Head To Rio's Copa, Copacabana Over Labor Day For $599

This is how we want to spend our Labor Day weekend: kicking it in Rio de Janeiro and staying only two blocks away from the famous Copacabana Beach. And only $599 for a four-day trip with airfare, hotel and breakfast included? We'll be there with yellow feathers in our hair and a dress cut down to there.

Vacation-planning/tour-guide company Gate 1 teamed with Travelzoo to run the holiday special, which includes round-trip airfare from New York City to Rio (other departure cities are available, but you have to check with Gate 1). The airline that will swoop you off to Rio depends on availability; we tried booking the package several times and both American Airlines and Delta popped up as our carriers. With taxes and fees (and a "package airfare" charge of $362.44), the final price is $1,068.14.

To take advantage of the deal, you have to start your extended Labor Day vacay on Sept. 3, though you can opt to leave Sept. 10, 17, 24 for an extra $50.

The package includes four nights at the Savoy Othon Travel Hotel, which boasts a great location, air conditioning, WiFi in public areas, and a free hearty breakfast buffet. On the downside, the hotel service isn't very good and the rooms are basic, lack amenities and many don't have nice views.

In response, Gate 1 offers the option to upgrade to better hotels. You can choose the Golden Tulip Regente or Sofitel Rio de Janeiro for an additional $100-and-up fee and $460-and-up charge, respectively. And you better have a travel buddy, because if you wanted to take the trip solo, you have to pay a "single person supplement" of $210.27. The supplement will be automatically charged to you upon booking�without explanation�if you only indicate one person is traveling.

You can add on tours to your package, like the half-day Sugarloaf Mountain tour, which includes a scenic cable car ride over Guanabara Bay for $57. There's also a full-day tropical island jaunt with lunch that goes for $70, the most expensive of the tours. You'll hop aboard a schooner and head for Itacuru�� for a midday buffet and time to explore the island.

If you want to go to the Copa, Copacabana, the hottest spot north of Havana (sorry, the song is stuck in our head), book the package online at Gate 1 or call 800-682-3333.

Related Stories:
· Savoy Othon Travel Hotel [Official Site]
· Savoy Othon Travel Hotel Reviews [TripAdvisor]
· Rio de Janeiro Travel Guide [Jaunted]

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