Westworld Alberta

(portugal) andré vicente goncalves, (bali) massimo casal W I N T E R 2 0 1 5 | W E S T W O R L D A L B E R T A 23 5. Portugal On the southwestern edge of Europe, Portugal is isolated enough to attract fewer crowds and offer more deals. Lisbon, the capital city, is a candy box of colourful facades that stretch between the hilltop São Jorge castle and sea- side Belém Tower. A shot of Ginjinha, a cherry liqueur, at a bica, or a pastel de nata, a custard- filled tarts, costs about one euro. And there's wine and port, of course, with 14 Vinho Regionals and about 250 varieties of grapes. To the north is Oporto and the vineyards of the Douro, one of the world's oldest appella- tions, in the centre is Alentejo with towns like Évora (built around the 2,000-year-old Temple of Diana) and in the south are the Algarve beaches. Hardcore surfer? Go west to the cliffs of Cape Sagres. – B.S. 6. Bali, Indonesia Famous for its blue, beautiful waters, sandy beaches, plunging coastal cliffs and laid-back Buddhist culture, this island is one of the world's best. Looking for handmade goods for a great price? Ubud is where you want to go. Hire a car and driver (about $50 for the day) and head inland, past rice paddies and lovely temples and the famous monkey forest to Ubud's winding streets lined with galleries and workshops. Handmade jewellery, batik clothing, hand-carved wooden pieces (from spiritual statuettes to tables and inlaid doors) are priced well, and many places will ship back to Canada. Or, get your hands dirty; many of the workshops offer classes for visitors (prices range from $2 to $200 for a session). Then, on your way back, stop at the Sacred Monkey Forest Sanctuary, where some 600 long-tailed macaques scramble over ancient temples. Bring a banana or buy some from local merchants. You're guaranteed an up-close-and-personal experience. – T.J. See our Bali escape with exclusive AMA member benefits on page 28. A traditional Kecak dancer performs at Bali's Uluwatu temple.

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