Just book a round-trip flight from Boston to Ponta Delgada, São Miguel, between September 1stto September 30th– and you can visit a second island in the Azores of your choice. The interisland flight will be included. The deal is available for trips between January 10thand February 28th. To book just call (800) 762-9995 and ask for the “Island Hopper.” Read more →
August 2018
When planning your next trip, you can take a few steps to help ensure the happiest, healthiest, most stress-free vacation possible. This is especially important for those who are traveling with allergies or other health conditions. Here’s how to make the most of your time off... Read more →
Golegã is the Portuguese city outside Lisbon known for its horsemanship. Held since the 16th century, every year in November the town hosts a 10 days festivity known as Feira do Cavalo, where games, jumping shows, races and demonstrations with horses are offered. Riders and breeders come from all over the place to take part in the event, that is also rich for its entertainment, food and the celebration of São Martinho. Read more →
Virtuoso, the global luxury travel network, has recognized Portugal as the Hottest Destination of 2018. The award was given last night during the 30th Annual Virtuoso Travel Week in Las Vegas, to an audience of 1,700 members of the luxury travel industry, representing travel agents, hotels, airlines and cruise lines... Read more →
Kids up to 11 years of age will love the wonders of the Azores: Europe just 4 hours away Read more →
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 within the walls of a grand wine estate. Read more →
Open since 2005, Fragoleto has been exploring ice cream flavors that conquer any gelato fan. The owner has now won the national competition to attend the Gelato Festival that compares worldwide ice creams. With a rather different creamy option, The Mediterranean is a mix of carob, almonds and nuts Read more →
Manjar do Marques is a restaurant just outside the Pombal exit in the highway connecting Porto and Lisbon, A1. It's famous for serving the typical Portuguese tomato rice always fresh made. Costumers pay for the great appetizers like pataniscas, bolinhos de bacalhau or petinga and the rice is all-you-can-eat. The deserts are delicious and the waiters carrying big rice pots always pay attention to your dish to keep it served. Read more →