Amazing Race 9 - Next Destination: Brotas, Brazil (Texas travel)

Amazing Race 9 - Next Destination: Brotas, Brazil
One racer faces an extreme fear of heights by rappelling down a side 400-foot building, Sao Paulo's famed Edificio Copan. Others climb a slick waterfall, the Usina Jacare near Brotas, while one becomes lost and has trouble operating a manual...

Carnival Continues!
Rio's Carnival Parade Pays Homage to Women(AP): "Thousands of plumed and sequined dancers paying homage to Brazilian women kicked off the second night of parading in what was described as Rio's biggest Carnival to date. The winners will be...

Holland America Mediterranean Cruise Special
Here's an offer from Holland America via The Cruise Division - a ten-day cruise on the just-christened Noordam, embarking and returning to Rome. The cruise visits Corfu, Santorini, and Olympia/Katakolon, with a look at Dubrovnik, Valetta, and Messina. Prices are...

Chania Creativity Workshop
Feel like exploring your soul while you explore the Greek island of Crete? The Cretan version of The Creativity Workshop runs from June 19th-28th and provides your hotel in beautiful Chania plus 3 1/2 hours a day instruction and guidance...

Sonesta Hotel Deals
Sonesta Posadas del Inca offer rates from $65/NIGHT with complimentary breakfast during the month of March. Locations in Lima, Cuzco and other cities. Sonesta S o Paulo Ibirapuera, located in the fashionable Moema neighborhood of the city, offers rates in March...

Carnival in Greece
This weekend is Greek "Mardi Gras", the festival of apokrias. The celebration is especially vivid in Patras, but more and more cities and towns are spiffing up their celebrations. Missing the festivities this year? Plan ahead - next year the...

Find a Fine Wine
One of the joys of going off the beaten path in Greece is discovering what lies waiting in the wine barrels on the wall. Blogger Paros Shepherd shares a liquid discovery on the island of Paros, where, he also reports,...

Oruro's Devil Dance is unforgettable!
In Bolivia, the communities of Oruro, Santa Cruz, Tarija and La Paz hold carnavals but the carnival in Oruro is the most famous. It takes place for the eight days preceeding Ash Wednesday (March 1, 2006). Unlike carnival in...