Rio de Janeiro at $552 RT

Sadly, summer can't last forever. And Chicago's cold season is no joke.

But you know what reeeeeally takes the edge off? A well-deserved taste of that warm Rio summer.

There's nothing quite like catching some rays on world-famous beaches, following it up with a hike through the lush rainforest of Tijuca National Park, and wrapping up the day with a little evening samba—all in the middle of January.

And here's the best part: These dates cover a certain local shindig called Carnival. Sound familiar? :-)