Ann Abel

The Algarve is justifiably famous for its beaches, so it's little wonder that many of the region's big luxury hotels focus on the Atlantic Ocean, the dramatic cliffs, and the golden stretches of sand.

Among Barcelona's considerable charms, there's the fact that it's human in scale. Even with its metropolitan-area population of nearly 5 million

Scandi style is definitely a thing. The Nordic countries have a living aesthetic all their own — one that's all clean lines, yearning vistas, and a minimalism that somehow feels warming rather than cold.

Of course Antigua and Barbuda have beautiful beaches. The islands are some of the jewels of the Eastern Caribbean, with their white sand lapped by nearly incandescent turquoise waters.

Apartment hotels are flourishing in Lisbon like never before. The genre—serviced apartments with hotel-style services like front desks, concierges, and

The latest venture from Lisbon's savvy Paradigma restaurant group (the folks behind unassuming foodie favorites like Ofício and Canalha ), Lamina marks the return of chef to the capital.

There's nothing quite like summer in Europe , with sun-faded villas, grande dame waterfront hotels, and storied beach clubs . As whispers circulate

At JNcQUOI Fish, chef Filipe Carvalho has put together a beautifully designed presentation about the fish and seafood in Portuguese waters.

Worth Traveling For The Empordà is often called the Hamptons of Catalonia, or the Cotswolds of the Mediterranean: a weekend or summer destination for Barcelona's elite.

Spend a month or an entire season in Spain's southwestern corner of Andalusia where time slows. Andalusia rewards the unhurried.