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Book a South America cruise for 2012 and you will have the opportunity to visit a host of fascinating destinations on the continent's vast coastline. Brazil alone has a great selection of stops that will bring home the country's wide variety of cultures and historic influences - and all with the benefit of some stunning beaches. The city you are sure to be most looking forward to visiting during your cruise holiday to South America is Rio de Janeiro. It may be best known for carnivals and football, but it will take you just minutes to realise it has much more to offer. Perhaps the best way to see the city is to climb Sugarloaf Mountain - but don't worry, you won't have to walk to its 1,299 ft peak. You can relax in the comfort of a cable car on the way up, as you take in the spectacular views. From the top you will be able to enjoy the sight of Rio's skyscrapers nestled in between forest-covered mountains and sandy beaches. You may choose to spend your time in Brazil's second-biggest city relaxing on the famous Copacabana or Ipanema beaches, but if you are keen to explore you will find plenty of interesting sights. Head to the Centro district and you can enjoy colonial-era buildings like the Municipal Theatre, National Museum of Fine Art and Rio Opera House. Located nearby is the newest of Rio's cathedrals, which is one of the most spectacular religious buildings you will ever see. Its conical design could hardly be further removed from the traditional image of European cathedrals, but it is every bit as inspiring as its older counterparts. Of course, there is much more to Brazil than Rio, as you will see when you call at Recife. This beautiful old-fashioned city and its neighbour Olinda are home to some of the country's finest 19th-century architecture, including the Teatro Santa Isabel, Cathedral of Saint Peter and the Governor's Mansion. Recife also boasts some beautiful sandy beaches - as does Salvador, the third must-visit destination during cruises around Brazil. The largest city in the north-east of the country, Salvador is famous for the imposing public buildings and churches constructed during the era when local landowners built their fortunes from the sugar and tobacco industries. In recent years it has become a popular holiday destination with sun seekers - and it will only take a few minutes of strolling along its idyllic coastline for you to understand why. If you want to experience everything a cruise holiday to Brazil has to offer, get in touch with Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines for more information about booking a luxury South America cruise for 2012.
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