Carnival season is here 🎉

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We found 14 best spots in the world to celebrate Carnival, and trust us—you’ll want to book a hotel that’s close to all the action. [See the list](~/AAQRxQA~/RgRnlbt5P4QoAWh0dHBzOi8vd3d3LnRyaXBhZHZpc29yLmluL0FydGljbGVzLWxqbmVDcUFOd2hWOC1CZXN0X2Nhcm5pdmFsX2NlbGVicmF0aW9uc19pbl90aGVfd29ybGQuaHRtbD9saWQ9bmR5MTBwczN0MTFjJm09NjU0NTMmbmlkPVZSLjU0ZjFhNDQ2LTM4YzMtZThiOS00Yjk2LWNmN2QxZWM5OGQ4ZS5UQV9FTUFJTF9UUlYmZWF0b2tlbj0zOkotNDIwNkpwMmRwRnJHcGpBQlFDMFJONllpeHVRMkMtZEROUlJCXzlOaXNJbndfN1R1RFB6d01aR0FJZFl1RU1GWVRMblZ5TFg1OUJ2TVRyVXViek9oaGpFNURPRWdTYWVSeEJMUmJjNDBjVUdRVwNzcGNCCmWxeTazZT7WoidSG3RyaXN0cmFtYmFsZHdpbjg3QGdtYWlsLmNvbVgEAAADig~~) [Image Description: Lightbulb icon](~/AAQRxQA~/RgRnlbt5P4QoAWh0dHBzOi8vd3d3LnRyaXBhZHZpc29yLmluL0FydGljbGVzLWxqbmVDcUFOd2hWOC1CZXN0X2Nhcm5pdmFsX2NlbGVicmF0aW9uc19pbl90aGVfd29ybGQuaHRtbD9saWQ9N3ZoZXpmcnZybmJrJm09NjU0NTMmbmlkPVZSLjU0ZjFhNDQ2LTM4YzMtZThiOS00Yjk2LWNmN2QxZWM5OGQ4ZS5UQV9FTUFJTF9UUlYmZWF0b2tlbj0zOkotNDIwNkpwMmRwRnJHcGpBQlFDMFJONllpeHVRMkMtZEROUlJCXzlOaXNJbndfN1R1RFB6d01aR0FJZFl1RU1GWVRMblZ5TFg1OUJ2TVRyVXViek9oaGpFNURPRWdTYWVSeEJMUmJjNDBjVUdRVwNzcGNCCmWxeTazZT7WoidSG3RyaXN0cmFtYmFsZHdpbjg3QGdtYWlsLmNvbVgEAAADig~~) How to make the most of Carnival: Arrive early at parades to secure a good viewing spot. Better yet, take part in the festivities by wearing a costume and dancing with locals. Top cities to celebrate Carnival [Image Description: Down arrow icon](~/AAQRxQA~/RgRnlbt5P4QoAWh0dHBzOi8vd3d3LnRyaXBhZHZpc29yLmluL0FydGljbGVzLWxqbmVDcUFOd2hWOC1CZXN0X2Nhcm5pdmFsX2NlbGVicmF0aW9uc19pbl90aGVfd29ybGQuaHRtbD9saWQ9YWE1Mmo1MDFmcXR5Jm09NjU0NTMmbmlkPVZSLjU0ZjFhNDQ2LTM4YzMtZThiOS00Yjk2LWNmN2QxZWM5OGQ4ZS5UQV9FTUFJTF9UUlYmZWF0b2tlbj0zOkotNDIwNkpwMmRwRnJHcGpBQlFDMFJONllpeHVRMkMtZEROUlJCXzlOaXNJbndfN1R1RFB6d01aR0FJZFl1RU1GWVRMblZ5TFg1OUJ2TVRyVXViek9oaGpFNURPRWdTYWVSeEJMUmJjNDBjVUdRVwNzcGNCCmWxeTazZT7WoidSG3RyaXN0cmFtYmFsZHdpbjg3QGdtYWlsLmNvbVgEAAADig~~) [Image Description: Two people in white masks and vibrant pink costumes posing on a flight of stairs at the Carnival of Venice in Italy](~/AAQRxQA~/RgRnlbt5P4QSAWh0dHBzOi8vd3d3LnRyaXBhZHZpc29yLmluL1RvdXJpc20tZzE4Nzg3MC1WZW5pY2VfVmVuZXRvLVZhY2F0aW9ucy5odG1sP2xpZD0zZmIzdnVqem4yMHEmbT02NTQ1MyZuaWQ9VlIuNTRmMWE0NDYtMzhjMy1lOGI5LTRiOTYtY2Y3ZDFlYzk4ZDhlLlRBX0VNQUlMX1RSViZlYXRva2VuPTM6Si00MjA2SnAyZHBGckdwakFCUUMwUk42WWl4dVEyQy1kRE5SUkJfOU5pc0lud183VHVEUHp3TVpHQUlkWXVFTUZZVExuVnlMWDU5QnZNVHJVdWJ6T2hoakU1RE9FZ1NhZVJ4QkxSYmM0MGNVR1FXA3NwY0IKZbF5NrNlPtaiJ1IbdHJpc3RyYW1iYWxkd2luODdAZ21haWwuY29tWAQAAAOK) Venice, Italy January 27–February 13 Expect lively performances, gondola regattas, and iconic Venetian masks. Make your own to get into the spirit. [Explore now](~/AAQRxQA~/RgRnlbt5P4QSAWh0dHBzOi8vd3d3LnRyaXBhZHZpc29yLmluL1RvdXJpc20tZzE4Nzg3MC1WZW5pY2VfVmVuZXRvLVZhY2F0aW9ucy5odG1sP2xpZD1wd3NpNnkxNTVuOGombT02NTQ1MyZuaWQ9VlIuNTRmMWE0NDYtMzhjMy1lOGI5LTRiOTYtY2Y3ZDFlYzk4ZDhlLlRBX0VNQUlMX1RSViZlYXRva2VuPTM6Si00MjA2SnAyZHBGckdwakFCUUMwUk42WWl4dVEyQy1kRE5SUkJfOU5pc0lud183VHVEUHp3TVpHQUlkWXVFTUZZVExuVnlMWDU5QnZNVHJVdWJ6T2hoakU1RE9FZ1NhZVJ4QkxSYmM0MGNVR1FXA3NwY0IKZbF5NrNlPtaiJ1IbdHJpc3RyYW1iYWxkd2luODdAZ21haWwuY29tWAQAAAOK) [Image Description: A lady in a colourful bikini costume with feathers leading a Carnival parade in Rio de Janeiro ](~/AAQRxQA~/RgRnlbt5P4QrAWh0dHBzOi8vd3d3LnRyaXBhZHZpc29yLmluL1RvdXJpc20tZzMwMzUwNi1SaW9fZGVfSmFuZWlyb19TdGF0ZV9vZl9SaW9fZGVfSmFuZWlyby1WYWNhdGlvbnMuaHRtbD9saWQ9bXU3OTg1MHZ6aXk1Jm09NjU0NTMmbmlkPVZSLjU0ZjFhNDQ2LTM4YzMtZThiOS00Yjk2LWNmN2QxZWM5OGQ4ZS5UQV9FTUFJTF9UUlYmZWF0b2tlbj0zOkotNDIwNkpwMmRwRnJHcGpBQlFDMFJONllpeHVRMkMtZEROUlJCXzlOaXNJbndfN1R1RFB6d01aR0FJZFl1RU1GWVRMblZ5TFg1OUJ2TVRyVXViek9oaGpFNURPRWdTYWVSeEJMUmJjNDBjVUdRVwNzcGNCCmWxeTazZT7WoidSG3RyaXN0cmFtYmFsZHdpbjg3QGdtYWlsLmNvbVgEAAADig~~) Rio de Janeiro, Brazil February 9–17 Join the samba-dancing fun at blocos (street parties) all over the city, and catch big parades at the Sambadrome. [Explore now](~/AAQRxQA~/RgRnlbt5P4QrAWh0dHBzOi8vd3d3LnRyaXBhZHZpc29yLmluL1RvdXJpc20tZzMwMzUwNi1SaW9fZGVfSmFuZWlyb19TdGF0ZV9vZl9SaW9fZGVfSmFuZWlyby1WYWNhdGlvbnMuaHRtbD9saWQ9eHNydWhhbDU0M20yJm09NjU0NTMmbmlkPVZSLjU0ZjFhNDQ2LTM4YzMtZThiOS00Yjk2LWNmN2QxZWM5OGQ4ZS5UQV9FTUFJTF9UUlYmZWF0b2tlbj0zOkotNDIwNkpwMmRwRnJHcGpBQlFDMFJONllpeHVRMkMtZEROUlJCXzlOaXNJbndfN1R1RFB6d01aR0FJZFl1RU1GWVRMblZ5TFg1OUJ2TVRyVXViek9oaGpFNURPRWdTYWVSeEJMUmJjNDBjVUdRVwNzcGNCCmWxeTazZT7WoidSG3RyaXN0cmFtYmFsZHdpbjg3QGdtYWlsLmNvbVgEAAADig~~) [Image Description: A group of musicians performing at a Mardi Gras street parade along Bourbon Street in the French Quarter, New Orleans](~/AAQRxQA~/RgRnlbt5P4QZAWh0dHBzOi8vd3d3LnRyaXBhZHZpc29yLmluL1RvdXJpc20tZzYwODY0LU5ld19PcmxlYW5zX0xvdWlzaWFuYS1WYWNhdGlvbnMuaHRtbD9saWQ9bmt5eDE5eHgwcXNnJm09NjU0NTMmbmlkPVZSLjU0ZjFhNDQ2LTM4YzMtZThiOS00Yjk2LWNmN2QxZWM5OGQ4ZS5UQV9FTUFJTF9UUlYmZWF0b2tlbj0zOkotNDIwNkpwMmRwRnJHcGpBQlFDMFJONllpeHVRMkMtZEROUlJCXzlOaXNJbndfN1R1RFB6d01aR0FJZFl1RU1GWVRMblZ5TFg1OUJ2TVRyVXViek9oaGpFNURPRWdTYWVSeEJMUmJjNDBjVUdRVwNzcGNCCmWxeTazZT7WoidSG3RyaXN0cmFtYmFsZHdpbjg3QGdtYWlsLmNvbVgEAAADig~~) New Orleans, US February 13 Mardi Gras season is now on—a fab time to feast on king cakes and snag prized throws from colourful floats. [Explore now](~/AAQRxQA~/RgRnlbt5P4QZAWh0dHBzOi8vd3d3LnRyaXBhZHZpc29yLmluL1RvdXJpc20tZzYwODY0LU5ld19PcmxlYW5zX0xvdWlzaWFuYS1WYWNhdGlvbnMuaHRtbD9saWQ9dzg2YnkxdG5zNzJrJm09NjU0NTMmbmlkPVZSLjU0ZjFhNDQ2LTM4YzMtZThiOS00Yjk2LWNmN2QxZWM5OGQ4ZS5UQV9FTUFJTF9UUlYmZWF0b2tlbj0zOkotNDIwNkpwMmRwRnJHcGpBQlFDMFJONllpeHVRMkMtZEROUlJCXzlOaXNJbndfN1R1RFB6d01aR0FJZFl1RU1GWVRMblZ5TFg1OUJ2TVRyVXViek9oaGpFNURPRWdTYWVSeEJMUmJjNDBjVUdRVwNzcGNCCmWxeTazZT7WoidSG3RyaXN0cmFtYmFsZHdpbjg3QGdtYWlsLmNvbVgEAAADig~~) Psst...there’s more. Don’t miss Carnival celebrations in Tenerife or Trinidad. Barbados and London also host massive street parties in July and August. 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