My Airfare Secrets                                                                                  Bookmark Brazil has become a popular place to visit for many tourists around the world. The weather is usually wonderful, and there are countless of activities to do for everyone. To ensure that you have a great traveling experience in Brazil read the top 20 tips below:   1) Get the proper shots for Yellow Fever; Brazil requires all visitors to be vaccinated for Yellow Fever. 2) Never carry huge amounts of cash with you on the street. Carry only what you really require for the activities you are planning for each day. 3) Do yourself a favor and do not carry what you will not need in Brazil. 4) It's highly recommended to make photocopies of your passport and Brazilian visa; then only carry these copies with you for identification purposes. You do not want to try to replace a stolen or lost passport. 5) Carry your wallet with the least contents in a front pocket in order to make it harder for pickpockets to steal it and run. 6) It's highly advised not to wear costly jewelry and watches. Leave your expensive jewelry at home; just purchase a cheap watch prior to your trip. 7) If you have a purse or a handbag with a strap, it's a good habit to wear it laterally across your shoulders instead of having it slung over one shoulder. 8) Always avoid very congested places; they are great areas for pickpockets to hang around. 9) Never walk alone at night on empty streets; stay within well-lit areas where other people are. 10) Be sure to hire a real taxi, especially in Sa'o Paulo and Rio de Janeiro; some drivers have been known to portray themselves as taxis. Just ask your hotel clerk call a taxi for you. Also, real taxis have red or maroon license plates. 11) Stay away from favelas; they can sometimes be very violent places and are often havens for drug traffickers and other criminals. 12) For safety sake, drink only non carbonated mineral water. 13) While in Brazil it's recommended by Brazilian doctors to drink each day you'll there two liters of water; you can easily become dehydrated. You can also drink coconut water. 14) If you plan to spend time at the beach, try to restrict your exposure to the sun the recommended time limits; also use a sun block of a 30 rating or greater. 15) Consider getting a gamma globulin injection to protect yourself against forms of hepatitis. 16) Bring a bottle or can of insect repellent; you'll find many mosquitoes that carry tropical diseases. 17) Carry a copy of your contacts or glasses prescription just in case you happen to lose or break a lens. 18) Be prepared for considerable changes of climate from north to south. 19) Consider renting an apartment or house for your stay. This is a great option for saving a lot of money. 20) You can visit an artisan's workshop or observe religious festivals and parades that take place all over Brazil.   Learn how you can get up to 75% off on plane tickets by reading a review on My Airfare Secrets