A Vacation in Rio De Janeiro

Rio de Janeiro is a paradise for people of every walk of life. It doesn't matter if you like fishing, sailing, relaxing on the beach sipping various rum concoctions or practicing Brazillian Jiu Jitsu with the Gracie family. The sandy white beaches of Rio have something for everyone and chances are you will love your time there.

What better place is there than Rio to go scuba diving and see some of the most spectacular sights in the known world then to return to the surface and ride the cable car atop Sugarloaf to see a 130 ft tall statue of Christ the Redeemer or O Cristo Redentor as the Portugese speaking Brazilian citizens fondly call it. It is a paradise to soak up the sun and learn to dance the fiery hot Samba or Bossa Nova.

For the men, there is a sea of beautiful women and considering there is Ipanema beach there you might find yourself humming that tune as you toast a cocktail with your new found love affair. Magic is simply in the air in Rio de Janeiro and there is no question as to why. It is interesting to point out that it was once the capital city of Brazil and once again it doesn't seem to be the biggest surprise.

Carnival is one of the most amazing festivals on the planet, a much more risque and provocative event compared to Mardi Gras. Thousands of scantily clad women wearing large plumes on their heads and not much more otherwise than some floss and a nice smile. The music and dancing seems like a never ending parade to usher in yet another gorgeous year for a gorgeous travel destination. Thousands gather to see this each year at an avenue designed just for Carnival called the Sambadrome.

It doesn't matter if it is diving, climbing mountains, sightseeing, relaxing on the beach, or viewing one of the most spectacular events known on this amazing planet where we live, Rio De Janeiro has something for everyone. It is a small piece of heaven which should be witnessed by everyone at least once in life. So next time you think of an international paradise to visit, make sure to clear a week or two off of your calendar around the time Carnival occurs (which is usually during the month of February) and see the stuff dreams are made of.