Just got back from three weeks in Rio de Janeiro (and yes, it was tough duty......).
The town is as beautiful and everyone says, and the people are amazingly nice. But what no one seems to mention is the number of women with long hair! It's amazing how common it was, and not just on the beach. Everywhere you look women of all ages have beautiful long hair.
If I'd had a digital camera with me I would have gone nuts just photographing all the long haired women. As it is the photo below is typical of what you can see all around town.
If you are looking for a travel destination keep Rio in mind!
Besley