 LAPA PALACE, LISBON PORTUGAL | An Orient Express Hotel, The Lapa Palace, is the most friendly luxurious hotel that we have ever found in our travels. It overlooks the Tagus River in a section of Lisbon near the foreign embassies and the United States is located nearly beside the Lapa Palace. Be sure not to miss a stay here and call, 351-21-394-94-01 for reservations and/or the web is www.lapa-palace.com. |
 PINTA GOLF COURSE | Located in Carvoeiro in the Algarve, the Pinta is owned by the Pestana Group and is part of a beautiful resort and challenging golf. Ronald Fream designed it. |
 NICK PRICE/GRAMACHO GOLF COURSE | The Gramacho was 9 holes, but USA Golf and Travel was present for the unveiling of the second 9 holes, with Nick Price as the course designer for the Pestana Group. These two courses are beautiful right in the center of the Algarve in Portugal, Call 351-282-340-900 to reach the management and learn more for your trip to the Algarve |
 VILA SOL IN VILAMOURA | Sean Corte-Real is the Director of Golf, and guess what, he has lived in central California. How small a world it is! You will find water and nature, and a surprise works of art, which the owner has placed on the course to add to the experience. The course was designed by Donald Steel. Watch this property as they are building and adding homes, resort and even more golf. Call 351-289-300-505 |
 PINE CLIFFS IN THE ALGARVE | Only 9 holes, but nobody can visit the Algarve, Portugal, without enjoying the clifftop golfing that the Pine Cliffs has. Located between Vilamoura and Albufeira, plan to stay at the Sheraton Algarve Hotel while golfing here. Phone: 351-289-500-100 |
 SHERATON ALGARVE | Part of The Luxury Collection of Starwood Hotels and Resorts, this Hotel has a view of miles of beach and blue sea. It is designed in Portuguese architecture, with Moorish influence. You will love it and be sure to bring the whole family, they will love it too! Phone 351-289-500-100 |
 HOTEL PALACIO & ESTORIL GOLF COURSE | The Grand Dame of the Estoril just minutes from Lisbon, Hotel Palacio attracts a discriminating traveler who is looking for the old world charm, service, and yet all the up-to-the-minute activities -- golfing on Estoril Golf Course and the Ocean! |
 HOTEL QUINTA DO LAGO | Another Orient-Express Hotel, Hotel Quinta Do Lago is host to golfers, surrounded by some of the best golf courses in the Algarve. They have packages for golfers and rooms with a view. Call 351-289-350-350 |
 ALCAIDESA GOLF IN COSTA DEL SOL | Clive Clark is the designer of the gorgeous golf course with a view of the Rock of Gibraltar. Also surrounding the golf course are homes and condominiums that the Costa Del Sol is so famous for. What a way to live! You should visit the Gardens of Alcaidesa, the e mail is alcaidesa@interealtynet.com |
 INTERREALTY, IN COSTA DEL SOL | We found Interealty, website www.interealtynet.com, in Spain, but you will find anything you are looking for through this largest and most professional company in Portugal, Spain and Europe. They have all price ranges. Are you looking for a European move or second home? |
 HOTEL PUENTE ROMANO, MARBELLA | A member of the Leading Hotels of the World, and it is. I would like to go back and just stay. You will never be able to find prettier landscaping, and it is on Marbella's well-known Golden Mile, and as you know, many golf courses in the area -- only 40 minutes from the Malaga International Airport. Call: 34-95-282-0900, www.puenteromano.com |
 LA MAMOUNIA, MARRAKECH | Winston Churchill loved it and has a suite named for him. In fact, La Mamounia has many themed suites -- all enchanting. I really felt as if I were in an exotic location, looking out on all the gardens around the hotel. It is walking distance to the huge market in the center of Marrakech. Love this Hotel. Call: 212-44-44-44-09; www.mamounia.com |
 THE PALMERAIE GOLF CLUB | Located in Marrakech, we had an opportunity to personally play the course and visit the entire resort at The Palmeraie Golf Club. It is an l8 hole Robert Trent Jones course -- and resort with more than one beautiful swimming pool, horses for horseback riding in Morocco, and just a wonderful way to have it all in one place. We recommend this for the entire family. Call 44-30-2020 |
 AUTOCERRO, RENT A CAR | Auto Cerro, rent a car, is in both Portugal and Spain. We traveled back and forth on our trip and loved the car and knowing that the company had essentially two headquarters. Call AutoCerro when you are in either Spain or Portugal. www.autocerro.pt |