... ages? There are surfing beaches and some calmer ones for younger kids. We rented a lovely beach house quite near one of the beaches and drove to the others -- very nice vacation. "Too quiet" may only mean that the party-hearty set couldn't do so in crowds every night ... more

... you would definitely want a rental car. We are staying in the north, in Jurere. One other option is Buzios, a 2 hour highway drive from Rio. Transfers are very easy to arrange. We did that one year, combining Buzios with Rio, which many people do. Buzios also has beautiful ... more

... until May and June. Apartment rentals and home rentals can be ... ... International is always the most active place for rentals and sometimes overpriced, you cn find bargains around the lake (lagoa) which is nice too and in the middle of the island. Have fun there... it's pretty utopian. Mike ... more