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VACATION ENHANCING TOURS The Atlantic Ocean kisses 528 miles of beaches under 3,000 hours of sunshine in this seafaring land that counts Magellan and Vasco de Gama among its earliest celebrities. launching from lisbon, Europe's second-oldest capital and the only one with oceanfront sunsets, these intrepid men would find much unchanged, and the views from the seven hills lovely as ever. After colonialism, its melancholy fado music was named a UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage; many of its beaches became blue Flag-certified; and the tramway system turned 100. Today, follow the sound of live music to the Estrela Gardens, Chiado, and bairro Alto, all at their liveliest after sunset. To the north, Porto provides a more leisurely contrast—fitting as the birthplace of port wine, a beverage meant to be relished in its UNESCO World Heritage city center. Here, Gustave Eiffel's pre-Tower Dom luis bridge arches over the Douro River, where cafés and port warehouses line the banks. looking for modern scenery? Don't miss the Serralves Museum of Contemporary Art's changing exhibits or shopping on pedestrian Rua de Santa Catarina. porTuGAl eternally Golden • Alcobaca & Nazare • Fatima, Obidos & Batalha, • Lisbon sightseeing Half-Day Tour • sintra, Cabo da roca, estoril & Cascais • Hop-On/Hop-)ff Pass (24 hours) Consult your travel agent for more details on these and other tours. Experience all the colors of this small, but mighty, country with a pre-arranged tour. All you'll have to do is pack, go, and enjoy. lISbON THe sHerATON LIsBOA HOTeL & sPA o o o o o The modern and stylish hotel is one of the most recognized icons in Lisboa. The great location in one of the city's most prestigious business districts allows you to explore and connect to the fabulous shopping, theaters, art museums, and nightlife in the surrounding area with just a short walk. Only 15 minutes from Lisbon's International Airport, the hotel is easily accessible by train, bus, subway, or car. PORTO sHerATON POrTO HOTeL & sPA o o o o o The Sheraton Porto Hotel & Spa is only a short walk away from fabulous shopping, museums, and nightlife. It features 266 modern guestrooms, a fine dining show cooking restaurant, piano bar, and cocktail lounge. The unique Starwood Spa Collection spa and wellness center leaves guests energized and recharged with body and beauty treatments, indoor heated pool, and fitness center. Portugal | 69 THESE FINE HOTElS ARE AlSO AVAIlAblE lISbON FOur seAsONs HOTeL rITz LIsBON o o o o o HOTeL MuNDIAL o o o o o SPAIN Lisbon Porto Viana do Castelo Faro ALGARVE Evora Leiria Setubal Castelo Branco Coimbra Braga Santarém A T L A N T I C O C E A N 0 100 miles 0 100 km