A couple comes back from a trip to Brazil. Over a quiet dinner at home, a an unexpected visitor gives them the surprise of their life.

Carnival Cruise Lines broke a world record not once, but twice, this past Sunday (10/16) in Dallas, TX with the world's largest beach balls.

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 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

Faces of Bahia is a short documentary describing the culture, economy, and history of Bahia, Brazil. It focuses on capoeira, candomble, and the carnival. Travel through Bahia including Salvador, Camamu, and Porto Seguro. Please visit www.videotravelsblog.com if you enjoyed this video.

If you visit Venice you probably leave with your own story of disorientation among the canals and foot streets. Confused wandering can be frustrating, but getting lost offers certain rewards.

Images from Brazil

Mike and Kim go wild on the Golden Eagle Catamaran Sail and Snorkel in St. Maarten. We also visit Orient Beach. www.PryCom.com/Cruise7

Carnivale of Venice, 2004

CARIBBEAN CARNIVAL. Want to see a real one? French St. Martin just wound up its 17 day Carnival with the final Grand Parade and we were there to video it. Nobody can party like Caribbeans and the Grand Parades are just part of it. The sheer joy of a Carnival Parade is something to see as is the "winding" of the ladies. You'll see some "winding" on this V-Log so watch it and practice. Now this is just one of two Carnivals on the island as the Dutch Side takes its turn in April and zebrabot.com will be there too. Check it out.