there lies an island off of the coast of brazil, close to rio de janeiro that is an absolute paradise, where one can pass time leisurely and marvel at the natural beauty that many travelers come to experience - within the island there are many restaurants to eat within beautiful natural ambiance and the fish is fresh and the fruit comes in colors that seem to shout.

fortunately the 'big island' has plenty of options for lodging whether it is the backpacker or the honeymooner - most of the lodging on ilha grande can be found in vila do abraão, a very small village on the island, and also the main one.

december to march is the high season and prices reflect that, in fact during the low season from april to november prices may be as much as halved, although one doesn't need to go during off-season to be thrifty.