If Lisbon is Portugal’s heart, then Porto is its soul. Porto is the second largest city in Portugal and one of Europe’s oldest cities. Porto was once known as Portus Cale during the Roman period and has been a city center of trade, culture, and resilience. When you think of Porto, port wine is the first thing many travelers think of.

Knowing a few of the key phases when you travel can go a long way with the locals in Portugal. While you will find English is widely used, it is nice to show effort and speak their language. Here are the top phrases

Top 7 activities to do before the start of your cruise.

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Out of the 8 neighborhoods onboard Icon of the Seas, my favorite is the AquaDome Neighborhood. Lets take a quick tour:

Check out this short 3 minute video Markwood Magic created on the top things things to do onboard Icon of the Seas for adults.

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The Queen's Staircase was built for a quick escape in case of an emergency to Fort Fincastle which is located on Bennet’s Hill.

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Teens can be a hard group to please when it comes to vacations. Luckly, there is a lot of activiites for them onboard Norwegian Viva....

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