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Oct 4, 2019 | Contributor: Whitney Spielfogel Portugal is certainly in the midst of quite the travel boom at the moment with much to offer the well-rounded tourist from north to south. For wine enthusiasts seeking the road less traveled, a stay in the ... Read More |
Sep 12, 2017 | Contributor: Sean Hillen
Gourmet cuisine and golf make a perfect match, as ace luxury resorts have clearly demonstrated. Here are a few properties throughout Europe to help you score a hole-in-one. ... Read More |
Jan 20, 2017 | Contributor: Sean Hillen Arrival at Six Senses Hotel and Spa, nestled amid the pretty foliage and vineyards of Portugal's Douro valley is both a Zen-like and refreshing experience. ... Read More |
Jan 11, 2017 | Contributor: Eric Rosen For years now, travel insiders have predicted Portugal would become Europe’s next great destination. But the country, which boasts stunning coastline, world-class wine regions and a thriving arts scene, has somehow managed to avoid a tourist jam and retain a sense of off-the-beaten-path charm. ... Read More |
Aug 13, 2015 | Contributor: Sean Hillen Having visited many hotels in many countries, I can easily attest to The Oitavos owning the widest corridors I have ever seen, with enough space to drive a car through. ... Read More |
Jul 24, 2015 | Contributor: Sean Hillen Conquests by Phoenicians, Romans, Moors and Christians have left Lisbon with a fusion of cuisines and cultures merging together in one city. The diverse destination is home to castles, museums, fine dining restaurants and plenty of great attractions scattered around its neighborhoods. Whether it’s your first time or tenth, here is a list of must-do activities while visiting Portugal’s capital city. ... Read More |
Jul 14, 2015 | Contributor: Sean Hillen Portugal’s southermost region is well known for its sandy beaches and lively nightlife, but The Algarve also entices visitors because of its diversity. Here, golden cliffs drop off into the ocean’s waves below and Moorish ruins remain where entire communities once lived. As a major tourist destination, former fishing villages have been turned into summer resorts, but if you look close enough, its history still lingers amidst high rise apartments and modern developments. However, this beautiful region still has plenty of treasures worth discovering and plenty of activities to hold any traveler’s wanderlust interest. Here are a few tips on activities for navigating the region in three days: ... Read More |
Jul 10, 2015 | Contributor: Sean Hillen Spread over 178 acres, Pine Cliffs Resort in the Portuguese Algarve is so vast it has even developed a special botanical handbook and walking tour for its guests. ... Read More |
Jun 25, 2015 | Contributor: Sean Hillen As the largest five-star hotel in Lisbon, the Corinthia has long attracted many corporate travelers, but more recently it has focused more of its on leisure guests. The building had been a hotel for more than 19 years before the Pisani family of Malta, founders of the brand, took it over in 2004. And while it had already gone through radical renovations to raise its status from four to five-star, it is doing so again. Last year they revitalized their Tempus Bar and lobby area, and this year, more rooms are being remodeled. ... Read More |
Jun 12, 2015 | Contributor: Sean Hillen Once providing inn-style family accommodations, following a major renovation last year, Vitória Stone has turned into a chic, four-star hotel just outside the historic walls of the central Portuguese town of Évora. Its low-ceilinged lobby is characterized by concrete pillars, which look as if they've just been poured. Large, glazed wine amphorae stand around the floors and black and white photographs of archaeological cromlechs on the walls enhance the theme of ancient history. ... Read More |
Mar 30, 2015 | Contributor: Vicki Arkoff Some things are worth traveling around the world for; great sights, sounds, and experiences that engage all the senses. That’s why culinary tourism is such a growing trend. Great food and drink are always at the top of my list. One of the most prized foods in the world that any foodie visiting Spain must try is Jamon Iberico, a.k.a. iberico ham, the country’s most prized national delicacy. Costing $1,200 and up for a 15-pound leg, the highest grade is more pricey than Champagne and more esteemed than truffles or caviar. ... Read More |
Jan 17, 2015 | Contributor: Nicolle Monico I’ll be the first to admit that cruises typically aren’t my thing; but this 12-day, 11-night Douro River of Portugal getaway has my attention. I could say that it’s because of its interesting shore excursions or that the allure of Portugal drew me in, but let's be honest, it's because of HRH The Queen of England. Why you ask? Just take a gander at her in the below picture when two years ago, everyone's favorite long-living royal put her stamp of approval on the vessel, all the while dressed like vanilla soft serve (also a favorite). ... Read More |
Jul 12, 2014 | Contributor: Nicolle Monico I mean, c’mon, that view, that glistening pool, the cocktail that will undoubtedly be in your hand—don’t act like you’re not impressed by Six Senses’ first European property. Located in the Portuguese UNESCO World Heritage area of the Douro Valley, the well-known spa brand is expanding in the region's wine country with an opening slated for spring of 2015. ... Read More |
Dec 5, 2013 | Contributor: Nicolle Monico While riding around on a bicycle isn’t necessarily a luxury affair, Bike Tours Portugal (BTP) has found a way to make it a little more glamorous when visiting Europe. Choosing from either guided, self-guided or tailor-made tours, guests can hop onto their very own two-wheeler for an adventure that is both eco-friendly and filled with four- and five-star accommodations. ... Read More |
Aug 29, 2013 | Contributor: Nicolle Monico | 1 Comment Wine tours are a quintessential part of traveling through Europe, as its regions hold some of the most famous vineyards, brands and family-run wineries in the world. If you’re a frequent traveler to The Old World you may be looking for something a little different this next time around. Like you, we were itching for that extra twist that made a tour stand out among the rest. Below is a compilation of some of Europe’s unique wine experiences.... Read More |
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