It is fair to say that Brazil’s Ilha Grande lives us up to its name. It is indeed a “Big (and beach-covered) Island” of about 190 sq. km. in which you'll find plenty to keep you entertained.

In the main town, for instance, you’ll come across any...

Rio de Janiero is a city that holds a unique place in Latin America, if not the world. Nowhere else in this region will you be able to find a large, bustling city, complete with endless stretches of beaches, all nestled among dense jungle and rugged peaks....