Hotel Fasano Angra dos Reis
The first prestigious resort in Brazil, FRAD.E has over the past 40 years secured its status as the exclusive retreat for visitors from all over of 17 million square meters distributed over the state of Rio de Janeiro.
Up to this day, FRAD.E is one of the sole places in Brazil that gathers in just one location the abundance of the Atlantic Forest, a marina, a golf course, a shopping and service center, restaurants, entertainment and excellent service for residents and visitors from around the globe.
In December 2017 FRAD.E accomplished a new chapter in its history with the unveiling of HOTEL FASANO ANGRA DOS REIS. Internationally renowned as synonym of impeccable quality and service, the new Fasano has 60 spacious suites, all facing the sea, as well as a sophisticated SPA designed over 2 thousand square meters destined for the well-being and treatment for adults and children, a fitness center, a jewelry boulevard and two restaurants conceived distinctively in order to attend different gastronomic moments of the day: one of them with the brand-new CRUDO seal private pool.
In its new stage, which represents a full revitalization of its spaces, FRAD.E also homes three luxury residential Villas typologies: Maris, Acqua and Natura. A total of 145 apartments ranging from 160m² to 594m², boasting natural lighting and ventilation, a social hub, lakes and subterranean garages, without compromising The Villas have bespoke design, focusing on discerning customers who never compromise on convenience, and so they offer among other great benefits, pay-per-use hotel services, exclusive leisure area with a bar, a pool, a spa, a fitness center and a recreation area for children, in addition to complete urban infrastructure. All without compromising on peace, quiet and safety of the Villas.
Gastronomic legacy
Early in the 1980s, restaurateur Rogério Fasano pointed his life to a new direction when his father, Fabrizio, asked him to return to Brazil and manage the family business, originally from Italy. At the time, Rogério had other dreams in mind and was studying cinema in London. Coming back to Brazil was the turning point for him to discover a natural talent for restaurants and for returning the family name to gastronomic scene. Accredited as one of the few true restaurateurs, Rogério was responsible for the inception of 15 restaurants, some of which are among the most rewarded in the country, and synonyms of impeccable quality and service.
Specially for the opening of new Hotel Fasano Angra dos Reis, Rogério Fasano conceived new brand Crudos, which in turn has synergy with the sunny and tropical climate of Angra dos Reis. At the new CRUDO, open for evening meals, the house chef presents a menu aimed at sophisticated elaborations and presentations, such as scallops, shrimps, crayfish and varied fish. Furthermore,
guests will be able to experience a unique restaurant on the beach, dedicated to salads, sandwiches, light pasta and a variety of seafood.
Architecture
Renowned architecture studio Bernardes + Jacobsen Arquitetura was founder, Thiago Bernardes, is known for projects that engage with nature, the true force behind FRAD.E. In this sense, the impact of the architecture was planned carefully. Every building of the project, between Hotel Fasano and the Residential Villas were measured to become a discreet counterweight to the exuberant local nature. All projects utilize plenty of wood, a constant material in the Villas condominium. The interior design chosen for the Fasano was elected from a thorough research over colors, textures and furnishings aiming to take sophistication and a laid-back style to a contemporary hotel set on the beach. The color palette was hues of blues and greens. This research guides the dyeing and painting of the fabric brought in exclusively for the hotel up to the selection of the furniture signed by Brazilian designers that make up the interiors with objects such as lamps and wickerwork handpicked among regional artisan production.
Islands
Angra dos Reis has a total of 365 islands. All of them can be explored via boat. It is no surprise that 1/3 of all Brazilian pleasure boats are found in Angra dos Reis. One of the main postcards of this archipelago are the Botina Islands, privileged with beautifully translucent turquoise waters, through which the white- sand seabed is spotted. Many bathers enjoy the boat trip to dive into the sea and be mesmerized by a unique experience of swimming among gigantic multicolored shoals that live together peacefully and fascinate the divers.
Sustainability
The new FRAD.E holds great concern development, and so proposes a harmonious coexistence between man and nature. Thanks to a socioenvironmental project established for the construction of a local nursery with seeds from the remaining Atlantic Forest and the formation of an environmental brigade, there are 30 thousand square meters of reforested vegetation, which restores reef flora, and the reforestation of a 250- thousand-meter area of the Atlantic Forest.
Furthermore, there are plans of building ecological footbridges, lakes that recreate ecosystems, rainwater collection, water recycling, adequate residue separation and disposal recycled for the construction of a new Cultural/Capacitation Center for the Frade community, eco-efficient lighting systems and the usage of renewable energy, among others.
Every guest, resident and visitor will be invited to visit and understand closely the sustainability work accomplished by the new FRAD.E.
Experiences
BOAT TRIPS: Angra dos Reis is one of the most beautiful regions in Brazil, inside a complex ranging over approximately 365 islands with preserved nature and stunning sites. Its bay with protected waters is renowned for heavenly beaches and islands spotted throughout the Costa Verde. In order to enjoy the beauties of this archipelago, the Hotel Fasano Angra dos Reis offers trips that cater for its different clientele, be it the ones wishing to spend all day exploring marine nature, the ones inclined to choose small trips lasting a few hours, or even the ones with diver profile. Adding to it, specially for the pioneers, some packages can combine a boat trip with a moderate nature trail or even combine a boat trip with a cit charming village with lots of history, only a few kilometers away from Angra dos Reis. The boat trips can be done with a schooner or a motorboat.
GOLF: beauty. Designed by British duo architects Dave Thomas & Peter Allis, it is set on the foothill of Pico do Frade, next to the Atlantic Forest, bursting with streams and waterfalls on its surroundings, where guests and visitors are invited to explore leisure time. It is one of the most impressive golf courses in Latin America, with over 6.420 yards, 18 holes and par 72, with difficulty levels for both professionals and beginners. Between shots the players might be surprised by local fauna capybaras, armadillos, agoutis and deer, among other animals running in the surroundings.
WELL-BEING: a perfect scenery to relax and find peace and quiet for body and soul. Extending over the Angra dos Reis marina, the new Hotel Fasano has a SPA with 2 thousand square meters, comprising 7 treatment and therapy rooms, besides pools for adults and children, one of them with a 25-meter lane. Amounting to the programs offered by the SPA, all clients can benefit from experience packages targeting sports or relaxation, from yoga classes at the beach with a trained professor to meditation at the bottom of a waterfall, and a water circuit.
TRAILS: over 1.500 meters high, the Pico do Frade is the second-highest point in Angra dos Reis. From above, the view is striking: before the city are the dozens of islands in the region from Angra and Paraty, besides the Serra da Bocaina and Serra do Mar. For nature pioneers and sport lovers, the Hotel Fasano Angra dos Reis offer travel itineraries with specialized professionals who seek to explore the abundance of the Atlantic Forest in trails directed to all public profiles, from beginners to advanced levels.
Among other attractions on the island and considered not only tourist destination but also places abundant in history and tradition, is the beautiful Ermida do Senhor do Bonfim, a historic area preserved by the National Institute of Historic and Artistic Heritage. It was built in 1780 by Manuel Francisco Gomes and remains open to public visitation until today, thanks to restoration works completed a few years ago. Some of these itineraries can be easily done by foot or by transfer organized by the Hotel Fasano Angra dos Reis Concierge.
CUISINE: there are over 100 years of gastronomic tradition preserved through generations inside the Italian Fasano family. For the new Hotel Fasano Angra
dos Reis, more than reproducing the high quality and impeccable service standards, the clients will have access to exclusive gastronomic experiences. The chef Pedro Franco will share flavors of the Fasano gastronomy in interactive classes. The experience promotes an informal ambience, paired with wine harmonization, making it a delightful opportunity to interact and learn aurant cuisine.