What to consider when traveling to Portugal! The Corona Pandemic is influencing everyone’s life for around 4 months now. It feels like now, more than ever, we are in need of some fun and adventure! The sun is out, the temperature gets up, the…
Even before arriving at Dear Lisbon Palace, I already felt welcomed and a sense of the impeccable service that I was yet to receive. Immediately after booking, I received an email thanking me for choosing the hotel and offering any help with airport transfers…
Despite the Brexit pandemonium, London was ranked one of the top cities in the world to visit in 2020 and it’s not hard to see why: rich heritage, traditional monarchs, cool city vibe, hipster markets, experimental food… London has it all. One of our…
This is the second of a series of 4 posts about the little paradises we found during our recent trip along the coast of Southern Bahia in Brazil. Caraíva is one of our favourites. The other three are Trancoso, the only one that is…
This is the first of a series of 4 posts about 4 little paradises we found during our recent trip along the coast of Southern Bahia in Brazil. Trancoso is the only one that is a bit more known, at least in Brazil. The…
If hiking along breathtaking cliffs, surfing world class waves, observing more than 25 whale species or diving between gorges with sharks and dolphins is one of the things on your bucket list, the heavenly island of São Jorge of the Azores should be your…
A little known fact about Portugal is that it is the first location in the world to be awarded a “starlight tourism destination” certification. This particular certification is supported by UNESCO and is awarded to destinations that offer perfect conditions for observing starry night…
Up until two years ago, you would be forgiven for not knowing much or anything at all about the Azores, a Paradisaical archipelago situated 800 miles from mainland Europe. Fast forward to 2019 and these luscious green islands in the middle of the Atlantic…
At Secretplaces we are always seeking to add new, exciting and stylish accommodation options. Last year we were able to begin working with some very exciting new partners all over Portugal. In this blog post we present you the best portuguese villas worth visting…
Have you ever flown with an animal? Or even with an animal that wasn’t yours? For giving it a chance for a better life? You never heard about this possibility? Then, you should definitely keep reading! I saw this accompanying an animal thing by…
Morocco is en vogue again. And we surely understand why! African influences, endless beautiful landscapes and the sea with its many sport activities… The country is full of surprises for its visitors. And this year, experience the cultural diversity of the country at the…
On your next trip to Europe, don’t forget to scope out some of the world’s best beaches. There’s certainly no shortage of beautiful beaches on the continent, but some are simply more beautiful than others. Not sure where to start? Read on to find…