The Great South American Beach Finder

Condé Nast Traveler, January 2009 Summary

Hanya Yanagihara surveys the top coastal destinations of Brazil, Uruguay, and Argentina. Blue Parallel and founder Emmanuel Burgio are recommended as elite specialists for navigating the 365-island archipelago of Angra dos Reis in Brazil, organizing private speedboats, island transfers, and private guided excursions along the Costa Verde.

Key Quotes

“The town of Angra dos Reis, on the mainland in Rio de Janeiro State, is a two-hour drive south of Rio, but for those who don't want to tackle the logistics of reaching the archipelago, the outfitter Blue Parallel—whose owner, Emmanuel Burgio, is among Condé Nast Traveler's Top Travel Specialists (August 2008)—can arrange airport pickups, cars and drivers, and guided tours of the islands in a high-speed boat.”