As terrorist attacks steadily increase in terms of public profile, it is becoming more and more difficult to travel between countries without being hampered by stiff rules and regulations. One of the only ways to avoid all the red tape is to obtain a passport. However, just as the price of a passport quickly increases and a host of other issues arise, the once convenient passport has become almost more trouble than it is worth.

It’s that time of year when you are packed and ready to go off on a well earned vacation. You have done your fair share of hard work and can’t wait to close the door behind you and set off to your new home for a few weeks.

Only once you set foot on foreign ground, does it actually sink in that you are on vacation and the office with all it’s back stabbing and political genres can wait for a few weeks. You need to urgently unwind soak up this new culture you have just arrived in.

The language sounds exotic and everyone is so relaxed. You rush through customs and can’t wait to actually walk outside the airport building so that the a new sun and a new breeze can meet you with open arms. You even remembered to get your brazilian wax done just before you left as you need to work on a serious tan for your white washed body.

The time is near for the festivities to start and you can hardly contain yourself. The music is intoxicating and the dancers are mesmerizing, yes we are talking about Rio de Janeiro and it’s famous carnival. Here the perfect bodies will dazzle you as they are shown off with outlandish costumes and ear to ear smiles. It is a time for endless fun on the beach and to try out her culinary delights in her many restaurants.

Day two and you just can’t get yourself out of bed. You feel tired and a bit weak in the knees. You know it is because of jet lag and you decide to stay in. You saw in a brochure that the hotel as a wellness spa and that they believe in holistic therapy in dealing with aches and pains. You get a good body massage to sooth away those cramps in your legs, while listening to wonderful uplifting music.

Rio – as it is called, has so many wonderful sights to see that you need to take an organized day trip to orientate yourself first. The city is busy and pulsating with traffic and pedestrians. The sun is hot and many people walk around with shorts and a t-shirt. The beaches are where it’s at and there you will find well built bodies of all ages, sizes and shapes.

But alas, the sun was shut out today because of a cold arctic wind blowing into town. It is raining and you have not really brought along suitable warm cloths. Luckily you found two home space heaters in your closet and can enjoy a warm cozy room as you read a good book while falling into a deep relaxing sleep.

It’s that time of year when you are packed and ready to go off on a well earned vacation. You have done your fair share of hard work and can’t wait to close the door behind you and set off to your new home for a few weeks.

You worked so hard the whole year and now is the time to pack your suitcase so you can fly off into the sunset. It is always a fantastic feeling when you land at a new airport and everything is strange and different to your culture.

Everywhere you look you hear and see how relaxed the people are. You can’t wait to hit the beach and even had the strange experience of a brazilian wax, because your bikini is a tad skimpy, and you need to look perfect when you strut your stuff down the road. Your wax treatment was well worth it because now you can get a tan exactly where you want.

Of course nowhere else will you find the Latin salza playing in the background and people dancing in the streets, but in Rio de Janeiro at carnival time. The land of endless sun and song. Where the bodies are perfectly shaped and beautifully bronzed with matching mile long smiles.

You wake up the next morning feeling a bit grim and book a full body massage at the hotel’s wellness spa. They believe in holistic therapy treatment to suit your needs and will make it possible for you to relax while listening to uplifting spiritual music as well. The nightlife is taking it’s toll on your body and you desperately need to slow down and meditate on the past few days.

Day four and you are still loving every moment of your holiday. You have taken day excursions and have seen beautiful sites and have tasted their culinary delights as you take in her nightlife with zest. It is a wonderful city which pulsates with people who are all in good moods. Maybe it’s the abundance of sun? You love the beaches as they are loaded with golden brown bodies who are all well built and well shaped. Your wax treatment is holding up and you feel good.

There is the odd cold spell that rushes through the area and for this you are sometimes thankful. You can curl up with a good book in your hotel room and order in. While keeping warm with the hotel’s home space heaters you found in the closet. You are thankful that the hotel has thought about everything and is amazed at the heater’s modern design and how it’s color matches the decor in your room.