The Copa was wonderful - that area just has such a "hot" feel. We lounged at the pool there and had lunch - I even have a great picture taken (one of those where you wish you still looked like that) at the pool area. The guy I was dating had "lived" at the hotel for awhile before moving into a condo and he knew everyone - we got top service. I enjoyed Rio a lot but was very concerned about the crime as it is very high and I was young (22)and hadn't been exposed to anything like that at home. The views are great from the hotels and the "board walk" area is beautiful with lots of tile.
What a great trip and during Carnival....

Kathy