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Inside Portugal's Douro Valley wine lodge Quinta Nova Daily Mail OnlinePage 5 of 11It's all kicking off!Fearless riders competein Britain's only rodeochampionship. butmost only last a fewseconds on the poniesThe 3,000ft high safari!From swirlingwildebeest to hipposhaving a swim, Britishphotographer capturesstunning wildlife shotsMake mine a double!Airport's biggestdrinkers areGRANDMOTHERS whoare likely to consumemore than eight units ofalcohol before theirflightShocking momentwoman is kicked-offplane screaming andswearing by police afterrefusing to put her dog,that was 'snapping atthe crew,' in a petcarrierWhat queues? How tofollow in the footstepsof Kendall Jenner andMariah Carey and have atheme park all toyourself 13Quinta Nova has some excellent port in its cellars - don't leave without trying someA trench filled withslimy water, anagonising 120-yarddash. and the endlessbleating of sheep: Whybog snorkelling in themiddle of Wales is thecraziest sport on earthCharming cobblestonestreets in HabanaVieja, show-stoppingsand and surf in CayoSanta Maria. and thefriendliest localsaround: Visit Cuba nowbefore the touristsdescendA Really Useful idea:Drayton Manor'sThomas Land expandsits rides and offersfamilies VIP rooms forspecial days out 13The restaurant at Quinta Nova serves Michelin-star standard food, with this mushroom soup hitting the tastesensation heightsIt's creamy and delicate and rich with flavour.Next is a wonderfully rustic cod, tomato andaubergine dish, followed by ice cream and applepie with berries that frankly sends us in toraptures.HULL OF A PLEASANT EXCURSION:SAILING ON THE DOUROWhatever they're paying the chef, it's notenough.Feeling full to bursting we decide to explore thevineyard and grounds.We wander through the tree-lined groundswhere other guests are sipping wine and gazingat the scenery but keep on going and embark ona circular tour of the vineyards surroundingQuinta Nova.Boats chug along the river far below us as westroll. It's idyllic.We arrive back an hour later and plunge into thepool to cool off. Bliss.The only impediment to relaxation is constantlyfeeling the need to take pictures.Later, as the gloaming envelopes the hotel wedecide to try some of the hotel's port stocks.Hidden paradise:Inside the stunningPortuguese islands withvolcanoes and shininglakes that lieundiscovered totourists'I'm not going near abike!' Olympic cyclistLaura Trott vowed tokeep things strictly offthe track on herJamaican break withfellow gold medallistfiance Jason KennyThe service is impeccable, too. As is the wine a crisp, balanced white made right on thedoorstep.Being ready with the camera is an absolutemust here - it's total lens bait.A look inside RichardBranson's newest butmost understated SouthAfrican boutique hotel,which is well-deservingof a fanfareTo complete your appreciation of the DouroValley you really must sail on the river.The staff at Quinta Nova happily arrange awatery excursion for us with charter firm Douroa Vela.We sit on a big bean bag at the bow in a zenlike state of relaxation as terraced vineyardsslip by on the hills either side.We are only on the boat (pictured) for an hour,but it's possible to take longer trips - up to aday in duration, complete with lunch on board.There's also an option to stay the night onboard.Douro a Vela also offer guided tours tofarmhouses with wine tastings - and even layPresidential suite?Inside the WashingtonDC hotel where theObamas stayed for afortnight beforeBarack's inaugurationChildren in charge!The London hotelpackage that lets kidsalso check into aminiature version.atthe city's KidZaniatheme parkFrom the light beingclearer, the sea beingbluer and the 178752/Inside-Portugal-s-Douro-Valley-wi. 19/08/2015

Inside Portugal's Douro Valley wine lodge Quinta Nova Daily Mail OnlineWe descend from our room to the hotel bar butfind no one there. And there's no one atreception.on hotel and airport transfers from Porto to theDouro.Eventually we snare the attention of a waitress who's on her way up to the restaurant and ask herfor some of the good stuff.It's service I would describe as rustic. The main focus, understandably, is the dinner service.Page 6 of 11being brighter: How'everything in Sicily ismore'Coffee with a catch!Italian restaurant adds 20 'service charge' forfour hot drinks and apastry. almostTREBLING the overallbillA 2,000-a-nightpresidential suite,rooms named forfamous guests. andDingle the owl whodelivers engagementrings: Inside the Irishcastle named theworld's BEST hotelGold medal-winningParalympian andworld-renowned artistGregory Burns showsoff giant mural detailingLondon life in TheCumberland Hotel 13 13Quinta Nova can be reached by train from Porto, with the journey being spectacular once the line reaches theriversideTOP TIPS ON WHERE TO EAT, DRINK AND SLEEP IN PORTOIf you visit Quinta Nova it's very likely you'll pass through Porto on your way there. Here are sometop tips on how best to spend your time in the city.Port tastingWatch out Coachella!Las Vegas festival LifeIs Beautiful is hottestnew party in the desertwith Stevie Wonder,Duran Duran and SnoopDogg confirmed forSeptember 2015Pop-up bars in oldstrip clubs, snowmanburning festivals andthe best summerrooftop in town: WhyZurich is so much morethan a city of boringbankersHave the Rolls-Royceon standby Jeeves.I'm just going swimmingwith pigs: Escape to thecrystal clear waters andwhite sand beaches ofThe Bahamas where youtoo can live like royaltyNew York's autumncollection: Why youSHOULD visit the citywhen the trees aregolden and the summerheat is over 13Taking on the 'Heidihike': Trekking fromhut to hut is anexhilarating way todiscover the beautifulAustrian AlpsPop into Calem for a fascinating tour and a port tasting. There's even a video presentation inside an emptybarrelPortugal is the home of port - and there's no better place to learn more about this unique, fortifiedred wine - mainly by quaffing the stuff, of course - than at the oldest port house in the world,Kopke.It was established in 1638 and makes some remarkable liquor. In Vila Nova De Gaia, across theriver from Porto, is the three-storey Kopke House. A mecca for port lovers. We indulge in one of itsport and chocolate tastings, where its ports - including an LBV 2009, rose, and 10-year-old white are matched with exquisite chocolates.Its shop, meanwhile, stocks an intriguing range of bottles, including some that date back to the1930s. I highly recommend setting aside some holiday money for the visit here.We also pop into the Calem port house, founded in 1859, a hundred yards along for a tour of thecellars. It's fascinating, with a very knowledgeable guide explaining the history of port and how it'smade. You even get to watch a video about port inside one of the giant (empty) barrels. Again, atasting here is essential - Calem also makes some excellent port.Visit www.sogevinus.com for more information.Eating and drinkingWhen the journeyreally IS the best part:The scenic roadsaround the world thatare guaranteed to driveyou to distractionOver 60% of Britsreturn from holidaydisappointed, revealsnew study (with 1 in 5blaming a 'poorlychosen' travelcompanion)Astonishing momentbrave pilot turns theengines off and glideshis plane in for a safelanding despite landinggear breakingRare photographsshow the fascinatingearly days of London'sTube network (includingvintage strike chaos)Climate change willmake theMediterranean too hotfor Britishholidaymakers who 752/Inside-Portugal-s-Douro-Valley-wi. 19/08/2015

Inside Portugal's Douro Valley wine lodge Quinta Nova Daily Mail OnlinePage 7 of 11flock to resorts in theBalkans by 2100Inside Britain's BeachHut of the Year (andit's a quick tour):Shabby-chic shack inEssex called 'Betty'awarded the top prize byPhil SpencerDesigns forEdinburgh'scontroversial 'ribbonhotel' approved amidconcerns its bizarrefacade is 'too shiny' andmay 'damage' the cityskylineAmerican Airlinesintroduces premierseating for PETS for just 125 (and, of course, it'scalled Cuddle Class) 13Too fat to fly? Britishman weighing 35stforced to pay for twoseats on plane. butthey weren't even nextto each otherMost of Porto is a Unesco heritage site and impossibly beautiful. Everywhere you go there are touriststaking pictures, with so many cameras clicking it sounds like a swarm of cicadasThe humble packageholiday's surprisinglyupper-class origins:New book chroniclesthe rise of travel agentThomas Cook and hispioneering jolly up TheNile alongside Britain'swealthiestPie in the sky!Domino's pizzadelivered by PLANE toholidaymakers onremote Caribbeanislands (and the fee isjust 1.75) 13When it comes to sunsets, those that take place over Porto and Gaia take some beatingDOPIf you crave a restaurant that assembles virtuoso fodder, serves top-end wine and throws infaultless service to match, look no further than DOP, the sister restaurant of the famed DOC. Therow of chairs in the toilet puzzles me, though. Visit ruipaula.com for more information.TracaWe stop here - actually just opposite the above-mentioned DOP - for a luncheon outside in thesunshine and drool within seconds of the menu being presented to us. I opt for boar loin with foiegras, laced with chocolate, and shoestring potatoes that sends my taste buds into a state of wildcelebration. Don't visit Porto without first clicking here: www.restaurantetraca.com.A GradeHidden down a narrow alley near the river, A Grade looks like a greasy cafe, with cheap chairsand tables and a dirty awning. Don't be put off. It serves great food and the wine is a treat.Address: R. de São Nicolau 9, 4050-298Miss 'OpoThis is very special indeed. Hip, friendly and amazing value. A guest house, bar and restaurantwhere great wine costs 1.90 a glass and the cooking is deliciously homely. Visitwww.missopo.com for more.SleepingGuest House DuoroHere you'll find social media-baiting views from gorgeous river-side rooms, chatty and charminghusband and wife owners and a breathtaking breakfast spread that includes a kind of fruitsculpture. A superb place to rest your head.Visit guesthousedouro.com for more information.British Airways pilotswere forced to wearoxygen masks foremergency landing after'debris blocking air toflight deck' made themillA little piece of heavencalled Hell, a castleburied deep amongwoodland beauty andplace to tickle yoursenses, Britain's 20most romantic hotelsand B&Bs 1,360 to streamEastEnders and 1,500to download an album:Tourists warned aboutdata roaming chargesthat can cost more thanthe holiday itselfForget glamping, tryCRAMPING: Theworld's smallestcaravan that has adouble bed and fullyequipped kitchen.despite being just eightfeet longPassers-by stoptourist's car fromcrashing into the sea bySITTING on the bonnetas it perches perilouslyover the water's edgeSunsetsFor stunning views of the next sunset, head to rooftop bar Porto Cruz Space and relish themoment.ExploringMost of Porto is a Unesco heritage site and impossibly beautiful. Everywhere you go there aretourists taking pictures, with so many cameras clicking it sounds like a swarm of cicadas. Walk thebridge between Porto and Gaia for extra-stunning views. Then take the cable car down for moreInstagram angles.After sipping some epic ports it's time for more foraged fodder - and it's almost as brilliant as lunch.Though it doesn't quite touch the heavens, as lunch did, we're still moderately bowled over.Film student spendsloan capturing spinetingling time-lapse ofEurope's most stunninglandscapesMan, 20, is escorted offplane by police after'sexually assaulting' 69year-old woman seatednext to 52/Inside-Portugal-s-Douro-Valley-wi. 19/08/2015

Inside Portugal's Douro Valley wine lodge Quinta Nova Daily Mail OnlineA refreshing tuna carpaccio is followed by lamb carre with sweet potatoes and fennel - just the wayyour mother would make it, but better - and then millionaire shortbread with melon sorbet andberries.The Quinta Nova red wine we wash it down with is equally pleasing.The following day the agenda is a satisfying breakfast buffet and a wondrous trip along the river ona yacht to nearby Pinhao, where we'll catch a train back to Porto.The staff at Quinta Nova happily arrange this watery excursion with charter firm Douro a Vela anddrive us down to the river where the boat is moored by Ferrao train station.We sit on a big bean bag at the bow in a zen-like state of relaxation as terraced vineyards slip by onthe hills either side.One of the crew hands us a couple of cheeky glasses of white wine as we near the docking point.We raise our glasses and hope we'll be shipped out here again in the very near future.Page 8 of 11Maybe Peter Jacksonwill chip in? Lord ofthe Rings fans revealplans to build life-sizereplica of Middle Earth'sMinas Tirith inEngland. but they havejust 60 days to raise 1.85 BILLIONDramatic momentBritish holidaymakerwas airlifted from FredOlsen cruise ship in themiddle of the sea afterfalling severely ill withLegionnaires' diseaseTRAVEL FACTSQuinta Nova has 11 bedrooms costing from 70 with breakfast. Visit www.quintanova.com formore information. To arrange a boat excursion on the river speak to the staff at Quinta Nova orvisit www.douro-a-vela.pt. Porto is served by regular flights from the UK operated by EasyJet,Ryanair and TAP. Trains to the Douro valley depart from Porto's Sao Bento terminus andCampanha. Visit www.cp.pt/passageiros/pt for more information.Read more:Rui PaulaRESTAURANTE TRAÇAwhat is? Miss'OpoGuest House DouroPorto Cruz - Experiencing Port WineQuinta NovaDOURO À VELA - Navegamos no Douro Património Mundial Douro Valley Cruzeiros no DouroHome :: CP PassageirosSogevinus Fine Wines Full wine experienceShare or comment on this article3.3ksharesSponsored Links by TaboolaWorried Cuba willbecomeAmericanised? Italready is! Despite 50years of official hostilitythere's a national love ofbaseball, French friesand milkshakesOne in two parents arehappy to take theirchildren out of schoolfor a week to get acheaper holidaySpain, Greece andTurkey are the riskiestdestinations for Britishholidaymakers, reportsaysEmirates announcesworld's longest nonstop flight from Dubai toPanama City. an 8,700mile journey lasting 17hours and 35 minutes(but could you bear it ineconomy?)Inside Sicily's ghosthotel: It was built 61years ago, has hadseveral 'grandopenings'. but not oneguest has ever checkedin12 Animated Movies That AlmostRUINED AnimationViralatedTens os dentes amarelos? TomeThese 5 Businessmen Run Themedidas hoje mesmo. Branqueie os World Secretly!InfoWat.comdentes em casa.Tiger feat! Proud felinemother gives birth toan ORANGE cub and aWHITE cub at Bali ZooIonic WhiteA street food feast,takeaway picnichampers and a spreadinspired by AgathaChristie: Britain's besthotel afternoon teasrevealed14 Celebrities Who Owe theirSmiles to Plastic SurgeryThat's How You Find Super CheapFlights!15 Terrifying Animals You Didn'tKnow Were REALRisottop.comSave704 All TravelersGlories of secretBritain: Why there isnothing better thanstrolling through theabsurdly pretty port ofTobermory - or these 19other idyllic villagesMOST WATCHED NEWS VIDEOSSickening video showsbullies tormenting andbeating girlShocking moment larvaeis removed from girl's lipHow times havechanged!Photographer replicateshis late grandfather'stravel snaps by visitingsame holiday spots 40years laterBride is dragged off thedancefloor asgroomsmen perform.Is this the world's bestsynchronisedgroomsman dance?Man, 20, escorted offplane by police after'sexually assaulting' 69year-old woman seatednext to himForget sailing theseven seas. now youcan LIVE on them:Cruise firm sells luxuryhomes on its boats (useof mini-sub -3178752/Inside-Portugal-s-Douro-Valley-wi. 19/08/2015

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