We were exhausted from a red-eye flight with a tight connection, and wary after our luggage failed to show up at the Porto Airport. But as we were driven into the city by a tour driver, we were eager to step foot in the Intercontinental Porto Palacio Das Cardosas (an IHG Hotel) – our first …
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I love hotels, and while I enjoy luxurious amenities, I especially enjoy a unique hotel. I recently spent four nights and a historic and beautiful hotel that was both unique and luxurious. The Grand Hotel Des Iles Borromees is located in a stunning location on Lake Maggiore overlooking the lake. It’s just a few minutes …
While Portugal isn’t particularly large, this beautiful country boasts many different regions with varying landscapes and scenes. Travel about three hours south of the capital city of Lisbon, and you’ll reach the Algarve – the beach community in southern Portugal. It’s especially popular with Europeans in the summer and is a gorgeous, relaxing place to …
When I was in high school, I had the opportunity to travel through part of Europe with my French class. One of our stops was Mount Titlis, located outside of Lucerne in Switzerland. During that trip, however, we didn’t get to do all of the fun activities at the mountain. During my recent Adventures by …
Once believed to be the “end of the world”, Sagres, Portugal is a quaint village located in the Algarve region of Portugal. Approximately a three-hour drive from Lisbon, Sagres is home to a stunning coastline and beautiful beaches. During my recent visit to Portugal with Martinhal Resorts, we spent a night at the Martinhal Sagres …
I absolutely love Europe. The first time I traveled there, I was captivated by the delicious food, the quaint towns, the Christmas markets, and the various cultures that can be found throughout the continent. So, when I had children, I wanted to bring them to Europe as early as possible. But a European family vacation …