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Movie Set Travel: Turistas Go Home

November 27, 2006 at 11:35 AM | 0 Comments

If you're sick of hearing about Happy Feet, you might want to check out Turistas. Even if the movie bites, you can always just stare at the beautiful scenery and try to catch a shot of a location you recognize from The Duel.

Basically, Turistas, which hits theatres December 1, is a remake of Hostel, except this time in Brazil, and with Josh Duhamel and more attractive, scantily-clad women. The plot is focused on a group of young backpackers whose tour bus has an accident, leaving them stranded in the Brazilian jungle where they stumble upon a terrible secret. We also have to say we like the creative posters for this one, up in major cities, featuring a photo of a Brazilian beach with cryptic, bloody spraypaint all over it--nice touch.

Turistas was filmed in entirety in Brazil, and we so wish we could have been there to relax and watch it all go down, despite the chilling scenes. This week we offer you some cool things to check out in and around Rio-don't forget their summer is just beginning down there:

Where To Stay:
Casas Brancas
Skip town for a night or two, and hop a bus north to the favorite resort spot of many Rio residents: Buzios. Check into this posh boutique pousada and revel in the amazing view from many of its 32 rooms. Perks include a great location, fresh fruit-laden breakfast daily, and spa on-site. The pool, with its decadent plush lounge area, is not to be missed.

Where To Eat:
Antiquarius
Back in Rio, head to one of the city's nicest restaurants, Antiquarius, on Rua Aristides Espínola. This place does traditional Portuguese cooking right, and you can sample the most requested dish on the menu, perna de cordeiro (leg of lamb), or a traditional stew made with onions, yams, carrots, pumpkin, cabbage, bananas, and spices. Bring extra cash and be sure to make a reservation.

What to Visit:
Carmen Miranda Museum
For a peek into the life of one of the world's most famous bombshell salsa dancers, check out the museum devoted entirely to her. With everything from her fruit-heavy headresses on display to tons of photos and memorabilia, you can get in for a free, and a walk through is well worth it.