Ageless historical city crafted over centuries of fascinating eras, including the Roman conquest and the Age of Discovery, Lisbon is a hallmark of the European culture. Take advantage of the sunny weather to climb up to Christ the King and enjoy a sunrise, walk along the boardwalk from Estoril to Cascais for the sweetest ocean breeze, and finish your day in the cobbled streets of bohemian Bairro Alto district for a wide selection of traditional restaurants and eccentric bars.

Air Transat is showing flights to the capital city Lisbon (LIS) from Vancouver (YVR) starting at only $740, roundtrip. I tracked down 61 stays at great prices in April, November, and December, including options around Easter. All flights have a stopover in Montreal.

For an explosion of wonderful flavors, I recommend drinking a "ginginha" in a chocolate glass. Made from infused "ginja" cherries and often served in a small edible chocolate cup, taste why this Portuguese liqueur is a local favorite.