One of the things I most love about Portugal‘s capital this time of year is its festive lighting – those enormous decorations for Nadal (Christmas) enlivening the streets – along of course with its spectacular public Christmas trees. I recall
Read more…This past weekend I had the honor of being one of the select few media invitees to TAP Air Portugal’s presentation of its first Airbus A330neo – and not only its first, but the first of any airline. In just 18 years since its founding, the European
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When it comes to the many attractions of Portugal, cities like Lisbon, Porto, and Coimbra, along with regions such as the Algarve, seem to get much of the attention. But down between Lisbon and the Algarve lies a low-slung, low-key region –actually
Some love to follow their hearts when travelling, others love to follow their stomachs and taste buds. And if you want to have something to tell people when they ask the – otherwise, legit – question of how was the food, you should consider some of t
Gastronomy is a fashionable trend, a hobby for thousands, and according to a recent U.N. World Tourism Organization report, is now one of the main motivations for many to travel.
The report ranks gastronomy as the third reason tourists decide to vi
"I am the last Jew in all of the Azores,” Jorge Delmar tells us. He is a stocky man in his early 50s who runs an import/export business in Ponta Delgada, the capital city of São Miguel, largest of the nine islands that comprise the Portuguese archip
Porto is the second most populous city in Portugal, located in the north of the country, on the right bank of the River Douro. Porto is one of the oldest cities in Europe, the former capital of the country and the current capital of port wine.
In the
A seemingly endless source of fascination and pleasure for visitors, Portugal‘s most popular area with sun-seeking vacationers has for generations been its southernmost region, the 1,930-square-mile (4,997-square-kilometer) wedge known as the Algarv
Several weeks ago, I wrote about top vacation beaches in Croatia, France, and Greece . Here's the second half, covering Italy, Portugal, Spain, and Turkey - all hugely popular with Europeans as well as vacationers from across the world. In the market
Many may recognize the name of this Atlantic island of Portugal more as the classic sweet wine it produces than as a destination. But on the other hand, at least a million Brits, Germans, other Europeans, and sundry travelers per year do well appreci
Portugal is a popular summer destination, mostly due to its great weather and amazing beaches. It also doesn't hurt that this southern European country makes for a relatively economical holiday. If you are driving in the Algarve this summer, there a
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Now is the best time to start planning a quick getaway in sunny Portugal. June is already the beginning of the high season, but still not plagued with the crowds of July and August, making it the perfect time for an escapade in southern lands. And le
Portugal's hilly second city, 195 miles (314 km) north of Lisbon, is of course best known worldwide as the center of the port wine industry, along with its atmospheric historic center, a UNESCO World Heritage Site with elements dating back to the 12t
Read more…I've been to Lisbon on quite a few occassions and each time it just gets better and better. For me there's nothing like a late night amble through the bars of the Barrio Alto, but, I always feel like the real happening stuff is going on behind some c
Read more…Portugal's premier resort area is popular with Brits and other Europeans, with lots of great beaches, golf, picturesque villages. More info in English: www.Algarve.org, www.Algarve-Beach-Life.com, www.Algarve-Info.com, www.AlgarveTourism.net, www.Alg
Read more…An undersung jewel among European capitals, the fact that it was once capital of a world-spanning empire has left it with a wealth of stuff to do and see; highlights include atmospheric old quarters like the Alfama and Bairro Alto, the crenellated Sã
Read more…European tourism is finally open for business again, and plenty of great deals are available to entice visitors back, from city culture to delightful road trips to dreamy beach getaways - or combinations of all the above. And here's a qu
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