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06/09/2013
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Have to pack four nights for Christmas in Gramado, Rio Grande do Sul ( photo ) Photo : Third / O Globo
The Ministry of Tourism launched on Wednesday , the second edition of the " Travels best age " , which offers packages with exclusive discounts for seniors over 60 and / or retired and / or pensioners . At launch , there were packages with up to 70 % discount , but the demand was so great that , since yesterday , there's only offers up to 40 % rebate .
According to the ministry , until this Thursday 22 tour operators had registered 270 offers products and services ranging from complete packages , including airfare, to small tours for tourist cities .
According to the IBGE , 12.1 % of the population are over 60 years. " The program will move the domestic tourism and offer travel opportunities to an ever growing audience ," said Minister Gaston Vieira said in a statement .
The program offers up to those who are already eyeing the holiday shopping season. There is a package of four nights over Christmas in Gramado ( RS ) for R$ 1,179 . The offer is 7.8% cheaper than the normal value , and the recipient can still take ten companions , each paying the same amount .
Since 2007 , the program has sold more than 599,000 packages . In the first edition , the more popular destinations were Natal ( RN ) , Fortaleza ( CE ) , Lins ( SP ) , Caldas Novas ( GO ) and Serra Gaucha ( RS ) . In case of doubt , the recipient can call the Service Center of the Ministry of Tourism User : 0800-606-8484 .
HOW TO PARTICIPATE
condition
The program is geared to retirees from age 60. On the trip , the elderly may bring a guest who does not meet these requirements .
opportunities
The offers can be found by www.viajamais.gov.br site , but the purchase must be made directly with the companies accredited . Customers of the Bank of Brazil can pay with credit plans . Others can use credit card or debit card.
offers available
In addition to packages , there are options for lodging, airline , rental car and tickets to tourist attractions.
discounts
There are packages with up to 40 % off . A five-night trip to Fortaleza ( CE ) , with air and hotel , which cost R$ 990, dropped to R$ 594 . For the Serra Gaucha ( RS ) , the price of four nights fell from R$ 680 to R$ 475
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