Rio de Janeiro is home to enticing beaches, breathtaking landscapes, soulful musical diversions and some of the most spectacular smiles on the planet. When you visit Rio de Janeiro, it’s easy to see how the breathtaking views—dotted with landmark sites like the Christ the Redeemer statue and the lesser-known Escadaria Selarón—make it an ideal vacation spot and bucket list destination. Travel to Ri
o de Janeiro to experience world-class art museums, a vast array of top-notch restaurants, and the signature joie de vivre of the Cariocas, those enviable residents of the city. Not to mention beaches so beautiful and well-loved they’ve inspired eponymous songs—"Girl From Ipanema" and "Copacabana," anyone? While Rio’s long been famous for its annual Mardi Gras festival, Carnival, the rest of the year offers great shopping and gorgeous mountain scenery (as well as some harsh realities, such as the drug-trafficked favelas, or slums). One of the world's wildest and most famous celebrations is Carnival in Brazil. At Carnival you will experience Samba music, partying and packed beaches. Each year Rio de Janeiro erupts in an ecstatic fiesta of pulsating music, swirling dancers, and radiant costumes. Tens of thousands of people from all over the world visit Rio for festivities lasting four days and four nights. Watch the main event which is a parade that features a contest between escolas de samba (samba clubs). Judged for the best song, rhythm, dancing, and costumes, the competition takes place on the Sambódromo (a stadium specially designed for samba parades). Share in the impulsive celebration by participating in the marching bands of brass and percussion. Make your reservation today – seats are limited. Colesville Travel focuses on international travel and groups, including honeymoons, destination weddings, anniversary trips, family reunions, girlfriend getaways and romantic escapes. We create memorable experiences for our clients. Colesville Travel is a specialty travel company that focuses on international travel, groups, destination weddings, and honeymoons. We specialize in international destinations. No group is too big or too small. We work with 1 to 100+ people. Some of the other destinations we offer are South America, South Africa, Ghana, Vietnam, Dubai, China, Japan, Fiji, Tahiti, Hawaii, Thailand, Cuba, and Italy to name just a few. We are also specialist in all of the Caribbean islands. Our specialty tour is Black Paris and a Taste of France where we explore the history of Black Americans in Paris. Visiting the wine regions in France is also a part of our tour. We also visit Sarlat in the Dordogne region where we visit Chateau des Milandes, the former home of Josephine Baker. On our trip to Dubai you will enjoy an active and exotic journey showcasing Dubai and Abu Dhabi. Enjoy camel rides, a desert camp, vibrant souks, designer malls, dressing in traditional costumes, dhow dinner cruise, sheesha, ancient sites, and a jeep safari. Visit the Burj Khalifa - the tallest building in the world. Go on a Global Village Shopping Tour - an international shopping experience. Cuba is our newest destination. Travel with us to Cuba to experience the spirit of Havana and the rhythmic Caribbean vibe. From Cuba's historical streets of Havana to the pristine shores of the Caribbean, stroll through World Heritage cities, relive a fascinating colonial history and experience the rich heritage of music and dance that Cuba is renowned for. From historic cars to fragrant ci**rs, and with plenty of rum and rumba in between, you will discover the best of Havana. Our goal is to create memorable travel experiences for our clients based on individual tastes and interests. Our well-traveled and experienced staff will create the vacation of your dreams. Call us today at 301-989-1654 and let our experience make the difference!