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Checking In…Pestana Porto – A Brasileira Hotel (Portugal)

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The conversion of this historic building to a 5-star hotel included a full restoration of the architectural features of the original building. The name of the new hotel, inaugurated in March 2018 pays homage to one of Porto’s most iconic cafes – A Brasileria Cafe – which is back in its original layout in the historic building. The Cafe was recognized for serving the best coffee in Porto in the early 1900s. In addition to A Brasileira Cafe, the hotel also has a restaurant that offers traditional Portuguese cuisine from the highly acclaimed chef Rui Martins.

  • Address: R. de Sá da Bandeira, 91
  • Across from the Teatro Sá da Bandeira
  • 5 minute walk to the São Bento train station, Livraria Lello and Café Majestic
  • 10 minute walk to Ribeira Square and the Douro River
  • Bus Station: 3 blocks away
  • Train Station: 5 minute walk (São Bento)
  • Airport: 15 minutes by taxi (12 km)

All rooms with private bath, air conditioning, individual temperature control, direct dial telephone, Wi-Fi (complimentary), hair dryer, flat panel TV, minibar, room safe

  • Elevators
  • Room Service (24 hours)
  • Restaurant A Brasileira
  • A Brasileira Café
  • Fitness Center
  • Reception (24 hours)
  • Laundry & Dry Cleaning Service
  • Parking nearby (at public garage, extra charge)
  • 89 guest rooms (6 floors)
  • Deluxe: Room with a Queen bed and views of the French courtyard; approx. 19 to 25 m2 (2 guest maximum)
  • Superior Deluxe: Larger room with King, Queen or Twin beds and views of either the street or French patio; approx. 28 m2 (3 guest maximum)
  • Executive Deluxe: Larger room with a King, Queen or Twin beds and partial city view; approx. 31 m2 (3 guest maximum)
  • Superior Grand View Deluxe: Large room with a King, Queen or Twin beds and views of the surrounding historic buildings; approx. 23-31 m2 (3 guest maximum)
  • Executive Grand View Deluxe: Large room with a King, Queen or Twin beds located on the top floors, with views panoramic views of the rooftops of the city center buildings; approx. 23-27 m2 (3 guest maximum)
  • Master Suite: Largest room with Queen bed and views to the Rua Sá da Bandeira; approx. 37 m2 (4 guest maximum) – only 4 of this type
  • Hotel offers handicap rooms, connecting rooms (Executive Grand View Deluxe category)

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Checking In…Parador de Avila, Avila (Spain)

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This 4-star, 16th century palace rises up on the former Piedras Albas Palace in the historical center of Ávila. The garden stands out with its archaeological remains, as does the splendid glazed patio.

  • Address: Calle Marqués de Canales y Chozas, 2
  • Visit the 12th C. Cathedral and Museum, Basilica of San Vicente, St. Thomas’ Monastery, Convent of St. Teresa, St. Peter’s Church, 11th C. walls of Ávila
  • 50 km to Arévalo
  • 79 km to Gredos Mountain Range
  • 115 km to Madrid
  • Parador de Gredos (60 km SW)
  • Parador de Segovia (65 km NE)
  • Parador de Salamanca (97 km NW)
  • Parador de Tordesillas (110 km NW)
  • Train Station: 3 km
  • Airport: 125 km (Madrid)

All rooms with private bath, air conditioning, direct dial telephone, WiFi, satellite TV, minibar, room safe

  • Elevator
  • Restaurant
  • Bar
  • Meeting Facilities to 350 ~ Audiovisual equipment
  • Activities nearby: Horseback riding
  • Reception
  • Parking
  • 61 guest rooms (4 floors)
  • Standard: A standard hotel room (2 guest maximum)
  • Superior: A larger room (3 guest maximum)
  • Superior Plus: A room with a canopy bed (3 guest maximum)
  • Junior Suite: Larger room with Twin beds and a sitting area (3 guest maximum)
  • Suite: Largest room type, with sitting area (3 guest maximum)

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Checking In…Tivoli Carvoeiro Algarve Resort (Portugal)

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This 5-star resort is perched on a cliff overlooking the tranquil waters of Vale Covo beach (limited availability to beach). The hotel was recently upgraded to 5-stars after an extensive renovation (April 2017). Guests can enjoy the local beaches of Carvoeiro and Vale Centeanes that are a 10 minute walk from the hotel. Located just minutes from the traditional village of Lagoa, and close to the towns of Portimão, Silves, and Albufeira, this is a great location to call home while you enjoy and explore the beauty of the Algarve.

  • Address: Apartado 1299, Vale do Covo – Praia do Carvoeiro
  • Visit the fishing village of Vila do Carvoeiro
  • 15 minute drive to Lagoa
  • Stroll through the colorful streets of Portimão (13 km), the Algarve’s 2nd largest city
  • 30 minute drive to Silves
  • 40 minute drive to Lagos, a thriving fishing port and market center
  • 60 minute drive to Sagres, once called “the end of the world”, on the southwestern corner of Europe, where Henry the Navigator established his school of navigation. Visit the Fortaleza de Sagres museum, and head out to the promontory of Cabo São Vicente and take a sightseeing boat ride
  • Bus Station: 10 minute drive (Lagoa bus terminal)
  • Train Station: 15 minute drive (Estombar-Lagoa)
  • Airport: 50 minutes by taxi (62 km – Faro)

All rooms with private bath, air conditioning, individual temperature control, telephone, Wi-Fi (extra charge), hair dryer, flat panel TV, minibar (complimentary), Nespresso coffee machine, bathrobe & slippers, room safe

  • 3 Elevators
  • Room Service (24 hours)
  • Med Food & Wine Restaurant
  • The One Gourmet Restaurant
  • Mare Bistro (seasonal April-October)
  • Rooftop Sky Bar Carvoeiro
  • Meeting Facilities to 1,100 ~ Audiovisual equipment
  • Business Center has workstations with Internet access
  • Swimming Pools (outdoor & indoor)
  • Fitness Center
  • Spa
  • T/Kids Club
  • Golf Desk
  • Reception (24 hours)
  • Laundry & Dry Cleaning Service
  • Parking at hotel (outdoor)
  • 246 guest rooms (6 floors)
  • Deluxe: Room with a King or 2 Twin beds, located on the 5th and 6th floors; approx. 23 m2 (3 guest maximum)
  • Deluxe Terrace: Room with a King or 2 Twin beds, located on the 5th and 6th floors with terrace; approx. 23 m2 (3 guest maximum)
  • Deluxe Garden View: Room with a King or 2 Twin beds, located on the 1st through 5th floors, with terrace and garden view; approx. 23 m2 (3 guest maximum)
  • Deluxe Sea View: Room with a King or 2 Twin beds, located on the 1st through 6th floors, with terrace and sea view; approx. 24 m2 (3 guest maximum)
  • Deluxe Family: Larger room with a King or 2 Twin beds and sofabed, located on the 5th and 6th floors; approx. 28 m2 (4 guest maximum)
  • Deluxe Family Terrace: Larger room with a King or 2 Twin beds and sofabed, located on the 5th and 6th floors with terrace; approx. 34 m2 (4 guest maximum)
  • Deluxe Family Garden View: Larger room with a King or 2 Twin beds and sofabed, located on the 4th through 6th floors with terrace and garden view; approx. 34 m2 (4 guest maximum)
  • Deluxe Family Sea View: Larger room with a King or 2 Twin beds and sofabed, located on the 3rd floor with terrace and sea view; approx. 34 m2 (4 guest maximum)
  • Junior Suite: Spacious suite with a King bed, living room area and large terrace with lounge chairs and sea view; located on the 6th floor; approx. 51 m2 (3 guest maximum)
  • Executive Suite: Larger suite with a King bed, separate living room, and large terrace with lounge chairs and panoramic sea views; located on the 6th floor; approx. 55 m2 (3 guest maximum)
  • Presidential Suite: Largest suite with a King bed, separate living room, large terrace with lounge chairs and panoramic sea views, and butler service; located on the 6th floor; approx. 74 m2 (3 guest maximum)
  • Hotel offers some: Connecting rooms, Handicap rooms, Non-smoking rooms (Standard category only; located on the 6th floor)

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