Top 5 things to do in Portugal

Golden beaches, ancient castles and picturesque vineyards… Portugal has it all.

Enjoy a holiday to Portugal and you can experience the best of both worlds – escape the crowds on a deserted beach or go exploring in the city centres.  Check out our favourite list of things to do in Portugal:

1. The Algarve: The region has some of Europe’s finest beaches, a must for sun-worshippers

2. Aveiro: Float through the canals and lagoons of fascinating Aveiro on a brightly coloured boat

3. Parque Nacional da Peneda-Gerês: The country’s only national park offers alluring trails past gushing streams and alpine scenery

4. Serra da Estrela: Take a challenging hike up the highest mountains in Portugal

5. Lisbon: Portugal's capital is teeming with culture and historical sights and has some great nightlife to suit all ages

Top tip: If you’re planning a trip to Portugal this year, make sure you shop around for the best prices before you book.

Top 5 things to do in Korea

Korea is a country of contrasts, where a turbulent history and a forward-thinking future coexist. Book your flights to Korea and you will be challenged with so many things to see and do. Here’s my top five:

Gyeongbokgung Palace

If you only have time for one palace visit make sure Gyeongbokgung Palace is at the top of your

list! It was built in 1395 and is a stunning example of traditional Korean palatial architecture.

National Folk Museum of Korea

The museum is located inside Gyeongbokgung Palace and showcases an excellent collection of Korean folk artifacts dating from pre-historic times to the present.

Namsangol Hanok Village

Namsangol Hanok Village is a restored Korean village with a collection of five hanoks (traditional Korean houses) from the Joseon Dynasty (1392-1910), recovered from different parts of the city and relocated to the northern foot of Namsan mountain.

Seoul Tower

Since Seoul Tower opened its doors to the public in 1980 it has become a beloved Seoul landmark offering breathtaking panoramic views of the city.

Hangang River Ferry Cruise

Hangang River Ferry Cruise is one of the best ways to explore the scenery around the Hangang River that flows through the city, and can be boarded from eight different docks - There are 8 different docks including Yeouido, Jamsil, Yangwha, Ttukseom, Sangam, Seoul Forest, Jamdubong and Seonyudo.

These are only a handful of things to do in Korea. There’s only one way to discover this wonderful country first hand, book your flights to Korea with the national airline of the UAE, Etihad Airways.