The Paradox of reality For years, I kept a cautious distance from Dubai. I saw it as a theatre of excess, a postcard of glittering skyscrapers and fabricated backdrops. But cities, like…
Florence Dreamed: A Love Letter to the Four Seasons Hotel Firenze
Some dreams take root in our imagination and grow quietly over the years like ivy wrapping itself around the ancient stone walls of Florence. Since 2013, when I began writing about…
Penha Longa Resort
Sintra: where time stops, but stories go on Sintra carries a unique aura, like a veil of mystery and romance cloaks on every corner. It’s a town where time seems to have…
Ritz Carlton Tenerife, Abama
“A TIMELESS ISLAND ESCAPE OF ENDLESS POSSIBILITIES” The Ritz-Carlton Tenerife, Abama, defines itself as a retreat of endless possibilities. But, truth be said, this gem in the Canary Islands is much more…
La Gemma
Another visit to Florence, another instant tear when I catch sight of Brunelleschi’s masterpiece tearing through the skies. With each visit, the city seems to welcome me with tears of admiration. This…
Hotel Arts Barcelona
Na nossa última viagem a Barcelona escolhemos aquele que viria a transformar-se num dos nossos hotéis favoritos na cidade – o Hotel Arts Barcelona. A caminhada em direção ao hotel é, por…
The Lodge – Wine & Business Hotel
Located in one of the most historic areas of Porto, or rather, Vila Nova de Gaia is the timeless The Lodge Wine & Business Hotel. With the exclusive touch of Nini Andrade…
Ventozelo Hotel & Quinta
One of the last hotels I tried before Francisca was born but already pregnant was Ventozelo Hotel e Quinta. An authentic refuge in the middle of the Douro and with probably, one…
Torel Palace Porto
When someone transforms a baroque palace from the 19th century into a luxurious boutique hotel, we know the experience will be memorable. Torel Palace Porto is one of those refuges that makes…