Shake your Groove Thing: It’s Carnival Time!

Dorothy Carlow
February 14th, 2009

Filed Under: Travel Tips

Carnival, Carnaval, Mardi Gras. No matter how you say it, spell it, or where you celebrate, it means one thing: Party, Party, Party! Glittering, elaborate, and raucous, this four day to month long event is anything but dull. While Rio is arguably the top choice for Carnival, Viscape will show you some of the best places in the world to get in the Carnival spirit — and some of the most amazing, affordable housing to sleep off that hangover!

Rio de Janerio
Since 1723, Rio has thrown one heck of a party and never ceases to amaze. Running from February 20 to February 24, 2009, the highlight of Rio’s Carnaval is the Samba School Parade. And, yes, it is unlike anything you have seen before.

Hello view…Sugar Loaf Mountain, Copacabana Beach, and Ipanema are just some of the places you can see from the wrap around windows on this 22nd floor dazzler. Sleeping up to six, you can escape for less than $50.00 per person per night.

St Thomas
Carnival celebrations pop up all over the Caribbean and St. Thomas is no exception. The party starts April 12, 2009.

At only $629 a night and sleeping up to eight, well, you do the math! Hint: it’s a steal! This airy, light filled home screams paradise.

Island Style

Barbados
Revived in 1974, Kadooment and Cropover is Barbados answer to Carnival. This non-stop party happens from July to August and is nothing but music (think Calypso and steelpan), costumes, parades, and rum, of course!

Close to the action, this beach front penthouse oozes serenity. Beat the heat of Carnival in your sparkling plunge pool and enjoy your Italian style kitchen beginning at $350 per night for up to six.

Welcome to Paradise

Jamaica
Its laid back, easy island style almost guarantees a party like no other! Though relatively new to the Carnival scene (1989), Jamaicans have quickly learned the ropes, with a Calypso and Reggae vibe all their own (and one heck of a street party!).

Sleep eight of your pals in luxury for $645 per night. This place even comes with a housekeeper! Each of the four bedrooms has a private veranda so everyone gets a great room!

It's island time, mon