Brazil

The home of caipirinhas, capoeira and carnival, Brazil is the dream destination for a corporate incentive trip. Reward your best salespeople with a journey to one of the most colourful countries in the world and let them enjoy a beach-, bar- and bossa nova-laden weekender they will never forget.

What to know

GMT: -4 hours
Flight time from London: 11 hours
Main airport: Galeao Airport (Rio); Guarulhos International Airport (São Paolo)
Best time to visit: There’s never a bad time to go
Language: Portuguese
Minimum stay: 3 nights

What to do

Dance away the days during carnival time Watch the world go by on the Copacabana and Ipanema beaches Ride into the heart of darkness and take a jungle tour of the Amazon Stand side-by-side with Jesús and gaze out upon Rio de Janeiro Party until the sun comes up in a local samba bar Experience football, Brazilian style, at the Maracanã stadium Limber up and learn the art of capoeira.

A word in your ear

Como vai? (How’s it going?)