Rio de Janeiro

Rio de Janeiro is a vibrant, beautiful, lush and fascinating city.

Enjoy picture-postcard beaches, take the cable car up the iconic Sugar Loaf Mountain, or take the train up Corcovado Mountain to the Christ the Redeemer statue.

The city also has the Tijuca Forest rainforest and an incredible botanical garde to enjoy, a contrast to the high-rise buildings.

Food comes in every form and guise, from street stalls selling coconuts and fresh pineapple juice to Brazilian meat rodizio restaurants to fine dining.

If not, why not have a snack and a beer in one of the many beachside terraces and watch the folks from Ipanema or Copacabana go by.