Prior to his career in travel, Adam G. Carter studied abroad in Europe and Latin America, and received his MBA in International Marketing from NYU. Afterwards he spent several years in the advertising industry, honing his skills in product development and promotion. Looking to combine his love of travel and marketing, he left advertising and in 1984 opened Brazil Nuts Tours, a company dedicated to creating innovative special interest tours. Under his direction, Brazil Nuts Tours became recognized as a leader in such key travel segments as Ecotourism, cultural tours and corporate meetings and incentives.
I was born in Lima, Peru. I studied Business Administration at the Catholic University. I also studied Logistics as well as many courses related to tourism. My native language is Spanish, but I speak English fluently and I also speak basic French. I began working in tourism in one of the greatest travel agencies in Peru, developing several functions and taking special interest in Incoming Tourism. After 10 years there, the opportunity to access to the hotel sector was given to me. During this stage of my life, I managed some important hotels in Peru but returned, after 8 years, to Incoming Tourism. During this time I had the opportunity to travel and learn a lot about most of the Latin American countries, as well as Spain and Italy, while participating in their famous Tourism Markets. My great passion for tourism has helped me in the tourism industry and given me tremendous opportunities to travel and submerge myself in other cultures. Since 2001 I have been living in Central Florida and working as a free lance Travel Agent. A year ago I joined the Brazil Nuts family and with my experience and knowledge of several markets, I will give you the best of these countries and the best of me. I’m here to make your trip a truly unforgettable experience.
I have been in the travel industry for 17 years, working in leisure travel, receptive tour operations and previously served 7 years in Corporate Travel at American Express. After moving to Naples I was honored to join Brazil Nuts and I have been an associate with the agency for 4 years now. My primary responsibility is handling group travel, especially large institutional programs for universities and corporations. I'm a Paulistana from Sao Paulo, but really prefer the outdoors over the big city. In my job I am lucky enough to travel all over Brazil (how about escorting a group of 120 students on a 3 day Amazon riverboat expedition!). But my favorite destination in Brazil? The Chapada Diamantina in the state of Bahia (Lencois)! It is a great eco-destination and completely unlike anything else in Brazil. Ouro Preto and Tiradentes, in the state of Minas Gerais, is another favorite of mine.
I was born in the UK, moved to the US at a young age and started at Brazil Nuts ten years ago when the company was still located in Connecticut. I am the mother of two grown daughters and have traveled extensively with them and alone in South America. Some of my great trips include Argentina, Chile and the Lake Crossing, as well as Ecuador and a memorable Galapagos cruise. Of course I've been to Brazil numerous times, covering most of it including the Northeast. Favorite places for me? Hard to choose one, but I do love Salvador da Bahia!
Being born and raised in the mid-west I moved to Florida in 1999 needing some cultural diversity. After meeting my husband, who is from Argentina, I realized how much of the world I was missing, and became fascinated with the idea of experiencing other cultures. Brazil Nuts has given me just that opportunity. I have recently returned from an eye-opening inspection trip to Rio de Janeiro, Parati, Salvador da Bahia and Praia do Forte. I am looking forward to sharing my impressions and experiences with prospective travelers and helping to make it a "once in a lifetime" experience for all.
Born in Recife (The Brazilian Venice) and living in Rio de Janeiro for many years now, John has a background in Business Administration and has been in the industry for several years. As a Brazil aficionado he has traveled around a lot, always going to places where natives go, learning and enjoying the music, culture and scenery, being Rio de Janeiro his favorite city, by far.
In February 2007, I decided that there was no better way to celebrate Carnaval in Rio than to parade in the famous Sambadrome. After picking up our fantastic costumes, my friend Bronson and I were taken directly to the heart of the Sambadrome to prepare for our march. There, along with our guide, we anxiously awaited to enter the mile-long stretch of the Sambadrome with our “samba school”, Unidos da Tijuca, where we knew we’d be met by tens of thousands of cheering spectators. After learning some of the lyrics to our school’s anthem, they announced that it was our group’s turn to begin marching. As we entered the beginning of the parade, dancing samba and singing the lyrics, I realized that I had never experienced anything in my life so heart-stopping and exhilarating. I spent the next 20 minutes dancing away and listening to the cheers of the fans in what was one of my most favorite travel memories of all time!
Kathy is now back in the travel industry (where she was a corporate travel agent in Chicago) after several years working in other endeavors here in Naples, Florida. She is a highly organized, detail oriented professional in the new position of Operations Executive for the FIT department of Brazil Nuts Tours. In this function she supports the front line sales agents in the "post sale" process, liaising with them and the suppliers to make sure all operations relating to the passengers file go smoothly. Kathy is well traveled and looking forward to future visit to South America
With a professional background in the arts, health and education, Maria Luisa Carter received her Masters in Education from Southern Connecticut University. Her varied professional experience, multi-cultural background (born in Brazil, studied in Europe), and her ability to connect with people from all over the world make her a key part of Brazil Nuts and Destination Partners. As Commercial Director, Maria Luisa is responsible for identifying client's needs, matching them with programs and opportunities and delivering the optimum travel experience for our clients. Given her rich background, Maria Luisa has special interest and expertise in programs relating to the African Diaspora, education, and community service, thereby adding a unique dimension to our offerings.
I have traveled to Brazil and had the opportunity to explore Rio de Janeiro, Buzios, Salvador de Bahia Praia de Forte and most recently the Amazon. It was an amazing adventure!
I was born in Manhattan, New York, then moved to Miami, Florida at a young age.
My mother is from Cuban descent, and my father is Argentinean.
Relocated back to Miami, Fl which then I graduated from Collage.
I married and relocated to Naples, Fl. in 1996 with my family, and with my 3 beautiful children.
Once in Naples, Fl. I pursued a career in the Travel Industry which I have had the opportunity to work with Brazil Nuts Tours.
