What is Hot
What is "in" and what is "out" in the travel world. Do you want to be among the first to experience a destination before the crowds arrive or do you prefer to go to well established places to avoid nasty surprises. Every month we will offer a destination that ise gaining in popularity. If you fit the first category make tracks now. If not file the information for future reference. This month we are going to Portugal, home of Prince Henry the Navigator, Bartholomew Diaz and Vasco de Gama all responsible for opening up the sea routes to the New World.
Douro Valley Port and Wine
Good port is sublime. Forget that horrid dark sticky stuff that sends you to sleep after dinner. Take a river cruise down the Douro and sample the amazing natural and cultural heritage of this famous Portugese region. The Duoro river rises in Spain and travels between steeply terraced hillsides of spectacular beauty to finally reach the Atlantic at Porto. Along with port tastings you can sample the new wines from the old vineyards - Regua, Pinhao and Lamego.
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The Azores Atlantic Island Outposts
The Azores are these unspoiled island outposts in the Atlantic. 700 miles west of Lisbon these islands remained remote and inaccessible and are probably the least visited and perhaps the most unexplored. Discover the contrasts of historic cities and quaint villages. Everywhere the sounds of the sea are never far off and the friendliness of the people is legendary. These nine ilsands enjoy year round mild temperatures and boast sapphire blue and emerald green lakes, fertile prairies with lovely gardens full of hydrangeas and azaleas. You can explore on your own as a self drive or sign up for a locally hosted tour. For a more in depth study sign up for a cruise on the Clelia II, and enjoy lectures and discussions from experts which will illuminate the cultural and natural history of the Azores.
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