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ADVENTURE - CRUISES - RESORTS - WORLD WIDE TRAVEL NOVEMBER 2019

"When Something Good Happens-Travel to Celebrate,

When Something Bad Happens-Travel to Forget,

and When Nothing Happens,

Travel to Make Something Happen"

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Interesting Facts on Portugal:

from Visit Portugal and Wonder Wisdom

Half of the 'New World' once belonged to Portugal

The Treaty of Tordesillas signed in 1494 gave Portugal the Brazil, Africa and Asia

Portugal is the oldest country in Europe

same defined borders since 1139

Portuguese is the Official Language of 9 Countries

Portugal, Brazil, Cape Verde, Angola, Guinea Bissau, Mozambique, Principe, Sao Tome and Equatorial Guinea. Portuguese is also spoken in Goa (India), Macao and East Timor.

From a Latin root, Portuguese is the 5th most spoken language in the world.

UNESCO World Heritage Center - Sintra

Ferdinand II turned a ruined monastery into a castle displaying Gothic, Egyptian, Moorish and Renaissance designs. In the 19th century Sintra became the first centre of European Romantic architecture. (below)

Almourol Castle

Captured by the Knights of Templar, this medieval castle sets atop the islet of Almourol in the middle of the Tagus River. (below)

Praca do Comercio, Lisboa

One of Lisbon's most emblematic squares, the riverfront plaza displays 18th century arcades, lemon-meringue facades and mosiac cobbles. (below)

Portugal's University of Coimbra -One of the Oldest Universities in Europe.

The Vasco da Gama Bridge in Lisbon is the Longest in Europe

10.5 miles long (17 kilometers)

Portugal is one of the World's Top Surf Spots

Portugal has a coastline that spans 497 miles and it's known to have 364 days of surf!

With it's mild climate, 3000 hours of sunshine a year, Portugal is the perfect destination all year round. (below)

Sao Miguel Island - Azores

Influenced by the Gulf Stream, the climate and sea temperature are mild in the summer and winter and ideal for nautical sports all year round. The Azores archipelagos consist of nine islands, about a 2 hr plane ride from mainland Portugal. (below)

Featured Tours to Portugal

New Years in Madeira- Sagres Vacations

$3299 pp based on double occupancy. RT airfare from Boston. 6 Nights at the Allegro Madeira Hotel with Breakfast Daily in Funchal. 11 Meals total including 6 breakfasts, 2 lunches, 3 dinners including Gala Dinner; Tours in: Funchal and Monte, West of Madeira and East of Madeira.

Portugal for Kids- Sagres Vacations

from $2459 pp - Round trip airfare from NYC

Genuine Lisbon, Lisbon´s Flavours, sintra for Young Explorers, Tickets for Zoo Santo Inácio in Vila Nova de Gaia, World of Dicoveries family experience

Portugal's River of Gold - Viking Cruises

10 Days - 8 Guided Tours - 2 Countries - From $3599 pp

Enjoy Lisbon, then sail the Douro River from Porto to Pinhão and back again.

GoWay Travel Portugal Vacation Packages

Portugal shares the Iberian Peninsula with Spain and is one of the best value destinations on the Continent of Europe . It offers outstanding landscape diversity with its green mountains in the north, a near-desert landscape in the Alentejo region and wonderful beaches in the Algarve on the south coast,

THIS MONTH SPECIALS

Virgin Voyages Half Off Deposits and Bubbles on Us - Limited time offer

All sailings include tips, unlimited WiFi, food at 20+ eateries and group workouts.

4-5 night voyages from Miami to Mexico and the Caribbean starting at $1650 pp.

FREE AIRFARE to Europe on select sailings, Holiday Triple Savings on 2020 sailings, and introducing their newest ship AmaMagna - twice the width of European River Ships and offers more personal space, dining venues and leisure opportunities.