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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: Porto
Six Must-See Small European Cities

Springtime always brings jaunts to Europe to the forefront of travel wishlists, but if you've hit the top spots (Paris, Rome, Barcelona), it's time to discover something new, like these six smaller cities.

Posted by Donna Heiderstadt on February 28, 2013 at 5:04:56 PM EST in Trip Ideas Tagged: Europe, France, Italy, Belgium, Switzerland
Hotel Trend? Rooms that Spin

Ever feel like falling asleep with one view and waking up with another? A chic new hotel in a historic Portuguese city just outside of Porto has got your back, with their slowly revolving rooms.

Posted by Kristine Hansen on November 21, 2012 at 2:38:03 PM EST in Hotels Tagged: Hotels,
Eating Local: What Fish to Order Where

Chef Missy Robbins, of NYC's A Voce Madison, is an authority figure when it comes to all things pescatarian. So we asked her about the best local fish to order around the world.

Posted by Kathleen Squires on September 12, 2012 at 10:31:05 AM EDT in Restaurants, Travel Tips Tagged: Restaurants, Food, Santa Barbara, Italy,
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: Lisbon, Hotels
Walk the Rota Vicentina in Portugal's Algarve

One of the best ways to discover a new place is on foot. And with Portugal's new Rota Vicentina, getting to know the stunning coast along The Algarve just got a whole lot easier.

Posted by Deanna Cioppa on August 20, 2012 at 6:16:28 PM EDT in Travel Tips, Outdoors Tagged: Outdoors
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: Spain, Lisbon, Porto, Cruise Lines, Cruises, Viking River Cruises, Douro River Cruising, AMA Waterways, AmaVida, Queen Isabel, Douro Spirit, Uniworld Boutique River Cruise Collection
A Trio of New Wine-Themed Sailings

We heard it through the grapevine: Catering to oenophiles is the latest trend on the high seas. A trio of cruise lines are pulling out all the stops to lure wine enthusiasts on deck, with newly launched wine-themed programs that feature plenty of wine experts on tap, viticulture-minded lectures, special vintage tastings, and more. And, of course, ports of call worthy of raising a glass to, in some of the world's top wine regions.

Posted by Elissa Richard on February 15, 2012 at 5:46:38 PM EST in Cruises, News, Wine & Cocktails Tagged: Cruise Lines, France, Spain, Argentina, Caribbean, Food and Wine, Celebrity Cruises, European Wine Cruises, Celebrity Constellation, Silversea Cruises, MSC Cruises
Fodor's Go List: Top 21 Places to Go in 2012

Trying to figure out where to take your big vacation this year? We've got you covered. Our curated list of buzzy destinations, emerging hotspots, places that offer great values, and locales with upcoming noteworthy events, is sure to inspire you to book a trip—fast.

Posted by Fodor's Editors on January 11, 2012 at 9:47:12 AM EST in Trip Ideas, New at Fodor's Tagged: Italy, Hawaii, Oahu, Cuba, Croatia, Budapest, London
Attention shopaholics: know what to buy in Portugal

This is a country with a wealth of crafts—from superbly woven baskets to beautifully embroidered linens, to irresistible porcelain and pottery (you might want to pack your own bubble wrap and tape to get the latter home safely). Items made of cork, leather, and wood should make your list; so should port and other local wines.

Posted by Fodor's Editors on June 30, 2011 at 1:00:00 AM EDT in Travel Tips Tagged: Europe,