Portugal has been high on my must-see lists. Last week we visited this beautiful country and fell in love with it. Portugal is beautiful and steeped in history, culture, fantastic food and wine. I was wowed even more by the friendliness of the Portuguese people. From our guides, hotel staff, restaurant staff and even taxi drivers, the people could not have been nicer.
I have been to many European countries and never experienced a group of people more open, friendly and happy to help visitors. We began our trip in Lisbon which is one of the oldest, most charming cities in all of Europe. It is a gorgeous city! The architecture is beautiful and the city is incredibly colorful. Ruins, museums, restaurants and shops abound in all of the areas. There is so much to see in Lisbon. I have highlighted just a few of my favorites.
What an incredible hotel! As we walked into the lobby, we noticed gorgeous flowers hanging from the ceiling and a wonderful, sweet smell.
The captivating scent is actually a perfume not the flowers made specially for the hotel. Located in the heart of the city about a five minutes taxi ride from most of the different districts and sites, the hotel sits on top of a hill overlooking Eduardo VII park.
It offers views of the downtown, the castle, the old town and the Tagus River. The gym located on the top floor of the hotel had the best views. It was by far the best hotel gym I have ever been in with a full Pilates studio, equipment, stretching room and even an outdoor track. My kids were thrilled with the indoor pool! The artwork in the lobby and hotel bar ranged from modern to large works depicting the history of Lisbon and Portugal.
