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Repsol “Soletes” Portugal – Awarded to the Best Everyday Food Spots

Greg Boegner — Thu, 02 Jul 2026 18:30:00 +0000

Repsol, the Spanish energy company known not only for its fuel stations but also for its respected gastronomic guide, has unveiled additions to their Soletes awardees in Portugal. Launched last year, there are 100 new everyday eateries added to the list this Summer 2026—from cozy cafés and pastry shops to tapas bars, gelaterias, restaurants, kiosks, and stylish wine bars. This makes a total of 385 delicious spots now on the list in Portugal Unlike the Suns (Sóis), Repsol’s long-established Michelin-style […]

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Torel Terra Brava Brings Five-Star Boutique Glamour to Terceira

Ann Abel — Wed, 18 Feb 2026 18:45:13 +0000

Terceira means “third” in Portuguese, but the Azorean Island of the same name is no also-ran. Famous for its gentle bull “fights” and summer festivals, the island is also rich in other culture and history, and the old part of its capital city, Angra do Heroísmo, was one of the first places in Portugal to be named a UNESCO World Heritage Site. But for all that loveliness, it lacked a five-star boutique hotel. That changed in late 2024 with the […]

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Embrace the Future: Smart #3 and the Electric Driving Experience

Greg Boegner — Mon, 15 Apr 2024 10:30:19 +0000

You can’t avoid it. Everywhere you go and every channel you watch, someone is talking about driving electric. And, whereas there are many afraid to take the next step, electric vehicle driving truly IS the future. So, embrace the change! Go with the flow! Try something new! Not only will EV driving help save the planet by reducing carbon emissions, EV driving is a lot of fun. The innovative smart #3 is here to make your transition to EV driving […]

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The Best Luxury Boutique Hotels in Portugal

Ann Abel — Tue, 29 Aug 2023 16:58:49 +0000

Along with the grand old palaces and super-simple countryside hotels, Portugal has a growing number of luxury boutique hotels. These places, generally in cities, are intimate but stylish, design-forward, and often home to Michelin-caliber gastronomy. Some have history; others are brand-new. But what they have in common is a commitment to quality. PORTO BEST LUXURY BOUTIQUE HOTELS IN PORTUGAL Torel 1884 Suites & Apartments Among the Torel Boutique group’s four (and counting) hotels in Portugal, Torel 1884 is a fan […]

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smart #1 Electric Vehicles Launch in Portugal

Greg Boegner — Mon, 21 Aug 2023 08:15:32 +0000

The electric vehicle (EV) evolution is happing now! And, sure, while transitioning from combustion engines to electric motoring is good for the environment…driving EVs is actually a lot of fun too. So, with climate concerns and product innovation in demand, it’s no wonder that smart, the cute, convenient and clever car brand from Mercedes Benz, has taken on the challenge to build a new exciting product. smart engineers, designers and, yes, computer programmers have rethought the entire driving experience […]

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White Exclusive Suites & Villas, Ponta Delgada, Azores

Ann Abel — Wed, 01 Jun 2022 10:35:00 +0000

It’s no wonder this hotel is called White. When João Reis, who also owns the Santa Bárbara resort on São Miguel’s other coast, opened his second property, he was committed to the idea of a non-distracting visual language. The primary color in the décor is white, and many of the materials are so natural they appear to have been just recently picked up off the ground. The hotel—which occupies a stone building that was once a crumbling old summer home […]

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Furnas Boutique Hotel – São Miguel Island, Azores

Ann Abel — Mon, 05 Jul 2021 09:46:28 +0000

The hot springs are the main reason to visit the Furnas Boutique Hotel, in an area of São Miguel, Azores, that has exceptional thermal activity. For years, people have come here to bathe in or drink the various thermal waters. Now they have a nice place to stay when they do. For bathing, the hotel facilities include thermal springs with iron water at 40 degrees, an outdoor thermal pool, an indoor dynamic thermal pool, an active thermal circuit, floatbeds, Vichy […]

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Senhora da Rosa Tradition & Nature Hotel, Ponta Delgada

Ann Abel — Tue, 08 Jun 2021 16:23:09 +0000

The newest luxury boutique hotel in the Azores is also the oldest. The parents of Joana Damião opened their hotel in 1994, on a seven-acre farm that has been in the family for generations. It didn’t survive Portugal’s last financial crisis, and it sat empty for nine years. Finally, Damião has been able to buy it back and turn it into the gorgeous Senhora da Rosa, Tradition & Nature Hotel. Named for the street on which it lies, the hotel […]

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