Armacao dos Buzio, Brazil

Once a pirate hide-away, today Armação dos Búzio is a destination for the rich and famous who flock to the areas superb beaches. The west coast beaches offer calm, clear waters while the east coast faces the ocean, drawing surfers and water sports enthusiasts. Wonder Rua das Pedras where charming old fishermen's houses have been converted to exclusive shops and restaurants.

Buzios, Brazil is located on a small peninsula that juts out from the Brazilian mainland. Like many places along the Atlantic coast, Buzios was originally a hangout for European pirates and slave traders which contributed to the mix of people that live there today. The people of Buzios are very friendly and like many indigenous people of Central and South America, they have a rich and colorful history.