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77°F 25°C
67°F 19°C
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Feb
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Mar
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May
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Oasis Atlantico Praiamar Hotel

1 of 5 stars
Manchester, UK
Dec 18, 2009

Truly dreadful hotel. Aircon in room not working. Staff, less than helpful and quite surly at times. The general decor is flyblown and in sore need of renovation. Restaurant was decent. Overcharged...more

Pestana Tropico Hotel

2 of 5 stars
Washington DC, District of Columbia
Oct 15, 2009

The furnishings and linens were showing their wear. The bedding was far from comfortable. The view from the gym overlooks the saltwater pool, but the gym itself was lacking. The treadmills didn't...more

Oasis Atlantico Praiamar Hotel

Aug 22, 2009

A horrible hotel really far from a standard 4 stars category. If you make the mistake to select this hotel, please do not forget to carry with you all your money and valuable objects. The access to...more

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  • Resident population: 2,825,928 Annual visitors: 1,704,000 (est.)
  • Major features: beaches, scuba diving, cliff diving, jungle tours
  • 51,287 TripAdvisor reviews of 1,283 accommodations, 263 attractions and 305 restaurants
Jamaica is a melting pot of African, Asian, European and Middle Eastern cultures. You'll experience this diversity in its strong crafts tradition, performing arts and distinctive dining options, like ackee and saltfish with roast breadfruit.
Langkawi, Malaysia
  • Resident population: 62,000 (est.)
  • Major features: beaches, tropical scenery, water sports, duty-free shopping
  • 5,733 TripAdvisor reviews of 86 accommodations, 60 attractions and 69 restaurants
Forested hills, white sand beaches and crystal-clear waters greet visitors to tropical Palau Langkawi, the largest of the 99 islands in Langkawi archipelago.
Montreal, Canada
  • Resident population: 1,620,693 Annual visitors: 679,000 (est.)
  • Major features: churches, professional sports, Underground City
  • 20,256 TripAdvisor reviews of 359 accommodations, 276 attractions and 1,941 restaurants
The "joie de vivre" is palpable and contagious in this vibrant, culturally diverse and cosmopolitan city of two million inhabitants.
Grand Cayman, Caribbean
  • Resident population: 37,083 (est.)
  • Major features: beaches, Stingray City, water sports
  • 6,041 TripAdvisor reviews of 157 accommodations, 161 attractions and 153 restaurants
Grand Cayman's splashier side is the real draw. Offering a host of experiences, from petting attention- and food-seeking stingrays at Stingray City to exploring jaw-dropping drop-offs and dive sites, Grand Cayman is a watery wonderland.
Paphos, Cyprus
  • Resident population: 27,000 (est.)
  • Major features: historic buildings, beaches
  • 9,317 TripAdvisor reviews of 411 accommodations, 21 attractions and 80 restaurants
Paphos, the capital of western Cyprus, has some serious historical clout. Site of the vast fourth-century BC Tombs of the Kings, set high on a cliff above the sparkling sea, as well as a dramatic Byzantine castle and fine mosaics, it's also known as the birthplace of the goddess Aphrodite.