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 Brazil 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.

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 been in the travel industry for almost 20 years, of which 06 years have been dedicated to working at Brazil Nuts. My primary responsibility is operating and overseeing group travel, especially large institutional programs for universities and corporations. I have the opportunity to travel with some of the groups throughout South America and lucky enough to have traveled to the Amazon several times, escorting a group of 120 students on a 3 day Amazon riverboat expedition.
I was born and raised in Sao Paulo, where I was accustomed to outdoor activities in the mountains.
Therefore, my favorite destinations in Brazil are: The Chapada Diamantina in the state of Bahia (Lencois)! It is a great eco-destination and completely unlike anything else in Brazil and Ouro Preto and Tiradentes, in the state of Minas Gerais.

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 Rio de Janeiro, Paraty, Salvador da Bahia and Praia do Forte. I have also spent 6 days and nights exploring the Amazon and its many diverse lodges. My most recent adventure 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.

A proud travel industry professional, I was born and raised in Campo Grande, Mato Grosso do Sul, and have been involved in tourism all my life. At the age of 18 I moved to Gibraltar UK to learn about the hotel industry and perfect my English skills. Returning to Curitiba, Brazil, I graduated with a Degree in Tourism at University of Parana and immediately started my career in the challenging area of incoming travel services. Starting in 2005 as a Travel Consultant for a major South American tour operator, I had the opportunity to explore in depth varied countries like Ecuador, Peru, Argentina, Chile, Uruguay and Paraguay as well as my own Brazil. Now, as a part of the Brazil Nuts Tours' creative team of travel consultants, I aim to develop new and exciting products within South America. I’ve recently traveled in Brazil to the Southern Pantanal, Iguassu Falls, historic cities of Minas Gerais, Buzios and nowadays working from the Brazil Nuts office in Rio de Janeiro.

I have traveled to South America and had the opportunity to explore many destinations in Brazil: Rio, Buzios, Salvador, Praia de Forte, Amazon, Iguassu and the most recent visit: Fortaleza, Recife, Olinda, Porto de Galinhas and as well Buenos Aires, it was an amazing adventure!

I was born in Manhattan, New York, and 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 College.

Once in Naples, Fl. I pursued a career in the Travel Industry which I have had the opportunity to work with Brazil Nuts Tours.

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

Since I was a child I have loved travelling, and have visited many parts of Brazil. Later on I had the chance to spend time in Germany and France, and spent a year in London, where I met my (now!) husband. Born and raised in Sao Paulo, I graduated in Business Administration, and have joined the Brazilnuts team as Operations and Sales support, providing backup on the Admin side for our clients based in the Brazilnuts office in Rio de Janeiro. I love cooking and trying new dishes, enjoy rollerskating and most of all, living by the beach! My future travel plans include Argentina, Scandinavia and the North of Brazil.

As the newest member of the Brazil Nuts Tours team, Michelle Eddleman joins us as the Business Development Manager. Holding a Masters of Arts in International Relations with an emphasis on Nonprofit Administration from San Francisco State University, Michelle brings with her over 15 years of experience assisting both domestic and international nonprofit organizations with management, fundraising, and program development. Having a passion for exploring the world and experiencing different cultures, Michelle has traveled through parts of Europe, Central and South America, the Middle East and Africa, including having studied abroad in Moscow as an undergraduate student and conducted research in Uganda as a graduate student. Combining her travel experience with her expertise in assisting mission driven organizations, Michelle brings added value to Brazil Nuts Tours' institutional group travel clients.