Carimo, the leading villa rental and real estate provider on the Caribbean island of St. Martin, has been acquired by Luxury Retreats, the company announced today.

Luxury Retreats had previously worked, for over a decade, with the well-respected, 30-year-old villa rental stalwart in its capacity as rental broker.

“This is a major milestone for both Carimo and Luxury Retreats,” said Joe Poulin, President and CEO of the villa rental and management specialist. “Quality properties, quality service, and integrity have always been a big part of Carimo’s DNA. I can’t think of a company that would be a better fit with our brand,” he noted.

Rio de Janeiro is a popular tourist destination compelling plenty of tourists to get Rio de Janeiro flights from their place of origin.

Along with being a populous city it is a region which displays high contrasts in almost every aspect of it. The second largest conurbation of Brazil the metropolis is booming in the tourism industry. It is a great center of trade and finance and is frequently visited by umpteenth number of entrepreneurs from around the globe. The place is beautiful and the home to an enormous amount of breathtaking attractions. From parks and gardens to lagoons and islands, the conurbation has a lot to offer its travelers.

Alaska’s celebrated sights and wild wilderness will provide the backdrop for four brand-new Oceania Cruises’ summer 2011 itineraries. The line known for exploring off-the-beaten-path ports of call is engaging guests with an “Alaskan Immersion” collection of interactive shore excursions that truly reveal the character and culture of the people of this great land.

“We are delighted to bring the 49th state to our guests in an up-close and personal way,” states Bob Binder, president of Oceania Cruises. “These sightseeing tours and excursions were designed to provide guests an immersive, insightful Alaskan cultural experience.”