Travel News Archive portugal

October 14, 2021 – Ryanair, Europe and Italy’s No.1 airline, today (6th Oct) announced its newest Italian base in Venice Marco Polo with three new Boeing 737 8-200 “Gamechanger” based aircraft, representing an investment of $300m alongside the introduction of 18 new routes (24 total) significantly enhancing Venice’s domestic & international connectivity to 12 European […]

Travel news Visit Portugal has launched a new digital platform focused on the wine industry. The website which aims to position Portugal as a world leading wine tourism destination. It provides a unique way to discover Portugal through its wines and embrace the culture of the country. The new campaign – ‘Portugal Pairs with Wine’ […]

More airline news More hotel news More activities September 30, 2021 – Open For Booking October 5, 2021-  Seabourn, the ultra-luxury ocean and expedition travel company, has announced Seabourn Encore will resume service earlier than anticipated starting on February 19, 2022, with a series of new 10- and 11-day itineraries to the Canary Islands and […]

News from around the worldMore news In any given year, October is the perfect month to get away. Schools are back, so airports are less crowded, it’s sunny and dry everywhere from southern Europe to South America, and prices are set at shoulder season. In 2021 however, things are noticeably different. While the temperatures of […]

Airline news from around the worldMore airline news September 28, 2021 Latam flights update Latam operates routes from São Paulo to Santiago, Madrid, Frankfurt, Lisbon, Asunción, Montevideo, Mexico City, Miami, New York, Cancun, Paris and Bogotá. Newly scheduled Latam flights Soon LATAM airlines will resume flights from Sao Paulo to Lima from October 1st. On November […]

Hotel news from around the worldMore hotel news September 24, 2021  – Hilton Porto Gaia occupies a renovated former port warehouse in Vila Nova de Gaia. VILA NOVA DE GAIA, Portugal – Hilton (NYSE: HLT) today celebrates the opening of Hilton Porto Gaia, located in Vila Nova de Gaia. The 194-room former port warehouse is […]

Travel news from around the world What attracts travellers to certain cities around the world? Is it new Michelin-starred restaurants? Generations-old cultural heritage? Proximity to geographic wonders of the world? Unsurprisingly, when it comes to determining the best cities in the world, it’s all of the above for our discerning Travel + Leisure readers.  Every year for our World’s […]

Travel news from around the world This year’s World’s Best Awards survey was open for voting January 11 through May 10, 2021, as destinations around the world were lifting COVID-19 restrictions. Survey rules have always allowed readers to reflect on their travel experiences over a three-year period. We hope that this year’s honorees will inspire […]

Travel news from around the world Portugal said on Wednesday it would allow entry for tourists from Brazil, nearly 18 months after it imposed a ban on non-essential travel from the Portuguese-speaking South American nation to stem the spread of coronavirus. Although Brazilians, who make up Portugal’s biggest expatriate community, were allowed access for reasons […]

Where, what, how – anyone seen this before? This amazing island is situated in the Azores in Portugal. Being the largest island in the Azores, there’s so much to see and do on Sao Miguel such as kayaking, paddleboarding, diving, surfing, canyoning, coasteering, sailing, fishing, hiking, road cycling and mountain biking. The Azores are also […]

What’s cooking? World recipes How to Cook Bacalhau à Brás Bacalhau à Brás (Cod à Brás) is a simple recipe from the Portuguese cuisine, but it explores all the flavours of its ingredients, resulting in a classic dish full of personality. Among the most important ingredients in Portuguese cuisine, cod is a highlight. One of […]

Latest Travel advice Portugal August 4, 2021: Information on entry restrictions, testing and quarantine regulations in Portugal Portuguese government has been taking all necessary public health measures to protect the entire population as well as our visitors. Measures in force may be reviewed in accordance to the evolution of the pandemic. I – ACCESSIBILITY    […]

Portugal: Did you know that there is a medieval village built around a pile of massive granite boulders? Instead of trying to move the boulders, the villagers used them as walls, floors and even roofs.   Amazing, right?   It is indeed Monsanto in Portugal.   Located about a 3-hour drive from Lisbon, Monsanto  is […]

Portugal: This doesn’t even look real does it?     But where is it?   Palacio Nacional da Pena, Sintra, Portugal.   Built in the 19th century by King Ferdinand II, the palace was meant to be a summer home for the Portuguese royals. Ferdinand’s opulent tastes were imposed on the builders and designers, creating a […]

Travel news from around the world Europe: Stand up paddle boarding, also known as SUP, has been exploding into our lives for quite a few years now. The allure of gracefully gliding across the water undertaking micro expeditions while working on your physical and mental wellbeing is incredibly attractive. As SUP isn’t a weight-bearing activity, […]

Travel news from around the world Portugal:   Madeira Promotion Bureau has launched an eight-week London taxi campaign as tourism to the islands reopens starting in July 2021. The work comes alongside partners Ubiqtaxis and British Airways. This London campaign, with advertising on 100 taxis around the capital, comes further to the launch  of the new […]