Daily Archives: December 16, 2009

Ah, Carnival… one of the most fascinating, exciting festivals that happens around the globe every year.  Nearly everyone has heard tales of the festivities, but have you ever actually experienced it?  With the economy beginning to slowly recover and vacation rentals hotter than ever, now is the time to pack your bags and head south to the anything-but-sleepy city of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

The Brazilian Carnival is widely considered the most colorful and vibrant in all of Brazil.  With the Samba schools shaking their way down the confetti colored streets and Bloco parades proudly representing the different boroughs, there’s no escaping the infectious music and costumes that toe the hazy line of gaudy and profound.  This year from February 13th to the 16^th the city will be ablaze with lights, sequins and an insatiable desire for fun.

The parade in the Sambodromo is the largest attraction at Rio Carnival.  Here various samba schools dance down the 700 meter long street from 8pm until sunrise.  Each Samba school has 80 minutes to jitter, twist, shake and twirl in front of 90,000 fans to win the Championship and is truly a spectacle.

Beyond Carnival, Rio de Janeiro is a sprawling, sultry city that fuses pure South American hospitality with a blazing passion for life.  The iconic statue “Christ the Redeemer” that towers over the city is a constant icon of beauty apparent throughout the entire city.  While Capacabana beaches soak up the blissful sun gringos and locals alike sip the sweet Caipirinha (lime juice).

Grab your sequins, book your vacation rental and head south for a truly magnificent experience