Prior to his career in travel, Adam G. Carter studied abroad in Europe and Latin America, and received his MBA in International Marketing from NYU (spending a semester in Rio de Janeiro at UFRJ/ COPPEAD). Afterwards he spent several years in New York on Madison Avenue in the advertising industry, honing his skills in product development and promotion. Looking to combine his love of travel and marketing, he left advertising and in 1984 opened Brazil Nuts Tours, a company dedicated to creating innovative special interest tours. Under his direction, Brazil Nuts Tours became recognized as a leader in such key travel segments as Ecotourism, cultural tours and corporate meetings and incentives. His love of Brazil and passion for tourism led him to explore the country widely, making his company the first to offer destinations, itineraries and properties off the beaten track. In 2007 Adam was elected Chairman of the Brail Tour Operators Association, the leading association of travel companies selling Brazil in the US, whose members represent 90% of all package tours to Brazil sold in the US.
I have been in the travel industry for 17 years, working in leisure travel, receptive tour operations and previously served 7 years in Corporate Travel at American Express. After moving to Naples I was honored to join Brazil Nuts and I have been an associate with the agency for 4 years now. My primary responsibility is handling group travel, especially large institutional programs for universities and corporations. I'm a Paulistana from Sao Paulo, but really prefer the outdoors over the big city. In my job I am lucky enough to travel all over Brazil (how about escorting a group of 120 students on a 3 day Amazon riverboat expedition!). But my favorite destination in Brazil? The Chapada Diamantina in the state of Bahia (Lencois)! It is a great eco-destination and completely unlike anything else in Brazil. Ouro Preto and Tiradentes, in the state of Minas Gerais, is another favorite of mine.
Being born and raised in the mid-west I moved to Florida in 1999 needing some cultural diversity. I soon realized how much of the world I was missing, and became fascinated with the idea of experiencing other cultures. Brazil Nuts has given me just that opportunity. I have explored to Rio de Janeiro, Parati, Salvador da Bahia and Praia do Forte. I have also spent 6 days and nights exploring the Amazon and it's many diverse lodges. My most recent adventue led me to the majestic Iguassu Falls and an incredible trek thru the Northern Pantanal. I am looking forward to sharing my impressions and experiences with prospective travelers and helping to make it a "once in a lifetime" experience for all.
Kathy is now back in the travel industry (where she was a corporate travel agent in Chicago) after several years working in other endeavors here in Naples, Florida. She is a highly organized, detail oriented professional in the new position of Operations Executive for the FIT department of Brazil Nuts Tours. In this function she supports the front line sales agents in the "post sale" process, liaising with them and the suppliers to make sure all operations relating to the passengers file go smoothly. Kathy is well traveled and looking forward to future visit to South America
With a professional background in the arts, health and education, Maria Luisa Carter received her Masters in Education from Southern Connecticut University. Her varied professional experience, multi-cultural background (born in Brazil, studied in Europe), and her ability to connect with people from all over the world make her a key part of Brazil Nuts and Destination Partners. As Commercial Director, Maria Luisa is responsible for identifying client's needs, matching them with programs and opportunities and delivering the optimum travel experience for our clients. Given her rich background, Maria Luisa has special interest and expertise in programs relating to the African Diaspora, education, and community service, thereby adding a unique dimension to our offerings.
I have traveled to Brazil and had the opportunity to explore Rio de Janeiro, Buzios, Salvador de Bahia Praia de Forte and most recently the Amazon. It was an amazing adventure!
I was born in Manhattan, New York, then moved to Miami, Florida at a young age.
My mother is from Cuban descent, and my father is Argentinean.
Relocated back to Miami, Fl which then I graduated from Collage.
I married and relocated to Naples, Fl. in 1996 with my family, and with my 3 beautiful children.
Once in Naples, Fl. I pursued a career in the Travel Industry which I have had the opportunity to work with Brazil Nuts Tours.
