Portugal

Global Guardian Flags Geopolitics as Top Travel Risk

Monday, November 3, 2025

TSA checkpoint sign and terminal wayfinding at JFK, neutral light, with advisory text reminding travelers to check risk maps and travel advisories

Portugal's Public-Sector Strike Slows Services

Friday, October 24, 2025

Lisbon Cruise Port with idle gangways and closed quay during Portugal strike, Tagus River and bridge in background.

EU Entry/Exit System: Week one winners and losers

Friday, October 17, 2025

Automated e-gates and biometric kiosks at a Schengen airport illustrate the EU Entry/Exit System rollout.

Safest travel destinations 2026, Netherlands leads

Friday, October 17, 2025

A bright Amsterdam canal scene with historic gabled houses and a bridge, illustrating safest travel destinations 2026 and Netherlands ranking first.

Portugal airport strikes, what is guaranteed this weekend

Friday, October 17, 2025

Wide view of Lisbon airport check-in hall during Portugal airport strikes, with stanchions and counters signaling slower handling.

Contiki will cover first-time U.S. passport costs

Tuesday, October 14, 2025

A U.S. passport sits beside a Contiki Europe tour brochure at an airport check-in counter, illustrating the Contiki free passport program.

TAP Air Portugal stopover surges 74% in early 2025

Friday, October 10, 2025

TAP Air Portugal A330neo on the ramp in Lisbon, highlighting the Portugal Stopover program with a city-break focus for transatlantic travelers.

Titanium unveils micro-group 'Intimate Journeys'

Wednesday, October 1, 2025

An intimate small-group wine tasting on a Douro Valley terrace, illustrating Titanium Intimate Journeys with vineyard rows and historic estate backdrop.

EU entry/exit system starts October 12: what to expect

Tuesday, September 30, 2025

U.S. warns Europe against capping transatlantic flights

Friday, September 26, 2025

Amsterdam Schiphol ramp with KLM wide-bodies near the control tower, illustrating policy debates over transatlantic flights and possible capacity caps.

Contiki drops prices on 2026 Europe tours, adds three trips

Wednesday, September 24, 2025

Contiki coach on a scenic European lakeside road highlights new savings on Contiki 2026 Europe tours and flexible payment options.

European Air Travel Update, Cyberattack and CPH Drones

Tuesday, September 23, 2025

A wide view of Copenhagen Airport's apron and tower as operations resume after a drone disruption, part of today's European air travel update.

Portugal airport strike spans 76 days to January

Wednesday, September 3, 2025

Long check-in lines at Lisbon airport during a ground handling strike, showing the Portugal airport strike's impact on travelers.

Spain Leads Accessible Tourism, U.S. Travelers Top Spend

Monday, September 1, 2025

A step-free Barcelona tram platform with tactile paving, elevators, and clear wayfinding illustrates Spain's leadership in accessible tourism.

European Heat Wave Intensifies, Travel Faces Disruptions

Thursday, August 14, 2025

Heat-haze above European rail lines as travelers face heatwave travel disruptions and wildfire risk during a severe European heat wave.

Scenic Opens 2027 European River Cruises For Pre-Booking

Tuesday, August 12, 2025

Scenic-style river ship glides past vineyard hills and a half-timbered town, highlighting European river cruises and early pre-booking.

Spain and Portugal Airport Strikes Snarl Travel

Friday, August 8, 2025

Busy check-in hall at LIS with paused baggage-drop lanes during Spain and Portugal airport strikes, long lines forming near airline counters.

Perillo Tours Unveils Ireland and Portugal Tours for 2026

Friday, August 8, 2025

ibrant coastal view of Porto's Ribeira and the Dom Luís I Bridge in bright late morning light along the Douro River.

Smithsonian Journeys Adds 42 River Cruises for 2027

Tuesday, August 5, 2025

An AmaWaterways river ship sails under Heidelberg's stone bridge, illustrating the expanded Smithsonian Journeys river cruises portfolio for 2027.

Europe Flight Cancellations: Storms Scrap 50+ Flights at Four Hubs

Saturday, August 2, 2025

Ground view of storm-damp ramp at Heathrow showing multiple European carriers' jets parked after weather flight cancellations.

Portugal Airport Strike Triggers Summer Baggage Delays

Saturday, August 2, 2025

Idle baggage carts beside a TAP jet at Lisbon Airport illustrate the Portugal airport strike, highlighting ground-staff walkout and baggage delays.

Iberian Wildfires Snarl Roads but Flights Hold Steady

Friday, August 1, 2025

Firefighters control a smoky mountain road in northern Portugal as Iberian wildfires disrupt summer travel plans across Portugal and Spain.

Portugal Airport Ground Handling Strike Hits August Weekends

Friday, August 1, 2025

Rows of idle luggage carousels at Lisbon Airport show the impact of Portugal's airport ground handling strike on baggage operations.

Wildfires Intensify in Portugal and Spain

Thursday, July 31, 2025

Wildfires intensify as flames sweep northern Portugal pine forests under a smoky summer sky.

Portugal Airport Strike: August Walkouts Ahead

Tuesday, July 29, 2025

Lisbon Airport ramp during ground-handling strike shows idle carts beside TAP aircraft, illustrating Portugal airport strike.

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