Parati - small fishing village from 17th century. Portugese used it first for shipping gold to Europe, until they switch to Rio de Janeiro

Rio de Janeiro.. Sounds so nice, but means just January river :)

Like Pocanos for New York :) "Dacha"-style town 2hours drive from Rio. Have nice beaches which we didn't see because it was raining all the time. I personally prefer Costa Verde, less snobish and less civilized. Buzios reminds me of Cape Code :)

This city was real surprise for me. After we heard so much about crime we were kind of afraid to go there, but it turns really beautiful, especially Jardins area. It doesn't mean everywhere like this :)