Hyatt Regency Lisbon takes the lead as the Portuguese rising star set in the sun-soaked capital and tailored for highest demands of contemporary urbanites. The FIRST Hyatt hotel in Portugal is further elevated by district of Belém, formerly a mecca for Portuguese explorers, now redefined into cosmopolitan magnet for discerning travellers.

This is the last opportunity to catch the 4th edition of Operafest Lisboa, which finishes on September 9th and promises visitors opera like never before.  Led by soprano Catarina Molder and produced by Ópera do Castelo, the almost month-long festival will be held at Lisbon’s idyllic Garden of Museu Nacional de Arte Antiga overlooking the River Tagus.

Google Trends data shows that post-pandemic solo travel has risen by 761%. And solo travel isn’t just for singles. According to the online travel agent Opodo.com, 2023 travel trends show 41% prefer to travel alone with many wanting to be in control of decision-making, a chance to linger for hours in a museum or a hike to the top of a mountain; giving people time for personal reflection and growth.

Portugal is one of the nations in the Mediterranean region to be affected by the wildfires that have already devastated Greece.

With the longer school summer holidays now upon us, there are some great destinations for families looking for fun in the sun. We look at the top three destinations for families taking flights with TAP Air Portugal, Finnair, and Aer Lingus, for quick breaks away in Lisbon, Helsinki or Dublin.

The luxurious hotel located in Praia do Vau, Portimão is set to open in Summer 2026