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8 Reasons to Go to Portugal Now

There are many more than just eight reasons to visit Portugal at any given time, but with a sweep of recent new openings (from hotels to parks and walking trails), now is really the time to go. Here's why.

Posted by Anja Mutic on March 11, 2013 at 11:15:33 AM EDT in Trip Ideas Tagged: Portugal, Porto
Where to Go This Winter

As the temperatures start to drop, our minds wander to winter escapes—whether that means hitting the slopes, the sand, or the city. Here are our expert picks for where to head this winter.

Posted by Blane Bachelor on November 05, 2012 at 12:22:04 PM EST in Trip Ideas Tagged: Winter Travel, Hong Kong, Arizona, Vienna, Puerto Rico, Jackson Hole
Sleek Mercy Hotel Debuts in Lisbon

Portugal is so hot right now. With an increase in visitors, the country is riding a wave of new hotel openings in the last year alone. Add to those, the Mercy Hotel set to debut in Lisbon next month.

Posted by Kristine Hansen on August 23, 2012 at 11:25:48 AM EDT in Hotels, News Tagged: Portugal, Hotels
River Cruise Lines Add New Portugal Trips on the Douro

River cruising in Portugal's Douro River Valley—a delightful region comprised of old-world villages and vineyard-coated countryside—is booming, with next year's cruise calendar ramping up its offerings, courtesy of three major river cruse lines. AmaWaterways is debuting a duo of fresh itineraries and a new vessel; Viking River Cruises is making their first-ever foray into Portugal; and Portugal river cruise pioneer Uniworld is ensuring its firm foothold in the region with a shiny new ship.

Posted by Elissa Richard on February 29, 2012 at 5:59:41 PM EST in Cruises, News Tagged: Portugal, Spain, Porto, Cruise Lines, Cruises, Viking River Cruises, Douro River Cruising, AMA Waterways, AmaVida, Queen Isabel, Douro Spirit, Uniworld Boutique River Cruise Collection