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      Lisbon at Christmas

      The largest Christmas tree in Europe (more than 230 feet tall) can be found in the Praça do Comércio in Lisbon, Portugal. Thousands of lights adorn the tree, adding to the special enchantment of the city during the holiday season. Click here for more interesting trees found around the world. Feliz Natal! Merry Christmas!

      December 11, 2009 by editor No comment(s) Holiday, Tourism Christmas, Lisbon, Portugal
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      Shore Excursions from Cruise Ships

      VCS has long experience in organising land excursions from cruise ships calling at ports around the Iberian Peninsula and offshore islands. These trips can be more creative than the usual visits to local monuments. For example, Barcelona is now a major port of call for cruise ships: let VCS organise a private cooking class and…

      August 27, 2009 by editor No comment(s) Transportation Barcelona, Bay of Biscay, Cruise ship, Iberian Peninsula, Lisbon, Port, Recreation, Travel
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      Cork Forests in Portugal

      The Alentejo region of Portugal (east of Lisbon) is home to the largest cork forests n the world, where many species of plants and animals (including the rare Iberian lynx) are protected. Cork is a totally natural product and its environmentally friendly, renewable, recyclable and biodegradable. Portugal has enough cork forests to last more than…

      August 27, 2009 by editor No comment(s) Nature Alentejo, Alentejo region of Portugal, Bark, Cork, Cork Oak, Lisbon, Portugal
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      Port of Lisbon Cruises

      In 2008, the Port of Lisbon achieved an all-time high number of cruise calls (308) and passengers, establishing new national records. In 2008, more than 407,000 passengers arrived by cruise ship, a growth of 34%. The port received the first port call of 20 vessels, 7 new, having left the shipyards shortly before. This demonstrates…

      August 27, 2009 by editor No comment(s) Transportation Business, Cruise ship, Lisbon, Maritime, Port, Portugal, Ship, Transport, Transportation and Logistics
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      Orient-Express Hotels Sells Lapa Palace Hotel, Lisbon

      Orient-Express: Owners and managers of 51 luxury hotels, restaurants, tourist trains and river cruise properties operating in 25 countries, sold Lisbon’s Lapa Palace hotel to a private Portuguese investor for 41.8 million USD. Orient-Express Hotels‘ President and Chief Executive Officer, Paul White said, “We have previously stated our intention to dispose of non-core assets. Lapa…

      August 27, 2009 by editor No comment(s) Hotel / Parador, Uncategorized Business, Chief Executive Officer, Hotel, Lisbon, Lodging, Orient-Express Hotels, Portugal, Portuguese language
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