Articles Tagged with Rio de Janeiro

The perfect pool can elevate an already exceptional property. Location, landscaping and, most importantly, unparalleled views create some of the world’s most magnificent poolside experiences.   From the U.S. to France to South Africa, these are…

Waterfront cities offer unrivaled charm. Cool breezes on a warm summer’s day. Lively boardwalks buzzing with joggers and cyclists. The chance to slip away to a city beach in the middle of a workweek. Natural…

From diving off cliffs to diving for soccer balls, communities along the world’s beaches tend to create watery rituals that last for generations — and attract droves of curious travelers looking to feel like locals…

Planning your year of travel and stumped on where to start? Let your sun sign be your guide. According to astrology, each sign grants certain traits that are universal to anyone born during that sign’s…

September can mark the start of fall or the start of spring, depending on which hemisphere you call home. It’s also one of the best months to travel, with fewer crowds, lower prices and moderate…

Whether you’re a beach or desert lover, an art buff or a water sports enthusiast, pink-sand beaches; helicopter rides; private, island-hopping tours; world-class galleries; and beachfront fine dining are some of the experiences that await…

Your travel bucket list just got a whole lot longer. From dancing the samba in Rio de Janeiro, to trekking mountains in Rwanda and paying tribute to fish balls in Taipei, Marriott Bonvoy Traveler has…

Tucked alongside the edge of the Atlantic Ocean, the Sheraton Grand Rio Hotel & Resort is the only hotel in Rio de Janeiro with direct access to a beach — a fact Head Concierge Livia…

I had vowed never to make the exhausting journey again. I spent the summer of 2016 traveling two hours each way on public transportation from Rio de Janeiro’s Zona Sul to Barra’s Olympic Park, where…

Brazil has 125 golf courses — an amount that may seem paltry compared to the 15,000-plus greens in the United States. Why does Brazil lay claim to so few greens? Golf is considered an extremely…