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5 Things to See and Do When in Porto

2014-10-11 by Argo Contributor

Porto churches

Porto is Portugal’s second largest city – major commercial and industrial centre and, it’s famous for the World-renowned port wine, which is produced there. But the city on the Douro River’s northern bank is also an attractive travel destination. Breathtaking views, the mentioned famous wines, the Douro River and the splendid architecture are all strong reasons for visiting Porto.

Tags: Porto attractions, Porto tourism, portugal, Portugal tourism, Portugal travel

World Travel Awards 2012 Highlight Brief

2012-10-09 by Aleksandr Shatskih

World Travel Awards logo

This year’s World Travel Awards have been announced revealing some of the hospitality and travel industry’s brightest stars. Top honors went out to; Lufthansa, Kempinski Hotels & Resorts, DFDS Seaways, Disneyland Paris and Norwegian Cruise Line, among many others.

Tags: Europe travel, Portugal travel, travel awards, travel brands, WTA, WTA 2012

Portimao Sardine Festival – A Portuguese Senses Feast

2012-07-26 by Aleksandr Shatskih

Sardines Festival 2012

Running from 3 to 10 August in the colorful town of Portimao in western Algarve, the Sardine Festival 2012 greets visitors with plenty of music, theatre, dance, various art and comedy shows, sunshine and of course, the delicious grilled sardines served with homemade bread and Algarve salad.

Tags: algarve, portugal, Portugal festivals, Portugal travel, Sardine Festival 2012, Sardine Festival Portimao

Hotel Spotlight: Heritage Lisbon Hotels

2012-01-18 by Aleksandr Shatskih

Hotel Britania, Lisbon.

Heritage Lisbon Hotels are one of this Portugal city’s best kept secrets. Situated in wonderful old homes and buildings at Lisbon’s historic center, these boutique gems sparkle with charm and guest value. An intimate and warm alternative to their larger luxury counterparts, these welcoming accommodations are well worth a closer look.

Tags: Lisbon architecture, Lisbon hotels, Lisbon travel, Miguel Câncio Martins, Portugal hospitality, Portugal hotels, Portugal tourism, Portugal travel, Solar Do Castelo

Labor Day Travel Ideas – Snag a Lisbon Weekend [Video]

2011-08-29 by Phil Butler

The Tower of Belem

This Labor Day Weekend why not think out of the box, spur of the moment. Think value. How about a spa and wellness excursion to Portugal? For a real adventure this holiday, or any other, it’s a wonder more Americans don’t take advantage of exchange rates and wondrous places that could use the business. And […]

Tags: Cheap Tickets, Hotels.com, Labor Day flights, Labor Day vacation, Lisbon flights, Lisbon hotels, Lisbon travel, Portugal tourism, Portugal travel, Tiara Park Atlantic Lisboa, Tower of Belem

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