Professional Samba dancers present a version of Carnival, with costumes that range from virtually nothing to extremely elaborate, a clip from the Intrepid Berkeley Explorer's free video, "Tango and Samba Falls", presenting highlights of Argentina and Brazil. To enjoy the entire film, with a high speed internet connection, please go to my video site at: http://www.geocities.com/intrepidberkeleyexplorer/Video.html or ask a search engine for: Intrepid Berkeley Explorer

Enjoy the Carnival! at Playa del Carmen, filled with parades, dancing and tradition. Enjoy more at PlayaDelCarmen.com

When the sun goes down, Playa del Carmen really comes to life with extravagant nightlife. See more at PlayaDelCarmen.com

Wineplanet checks out Coriole winery with its 33ha of vines that are set in the "Seaview" sub region of the McLaren Vale Wine District in South Australia. The original vineyard at Coriole was planted in 1920. With its three specialities being Shiraz, Sangiovese, Chenin Blanc. www.wineplanet.tv

The second largest Hawaiian island has a smaller population than you'd expect, making Maui popular with visitors who are looking for sophisticated diversions and amenities in the small, intimate towns peppered throughout the island.