Dance to the rhythm of the samba at Rio's carnival celebrations

What could beat the excitement and atmosphere of watching the Rio de Janeiro carnival parade in all its lavish brilliance at the Sambadrome? But Brazil's second city, nicknamed 'the Marvellous City', also boasts fantastic beaches and a stunning natural setting.

January 18, 2011 - 12:49 GMT hellomagazine.com

Click on the photo for more glamour and some gorgeous scenery, too