1978 and gradually it became one of the world leading retail chain. Home Depot operates in America, Mexico, China, United Kingdom and South America with total employee strength of over 322,000 people. Home Depot is one of the most popular and most recognized store in America after of course Walmart. However, Home Depot is specialized in home improvement products and services and is definitely the biggest players in the contest.

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Top 10 Rated E Wii Games

One cannot thwart the temptation of playing Nintendo Wii. Who would not like to sing to their favourite Disney song. Better yet who would not venerate Boney M, Abba and other amazing classic 70s dances. If you are an adult who grew up in the 1990s, there are Super Mario games that can rejuvenate your younger self and classic 1990s songs that bring you back to the good times. Nintendo Wii has it all and here are the top 10 Rated E Nintendo Wii games that you would not want to miss.

1. Just Dance

Many parents are immensely worried about the age of cyberspace. Cyberspace is everywhere and you cannot miss it, even in the comfort of your own home. If you are just talking to a friend who is across the street or researching a paper on the internet, you are inhibited in the world of cyberspace. With cyberspace there comes pros and cons. Sadly, many individuals use cyberspace to portray violence and to uproot violence in video games in real life. Just Dance is nothing like that. It is a video game introduced into the world of Wii. It is fun for the whole family and has songs that are appropriate for all ages. The moves and illustrations do not promote violence and nonetheless do not make anyone feel offended. It merely displaces you from the real to the hyper-real using bewildering technologies and astounding visual effects.

2. Just Dance 2

If you like to dance to Elvis Presley’s “Viva Las Vegas” or would like to be challenged by The Pussycat Dolls’ “When I Grow Up”, Just Dance 2 is for you as well. This game is again convivial for the whole family and let’s you step away from the real into that which is hyper-real. Every song makes you feel the beat and has you going beyond your norm. Specifically, The Pussycat Dolls’ song “When I Grow Up” has you doing some of the moves of Drag Queens, giving you a taste of something different, yet cool.

3. Just Dance Kids

If you still are not appeased with leaving your child alone to play on Wii using Just Dance or Just Dance 2, Wii has Just Dance Kids. This game has 40+ songs, which are excellent for birthday parties and has kids enjoying the world of cyberspace without parents worrying about violent portrayals or adult vulgar language.

4. Super Mario Galaxy

Those who grew up in the early 1990s are used to playing and watching Super Mario on Super Nintendo and on TV respectively. You never get too young to think about the good times, sitting in front of a television screen and going through all these adventurous worlds and in the end succeeding in your quests. Super Mario Galaxy rejuvenates your young self and brings you back to your toddler years. The graphics are better, the challenges are ambitious, yet the characters are the same. This game too is not something you would want to miss.

5. Super Mario Galaxy 2

If you were ecstatic about Super Mario Galaxy the original version and would like to continue your quest in the world of cyberspace, this game is for you as well. The graphics are astounding and beyond this world. You feel like you are watching a 3D game without using glasses. The characters are bigger, the graphics are larger and one cannot help but rejuvenate him/herself in the world of Mario. If you are having trouble with this game and Super Mario Galaxy and feel you cannot accept the challenge, a tutorial is there to guide you. In the end you can mimic the moves and take home the bacon in no time.

6. Super Mario Smash Brothers

If you are tired of playing the same old Super Mario games, Super Mario Smash Brother will challenge and charge you and your children even more. It features 28 characters from different TV shows and games. From Sonic the Hedgehog to Megaman to Kirby to even Pikachu, this game is a party for any classic game lover.

7. Disney Sing It: Family Hits

I’ve always struggled to hit the right musical notes. Yet with Disney Sing It: Family Hits. I was able to find the right notes and somewhat perfect my vocal tone. Disney Sing It: Family Hits is fun for the whole family. It brings the adults back to the age of Aladdin, Cinderella and other movies that defined 1990s. For kids, it takes them away from the world of violence that is portrayed in the world of cyberspace to landscapes and visions that are calm and relaxing. It compliments the use of microphones and other accessories, which recognize any voice. One cannot miss an activity that makes your child feel like he is in another world, imagining the infinite.

8. Disney Sing It: Pop Hits (Bilingual game-play)

If your are bi-lingual and would like to practice your skills in another language, this game is also for you. It features many Disney favourites such as Miley Cyrus, Taylor Swift, The Jonas Brothers, Demi Lovato and Hannah Montana. Furthermore, it provides you with a chance to perfect your singing skills through the use of Karaoke.

9. High School Musical: Sing it

If you are a big fan of the High School Musical (the movie) and are a teenager, you would love this too. Whether you are singing solo or in a group, you can mimic the moves made in the High School Musical and perfect the verses of your favourite song. You can choose your own setting and your own character bot in the comfort of your home. This game is not something your teenager or you as a teenager would want to miss.

10. Donkey Kong Country Returns

Donkey Kong has always been a game played by kids all around the world in arcades. It has been associated with kart racing and fighting games. If you are a big Donkey Kong fan, this game is for you. This game can be played in multi-player mode and is addictive with great auditory sensations and graphics. No one has to go to an arcade to get this luxury. Parents are still, however, advised to keep an eye on all children when playing as it does portray and illustrate violence. The only difference is that the children are closer to their parents and are within eye reaching distance.

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Top 10 Holiday Destination in Brazil

Brazil is a South American country with a large reserve for natural resources. Brazil is the 3rd fastest growing economy after China and India and has come up a lot in terms of growth. Brazil is a beautiful country which is home to many species of animals and birds. On the other hand Brazil is a beautiful country with amazing landscapes. Brazil is a popular tourist destination and is indeed a place worth visiting. Brazil’s natural beauty and the rich heritage make it one of the most popular tourist destinations in the world. Here is a list of the top ten tourist destinations in Brazil and places you must not miss.

1. Fernando de Noronha (Pernambuco)

The archipelago of Fernando de Noronha is Brazil’s closest spot to Paradise. 300 km away from the north east coast of the country, Noronha concentrates places of unrivalled beauty. On top of that, Noronha is a rare place where preserving the environment is the foremost concern for its inhabitants. The archipelago is formed is formed by the main island, inhabited, and a series of smaller islands. Part of the archipelago forms the Maritime National Park of Fernando de Noronha. UNESCO declared Noronha a World Natural Heritage Site in 2001.

2. Paraty (Rio de Janeiro)

Paraty is a very special place of Brazil. Situated between the Atlantic rainforest and the sea, Paraty is one Brazil’s worst kept secrets. Places and things you would love about the Paraty is the historic village and the state of conservation of the historical heritage; the absence of cars in the historic village; the gorgeous beaches; being able to walk on the streets at night; the relaxed atmosphere; the boat trips; the ginger ice cream from Ice Paraty ice-cream parlour; the high tide that floods the streets; dining by candlelight with live music

3. Lencois Maranhenses (Maranhao)

The Lencois Maranhenses are one of the most wonderful places in Brazil. The beauty of the region, and the fact that mass tourism hasn’t reached it yet, explain why the Lencois cause such a profound impact on its visitors. The Lencois (in Portuguese, sheets), are a large desert in the state of Maranhao. These are the world’s most amazing desert and are indeed different. Between June and September the dunes share the space with lagoons formed by the accumulation of water fallen during the rainy season.

4. Ilha Grande (Rio de Janeiro)

Ilha Grande is a popular tourist destination on the southern coast of the state of Rio de Janeiro. Ilha Grande is the ideal destination for those seeking a close contact with nature. Ilha Grande is a mountainous tropical island where no cars are allowed; an island covered by a dense tropical rainforest (mata atlantica) for most of its extension; hiking paths crossing the island from north to south and east to west; idyllic beaches and crystal-clear waters. Ilha Grande is definitely not for those keen on sophistication, shopping and a thriving night life.

5. Boipeba (Bahia)

Ilha de Boipeba (Boipeba island), or simply Boipeba, is one of those beach destinations that still maintains an air of isolation and remoteness. A quiet village where no cars can be found and an island full of fabulous beaches await you at Boipeba, a few hundred meters south of the island of Tinhare, where the popular Morro de Sao Paulo is found.

6. Iguazu falls (Parana and Argentina)

The Iguazu falls are an unavoidable stop in the itinerary of most visitors to both Brazil and Argentina. In spite of its popularity and overcrowding during certain times of the year, the beauty of the falls is so captivating that you don’t need to make a big effort to forget the crowds and enjoy the place. Some of the most amazing points in Iguazu falls are the Devil’s Throat, on the Argentinian side of the falls; the walkways on both sides of the falls; the Buddhist temple in Foz do Iguaçu; the Parque das Aves right next to the entrance to the Brazilian National Park.

7. Bonito (Mato Grosso do Sul)

Bonito is a very popular ecotourism destination not very well known outside Brazil. The main reason for its relatively unknown status outside Brazil might be due to its remote location. Bonito is a village in the southernmost part of the Pantanal, 300 km away from the nearest major airport (Campo Grande). Things you would love about this beautiful place are the crystalline waters of the rivers around Bonito, snorkelling surrounded by fish, the apparent concern for the environment.

8. Morro de Sao Paulo (Bahia)

Morro de São Paulo is a small village on the island of Tinharé, 60 km south from Salvador, in the state of Bahia. You would really like to spend the day at the 4th Beach during the low tide, to have dinner at the main street on the Vila and see the sunset from the Morro or the Fort and then watch the dolphins feed at the bay. Morro is divided into beaches and everyone refers to them by their name. You can see their location at the Google map as well.

9. Arraial d’Ajuda (Bahia)

Arraial d’Ajuda is the charming neighbour of that magnet for mass tourism that is Porto Seguro. The river separating Arraial from Porto Seguro keeps away from the former the worst excesses of the later. Places you would like the most in Arraial d’ Ajuda the beaches, to walk long the rua do Mucugê at the end of the day; the open-air restaurants; having some delicious caipirinhas with our friends at the bar Girassol.

10. Jericoacoara (Ceará)

Jericoacoara is a destination with a mythical status among tourists. Its success lies on the difficult access and the achievements of its habitants in defending the village from the attacks of unsustainable tourism. The trip run by some reckless delinquents to catch seahorses (a protected species); the bar at the Lagoa da Torta where minute lobsters are sold; a travel agency (with the name of an Australian animal) that runs awful trips in Jericoacora.

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