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]

Discover Macau

Eating in Macau

Over decades of developing its’ cuisine, Macau has a unique taste all its own made up of elements from Portuguese, Chinese, Indian, Malay and African foods. Collectively known as Macanese cuisine, ones’ taste buds are sure to be delighted in the fusion of flavors. For me, a Macau day is not complete without at least one Portuguese egg tart enveloping my senses. First off,... [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]

ITKT Interviews Portugal (video)

Maryl Celiz meets Portugal Tourism for a little insider information at VEMEX in Los Angeles in December 06. We learn about Portugal’s famous cod, the romantic city of Lisbon and a couple of hidden gems. For more on Portugal at ITKT. This podcast was produced by Wayfarer Digital for In The Know Traveler. To see our... [Read more]