2024 has been an exciting year for boutique hotel enthusiasts. Our hotel directory has welcomed a variety of unique and exquisite boutique properties, each offering its distinct charm and luxury. These hotels, spread across the globe, promise exciting travel experiences whether you're seeking cultural immersion, romantic escapades, or tranquil retreats amidst nature.
Read MoreTheAddresses, the renowned Belgian hospitality brand that has captivated discerning travellers with its unique design retreats, has unveiled its fourth establishment in the peaceful town of São Brás de Alportel, Portugal. 'Casa Quatro', the latest addition to TheAddresses' portfolio, promises an unforgettable experience for modern travellers seeking a blend of comfort, style, and artistry in their holiday homes.
Read MoreAccording to INE data earlier this year, Portugal registered 26.5 million guests and 69.5 million overnight stays in 2022, reflecting annual increases of 83.3% and 86.3%. That's quite impressive and is precisely why the latest announcement from TAP Portugal, allowing visitors actually to stay in the country for up to 10 days via their stopover scheme, is a smart move.
Read MoreInspiring a lifetime of genuine Portuguese experiences and heritage, with the modern traveller’s lifestyle in mind, the new hospitality brand theAddresses aims to break the cookie-cutter mould and create attention to memorable experiences whilst staying in one of their converted guesthouses. Expect a wealth of design, a unique concierge service and maximum privacy when it comes to booking in one of their guesthouses.
Read MoreWe are constantly inspired by those that decide to do something out-of-the-box and take the first big step outside of their comfort zone. This brings us to our interviewees Miguel Mateus and Catarina Silva, two founders behind the contemporary design apartments, Flattered Apartments. The couple trained as vets and ended up embarking on a remarkable journey working with locals and showcasing Portuguese hospitality to visitors.
Read MoreThe Algarve is best known for its access to an array of picturesque beaches, postcard friendly natural vistas and delicious cuisine. The coastline offers an eclectic range of hotels, varying from quaint bed and breakfasts, design hotels to secluded resorts. Quinta do Lago is an established resort that has been delivering impeccable hospitality for more than 50 years and continues to adapt and elevate all that they offer.
Read MorePortugal is the epitome of slow travel, think; smaller crowds, sustainable tourism and a diverse landscape that encourages visitors to venture into the country. Portugal is one of Europe's oldest nation and its Atlantic coastline provided the springboard for the Discoveries, creating cultural ties with the Americas, Africa and Asia.
Read MoreOlhão is a coastal town in the Eastern Algarve, in the precise place between the mountains and the ocean. It is the largest fishing port of the region with an abundance of fishermen boats serenading the waterfront around the islands nearby. We visited in late September, just in time for the harvests of the seasonal fruits; figs, almond and carob.
Read MoreThe city that gave the country (and port wine) its very name, Porto (Oporto in English) is Portugal's second largest metropolis after Lisbon. The city itself isn't very populous compared to the metropolitan Greater Oporto area, as the locals prefer to live on the outskirts in much calmer surroundings.
Read MoreLisbon's architectural eclecticism and capacity to bridge the gap between the traditional with modernity has made the city, without a doubt, one of the most attractive European destinations for the past decade. LX Factory is an addition to the wide range of cool initiatives; where upcoming local makers open their shops, great bars and restaurants have become a regular meeting point and a diverse cultural agenda attract both locals and tourists alike.
Read MoreThe new Museum of Art, Architecture and Technology (MAAT) opened its doors to the public in Lisbon, in October 2016. The unique building also functions as a mirador on the banks of the Tagus with the aspiration of becoming a European reference for contemporary art. The museum was officially inaugurated one day before its opening by the main authorities, including Portuguese President Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa and the First Minister, António Costa.
Read MoreLisbon is the western-most European city and is the hub of multifaceted areas that appeals to different arts, senses, cultures and tastes. This is one of the coolest capitals, where every time you go back you can be sure to find something new. Every year the team at T&L venture off to discover different parts of Portugal, but Lisbon always squeezes itself into our itineraries. Our first impression of Portugal was in this very city, as is the last in 2016. We preferably based ourselves in the Bairro Alto district for its progressive bohemia, beautiful architecture and stunning night life.
Read MoreAveiro is a fishing town on northern Portugal's Rota da Luz (the Route of Light). The ethereal town of water looks like a dream from the depths of the canals, surrounded by salt flats, lagoons and beaches that are dominated by the central canal running throughout.
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