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A shopper’s guide to Lisbon’s most unusual stores

A shopper’s guide to Lisbon’s most unusual stores

Autumn is the ideal time to take a shopping city break to Lisbon – the weather is mild, flights are daily and affordable from the UK, and centrally located hotels cater for all budgets.

10 affordable luxury destinations for autumn

10 affordable luxury destinations for autumn

Hotel search website trivago.co.uk has revealed the best European destinations for a luxury break this autumn.

Healthy fine dining eating options with Boutique Hotel Vivenda Miranda

Healthy fine dining eating options with Boutique Hotel Vivenda Miranda

The Mirandus Restaurant, located within Boutique Hotel Vivenda Miranda is the essential place to visit when in Lagos in the Algarve, for those that enjoy superb food in a beautiful and romantic setting, whether as a guest or visitor.

Last Minute Camino: Best Autumn Routes

Last Minute Camino: Best Autumn Routes

Head on an incredible Camino de Santiago adventure this Autumn with CaminoWays.com, the walking holiday specialists. With mild temperatures ideal for walking, October is one of the very best months of the year to experience the Camino.

Lisbon, more accessible than ever for those in the north of England

Lisbon, more accessible than ever for those in the north of England

Getting to know the Portuguese capital has never been easier for those living in the north of England, with Ryanair adding two more weekly flights from Manchester to Lisbon this summer, upping their number of flights to the capital to four per week.

Summer savings in Lisbon - Holiday ideas for small budgets

Summer savings in Lisbon - Holiday ideas for small budgets

With a line-up of affordable cool happenings in Lisbon this summer, a city break with family or friends to Portugal's captivating capital is achievable on a small budget.

The Oitavos launches 'Suited to Surf' for the active business traveller

The Oitavos launches 'Suited to Surf' for the active business traveller

Set within the Sintra Cascais National Park and overlooking Portugal's Atlantic coastline, five star luxury hotel The Oitavos is launching the 'Suited to Surf' package for business guests to enjoy as a group or an individual basis.

Lisbon prepares to party in June with ‘Festas de Lisboa’

Lisbon prepares to party in June with ‘Festas de Lisboa’

As football fever subsides and the summer nights draw out, Lisbon prepares to party with a line up of not-to-be-missed cultural events in June that will attract thousands of visitors and locals to the historic quarters of the city.

The Alentejo Festival of Food & Wine

The Alentejo is a beguilingly beautiful rural region of diverse landscapes, from sweeping plains, cork forests and rocky hills, to sandy coves, olive groves and vineyards.

Lisbon in 48 hours - Sun, sights and savings

Lisbon in 48 hours - Sun, sights and savings

One of Europe's sunniest capitals, September and October temperatures in Lisbon still reach the low 60s and high 50s making it the perfect escape from the autumn chill in the UK.

Lisbon voted best city destination in Europe

Lisbon voted best city destination in Europe

Lisbon, the cosmopolitan and fascinating capital of Portugal, has been named Europe’s Leading City Break Destination 2013.

The Algarve’s diverse culinary scene

The Algarve’s diverse culinary scene

The Algarve offers a diverse culinary scene for visitors to discover from speciality local dishes rich in flavour to fine-dining and Michelin-starred restaurants.

Headwater launches new trips in Portugal’s ‘Wild West’

Headwater launches new trips in Portugal’s ‘Wild West’

New for autumn/winter 2013/14, cycling and walking holiday specialist, Headwater, has launched two trips in the Algarve’s ‘Wild West’ – a little known, unpopulated region of deserted beaches, lush forests, white villages and tiny fishing communities where life continues as it has for centuries.

Nordic walking breaks at the charming Quinta das Barradas

Nordic walking breaks at the charming Quinta das Barradas

The charming Quinta das Barrades plays host to a unique series of weekend breaks catering to the popular health and fitness activity of Nordic Walking.

Dine at the heart of Sintra on Portugal's Atlantic coast

Dine at the heart of Sintra on Portugal's Atlantic coast

The Oitavos, the five-star luxury hotel and spa on Portugal's Estoril coast, has launched a Dining in Sintra Experience - a combination of the relaxation and luxury of a stay at the hotel with the history, romance and gastronomy of Sintra.