Old man winter has been hectic this year. Snow has been falling in all the usual places and in the most unexpected: Malibu, Las Vegas and New Orleans have all been covered in the white stuff. Along with the cold and the snow comes a vague longing: that of warmth and sunny places. Royal Holiday offers the perfect place for those who yearn for the sun, the beach and the partying: Rio de Janeiro.

This charming slice of paradise is nestled between lush, forest covered mountains and white, soft sandy beaches. Rio de Janeiro is known around the world by a lofty epithet: Cidade Maravilhosa (Marvelous City).

Although the landscape is one of Rio's most notorious and shameless charms, it is the life lusting zeal of it's people that really casts a spell on the visitors. The Carnaval and the Sambodromo have made this city famous, but there are countless opportunities to celebrate life all year round: a spontaneous "roda de samba" on the sidewalks of Copacabana, Leblon or any other corner of the city; a Saturday Night at Ipanema Beach, a party in Lapa or soccer (which the brazilians have turned into an art form) at the legendary Maracana stadium. You can also ascend to the Corcovado and contemplate the Christ that overlooks the City whilst enjoying a breathtaking view of Rio.

For those who seek to bond with mother Nature, Rio de Janeiro offers assorted opportunities: surfing at Prainha, hiking through Tijuca's rainforest, sailing across the Guanabara Bay or rock climbing up the face of Pao de Acucar (Sugarloaf Mountain).

Located at the heart of one of the world's most beautiful beaches: Copacabana, Royal Holiday's Rio Othon Palace is the perfect place to stay whilst in Rio de Janeiro. This world resort comes with swimming pool, SPA, gym and the Skylab Bar. Remember, crossing the equator means traveling from winter to summer, so, thanks to Royal Holiday, you can have a summer vacation in the middle of winter.

Royal Holiday
Vacations for Life