TRAVEL Sun, sand and sea are not what you would expect on a city break - but Portugal's capital has got the lot, writes GARETH MORGAN.

YASMINE GRIFFITHS mixes culture and cocktails in Portuguese capital Lisbon...

You can also enjoy VIP pampering on board these fantastic cruises, as a very relaxed DEBORAH STONE reports

Going solo on the high seas can be a real voyage of discovery, as DANA GLOGER soon finds out

THE biggest challenge of holidaying abroad with three young children is getting there. Negotiating airports and resort transfers can consume the best part of two days, a stressful experience with a brood in tow.

Picturesque and mild with an infectious laid-back quality and a rich history, Portugal’s premier city Lisbon appears to have it all. Put it to the long-weekend test, You won't be disappointed.

FALL in love with the city and its castles and aquariums...