Top Travel Tips for Brazil's World Cup

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All eyes will be on Brazil this summer, as the five time winning nation play host to the 20th FIFA World Cup. Kicking off June 12, the event will consist of 32 teams who will represent their countries across 12 different venues. Whether guests are enjoying the game from a cruiseliner or heading over to the World Cup cities, there is plenty to see and do. 

Brazil World Cup City Guide: Fortaleza

To foreigners this is one of Brazil’s lesser known North Eastern cities, but to Brazilians, this hidden gem is one of their top tourist destinations. This city’s charm lies in its outdoor pursuits, whethers its enjoying the towns unbroken stretch of beaches, including the famous Jericoacoara, selecting fresh seafood at a beach barraca, dancing forró until the early hours or taking to the streets during the Festas Juninas

There’s accommodation to suite every budget from Hotel Luzeiros with its ocean views, to the cheap and cheery Ceará Backpackers Hostel. Travelers will find plenty of delectable cuisine amongst the local eateries including the intimate boteca, Suvaco de Cobra and the lively Centro de Tapioquieras. Nightowls will delight in the local bars and clubs, while there are plenty of museums, parks and cultural centers to keep visitors entertained between games.

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World Cup's Most Exotic City Awaits Tourist Influx

Death by giant snakes, malarial mosquitoes or drug-addled, knife-wielding thieves: If the barrage of blood-soaked headlines in the British tabloids is to be believed, that's what awaits soccer fans travelling to the most exotic of Brazil's World Cup host cities, the Amazonian metropolis of Manaus.

Despite the city's far flung location, reachable only by plane or boat, the ills most likely to affect the 52,000 or so expected tourists are disappointingly mundane, with travelers  far more likely to spend hours locked in bumper-to-bumper gridlock than even cross paths with a python. Travellers should expect hot weather though, with humidity hovering around 80 percent year-round, even just sitting motionless, out of doors is a sweat-inducing activity. But for the adventurous tourists heading here, a unique city rich in tradition and history awaits. Along with a vibrant port and easy access to the rainforest there are plenty of exciting activities to keep guests busy.

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MSC Cruises to Broadcast the FIFA World Cup Fleetwide

MSC Cruises secured a fleet-wide partnership with Sport 24 throughout the competition so that guests can watch all 64 games of the tournament. In addition to the games being broadcast live in the public areas of the ships, themed entertainment and activities have been organized for MSC guests, such as a 'Sailaway Pool Party World Cup Edition', quizzes, soccer tournaments and jersey decorating. Guests will be able to make bets during the finals stages of the tournament .

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Costa Cruises to Broadcast the 2014 FIFA World Cup Soccer Championships Aboard Ships

Costa Cruises plans to show live television broadcasts of World Cup matches onboard its fleet of 14 ships around the world. The line also has designed a variety of themed activities to celebrate the festive atmosphere surrounding the world's most popular sporting event.

Guests will be able to customize t-shirts in their team’s color and create banners as well as keeping fit with group activities like soccer tournaments. Travelers can also expect a taste of Brazil with everything from samba lessons to caipirinhas–their national cocktail- available on board.

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Norwegian Cruise Line to Screen FIFA World Cup Matches Aboard Cruise Ships Fleetwide Summer 2014

Norwegian Cruise Line is providing soccer fans with the chance to follow the FIFA World Cup while on board Norwegian ships this summer, as it will be screening the biggest matches fleet-wide.

A partnership with the TV channel SPORT 24 will ensure that throughout the competition key games from the tournament matches will be available on board.

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