Nestling on the south bank of the Douro River in Vila Nova de Gaia, the new, five-star Tivoli Kopke Porto Gaia Hotel offers its guests a unique experience. This combines the heritage of Portugal’s Tivoli Hotels & Resorts and Kopke, the oldest Port wine house in the world, established in 1638. Ultra-Luxurious Tivoli Kopke Porto Gaia Hotel in the Douro Valley...
Some areas of the northern hemisphere have had an icy winter and as we head towards spring, many are planning a trip to the beach. To help things along, Tripadvisor has dropped its list of the world’s best beaches for 2025. Tripadvisor drops its list of the world’s best beaches for 2025 On Tuesday this week, Tripadvisor released its annual list of the world’s best...
It was recently reported that Malaga on the Costa del Sol in Spain has introduced fines under decency laws and now the trend has headed to Albufeira in Portugal. The town’s council has announced fines for those tourists who dress scantily in the streets of the Algarve town. The new laws are likely to affect travelers from the US, UK, Canada, Russia, France, Spain and...
Travel is constantly evolving, with trends like digital nomads, solo travelers and family vacations, and the latest relates to ‘DINK’ couples. These are couples with Dual-Income-No-Kids, who have more money to spare on their vacations. Meanwhile, when it comes to the top 10 getaways worldwide for DINK couples, two locations in Portugal are listed, namely Funchal...
Travelers seeking to prioritize their health and self-care goals in the coming year will be welcomed to the new Reset & Reconnect Retreat at scenic Casa Palmela in Portugal, set to open in February 2025. Meanwhile, the world renowned wellness retreat Ananda in the Himalayas is bringing its team of experts and practitioners to Casa Palmela to offer a four-night...
It is always hard when a loving relationship comes to an end and it is difficult to handle. However, one of the best ideas is to travel post-breakup to the perfect destination to get over the heartbreak. Lucky for us, the travel website Miss Tourist has released a list of the best places to visit following heartbreak. Only one is listed as the number 1 post-breakup...
Lisbon, Portugal, is the latest popular tourist city to feel the effects of overtourism this summer. According to residents, the tuk-tuks are clogging their streets, making them almost unlivable. Some of the locals say the tourist traffic is so bad, it is often stopping them from leaving their homes. Lisbon, Portugal feeling the effects of overtourism Europe this...
The dreaded word “overtourism” keeps appearing in headlines for many European destinations, but Portugal is doing something about this. Instead of packing out the popular cities and beaches with wall-to-wall tourists, Portugal aims to create the world’s longest circular hiking route, the 3,000 km (1,864 mi) Palmilhar Portugal (Walking Portugal). Are you up to it? Get...
Since the pandemic, many people have given up on the normal office environment, preferring to become remote workers or digital nomads. One is for those who still have a job with a company, while the other is for freelance entrepreneurs, traveling the world while working. In recent years, many places have been lauded for their digital nomad visas, but some are better...
Nestling in the Zamora Province of Spain, Rihonor de Castilla straddles the border between Spain and Portugal. The unique town gets to celebrate the New Year twice as it and its Portuguese counterpart, Rio de Onor are both in different time zones. This makes the Spanish town unique in Spain and fascinating to visit. Rihonor de Castilla and Rio de Onor in two time...