I research, write, and lecture on travel. Although I am from the US I had opportunities to study and travel in Brazil as early as high school, followed by study during college, and now chances to travel there professionally. Over that period I've picked up a lot of firsthand experience, contacts, and favorite places. Whenever anyone asks me how to travel in Brazil I send them to BrazilMax. BrazilMax.com is an extraordinary destination resource -- great production values, intelligent writing, relevant locations covered, and an active Forum. Even so I send people there because of Bill Hinchberger himself. I write on a very specific travel niche -- travelers with disabilities. For years now Bill has had a keen interest in our community. Brazil has emerged as one of the world leaders in innovation for our community. We are very active there. Bill has been an always-on-tap resource for me whether I need ideas for a story, fact-checking, or travel services for a friend. He understands one of the key principles of social inclusion -- participation without stigma. He also understands that major contribution of disability culture to tourism, Universal Design. As we say: Universal Design is human-centered design of everything with everyone in mind... It has a parallel in the green design movement that also offers a framework for design problem solving based on the core value of environmental responsibility. Universal Design and green design are comfortably two sides of the same coin but at different evolutionary stages. Green design focuses on environmental sustainability, Universal Design on social sustainability. From my specialized perspective and privileged association I affirm that BrazilMax is a strong example of a business that enhances the environment, heritage, culture, aesthetics, and the well-being of the country it serves. It is a uniquely important contributor to the success of Brazil as a destination-of-choice for travelers with disabilities and the emerging generation of Brazilians with disabilities who are inventing new forms of socially-inclusive responsible tourism to serve them. Dr. Scott Rains

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Hello, I've never been to Brazil but if I did go, BrazilMax would be the first place I'd look for information. Not only can BrazilMax help plan your vacation but it through its Art and Culture section you can in depth information that most guide books and other web sites don’t cover.

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