Browsing Month September, 2011

Tivoli Oriente – Boutique Hotel in Parque das Naçoes in Lisbon

Tivoli Oriente – Boutique Hotel in Parque das Naçoes in Lisbon

By | September 30, 2011 at 6:45 pm | No comments

In 1998, the city of Lisbon hosted the World Exposition. It reclaimed down-trodden dockland along the Tagus River, and built extraordinary contemporary structures, including the renowned Oceanarium. The architecturally-spectacular Oriente Station was erected. And the...

Posted in: Hotels, Lisbon

Parrilla Natural – Grilled Uruguayan Steaks under the Stars

Parrilla Natural – Grilled Uruguayan Steaks under the Stars

By | September 29, 2011 at 5:30 pm | No comments

Uruguayan steaks in the Algarve? Sure! Claro! Any hip foodie in the Algarve knows that for fine natural grilled beef from Uruguay, go to Gourmet Natural at the Ermitage. Yet sometimes, the popular al fresco eatery is booked solid or closed for winter months. So, to appease our...

Posted in: Algarve, Dining

MODALisboa: Spring & Summer 2012 – 6-9 October 2011

MODALisboa: Spring & Summer 2012 – 6-9 October 2011

By | September 28, 2011 at 1:41 pm | No comments

On 6-9 October 2011, Pátio de Galé on the Terreiro do Paço will once again play host to Lisbon's hottest fashion event. Renowned Portuguese designers will debut their new designs for next year's Summer season. MODALisboa Summer 2012 schedule follows. (Click designer...

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Tivoli Marina Portimao – Relax at Water’s Edge

Tivoli Marina Portimao – Relax at Water’s Edge

By | September 27, 2011 at 3:08 pm | No comments

Portimão in the western Algarve is quickly becoming a mecca for tourism, events and nightlife in this region of Portugal. In recent years, the city built the Algarve Autodromo for fans of motorsport. The new Aqua Portimão mall brings top shops to the city. Expanding the Praia...

Posted in: Algarve, Hotels

EXD’11 – Biennale of Experimental Design, 28 September to 30 November, in Lisbon

EXD’11 – Biennale of Experimental Design, 28 September to 30 November, in Lisbon

By | September 25, 2011 at 1:32 pm | No comments

Can you feel the creative energy permeating the city of Lisbon? Innovative minds from the worlds of architecture, graphic design, fashion, interior design, art, package design and communication are congregating to mix, mingle, share, explore and discover at EXD’11. This...

Posted in: Events, Lisbon

Vik Muniz Retrospective at Berardo Museum, through 29 January 2012

Vik Muniz Retrospective at Berardo Museum, through 29 January 2012

By | September 19, 2011 at 11:23 am | No comments

The image of Mona Lisa made of peanut butter and jelly? Portrait of Elizabeth Taylor made from diamonds? Frankenstein from caviar? Whether you appreciate art for the creative medium of self-expression it is...or if you think it’s just plain silly...you’ll be intrigued by the...

Posted in: Culture, Lisbon

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