Praia da Comporta
Two summers ago, I traveled with family and friends to Comporta, a village on the coast of the Atlantic Ocean an hour south of Lisbon. As a traveler, not a tourist, I chose Comporta and the Alentejo region for our summer holiday because I was looking for Portugal’s quiet coast, where the Portuguese spend their weekends away. Turns out I was spot-on.
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The beach in front of Santa Barbara Eco-Beach Resort
The Azores, a volcanic island paradise in the North Atlantic, is Europe’s answer to the Hawaiian Islands. Volcanos, crater lakes, big waves, and black sand beaches are just some of the reasons why this little known archipelago is suddenly on everyone’s radar. Quiet, laid back, with plenty of history and an abundance of beauty, this autonomous region of Portugal is only four hours direct from several North American cities. Go now before everyone realizes what they are missing!
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View from the Garden Terrace at Palácio Belmonte
LISBON, Portugal – At the top of Lisbon’s highest hill, tucked within the walls of São Jorge Castle, and hidden behind two sets of giant, red double-doors is the city’s most intimate retreat. Palácio Belmonte is a 10-suite hotel housed in one of Lisbon’s oldest and most exquisitely restored buildings. Offering discrete luxury for discerning travelers, Palácio Belmonte is the only address you need if you are looking for a unique and incredibly special hotel experience in Lisbon.
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