There is no better place to experience a carnival than down in sunny Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Interestingly, the carnival often seems to go on year round; so make sure you rest up and come prepared to have fun. One of the best ways to see the whole city is by traveling up the famed Sugar Loaf Mountain. From this vantage point, you can have a 360 degree view of the city and the famous Guanabara Bay. If that scenic viewpoint doesn’t intrigue you, then go up the Cristo Redentor, the mountaintop on which the world famous statue of Jesus Christ stands with arms wide open.  It’s also one of the New Seven Wonders of the World.  Whatever your taste, Brazil provides ample fun for all