Different from other destinations, what to do in Rio de Janeiro isn't a list of attractions. Here's how to experience it.

Known as one of the most expensive places to stay in the city, Ipanema also has affordable options. Here's my list of the best hotels in Ipanema, by category.

A full day in Ipanema, from a sunrise most visitors miss to samba on the sand at sunset.

Which airport to fly into, which airlines run direct from your city, and when to book before prices climb. The real logistics of getting to Rio, from someone who's booked this route more times than she can count.

Hot days, full beaches, and Carnival warming up in the streets. Here's what to expect in Rio de Janeiro in January, from weather to where to stay.

Beachfront hotels in Copacabana can cost up to $900 a night. I stayed at the cheapest one with ocean view for $109, and I'm sharing exactly what it's like.

I'm afraid of flying, so I did the research myself: how helicopter tours in Rio are regulated and what to check before you book.

Leblon lives the Rio lifestyle best. Here's how to spend a full day there, from morning beach to dinner on Rio's official Gastronomic Hub.

Upscale Leblon has way more than fine dining. Find braseiros, feijoada, botecos and the city's official Gastronomic Hub. Here's where locals actually eat.

Christmas in Rio de Janeiro isn't what most visitors expect starting with when it’s celebrated. From floating Christmas trees lighting up the Lagoa and Guanabara Bay to seasonal markets around the city, here's how we actually celebrate the holidays.

If the crowds watching the fireworks from Copacabana Beach are something you'd like to avoid, Rio de Janeiro throws parties all over the city, and in this list you'll find one that suits you.

December in Rio means floating Christmas trees, the countdown to summer, and the world's most famous New Year's Eve on Copacabana. Here's everything to expect.

Santa Teresa isn't for everyone, and that's the whole point. Here's where to stay in Rio's most bohemian neighborhood, from castle hostels to hilltop luxury.

Cobblestone streets, colonial mansions, and views over Guanabara Bay — Santa Teresa is Rio's one neighborhood that isn't about the beach. Here's what to do there, and how to get up the hill.

The neighborhood everyone already knows, but the block that actually matters. Where to stay to catch a Copacabana Beach concert without the worst of the crowd.

Where the setting does as much work as the food. My picks for a romantic dinner in Rio, organized by cuisine.

A 7-day romantic itinerary for Rio de Janeiro, mixing icons, slow travel, and a little indulgence for couples of every kind.

Rio de Janeiro's best hotels for a day use, from beachfront pools in Copacabana to secluded escapes in the hills.

Rio de Janeiro's best luxury experiences and restaurants, from a doors-off helicopter flight to Michelin tasting menus, picked by a Carioca who knows the city.

Rio de Janeiro's curated list of best hostels and cheap hotels, to stay on a budget without giving up comfort and quality.