Sipcation 101
Three vibes defined by these signature BACARDÍ Reserva Ocho Rum cocktails.
Porto
Faro
Lisbon
Funchal
Ponta Delgada
Porto Santo
Terceira
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Livraria Lello
Livraria Lello is one of the oldest bookstores, originally opening in 1906. The space is an art nouveau pearl with gothic details, stained glass and a fabulous red staircase—said to have inspired the one in Hogwarts (JK Rowling once lived in Porto). Tickets are required to enter but the cost of admission is discounted from any purchases made from the expansive book collection.
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Livraria Lello
The Brooklyn Botanic Garden is in full bloom, and you can experience it for yourself when you take one of their community art classes. Take a stroll among the aromatic kitchen herbs, scented foliage and fragrant flowers in the Fragrance Garden, then get inspired to create some beauty of your own with a watercolor class where you learn to paint a still life of fruits and veggies. You can also opt for a floral design class—just bring your own vase and shears, and the instructor will teach you how to create a stunning floral arrangement so you can bring the bounty of the garden home.
Take an art class at Brooklyn Botanic Garden
Get a sneak peek at New York‘s new park
Toast to beautiful weather on a boat
Take a culinary tour of the world at a night market
Catch new art along the High Line
Sing along at an outdoor concert
Find a treasure at an outdoor vintage market
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Milreu Ruins
Just outside of the city center you’ll find Milreu, one of the most coveted Roman ruins in Portugal. Artifacts from excavations are housed in the visitor center on site, with the more valuable pieces living within the Museo Municipal—another site not to be missed.
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Castelo De São Jorge
One of Lisbon's most distinctive monuments, the Castelo De São Jorge, sits atop the highest hill in the city. Admire historical exhibits, modern installations and guided tours all while exploring the castle grounds.
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Madeira Botanical Gardens
Make a day out of taking the cable cars to the beautiful Madeira Botanical Gardens! With year-round displays of local and global plant species, the garden practices the art of topiary (or ornamental pruning) to create stunning patterns and mosaics out of plants of various colors.
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Gruta Do Carvão
The volcanic caves of Gruta Do Carvão are some of the longest lava tunnels on the island. The tunnel is presumed to be between 5,000 and 12,000 years old, sitting beneath two volcanos, the Sete Cidade and Fogo. Explore the depths of the caves with a specialized guide and venture into lands explored by adventures throughout the ages.
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Vila Baleira
Take a walk on the pier, float in the water and enjoy a picnic on the beach at Vila Baleira in Porto Santo. The soft sands are said to have healing properties—which explains why you may see people buried up to their necks—and the water is warmed by gulf stream currents making it easy to wade in all day long.
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Duque da Terceira Garden
Journey through the winding gardens of Duque da Terceira in the heart of Angra do Heroísmo on the island of Terceira. While the beaches are a must see, tranquility can be found exploring these classic Portuguese gardens open and free to the public daily.
The Brooklyn Botanic Garden is in full bloom, and you can experience it for yourself when you take one of their community art classes. Take a stroll among the aromatic kitchen herbs, scented foliage and fragrant flowers in the Fragrance Garden, then get inspired to create some beauty of your own with a watercolor class where you learn to paint a still life of fruits and veggies. You can also opt for a floral design class—just bring your own vase and shears, and the instructor will teach you how to create a stunning floral arrangement so you can bring the bounty of the garden home.
What’s the newest in waterfront dining? Having a beverage while you bob on the water itself! Bars like Grand Banks, which is built on the historic wooden schooner Sherman Zwicker, and Baylanders Steel Beach, a West Harlem Piers bar perched atop a former aircraft carrier, let you enjoy uninterrupted waterfront views of a NYC sunset. If you want to have a meal on a boat that actually moves, choose the
North River Lobster Company, which
serves up a raw bar and six kinds of lobster rolls as it takes you on an hour-long tour of the Hudson.
Freshkills Park, a 2,200-acre outdoor oasis in Staten Island, is offering sneak peeks to those in-the-know before the whole park officially opens to the public. Sign up for a birdwatching tour, take a leisurely bike ride through the winding paths and even participate in a community clean-up to beautify the space for humans and wildlife alike. The park is built on top of a capped landfill (which was originally a tidal marsh home to all kinds of plants and animals), and the years-long effort to bring the land back to its former glory is nearly complete. While much of the park is still under construction, you can look behind the scenes—and maybe even spot a rare bird through your binoculars.
Go on an after-dark adventure at one of New York’s night markets. With vendors from all over the world—think Mexican-style hot dogs, delicious Caribbean roti, fresh shish kebab and even vegan burgers —these nighttime pop-ups let you travel the planet without leaving NYC. Hit up the huge Brooklyn Night Market at Industry City, the newly reopened Bronx Night Market (which includes a pop-up bookstore, a farmers’ market with locally sourced fruits and veggies and a “Tiny Desk” concert series) or the Latin Night Market, which features over 50 vendors dedicated to showcasing the flavors of the Latin diaspora.
The High Line, which stretches from Hudson Yards to the northern edge of Chelsea, is a 1.45-mile stretch of elevated greenery built on an old rail track. It’s always a favorite place to spend a sunny morning while sipping an iced coffee, and now you can check out some brand-new art, too. Over the intersection of 10th Avenue and 30th Street, you’ll find a spectacular, pink-and-red 25-foot-tall tree. “Old Tree,” the High Line’s newest sculpture, was chosen from over 80 artist proposals thanks to its vibrant colors and cheerful message of connection with the earth and our fellow humans.
When the weather gets warm, the music comes outside! Head to Riverside Park on a sunny Sunday afternoon, where you’ll find live tunes at the 116th Street Overlook. Hear a brass ensemble from the Manhattan School of Music show their stuff, stomp your feet to bluegrass music played with traditional instruments and hear the French Cookin’ Blues, a band that’s been inducted into the Blues Hall of Fame, play Blues from all over the country. Take a seat, find some shade and gaze out over the Hudson as you enjoy the sweet sounds of music floating through the park.
Tucked beneath the Manhattan Bridge, you’ll find more than 40 vendors selling their only-in-New York wares. Shop mid-century furniture curated by experts, one-of-kind vintage clothing and collectibles from centuries past, handmade fine jewelry and all kinds of other treasures and tchotchkes to take home with you. Since it opened in ‘08, this shoulder-to-shoulder market on the city’s old cobblestone streets has been consistently ranked one of the best outdoor markets in the world. So, bring a tote bag (or three), an eye for a good deal and prepare to be delighted by what you discover.
What’s the newest in waterfront dining? Having a beverage while you bob on the water itself! Bars like Grand Banks, which is built on the historic wooden schooner Sherman Zwicker, and Baylanders Steel Beach, a West Harlem Piers bar perched atop a former aircraft carrier, let you enjoy uninterrupted waterfront views of a NYC sunset. If you want to have a meal on a boat that actually moves, choose the North River Lobster Company, which serves up a raw bar and six kinds of lobster rolls as it takes you on an hour-long tour of the Hudson.
Freshkills Park, a 2,200-acre outdoor oasis in Staten Island, is offering sneak peeks to those in-the-know before the whole park officially opens to the public. Sign up for a birdwatching tour, take a leisurely bike ride through the winding paths and even participate in a community clean-up to beautify the space for humans and wildlife alike. The park is built on top of a capped landfill (which was originally a tidal marsh home to all kinds of plants and animals), and the years-long effort to bring the land back to its former glory is nearly complete. While much of the park is still under construction, you can look behind the scenes—and maybe even spot a rare bird through your binoculars.
Go on an after-dark adventure at one of New York’s night markets. With vendors from all over the world—think Mexican-style hot dogs, delicious Caribbean roti, fresh shish kebab and even vegan burgers —these nighttime pop-ups let you travel the planet without leaving NYC. Hit up the huge Brooklyn Night Market at Industry City, the newly reopened Bronx Night Market (which includes a pop-up bookstore, a farmers’ market with locally sourced fruits and veggies and a “Tiny Desk” concert series) or the Latin Night Market, which features over 50 vendors dedicated to showcasing the flavors of the Latin diaspora.
The High Line, which stretches from Hudson Yards to the northern edge of Chelsea, is a 1.45-mile stretch of elevated greenery built on an old rail track. It’s always a favorite place to spend a sunny morning while sipping an iced coffee, and now you can check out some brand-new art, too. Over the intersection of 10th Avenue and 30th Street, you’ll find a spectacular, pink-and-red 25-foot-tall tree. “Old Tree,” the High Line’s newest sculpture, was chosen from over 80 artist proposals thanks to its vibrant colors and cheerful message of connection with the earth and our fellow humans.
When the weather gets warm, the music comes outside! Head to Riverside Park on a sunny Sunday afternoon, where you’ll find live tunes at the 116th Street Overlook. Hear a brass ensemble from the Manhattan School of Music show their stuff, stomp your feet to bluegrass music played with traditional instruments and hear the French Cookin’ Blues, a band that’s been inducted into the Blues Hall of Fame, play Blues from all over the country. Take a seat, find some shade and gaze out over the Hudson as you enjoy the sweet sounds of music floating through the park.
Tucked beneath the Manhattan Bridge, you’ll find more than 40 vendors selling their only-in-New York wares. Shop mid-century furniture curated by experts, one-of-kind vintage clothing and collectibles from centuries past, handmade fine jewelry and all kinds of other treasures and tchotchkes to take home with you. Since it opened in ‘08, this shoulder-to-shoulder market on the city’s old cobblestone streets has been consistently ranked one of the best outdoor markets in the world. So, bring a tote bag (or three), an eye for a good deal and prepare to be delighted by what you discover.
