Romantic getaways From romantic weekends to the perfect wedding and honeymoon.		Copacabana Palace, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil Old fashioned glamour blends with modern luxury on the beach front at Copacabana. Opened in 1923, this impressive stucco-fashioned edifice is Rio's most traditional and luxurious hotel. This landmark was designed by the French architect Joseph Gire who was inspired by two hotels, the Negresco in Nice and the Carlton in Cannes.