COUNTRY - BRAZIL

One reader described Brazil as “luscious, gorgeous, colourful, varied” – which should go some way to explaining the country’s appeal. A beach culture that’s second to none, the incredible diversity of the Amazon rainforest and the sensory delights of Rio de Janeiro are just a few of the highlights. Brazil is huge – bigger than the contiguous United States – so it’s no surprise to find such varied terrain. While there are no major mountains, the country is blessed with almost every other type of landscape, ripe for exploring.