$1399—Destination of the year: 7 nights w/flights

Travel + Leisure recently named Brazil the "destination of the year." This escorted weeklong trip features a comprehensive visit to Rio de Janeiro, the country's capital. The itinerary includes guided sightseeing of must-visit sites, like Christ the Redeemer, Sugarloaf Mountain and Tijuca National Park. It also includes free time to explore on your own. You'll have a dedicated guide throughout to help make the most of your trip. Plus, booking this package saves you $1030 vs. similar guided trips to Brazil.

What's included:

• Roundtrip flights from the U.S. to Rio de Janeiro (GIG)
• 7 nights at Windsor Plaza Copacabana Hotel 
• A dedicated guide
• Included sightseeing:
  • Half-day tour of Rio, including Christ the Redeemer (with lunch)
  • Half-day visit to Sugarloaf Mountain
  • Half-day Jeep tour of Tijuca National Park and favela tour
  • Full-day boat tour of Angra dos Reis (with lunch)
  • Dinner in a "churrascaria" (Brazilian steakhouse)
• Daily breakfast
• Roundtrip airport transfers

Per-person pricing:

• $1399 … Chicago (ORD), Orlando
• $1499 ... Raleigh
  
• $1599 ... Miami
• $1699 … Boston, New York (JFK)
• $1799 ... Dallas, Los Angeles

When to go: Travel on select dates in April–May (varies by city). Other dates are also on sale.

Customize your trip: You can upgrade your hotel and/or stay an extra night. This is part of a larger sale on trips to Brazil. Use promo code TZPLAN to save up to $500 on trips that include multiple cities or even the Amazon rainforest.