Rio de Janeiro really, really surprised me. I knew the city would be interesting, but I wasn’t expecting to be this blown away by how gorgeous it was. The beaches, the mountains, the buildings tucked ...

Cue "The Girl from Ipanema." In the gorgeous Philippe Starck–designed hotel, the rooftop pool and bar have some of the best views in Ipanema. For guests biding their time before the front desk will ...