by travel channel | Feb 21, 2014 | Culture, Travel Tips, videos
(Photo Courtesy of Embratur) Recife will set the scene for the much-anticipated USA vs. Germany World Cup game, scheduled for June 26. In addition to being an entertaining host for the big game, Recife is also an ideal destination for a relaxing vacation full of...
by travel channel | Feb 21, 2014 | videos
The Washington Post / Getty Images For more than a century, baseball spring training was strictly a professional endeavor — a time for athletes to shake the cobwebs of winter and prepare for the 6-month season that starts every April. But that was before towns...
by travel channel | Feb 18, 2014 | TV Shows, videos
Want to meet Travel Channel’s hosts and get inspiration for your next vacation? Come to the Washington, DC Travel and Adventure Show this weekend to see Samantha Brown, Don Wildman and Todd Carmichael talk travel. On Feb. 22 and 23, get advice from veteran travel...
by travel channel | Feb 17, 2014 | Culture, History, Museums and Memorials, videos
Photography by Andre Maceira – Photo Courtesy of Embratur Of all the 12 cities hosting the 2014 World Cup, Porto Alegre is the southernmost city in Brazil. Travelers heading down to the state of Rio Grande do Sul are recommended to pack warm coats and extra...
by travel channel | Feb 5, 2014 | Culture, videos
The Amazon (Photo Courtesy of Embratur) If there is something that should be well-known about Brazil, it is that ecotourism is taken just as seriously as soccer. Just ask Fuleco, the 2014 FIFA World Cup mascot whose name originates from “ful” for futbol and “eco” for...