Travel Dispatch from The New York Times on November 5, 2011

Are We There Yet? When Families Fly. By MICHELLE HIGGINS Flying is no fun for anyone. With children in tow, you're in an episode of "Survivor" at 36,000 feet. Some expert tips on how to manage the madness.  In Transit Blog: What Makes an Airline Family Friendly? You Tell Us 36 Hours in Brasília By SETH KUGEL Brazil's capital is drawing visitors to its Niemeyer-designed buildings, samba hot spots, first-rate restaurants and awe-inspiring sunsets.  Slide Show: 36 Hours in Brasilia  Frugal Traveler: VW Bugs and Waterfalls in Pirenópolis, Brazil Where to go Top 10 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil Corcovado Mountain, Christ Redeemer and Sugar Loaf Mountain Day Tour  based on 120 reviews Duration:  10 hours (approx.) Location:  Rio de Janeiro, Brazil Combine two of Rio's most popular tours on a full-day shore excursion packed with breathtaking views. ...  More info › Special Offer!Book now Plataforma Samba Show  based on 62 reviews Duration:  3 to 5 hours Location:  Rio de Janeiro, Brazil No visit to Rio de Janeiro is complete without experiencing the glamor and rhythm of a colorful samba ...  More info › Special Offer!Book now Rio de Janeiro Helicopter Tour  based on 14 reviews Duration:  60 minutes (approx.) Location:  Rio de Janeiro, Brazil What could be better than a sightseeing tour of Rio de Janeiro from the air? From the vantage point ...  More info › Corcovado Mountain and Christ Redeemer Statue Half-Day Tour  based on 54 reviews Duration:  4 hours (approx.) Location:  Rio de Janeiro, Brazil Take an afternoon tour to Corcovado Mountain topped with the iconic statue of Christ the Redeemer. ...  More info › Tijuca Rain Forest Jeep Tour from Rio de Janeiro  based on 43 reviews Duration:  4 hours (approx.) Location:  Rio de Janeiro, Brazil Take a morning or afternoon tour from Rio to the Tijuca Rain Forest, in an open jeep. The four-hour ...  More info › Sugar Loaf Mountain Half-Day Tour  based on 38 reviews Duration:  4 hours (approx.) Location:  Rio de Janeiro, Brazil Spend the morning at Sugar Loaf Mountain, one of Rio de Janeiro's most famous icons. You'll take a ...  More info › Rio de Janeiro Soccer Match and Stadium Tour  based on 22 reviews Duration:  4 hours (approx.) Location:  Rio de Janeiro, Brazil If you love football, you won't want to miss the chance to see a soccer match in Rio de Janeiro! Come ...  More info › Rio de Janeiro Full Day Tropical Islands Tour and Sepetiba Bay Cruise including Lunch  based on 24 reviews Duration:  10 hours (approx.) Location:  Rio de Janeiro, Brazil Cruise beautiful Sepetiba Bay on a day trip from Rio de Janeiro. You'll travel from Rio de Janeiro ...  More info › Guanabara Bay Cruise with Optional Seafood Lunch  based on 13 reviews Duration:  4-6 hours Location:  Rio de Janeiro, Brazil Spend half a day sailing on Guanabara Bay, for the most beautiful views of Rio de Janeiro with Sugar ...  More info › Special Offer!Book now Rio de Janeiro Half-Day Walking Tour  based on 22 reviews Duration:  4 hours (approx.) Location:  Rio de Janeiro, Brazil Take an afternoon sightseeing tour of Old Rio on foot, and get a feeling for the legends and history ...  More info ›