Hyatt Regency Lisbon: City Break Beyond the City

Less than two kilometres off Algarve’s coast of Albufeira, an exciting new underwater art exhibition has been revealed. The ‘EDP Art Reef’ project is the is the first of its kind in the country and created by the famous Portuguese Graffiti and street artist Alexandre Farto, also known as Vhils.

Cheeky, brash, intoxicating Sydney has been naturally blessed like few other cities on Earth. A 60km string of glorious sandy beaches bracket one of the world’s most spectacular harbors: it’s an Australian icon where getting outdoors is everything, whether you are surfing the waves, marveling on a coastal walk or al fresco dining on sumptuous seafood.

In the glare of the morning sun, the streets of downtown Faro are a textural hot mess. A faded art deco shopfront sits cheek by crumbling jowl with its neighbour’s rusting balustrades and handmade fondant tiles. A bank swerves around the corner like an ice-cream sandwich hit by pistachio light. Everywhere there are buildings you might generously describe as less art and more nouveau. These are layers of the near past – and I’m smitten.

When moving, Stephan Kandler keeps close to deadlines. He will arrive at a station just minutes before a train departs; he parks outside a grocery store just moments before it closes. He thrives on proximity, on hovering close to edges.

A new COVID variant has sparked a rise in hospitalisations and prompted governments to bring forward booster vaccines.

October 2023: For the tenth time, the Algarve has been voted as ‘Europe’s Leading Beach Destination’ at the 2023 World Travel Awards. It is a world first as no other destination has won this prestigious award, which honours travel and tourism, so many times.

Rio de Janeiro has embraced a serious lust for life with which the city’s inhabitants celebrate their days, making it a dynamic place to visit, no matter how you like to spend your time. 

I firmly believe that the best way to connect with a culture is by breaking bread with locals. As a digital nomad, I get the unique opportunity to visit places all around the world, and to stay longer than most vacationers. Eating out at restaurants is great, but in my experience, it’s in learning how to prepare local food that I come to fully understand its meaning. I took my first cooking class in Paris in 2021, shortly after I started traveling full-time, and have since made it a point to sign up for a class in most every place I visit long-term. I mainly find cooking classes through Airbnb Experiences or word of mouth.

For the tenth time, the Algarve, in southern Portugal, has been voted as “Europe's Leading Beach Destination” at the 2023 World Travel Awards. No other destination has won this award, which honors travel and tourism, so many times. The other top shortlisted beach destinations included: Cannes, France; Corfu, Greece; Costa Navarino, Greece; Mallorca, Spain; Marbella, Spain; Porto Santo Island, Madeira and Sardinia, Italy.

The nearly 1,200 mile long Iberian Cycle Route, the newest addition to the EuroVelo Cycling Network, will begin in Lisbon, travel through Madrid, and end in Pamplona, Spain. The future EuroVelo 16, as it will be known, which will connect “two vibrant European capitals with beautiful rural regions, where cyclists will be able to discover remarkable natural and cultural heritage and enjoy excellent wine and gastronomy,” is expected to be ready to bike by 2028 at the latest.

In 2022, Adam and Kirsty Golder's UK-based aviation company, G6 Aviation, received an odd request. A potential customer wanted to know how much it would cost to charter a jet from London to the US for 10 people — and 10 dogs. 

Sintra, located about 30 km from Lisbon, is one of the most visited places in Portugal. The proximity to the capital and the beauty of this village and nature park make it a must-see destination, translating into millions of visitors a year. Yes, you read that right – millions. Taking into consideration that Sintra's entire municipality has an estimated population of around 380,000 people, the number of annual visitors to this picturesque location far surpasses its resident population.