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How I Was Enchanted by Bussaco Palace in Portugal

by Jane Canapini | Oct 1, 2016 | Accommodations, Architecture, Portugal

If I had to name one experience from our first visit to Portugal that still stands out as absolutely unforgettable even six months after Henk and I returned home, it would have to be our overnight visit to Bussaco Palace. Because even at the risk of overusing a word...

Monsanto, Portugal: A Town Built on Boulders

by Jane Canapini | Jun 30, 2016 | Accommodations, Curiosities, Portugal

If you’re looking for an off-the-beaten-path destination in Portugal that is sure to enchant you, then look to the tiny town of Monsanto built literally around boulders…

Douro Royal Valley Hotel & Spa-aahhhh!

by Jane Canapini | Jun 22, 2016 | Accommodations, Portugal

After the sumptuous and organic Art Nouveau and Neo-Gothic overdose in Porto’s Café Majestic and Lello Bookstore, it was almost a culture shock coming to the Douro Royal Valley Hotel & Spa. Like an addict coming off a high….