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Which is the best exit to avoid the traffic chaos of Sao Paulo after arriving at Guarulhos International Airport?

As one of the world's biggest cities, Sao Paulo has excellent business and leisure activities. The big problem, of course, is the traffic. Around 6 million cars a day circulate in the metropolitan area and, during rush hours, they generate traffic jams of up to 120 kilometers. The international airport is approximately 25 kilometers away from Sao Paulo's downtown and 13 million passangers a year know that getting from there to the city is not easy. In order to keep out of the mess, Infraero, the aiport administrator, recommends arriving at less difficult times, such as before 8 a.m. and, if you need to arrive later, at least before 5 p.m. For information on car rental, taxi, airline or bus line services that operate in the airport, dial [55] (11) 6445-2945. Guarucoop is the name of the concessionaire responsible for taxi services around the airport and it serves all of greater Sao Paulo, the state's interior and even other states, with taxis departing from Guarulhos. Prices are fixed so the passenger leaves the airport knowing how much the trip will cost.

I'm traveling to Cuba soon. Any hotel tips?

The number of Latin Americans traveling to Cuba increases every day. Anderson Marques, business manager of Sanchat Tour, a Sao Paulo travel agency specializing in package trips to Cuba, the best accommodation suggestion on the island right now is the Spanish chain Melia. "It's the company with the best cost-benefit ratio, with hotels in the best locations, international cuisine and all-inclusive options in beautiful islands, like Cayo Coco," says Marques. Melia Cayo Coco is located on a beach off the northern coast of the main island. The five-star hotel has 250 rooms and suites. Its all-inclusive program is for adults only and it is ideal for couples looking for a romantic getaway. The chain runs the brands Sol, Tryp and Paradisus and has four- and five-stars hotels in Cuba. Also recommended is the luxury Melia Varadero, on the beach of the same name, 140 kilometers away from Havana. The hotel there also is a five-star, all-inclusive resort and has more than 490 rooms, and it is one of the most beautiful resort destinations in the world, says Marques. "Day rates for this chain [for a couple] are in the range of US$100," he says. For a stay in Havana, the Melia chain has three high-quality hotels. One of them, the Tryp Habana Libre, has 25 floors, an ocean view and is ideal for business travelers, Marques says.