VENICE:
Venice Carnival is one of Europe’s most extravagant, elegant events. There may be much fancy dress and the suggestion of wild private parties but being Venice, it’s really all very civilized. Well, as far as we know - we've never been invited. Get your hands on a ticket for mega masked ball, the Gran Ballo delle Maschere.
RIO DE JANIERO CARNIVAL:
The mother of all Carnivals and an absolute bucket list must-do, at least, once in a lifetime. Pretty-crazy-anyway Rio becomes a riotous city of samba, colours, heat, flesh and lots of fun. The most colourful costumes and the best dance moves go on display at the massive parade at the Sambodromo, in which the city’s samba schools compete and show their skills.
VIAREGGIO CARNIVAL:
Along with Venice, the Carnevale di Viareggio is one of Italy’s two major carnivals. This normally-not-quite-so-crazy Tuscan seaside resort hosts a million spectators who flock to see parades of giant papier-maché floats up to 20 metres high, from fire-breathing dragons to politicians...