Brazil is an economic giant, the largest country in Latin America with the world's third biggest stock exchange, 60% of the Amazon rainforest and the greatest Latin American art collection.  Music is part of the Brazilian soul, and each daily activity follows the beat, from samba to football and capoeira to Carnival.  Brazil has great beaches for surfboarding, relaxing, seeing and being seen.  A handful of avant-garde beach hotels match stunning views with rustic eco charm.