Carnival In Rio
Considered one of the most awe-inspiring and grandiose spectacles in all the world, Carnival in Rio de Janeiro , the marvelous city, is a feast for the eyes as well as the ears. For five days, the 14 samba schools (escolas de samba) parade through the famous sambadrome in quest to be the best samba school for that year. Besides being a spectacular display of costume, color, and dance, the percussion coming from the thousands of people playing in each school’s battery literally lifts spectators out of the seats. It is during Carnival that the powerful and beautifully seductive rhythm of Brazil truly manifests itself. Samba is the soul of Brazil .
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Romantic escapes
February is the month for love; it’s a time for celebrating relationships young and old, recently discovered and long-cherished. Romance lives on palm-fringed beaches caressed by azure seas; it blossoms under Caribbean skies scented with coconut and jasmine; it reclines on cushioned chaise lounges and luxuriates in its own warmth and comfort.
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