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 The Brazil Copacabana Beach in Rio de Janeiro is the beach most people think of when they hear Brazil. It was named after the Copacabana Palace Resort, which has the reputation for attracting society's elite, the beach has lovely white sands, parties around the clock and plenty of activities from volleyball to swimming and soccer to sunbathing. Here are five cool facts about Copacabana beach. Plenty of Refreshments - Copacabana Beach has tons of vendors so getting a refreshment is never difficult. You'll find numerous quaint small bars alongside the main street of AVenida Atlantica with fruit beverages, beer, sandwiches and snacks. The high season is from November to March and this is usually when prices are higher than in off-season. Lots of Souvenirs - The beach is constantly filled with vendors promoting all types of things. This is how a lot of people make their full time income. Anything from shirts, towels, bracelets and souvenirs, you can find souvenirs to remind you of...

 Brazil, now firmly on the tourist map has had numerous tips to becoming the place to holiday and live in the years to come. As part of the infamous BRIC economies, Brazil is seen as a powerhouse for the future. The Amazon basin and all that goes with it are rarely out of the news, but when you are deemed the lungs of the earth it is hardly surprising. On Sunday 31st of May 2009, Brazil celebrated winning the host country for the FIFA World Cup 2014 and all the publicity and tourism that it will bring. This World cup effect will keep Brazil in many peoples minds for many years to come. Natal and Recife in North East Brazil have been named as two of the host cities for the FIFA World Cup and so bringing a massive boost to those areas and beyond. On top of this great sporting event Brazil did it again by its winning bid to host the 2016 Olympic Games. The IOC deemed it suitable and it will be the first time it has been hosted in South America. This football-mad society has a lot of i...