Offering alternatives to overcrowded destinations. Storybook Sintra is deluged with tourists After a visit in 1809, young Lord Byron called the Portuguese city of Sintra “glorious Eden.” The English ...

This is the final episode of an eight-part video series culled from a trip to Portugal. I would put Portugal in top six or seven European destinations for it's uncrowded, unspoiled, charming towns and ...

There are so many ways to travel these days. Although I’ve tried and enjoyed many of them, I always come back to my favorite – self-guided, walking trips, where I get to make the decisions and can ...

SINTRA, Portugal (AP) — The doorbell to Martinho de Almada Pimentel’s house is hard to find, and he likes it that way. It’s a long rope that, when pulled, rings a literal bell on the roof that lets ...

Vila Gale Sintra Resort, located in the serene town of Sintra, offers breathtaking views. The hotel's modern design complements its historical surroundings. Relaxing spa services are available. Hotel ...

SINTRA, Portugal — Fog and mist are generally not friends of travelers, particularly when those travelers have visions of a sunny and warm week in Portugal. But when fog and mist descend and then hug ...