Samba Lesson or Chef’s Table with Wine Pairing, Copacabana Palace Rio de Janeiro 5-Night Stay with Airfare for 2

This Experience Includes:

• 5-night stay in a superior city view room (1 king or 2 twin beds) at the Copacabana Palace Rio de Janeiro, an Orient-Express property


• Daily full Brazilian breakfast for 2


• Choice of 1 experience for 2:  private Samba dance lesson OR Chef’s Table dining experience with wine pairing


• Round-trip coach class airfare for 2 from the 48 contiguous U.S. to Rio de Janeiro, Brazil


• Complimentary booking

From the world-famous beaches of Copacabana and Ipanema to the dramatic view from the Christ the Redeemer statue atop Corcovado Mountain, Rio lives up to its nickname of Cidade Maravilhosa, or the Marvelous City. The grand dame of South America, Rio -- one of the New Seven Wonders of the World -- is a city of stunning architecture, cultural landmarks, museums, open-air cafes, nightlife and the fabled Carnival. Rio will host the final match of the 2014 FIFA World Cup and the 2016 Summer Olympics, marking the first time a South American city will host the Olympics.

Copacabana Palace

Enjoy a 5-night stay in a superior city view room (1 king or 2 twin beds) including daily full Brazilian breakfast for two at the Copacabana Palace Rio de Janeiro, a 5-star Orient-Express luxury property. Discover the magic of Rio at this glamorous landmark overlooking Copacabana Beach, rated the #1 resort in Rio. Built in 1923 for the visiting king of Belgium, the Copacabana defines luxury in Rio and is hailed as the stomping ground of the rich and fabulous. With Brazil playing an increasingly central role in global fashion, culture and business, the Copacabana Palace manages to combine lasting old world elegance with an exciting sense of what Rio has to offer in the 21st century.

Sunbathe, swim and socialize at the Copa’s legendary swimming pool or at Copacabana Beach. Play tennis, work out in the fitness center or treat yourself to an afternoon at the Copacabana Spa.

Explore the city’s many culinary options or dine on-site. The hotel’s award-winning Cipriani Restaurant offers some of the best fine-dining in Rio. Overlooking the Copacabana swimming pool, Pérgula Restaurant offers first class Brazilian and international cuisine in a refined yet relaxed atmosphere. Bar Do Copa is Rio's coolest place to see and be seen. Brimming with traditional charm, the Copacabana Piano Bar is where Rio’s A-list mingles.

Blackout dates: June 28-30, 2013; December 24-31, 2013; January 1-3, 2014; February 28-March 8, 2014 (Carnival); June 4-July 16, 2014 (World Cup); December 24-31, 2014.

Your Choice of Samba Dancing OR Chef’s Table with Wine Pairing

Enjoy your choice of one of the following experiences:

Samba Dancing - 2-hour private Samba dance lesson with a professional instructor. The Copacabana Palace’s fitness studio becomes your dance floor as you learn the basic Samba moves. If you prefer, you may choose a 1-hour small group lesson at a dance studio in town. Following the group dance lesson, the dance instructor will take you to some of the hottest nightclubs in Rio.

 OR

Chef’s Table with Wine Pairing – An evening of gastronomic pleasure in the kitchen of the hotel’s Cipriani Restaurant. Chef Nicola Finamore will prepare a customized menu of vibrant Brazilian and Italian dishes inspired by the day’s freshest ingredients. This special menu will be paired with carefully selected wines.

American Airlines

This package includes round-trip coach class service for two from any American Airlines destination in the 48 contiguous United States to Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, subject to availability. A minimum of three nights or a Saturday night stay is required. AAdvantage miles may be earned in accordance with the terms and conditions of the AAdvantage frequent flyer program. Miles cannot be utilized to upgrade these coach class certificates to a higher level of service.  The following blackout dates apply:

2013: Jun 28-Jul 14; Nov 22-27; Nov 30-Dec 2; Dec. 20-31.

2014: Jan 1-12; Feb 5-17; Mar 21-23; Mar 28-Apr 1; Jun 27-Jul 13; Nov 21-26; Nov 29-Dec 1; Dec 19-31.