Lisbon is exploding with exciting restaurants helmed by chefs who riff on Portuguese tradition without being bound by it.
Despite the increase in tourism, the distinctive character of Lisbon remains strong. Amid the historic neighborhoods, we discovered several new hotels.
With 150 Portuguese wines and a friendly, knowledgeable host, the rustic Winebar do Castelo, in the Alfama, proved quite the surprise.
Fado is Portugal's great contribution to music. While in Lisbon, we tried two contrasting but equally memorable venues.
Numerous stores in Lisbon sell azulejos, both hand-painted and factory-made. Here is a selection of the best places to purchase the tiles.
Lisbon's many hills have allowed the city to create numerous miradouros, or viewpoints, around its center, which offer stupendous vistas.
One of Portugal's most exciting wineries, Villa Oeiras, is close to Lisbon, and Mr. Harper highly recommends a private tour.
Portugal's capital has more than its fair share of independent jewel-box shops set in beautiful historic buildings. These are my favorite things to bring home.
Lisbon has a wealth of attractions, so it's important to be strategic. Here are some hints on how to get the most out of the city's points of interest.
Wine lovers should consider a visit to the Setubal Peninsula, home to several wineries, gently rolling vineyards and a dramatic coastline.
One of the loveliest wine regions in Portugal is Setubal, less than an hour south of central Lisbon.
In Palm Springs, we stayed at L'Horizon Resort & Spa, a boutique hotel encompassing a residence and 24 individual bungalows, plus an alfresco restaurant.
The Willows Historic Palm Springs Inn is a Mediterranean villa of just eight rooms. It has an atmosphere of gracious tranquility and is close to downtown.
SO.PA and Workshop Kitchen + Bar ushered in a new food era in Palm Springs, and with the addition of other restaurants, the dining scene is now adventurous.
Conservation news out of Kenya is worrisome, but the Cheetah Conservation Fund in Namibia has helped increase the population by more than a third.
It is a delight to stroll through the neighborhoods of Lisbon's historic center. This fall, I stayed in a number of smart new heritage hotels there.
Residents of Lisbon escape to the Setúbal Peninsula, where there are notable wineries, beautiful beaches and medieval castles to tour.
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