16 Monday Jan 2012
Posted in Travel
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Douro, Douro Cruises, Douro River, Lisbon, Mateus Palace, Oporto, Port wine, Porto, Portugal, Salamanca, Vila Nova de Gaia, Wine
Imagine gliding down a historic river while sampling fine wine and being attended to by the crew of a modern cruise ship. This delightful image comes true when you take a cruise down the Douro River in Portugal. Continue reading »
15 Sunday Jan 2012
Posted in Travel, World Cities
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Boca do Inferno, Cascais, Estoril, Lisbon, Portugal, Seaside resort, Seaside resorts near Guincho, Sintra is a UNESCO World Heritage, The Best of Portugal, Tourism, World Heritage Site
Portugal Seaside Resorts are plentiful. Depending upon the type and area desired, guests may find a number of resorts available. Coastal towns in Portugal are known for fishing, trade, yachting and tourism. People travel from all over the world to experience the Portuguese lifestyle. Continue reading »
26 Monday Dec 2011
Posted in Travel
It’s been a full generation since Portugal’s revolution and no one seems to have given Lisbon a lick of paint in all that time. Grubbier and shabbier than ever, Lisbon comes as something of a shock to a traveler coming from other European cities – shock at the change of tempo from the push, swagger and verve of cities like Madrid and Paris; shock at the unkempt, peeling, tired old town that is Portugal’s capital city. Continue reading »
23 Friday Dec 2011
Posted in Real Estate, Travel, World Cities
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Algarve, Algarve Team Properties, Atlantic Ocean, Câmara Municipal, City Council, European Union, Iberian Peninsula, Lisbon, Portugal, Seaside Towns
According to recent research by MINTEL, Portugal ranks fourth on the wish lists of Britons keen to head abroad for a new life. As a country, it’s awash with history, boasts beautiful beaches and stunning landscapes – no wonder it’s a popular destination.
21 Wednesday Dec 2011
Posted in Blog Entries
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Algarve, Atlantic Ocean, Azores, Gulf Stream, Lisbon, Madeira, Porto, Portugal
Portugal is famous for its golf courses, with long hours of sunlight, a mild ocean climate, and stunning scenery. Variety also abounds when playing on a coastline course in the famous Algarve region, on one of the Portuguese islands, or further up the coast to the northern part of Portugal. Continue reading »
17 Saturday Dec 2011
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aquarium zoo, Atlantic Ocean, budget style, capital of portugal, city clubs, five star resorts, george castle, Lisbon, Lisbon vacations, Museu Calouste Gulbenkian, Museu do Fado, Portugal
Many people enjoy traveling to Europe on their vacations. One popular city, for tourists to visit, is Lisbon. This city is the capital of Portugal. It is located on the western coast, along the Atlantic Ocean. There are many exciting things to see and do while on Lisbon vacations. Continue reading »
13 Tuesday Dec 2011
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Biscainhos Museum, Guincho Beach, Lisbon, Mateus Palace, National Coach Museum, Pena National Palace, Portugal, Tagus
Portugal has vacation itineraries, which fit every taste and budget. In addition to its capital city’s many worthwhile attractions, several wonderful destinations are within one or two hours of downtown Lisbon.
Lisbon has a long and distinctive history and culture. Among the many gems to discover during your exploration of the city center are attractions such as the Calouste Gulbenkian Art Museum near the American Embassy, St. George’s Castle in the Alfama and the gigantic greenhouse gardens in Prince Edward VII Park. The Sete Rios area of Lisbon has a unique historic pet cemetery adjacent to the zoo.
