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has made the city a cosmopolitan cultural hub. The latest major launch is the World of Discoveries interactive museum and theme park, where visitors can take boat rides recreating the epic journeys of 15th-century Portuguese explorers.
Cruises along the Douro are popular, with many day trip options on offer. But those who want to kick back and relax could use the new flight routes to make Porto a gateway for a stay at the first Six Senses resort in Europe, which is 88 miles from the airport. Opening this spring, the luxury property will be home to 71 rooms and suites, a wine academy and a large spa. Find out more:
visitportugal.com sixsenses.com TW
MORE NEW FLIGHT ROUTES
Adria Airways, Slovenia’s national carrier, will start flying three times a week from Southend to Maribor between June and October. Slovenia’s second city was European Capital of Culture in 2012 and is located in a major wine-growing area.
adria.si/en
Monarch has launched twice- weekly flights between Leeds Bradford airport and Naples, departing on Mondays and Fridays. The Italian city is more than a gateway to the Amalfi Coast – it has great art and archaeology, a historic centre and is where pizza was invented.
monarch.co.uk
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EasyJet will launch twice-weekly flights from Luton to Essaouira in Morocco on May 1. With a pretty white-walled medina and sandy beaches, the stylish coastal town combines the best aspects of Marrakech and Agadir.
easyjet.com
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