Visit stunning Portugal this winter

Plus, check out some of the best places to ski in Japan Having trouble viewing this email? [Click Here]( [10best logo]( [forward this email]( [Escape to Portugal this winter and discover the best of Madeira and Porto Santo]( [Escape to Portugal this winter and discover the best of Madeira and Porto Santo]( Travel to Portugal has increased exponentially in recent years, as many continue to discover the cultural and culinary riches of the year-round destination and its stunning capital city, Lisbon. Especially when considering winter vacation ideas, there are two Portugal gems worth exploring off the mainland: Madeira island and her sibling, Porto Santo. On a map, these islands look closer to Morocco, but the archipelago is an autonomous region of Portugal. Madeira, noted for volcanic peaks, pebble beaches, and flower-bedecked gardens, is the gateway to the region. A smaller island, Porto Santo, is arid, dotted with prickly pear and other cacti, and coated with a long swath of yellow sands. [Read the Story]( [share on facebook]( [share on twitter]( [share on pinterest]( [Skiing in Japan: A powderhead's guide to when to go, where to ski, and more]( [Skiing in Japan: A powderhead's guide to when to go, where to ski, and more]( Like the ephemeral cherry blossoms of spring, the ski season in Japan is brief, but spectacular. Every January and February, the mountains on the islands of Hokkaido and Honshu are gifted with prodigious snowfall from storms that blow across the Sea of Japan from Siberia, covering dozens of ski areas with the light, fluffy snow lovingly known to skiers and snowboarders as “Japow.” Snow doesn’t last long at lower elevation ski areas, but during peak ski season in Japan, this is considered one of the best ski destinations in the world. [Read the Story]( [share on facebook]( [share on twitter]( [share on pinterest]( [10best logo]( Trusted Travel + Lifestyle Advice [visit us on facebook]( [visit us on twitter]( [visit us on pinterest]( [visit us on pinterest]( --------------------------------------------------------------- 32 E Broad St, Greenville, SC 29601 Need to unsubscribe? [Click Here](