Shopping is among the many pleasures pursued with passion by Rio locals and the city is famed particularly for its fine selection of stylish swimwear boutiques and chic custom jewelers. Purveyors of fine leather goods are plentiful, as are fantastic music stores offering everything from eccentric Bossa Nova CDs to the unique percussion instruments used to create that seductive samba sound. The berimbau, caxixi and baqueta make fun gifts for family and friends back home. Open air handicraft markets like the …More

For the best shopping in New England, look no further than Boston. The city has areas for one stop shopping sure to please everyone in your group and cross everything off of your list. Stretch your bag carrying muscles before you head outside to Newbury Street, the Prudential Center or Copley Place where it is nearly impossible to resist the latest fashions by the hottest designers. Newbury Street is one of the most expensive streets in the world, once called the east coast version of the famous Rodeo Drive. Both …More