Wine in Portugal

Fall in Portugal brings a buzz of activity to the 20 designated wine regions across the country, from picking and processing the grapes to celebrating the harvest with food, song and traditional festivals.

During September and October, visitors can now witness these ancient rituals up close, by taking part in the harvest itself, touring through the many vineyards, crushing the grapes if they desire, or even lodging... [Read more]

Inside Porgtugal Culture

Portugal is an old country, as evidenced by the fact that it has Europe’s longest-standing border. Its nine centuries of history are filled with epic heroes, fierce battles and romantic legends, and visitors can find remnants of all of this anywhere in the country.

A certain type of black and white mosaic sidewalk can only be seen in Portugal and other... [Read more]

Inside Portugal

THIS MONTH’S TRAVEL SECRET: A generous queen becomes a saint
The university city of Coimbra, in Portugal’s Centro Region, is the site of one of the greatest love stories of this country’s long history and where the remains of a woman now revered as Queen Saint Isabel are buried. The town celebrates this saint each year.

King... [Read more]

Spain River Cruise Savings

SAVE UP TO $300 PER COUPLE ON UNIWORLD PORTUAL/SPAIN GRAND RIVER CRUISE

Just as champagne must come from the Champagne region of France, Port must come from Portugal - at least to officially be called such. Travel with Uniworld to learn from Portuguese winemakers how they produce the sweet... [Read more]

Discovering Port in Portugal

~ Sail Portugal and Spain’s Douro River Valley with Uniworld ~

Just as champagne must come from the Champagne region of France, Port must come from Portugal - at least to officially be called such. Travel with Uniworld to learn from Portuguese winemakers how they produce the sweet fortified dessert wine associated with this region. Be wined... [Read more]

Visit Celtic Portugal

Bagpipes, kilts and tartans, stick dancing and Celtic music. You’re probably thinking Scotland or Wales at this point, right? Well, think Portugal instead. In the northeastern corner of Portugal—known as the “land beyond the mountains”— a Celtic history... [Read more]

Inside Portugal

This fall and winter, many Americans may be looking for an alternative to traveling to the Caribbean – and we have an idea for them. Portugal and its two sets of Atlantic islands have mild climates, with the added benefit of being nearby, fun and easy to get to. Europeans call Portugal the California of Europe,... [Read more]

“Tis the Season” in Aquapura Douro Valley

DOURO VALLEY, Portugal, November 20, 2007 – The five-star Aquapura Douro Valley, located in this burgeoning luxury and wine destination, celebrates the upcoming Christmas holiday with the “Tis the Season” package. The Douro region’s magical winter beauty and rolling hills lined with vineyards provides the perfect setting for a family holiday or a couple’s... [Read more]

Ten Things to Know About Portugal

1. Portugal is the world’s largest producer of cork. Cork oak trees are protected by law, and so the cork oak forests are some of the largest forests in southern Europe. They support dozens of endangered species.

2. Europe’s only tea plantation, Gorreana, is found amidst the mild climate of the island of São Miguel, in the Azores. The climate... [Read more]

Uniworld’s Grand River Cruises

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“January Sale” has taken on a whole new meaning. Uniworld Grand River Cruises - the premiere river cruise company - is making their Grand River Cruises even grander!! Book an Air-Inclusive Uniworld Grand River Cruise Package to Europe and deposit by January 31, 2007 and save up to $1,000 per couple.

Choose from 15 expertly planned Europe Grand River Cruise Air-Inclusive... [Read more]

Smithstonian Journeys, Winter 2007

$1,000 Per Couple Savings in the Fabled British Isles: Embark on the historic trail of Normans, Saxons, Celts and Norsemen on the 10-night chartered cruise British Isles: Fabled Lands, Wild Shores (June 1-13, 2007). Trace ancient settlements along the rugged shores of England, Wales, Ireland and Scotland on this custom crafted journey that explores the region’s hidden gems, offbeat attractions and famed... [Read more]

Tours to Lisbon

Bloomfield, NJ - December 19, 2006 - Club ABC Tours, one of the largest
private travel clubs in the country, invites travelers to enjoy the culturally
rich and thoroughly modern city of Lisbon, Portugal. Its 6-day independent
air/land travel package, “Lisbon Weekend Escape,” starts at just $899 per
person and includes roundtrip airfare on regularly scheduled flights from
Newark,... [Read more]

Deilmann Mediterranean Music Cruise

NEW YORK, Oct. 15, 2006 - Peter Deilmann Cruises is offering free air and free shore excursions on its gala classical music cruise aboard the five-star MS Deutschland on a Mediterranean sailing to Italy, Spain, Portugal and France from April 21 to May 5, 2007. The 13-night cruise will feature performances of orchestral works, vocalists and instrumental soloists. Deilmann is offering free air transportation for the music... [Read more]

Portugal to Host Global Travel and Tourism Summit

Lisbon, Portugal– - The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) announced that Lisbon, Portugal would be the host of the 7th Global Travel & Tourism Summit, to be held from May 10 to 12, 2007.

Jean-Claude Baumgarten, WTTC President, said: “We are delighted to accept the invitation from the Secretary of State of Tourism for Portugal to host the Summit in Lisbon in 2007. The Global Travel &... [Read more]

The Unofficial Drink of Lisbon

Lisbon may be one of the trendiest capitals in Europe these days, but there is a tasty face of it popular culture few visitors have discovered: Ginja. This strong, sweet cheery liqueur is the unofficial drink of Portugal’s capital, and trying it is a rich experience. And, an affordable one. Two centuries ago Lisbon was surrounded by fruit orchards, and the local bitter cherries mixed well with the local brandy, or... [Read more]