Portugal had been on Wine Spectator senior editor Alison Napjus' to-go list for a while. The last time she visited was in 2008, but since then, her friends and colleagues have raved about the current experience: distinctive destinations from beach to city, great hotels and restaurants, ease of travel and the fact that English is widely spoken. And of course, for wine lovers, the Douro Valley. Read on for Napjus' take on this stunning wine, travel and food destination.
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