Historical wonders and modern pleasures. Follow in the footsteps of the explorers, artists and royals of centuries past as you travel through Portugal’s six diverse regions.

Whether you’re looking to sip wine in the Douro Valley, sunbathe on the soft sands of the Algarve, travel through time in vibrant Lisbon, enjoy the freshest seafood in Atlantic fishing villages, or all of the above, we will work with you to create the perfect itinerary. Browse below to find out where your journey can take you.

Porto and Douro Valley - Northern Portugal, Wine Country

Yeatman - Porto - We love this special luxury hotel, with spacious rooms and unique suites offering magnificent view of the city and the Douro River. It also houses one of the world’s most extensive port collections and partners with top local wineries for weekly themed dinners. Next door is the fabulous World of Wine, with museums, wine workshops, art, shopping, fine and casual dining to suit your tastes. The hotel also features a Two-Star Michelin restaurant and a fabulous spa. It's a short walk down to the Douro River where you can find one sensational tapas restaurant after another. Or you might just kick back with a bottle of your favorite wine and enjoy the unobstructed views from your private balcony. 

Six Senses - Lamego, Douro Valley
UNESCO World Heritage setting on the Douro River as it winds through the world’s oldest demarcated wine region. The estate covers 19 acres with 60 guestrooms and suites. Three dining ambiences highlight regional produce with a dedicated wine cellar featuring local vintages, and a wine library for tasting and relaxing. Six Senses Spa comprises 10 treatment rooms, indoor and outdoor pools and a gym. And adventure awaits. Go canoeing, kayaking, river cruising and tree climbing; or get grounded with yogic detox programs and an alchemy bar. Or splurge on visiting the regions top wineries for a fabulous lunch and private wine tasting.

Octant Douro - Castelo De Paiva, Douro Valley - Less than an hour drive from Porto, on the bank of the Douro River, this cool contemporary hotel is in harmony with the amazing natural surroundings. With 61 rooms and suites, the hotel features modern, minimalist lines, a combination of natural light and contemporary design, gorgeous views from two outdoor swimming pools, and a fine dining restaurant with one of the best wine selections anywhere. And the spa is another main attraction, with a team of specialized therapists, an indoor panoramic swimming pool and a hydrotherapy circuit. And we love the staff here; exceptional service in every way.

Algarve - Southern Portugal, Sun and Sand Delight

From Lagos to Vila Real do San Antonio on the border with Spain, this is our favorite region to enjoy sun and sand, food and wine, golf, tennis and watersports, and a lifestyle that will keep you relaxed and feeling young. Looking for a family vacation, a couples getaway, or a romantic honeymoon; you've come to the right place.

In Lagos, everything seems to invite you to the beach and the simple pleasures of life. But there are also stories of sailors and pirates, the result of a relationship with the sea that is expressed in the colorful trawlers that still bring fresh fish to market every day, and the Marina where yachts from all over the world are moored. We love strolling the narrow streets of the historic old town to discover the charm of this ancient city, tasting tapas and sipping wine, visiting a museum or church, and becoming immersed in the vibrant daily life. Or crossing over to the lively Marina side and enjoying a fresh seafood lunch or a sunset cocktail and watching the boats come and go. Then our favorite beach, Meia Praia, is just a short walk away. It's a popular beach spot by the Marina, but you can venture down toward the estuary of Ria de Alvor, five or so kilometers away, and find yourself virtually alone on the powdery sand. On the other side of town are a series of smaller beaches tucked into the carved-out red cliffs, little havens waiting to be discovered. 

Vila Vita Parc - Lagoa
Casually elegant rooms, suites, and villas are scattered about Vila Vita Parc Resort & Spa to provide guests with the ultimate privacy. After a signature treatment at the Spa by Sisley Paris, a cruise on the yacht, or a six-course tasting at the two-Michelin starred Ocean, if you feel like a bit more pampering, simply let a butler chauffeur you back to your suite in a golf buggy. No request is too large or small at this unapologetically plush cliffside resort in Algarve, which offers direct access to the beach and something for everyone, including golf, water sports, 10 dining venues (each one unique), and a phenomenal kids’ playground.
​A variety of two- to five-bedroom, fully staffed villas offer the ultimate in everything: private pools, Jacuzzis, and state-of-the-art appliances. ​

Palmares Beach House Hotel - Lagos
Enjoy the cool vibe at one of our favorite boutique hotels in Portugal; part of the Palmares Ocean Living and Golf lifestyle property. Awake your senses and bask in private luxury while experiencing the true essence of the Algarve - beach, golf, nature, ocean living, all in one place. 20 rooms and suites with panoramic views of Lagos Bay and the estuary of Ria de Alvor, all just 700 meters from the sand and surf of Praia Meia. We love this beach, and its variety of restaurants. That said, the hotel features a chic cocktail terrace and fine Mediterranean dining under the stars.
And golfers will delight in the three 9-hole linked golf courses designed by renowned architect Robert Trent Jones Jr. The course sweeps down to the ocean, allowing all golfers the opportunity to marvel at the natural beauty and challenge of the 27 holes.

Bela Vista - Portimao
Set above the beautiful sands of the Praia da Rocha is this special Relais & Chateaux hotel with its signature Michelin Star restaurant and superior personalized service. The hotel's unique design is a visual delight for guests, with an amalgamation of fresh colors and unique materials. The beachfront location makes it convenient for guests to enjoy some laid-back sunbathing or a swim in the Atlantic surf. And the surrounding Algarve region is picture-perfect, with plenty of outdoor sports, from sailing and boating out of the nearby marina, to culinary and historical explorations along the spectacular red-cliffed coastline. 

Anantara Vilamoura Algarve Resort -  ​The Vilamoura area is an ideal destination for an overall vacation. Anantara delivers with five pools, including an adults only retreat, easy access to the nearby beaches, imaginative kids’ clubs, and a championship golf course just beyond your doorstep: The 280-room Anantara Vilamoura Algarve Resort has something enticing for everyone. Tour the famous Loulé food market with a master chef before a hands-on cooking class, enjoy Portuguese tapas each afternoon in the breezy lounge, and indulge in Algarve wine-pairing dinners in the signature Emo restaurant. Anantara Spa offers exotic Thai therapies with couples’ massages next to the adults-only pool, and Purobeach Vilamoura, with its live DJ, is the new hot beach club on the Algarve’s pristine sun-drenched coast.

Conrad Algarve - Quinto do Lago -Located in one of the most exclusive and luxurious destinations in Europe, surrounded by 2,000 hectares of Ria Formosa Natural Park, the resort is on the doorstep of the Atlantic Ocean and world-class golf courses. You are invited to immerse yourself in the Algarvian culture through authentic and bespoke experiences. The hotel features 154 rooms and suites, which provide the highest comfort level combined with state-of-the-art technology. The six bars and restaurants offer innovative culinary experiences, with a special highlight being the Michelin-Star restaurant - Gusto by Heinz Beck (3 Michelin-star Chef). To care for the body and mind, the award-winning Conrad spa offers a holistic therapies concept, including meditation, relaxation, and personalized treatments.

Pine Cliffs Hotel - Albufeira, A Luxury Collection Resort
​This classic resort hotel offers an exclusive  clifftop setting overlooking the Atlantic Ocean. Consider this your home-away-from-home bordered by aromatic pine woods and a sheer cliff formation with striking orange sandstone. Choose from five room categories across 217 spacious rooms, suites, and villas that are light and airy. Each room commands spectacular views across either the ocean or manicured resort grounds from the privacy of your balcony. Enjoy the beach club, indoor and outdoor pools, spa and wellness facilities, plus fine and casual dining. Or delve into the exciting day-and-nightlife of Albufeira -- shopping, beaches, marina, tempting seafood restaurants, and clubs -- just a ten minute drive from the hotel.

Octant Vila Monte - Moncarapacho 
With its bucolic setting and chic vibe, Vila Monte gives “down on the farm” a decidedly fashionable edge. Step away from the busier Algarve for a stroll through aromatic gardens and citrus orchards; when the sands call, a shuttle will carry you to nearby Fuseta Island Beach. Shades of white soothe you in the 55 rooms adorned with tree-trunk coffee tables and hand-carved accents. You can learn how to harvest oysters, sling traditional Algarve pottery, or help prepare locally sourced meals for sharing in the rustic À Terra restaurant. Outdoor movies are screened each evening. ​On Saturdays, guests can join the hotel chef on a tour of the local market, followed by lunch with wine by the kitchen’s central fire.

Praia Verde Boutique Hotel - Castro Marim & Praia Verde - Surrounded by a dense pine forest and with dazzling ocean views, we can't think of a better spot for a pure escape. Relax and enjoy comfortable suites decorated in calming natural tones, and a market-style restaurant inspired by Mediterranean gastronomy. Led by Chef David Domingues, this is a cuisine forged in fire – in the wood oven or at the Josper, cooked in clay pots or in the iron – where the products of the sea and the Ria Formosa meet the products of the Algarvian barrocal. All fresh farm or sea to table. 
You can relax by the swimming pool or stroll down to Praia Verde, our favorite beach in the area. If you rent a car, you can see the sights from Tavira to Vila Real do San Antonio, all just short drives away from this ideal location.
 

Grand House - Vila Real de Santo Antonio
Situated in the Algarve’s eastern most corner, nestled across the river from Spain, Grand House is a stunning Belle Époque hotel, a revived Grand Dame that received a new lease on life, becoming the first five-star hotel in the historical town of Vila Real de Santo António. Life is Grand at the Grand House, from the Relais & Chateaux dining experience in the Grand Salon, to the stylish waterfront Beach Club and Bar, to the exceptional service provided by the welcoming staff. We suggest renting a car when staying here, to enjoy miles of pristine beaches, including the Grand Beach Spot, or to zip over to Spain, crossing the dazzling Guadiana's International Bridge, to explore the town of Ayamonte, or visit the beaches of Isla Canela and beyond. 

Lisbon - Portugal’s comfortable Mediterranean climate and its warm, welcoming people have made the country's capital one of Europe’s most popular destinations. ​

We first visited Lisbon in 2017, and were enchanted with with its old-fashioned flair, reminding us of Madrid and Seville twenty years ago. But Lisbon is its own city, with a unique vibe, and constantly full of delightful surprises. We've been back to the city many times since that first visit and we always discover something new and remarkable. 
More chef-oriented restaurants have opened, more design-forward bars and clubs have debuted, and there are trendy fashion boutiques everywhere. José Avillez is one of Portugal’s most renowned chefs, with 11 restaurants in Lisbon and Porto. Try Beco Cabaret Gourmet in Bairro Do Avillez, the chef’s food hall in the Chiado neighborhood. Or go with the chef's famous pizzas, tapas, and craft cocktails.

Corinthia Hotel - Lisbon - This modern, stylish hotel, always filled with fresh flowers, is one of our favorites in the city, and close to everything: the historical city center, the main shopping areas and the city's nightlife. Lisbon International Airport is only 7 km away. Accommodations: The 518 rooms offer a variety of Deluxe, Executive and Suites, sharing a blend of comfort and style. A luxurious spa features a complete wellness center, gym, an indoor heated swimming pool, and lavish treatment rooms. And we love Soul Garden, an outdoor haven offering the perfect setting for a tapas lunch or snack or a laid-back evening of fun. Expect a colorful ambiance and light bites served alongside irresistible cocktails. For dinner, Evra is a fantastic steak house in the Portuguese gastronomic tradition with a striking grill bar for live cooking, focusing on organic food using local and seasonal produce. 

Tivoli Avenida Liberdade - Lisbon -
Welcome to one of the Leading Hotels of the World properties on the famous Avenida da Liberdade. This Grande Dame of hotels is a true landmark, delivering exceptional hospitality since 1933. Today, as ever, it's the place to be to experience the best of Lisbon. A variety of luxury accommodations combines with wining and dining in European tradition in the posh Cervejaria Liberdade where you can indulge yourself with he best fish and seafood sourced form 800 kilometers of the Portuguese coastline. And this is the place to start your "shop till you drop" extravaganza in the Chiado and Bairro Alto neighborhoods. Or simply unwind by the oasis of the hotel's unique swimming pool set in semi-tropical garden.  For more relaxed moments, step into the luxurious world of Anantara spa and discover the exceptional pampering. 
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Four Seasons Hotel Ritz - Lisbon - 
Atop one of Lisbon's seven hills, the Four Seasons is a splendid example of classic luxury in the vibrant city-scape. You'll soon see why as you take in its charms: the 282 spacious and elegantly appointed bedrooms, views of Eduardo VII Park and Saint George's Castle,  rooftop gym and running track, resort-style swimming pool and spa. And the spa, fabulous, awash in Buddhist-inspired music, Zen marble designs, Italian poolside lounges, and all sorts of lavish treatments, from eucalyptus-infused steams to lime foot rituals. Feel like shopping; the best of the best in brand name stores and boutiques are just a couple of blocks away. And cap off a perfect day at Varanda restaurant, dining on exquisite seafood specialties and being pampered with impeccable personal service.  

Valverde Hotel - Lisbon -  Located along chic Avenida da Liberdade, it would be easy to mistake this oasis of a boutique hotel for an elegant 19th century family residence. This 48-room showpiece magically mixes retro furnishings, antique prints, bright fabrics, and bold patterns in an eclectic feast for the senses. The low-key Sitio Valverde brasserie is the perfect spot for breakfast or lunch, and steps away from world-class shopping, art boutiques, and tapas bars. The courtyard patio offers a leafy escape for afternoon tea or passion fruit mojitos by the pool; or rent the hotel’s boat for a day of sailing along the Tagus River. 

​Bairro Alto Hotel - Lisbon - Overseen by Pritzker Prize-winning Portuguese architect Eduardo Souto de Moura, this historic building has recently undergone a renovation, renewing its status as one of the leading boutique hotels in Europe. The renovation of the 18th-century buildings has brought the number of rooms to 87, including 10 suites and 12 Junior Suites. Other new areas includes an innovative dining restaurant with terrace overlooking the Tagus River, a cocktail bar, a patisserie full of fresh-baked treats, concepts signed by creative chef Nuno Mendes, and an indulging wellness area, making Bairro Alto Hotel the most complete five-star boutique hotel in Lisbon.  

All Natural: Lisbon’s New Wave of Wine Bars - The Portuguese capital, famous for its vinos goes all out on natural wines. If you are looking for decadent fun, nothing better than enjoying a city-wide search for the best wine and tapas. We can point you in the right direction. Or enjoy the nearby countryside with a winetasting day trip. We recommend Adega Regional de Colares, the oldest cooperative winery in Portugal, in the famous Sintra region, less than 45 minutes from downtown Lisbon, and Quint de Sant'Ana, a family run winery with a charming guest house if you want to stay over.

​TIME OUT FOOD MARKET -  We admit it, we just love this food and wine market. We NEVER go to Lisbon without going here. It's a food market that features the best dishes from Portugal's best chefs. You can sit in the food court to eat, or go outside, of better, sit at the private bar of your favorite chef and let the staff serve you fine dining style while you watch your food imaginatively prepared.
Have you ever heard of curated burgers? Curated nigiri? Curated pizzas, sandwiches or even curated cod? Probably not. After all, Time Out Market is the first market in the world where everything has been chosen, tasted and tested (with four or five stars, and not one star less) by an independent panel of city experts: Time Out’s own journalists and critics. The leading chef's in all the food categories that help make Lisbon what it is - and tastes - all together under one roof. 
And a  final word - don't miss the desserts. The BEST donut we've ever tasted, devoured, or imagined is here....at Crush Donuts.

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