02/07/2020
Rio de Janeiro
Christ the Redeemer and the shores of Copacabana and Ipanema beaches provide reason enough to plan a trip to Rio, but there's much more to the Marvelous City than scenic vistas, tropical rainforests and cerulean seas. Revel in the sounds of samba in the Lapa neighborhood after strolling along the cobblestone streets of Santa Teresa. Time your visit in February if you want to experience Carnival, though keep in mind flights and hotels are expensive when this world-famous celebration is taking place.