Susi has been travelling to the island since she was a teenager, as she loved to surf. She used to work as cultural producer in Curitiba before she suddenly made the decision to leave the stressful life behind and spend the summer on the island. By that time, she had a house there and began to rent rooms for tourists.
She married Pichete, a native from the island, and together they built "Pousada das Meninas". Susi says that without his help she probably would have given up right in the beginning, as it is quite difficult to transport anything to the island. Pichete has a boat and takes tourists to the wonderful places in the Paranaguá Bay. They have two children and enjoy very much the calm and easy-going lifestyle on Ilha do Mel.
| Accommodation | From |
| Treze Luas Pousada - Ilha do Mel | R$ 160 |
| Cyber Cafe Pousada - Ilha do Mel | R$ 180 |
| Ilha do Rio Pousada - Morretes | R$ 147 |
| Graciosa Pousada - Morretes | R$ 165 |
| Enseada das Conchas Pousada - Ilha do Mel | R$ 160 |
| Colmeia Bee House Pousada - Ilha do Mel | R$ 120 |
| Camboa Capela Hotel - Antonina | R$ 160 |
| Canto da Figueira Pousada - Ilha do Mel | R$ 250 |
| Estrela do Mar Pousada - Ilha do Mel | R$ 240 |
| Praia do Farol Pousada - Ilha do Mel | R$ 90 |
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