Golden leaves, chilly nights, frosty mornings, the bitter nip in the air is a gentle reminder of our winter season making its measured advent.

If your dreams are of winter mounds of snow, we can advise; however, if you prefer to adopt the habits of the snowbirds, may we suggest tropical Brazil?Weather. Because of its location on the Tropic of Cancer, Rio is very sultry and has balmy weather year round. During the summer months of December, January, February, and March you can expect it to be hot and humid.

A few days in Rio de Janeiro: do plan to spend leisurely mornings with our guides in spectacular sightseeing followed by lazy languid afternoons lounging on a sizzling beach. People watching is an art, truly only exceptionally beautiful people live here.

Enjoy a private tour to Corcovado and Rio’s landmark statue of Christ the Redeemer, one of the most iconic images of Rio de Janeiro and Brazil. Cristo Redentor (as it is called in Portuguese) is an architectural wonder, a tourist attraction, a religious symbol, a Rio de Janeiro landmark. The summit, at a bit over 2300 feet, offers a rarefied panoramic view.Guests at Belmond Copacabana Palace can now enjoy a private sunrise picnic at Christ the Redeemer. Exclusive to the landmark hotel, this once-in-a-lifetime experience gives visitors crowd-free access to the monument on Corcovado Mountain before it opens to the public. Making the most of having the site practically to themselves, guests will be treated to a delicious picnic breakfast on top of the mountain. Carefully prepared by Belmond Copacabana Palace’s executive chef Pierre-Olivier Petit, a waiter will serve the alfresco feast of fresh home-baked breads, sandwiches, cakes, pastries and juices while guests soak up incredible views as the sun rises over the city. Surprise your partner and renew your wedding vows in the small church underneath the imposing stature, we can arrange.

Continue to the delightful Santa Teresa area, known for its panoramic views and the classic trolley car that winds through its streets. After a barbecue lunch, visit Sugar Loaf Mountain for breathtaking views.

Hotels – the iconic Belmond Copacabana Palace. This glamorous landmark is preeminent among the best hotels in Rio de Janeiro. Since its Art Deco doors swung open in 1923, Belmond Copacabana Palace has been welcoming the rich and famous and hip.

Superbly positioned overlooking Copacabana Beach, this is the best place to stay in Rio. Soak up the sun in the magnificent pool or join Brazil’s style setters at the Piano Bar. And don’t miss the hotel’s top restaurants, whether for great local dishes or fine Italian dining at the Hotel Cipriani Restaurant.

Fashion forward Fasano Hotel is also a splendid property. Rooftop infinity pool with sweeping views of the beach and the breathtaking Dois Irmaos peaks. Sexy Baretto Londra bar is a fashionista paradise – we will make sure your suite is on an upper floor as the chic visitors will be dancing late. A Philippe Starck designed property, as sexy as Fasano in Buenos Aires.Put on your dancing shoes for a class at one of the city’s most prestigious samba schools, and get those hips swaying. After lunch, take a tour of the city’s historic downtown area, known for its impressive architecture.

Then jet off to Iguazu Falls, which from Brazil, is a quick hop. Chapter two of the life of the snowbird…