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Penha Longa Resort in Fairytale Sintra

January 25, 2018

Check out our latest review of a pampering stay at Penha Longa Resort in fairytale Sintra. Our BabyMoon® Travel Ambassadrice and Frequent Traveller Lotte checked in at Penha Longa Resort, a stunning Ritz-Carlton resort.

Sintra Babymoon at Penha Longa Resort - Outdoor Pool — ®Penha Longa Resort – Outdoor Pool

Palacio de Monserrate. Image: Lotte van Ginkel

Penha Longa Resort in Fairytale Sintra, by Lotte van Ginkel

After months of lots of work, I was really looking forward to a trip. My wishlist:

Me time;
Relaxation;
Nature;
Culture;
A little bit of adventure;
Peace.

I started searching the internet and after a while, I found a perfect getaway destination: Sintra. Sintra offered everything I wanted and (a big plus) it was close to Lissabon.

Then I needed a place to stay. This was easily found. Because just outside Sintra you have this beautiful and luxurious resort, named Penha Longa Resort. So I booked it and the countdown to my trip started.

Finally, it was September! I hopped on an aeroplane and first explored Lissabon. What a pleasure to stay in this city. The September sun, nice walks, beautiful city views, awesome places to stay and some nice boutiques. I was happy. The next day I rented a car and drove towards the coast, heading for Penha Longa Resort in Sintra.

Palacio de Monserrate. Image: Lotte van Ginkel

THE ARRIVAL AND STAY AT PENHA LONGA RESORT

The drive to Penha Longa Resort was easy and comfortable. At one point the signs of Penha Longa Resort are welcoming you. You drive through a green area and then you arrive. There is this most friendly guard you will ever meet and from that moment on he will recognize you and greets you every time with your name. After you enter the gates you immediately feel calm and happy. It’s green, peaceful and the landscape is amazing. After parking the car the staff welcomes you with tea and a towel. The room is ready and your me-time starts right away!

Sintra Babymoon at Penha Longa Resort - Aerial resort — ©Penha Longa Resort – Aerial resort

Sintra Babymoon at Penha Longa Resort - LAB by Sergi Arola — ©Penha Longa Resort – LAB by Sergi Arola

I stayed two nights at Penha Longa and felt totally relaxed. The room provides everything you need, the staff is impeccable, breakfast is amazing and even though I was on my own I never felt alone. It felt like home. And Sintra… well, that was an absolute blast.

SINTRA

One of the most beautiful areas I have ever been to. It’s enchanting, funny, beautiful and it makes you curious. My favourite spots are Palacio de Monserrate, Palacio Nacional da Pena and Quinta de Regaleira (especially for kids).

All of the above wishes were taken into account. I had this most wonderful stay and will definitely return.

by Lotte

Palacio Nacional da Pena. Image: Lotte van Ginkel

Travelling with a bump? Check out the utter bliss of a romantic babymoon package at Penha Longa Resort. This package will leave pampered mama fit for birth.

Sintra Babymoon Offer at Penha Longa Resort

Penha Longa Resort created a special treat for expecting couples before the arrival of their baby. A well deserved relaxing and romantic babymoon break.

Luxurious Accommodation
Ritz Kids® Amenities to take home for the Baby
Pregnancy Cravings — from The Chocolate by Penha Longa
Early Check-In & Late Check-out, upon availability
Breakfast Buffet for Two at the Restaurant
One Candlelit Dinner for Two, excluding drinks
One (1) Mother to Be, Feel Free Massage 50min
One (1) Father to Be, Feel Free Massage 50min

Treatment Mother-to-Be
“A relaxing full body massage using rich oils of Wild Rose to deeply nourish and moisturize your skin.
This massage treatment helps relax those specific lower back muscles and alleviate the swelling of the legs. The treatment ends up with a nice head massage.”

Penha Longa Resort

Azores Getaways for Mum to Be

November 16, 2017

Looking for some unforgettable moments before your bundle of joy arrives? Head to one of these exclusive Azores getaways at WHITE Exclusive Suites & Villas and Santa Bárbara Eco-Beach Resort.

The Azores Islands consists of 9 islands, divided into three geographical groups:

the Eastern Group: Santa Maria and São Miguel

The Central Group: Terceira, Graciosa, São Jorge, Pico and Faial

The Western Group: Corvo and Flores

The Azores, along with the archipelagos of Madeira, Canary Islands and Cape Verde, constitute the biogeographic region of Macaronesia, a name which means “fortunate islands” for those who live there and visit them.

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AZORES GETAWAYS

Our new Azores getaways for expecting couples looking for an unforgettable babymoon have all the ingredients you can wish for. Babymoon amenities include a Gift for Baby, a Welcome Basket, extra pillows for expectant’s mom’s comfort and a Prenatal Massage at Santa Bárbara Eco-Beach Resort. Both resorts are on the island of São Miguel.

BABYMOON PACKAGE AT WHITE EXCLUSIVE SUITES & VILLAS

This old manor house has preserved the features of the Azorean vernacular architecture of the building while transforming it into a genuine and unique space in the region. Babymoon Azores at WHITE includes

In Suite Welcome Basket
Early check-in subject to availability when at the Hotel
Complimentary upgrade to the next Suite category (upon availability)
Gift for Baby
Extra pillows for the expectant mom´s comfort
Outdoor heated pool available all year
Courtesy shuttle to/from airport (from October until March)

Valid until 1st of December 2018

WHITE is just a 15 minutes drive from the Ponta Delgada Airport (airport code = PDL).

Azores Babymoon at WHITE - Junior Suite — Azores Babymoon at WHITE – Junior Suite

BABYMOON PACKAGE AT SANTA BÁRBARA ECO-BEACH RESORT

Santa Bárbara Eco-Beach Resort offers the best experiences from both worlds, between the contemplation of the mountain sheltering the famous Lagoa do Fogo and the relaxing Santa Bárbara beach, with over half a mile of sand.

Enjoy an infinite number of experiences that will fill you with the mystic of “living the Azores”.

In Villa welcome basket
Early check-in subject to availability when at the Resort
Complimentary upgrade to the next Villa category (upon availability)
One Pregnancy Massage for mum to be
Gift for Baby
Extra pillows for the expectant mom´s comfort

Valid until 1st of December 2018

Santa Bárbara Eco-Beach Resort is just a 20 minutes drive from the Ponta Delgada Airport (airport code = PDL).

Azores Babymoon at Santa Bárbara Eco-Beach Resort - Restaurant — Azores Babymoon at Santa Bárbara Eco-Beach Resort – Restaurant

Azores Babymoon at Santa Bárbara Eco-Beach Resort - Pool — Azores Babymoon at Santa Bárbara Eco-Beach Resort – Pool

Areias do Seixo Babymoon Package for Mum-to-Be

November 8, 2017

Areias do Seixo Babymoon Package for Mum-to-Be. Celebrate your Pregnancy with a magical babymoon near Santa Cruz at the breathtaking Lisbon Coast in Portugal. Enjoy a babymoon stay at a natural haven less than one hour from Lisbon. Let yourself be transported back to an almost forgotten time when “to feel” was activity enough.

Lisbon Coast Babymoon - Areias do Seixo - Kitchen — Areias do Seixo – Kitchen

AREIAS DO SEIXO HIGHLIGHTS :

Cherish the pure air and enjoy an air-conditioning and tv-less Room, Villa or Townhouse – Following their sustainability policy they privilege an alternative heating and cooling system. Therefore, their acclimatisation system uses geothermal energy, to heat and cool the floors, taking advantage of the Earth’s internal temperature. As it is a passive acclimatization solution, its efficiency is not instant, the reason why they always have fresh air fans available to place in the rooms. Another highlight: there are no TV’s in the rooms which makes it even easier to reconnect before your bundle of joy arrives. And with sea view rooms with a log fireplace and bathtub, we’re certain that you won’t be missing anything.

I’m Pregnant Massage – Precious moments spent with your baby, massage with deep and relaxing movements, combined with floral lavender oil that offers balance and serenity to both mother and child. N.B.: This massage is recommended for mothers who are over 12 weeks pregnant.

Lisbos Coast Babymoon - Areias do Seixo - TREE room — Areias do Seixo – TREE room

Lisbon Coast Babymoon - Areias do Seixo - Spa — Areias do Seixo – Spa

BABYMOON PACKAGE

Mums-to-be will be pampered with the I’m Pregnant Massage at the SPA and a very unique and special evening awaits the expecting couple with the Magical Dinner by the Lake.

On arrival… tea from the garden and homemade cake
Breakfast…..enjoy freshly-squeezed juices, bread, cake and homemade jams
Bicycles for the freedom of a two-wheeled trip, when you can enjoy nature to the fullest
Access to the 7th Art Room….for an unforgettable movie!
I’m Pregnant Massage for Mum-to-Be
Magical Dinner by the Lake for the Expecting Couple
A farewell gift, made in Areias do Seixo

Valid until 1st of October 2018

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Lisbon Coast Babymoon - Areias do Seixo - GOLD room — Areias do Seixo – GOLD room

Lisbon Coast Babymoon - Areias do Seixo - LAND room — Areias do Seixo – LAND room

Babymoon Paradise in Penha Longa Resort, Sintra, Portugal

September 4, 2013

Penha Longa Resort Review

This year, we spent our two-week summer holiday at Penha Longa Resort. Penha Longa is a Ritz-Carlton resort situated in the beautiful mountains of Sintra. Within 30 minutes from Lisboa (LIS=airportcode) airport, you arrive in a paradise where you are treated like royalty.

A VERY WARM WELCOME

From the moment that you arrive at the security check of the gated 220 hectares (500-acre) resort until you arrive five minutes later at the entrance of the hotel, you know that you just entered a very special place.

We (me, my husband and two daughters, 6 and 8) were welcomed with by name. Four porters opened all of our four car doors at the same time. After that, the Kids Ambassador Claudia waited for us inside with special drinks for the kids and drinks for me and my husband.

A week before the start of our vacation, Claudia, the Kids Ambassador, contacted us to get more information about our kids and gave us information about all kids activities. This was such a special touch and got us in the holiday spirit right at home. It was therefore extra special that she waited for us on our arrival.

The hotel underwent some big refurbishments in the public areas and guest rooms. Guests can expect a more contemporary atmosphere now.

OUR ROOMS

We stayed in two beautiful and stylish Deluxe Rooms, connected with each other. Our daughters felt right at home. They loved to have their own domain and we loved our space as well. The beds were incredibly comfortable and our view was peaceful. Everywhere you look there were beautiful green trees and mountains.

We also loved the differences in our turndown service treats, something special for just the kids and something special for mom and dad (every day was something different, my favourites were the Portuguese tarts).

RESTAURANTS

We enjoyed several dinners in all four restaurants in the resort :

Aqua Restaurant: in Aqua restaurant we had a Fados Night with a Fado singer and typical Portuguese food. We also had a BBQ night which was wonderful. When you sit outside, you overlook the swimming pool.

Midori Restaurant: this was our favorite-Japanese cuisine. Mouthwatering delicious, each course is prepared with passion. Midori is a real treat and should not be missed.

Il Mercato Restaurant: this is the restaurant where families enjoy their breakfast. Midori is used for couples without children. A smart idea, and beneficial for everyone. We enjoyed dinner here as well and it was very good Italian cuisine.

B-Lounge: this stylish lounge is very relaxing and a good spot to go to for pre-dinner drinks, cocktails (or mocktails for mom-to-be) and gourmet hamburgers. My daughters loved their Churros (and me too….).

BEACHES

It was our fourth time in this area and we have visited several beaches on the Lisbon coast. Beaches like Ericeira, where you can see lots of surfers. The highway next to the Atlantic Ocean is also a great ride. This year we went to Praia Grande, Guincho Beach and Santa Cruz.

Besides the beautiful sandy dunes of Guincho Beach, I also loved the location of Fortaleza do Guincho overlooking Guincho Beach and the Atlantic Ocean. For a business trip about 12 years ago, I spent an evening at this fort-style restaurant. I remember it as a restaurant with a James Bond feeling. Now it’s part of Relais & Chateaux. I would definitely go there for a romantic dinner while on your Babymoon in Penha Longa.

PENHA LONGA SPA

When you enter the building, the first thing I noticed was the calmness.We had the pleasure to enjoy several spa treatments at Penha Longa Spa. All experiences were blissful and relaxing. The world-class spa is situated in the resort’s historical Palace complex. The luxurious 1,500 square-meter / 16,145 square-foot haven invokes relaxing tranquillity.

SHOPPING
There are many shopping malls in the area of Penha Longa. Closest is Beloura Shopping. Within five minutes from the resort, you are at CascaiShopping, my favourite. CascaiShopping is a very big shopping mall. These malls are very rare in the Netherlands, that’s why I love to visit them while we are abroad.
Even though I have been to some of the biggest malls in the world (Dubai Mall and Mall of America), this one stands out because of its variety of brands.

CascaiShopping is also a very good place for some pre-birth shopping. There are lovely baby shops, from well-known brands like Chicco, Zara and H&M, but also some smaller baby boutiques like Laranjinha, Natura Pura, Metro Kids Company, Knot. just for the Kids? and Lanidor Kids & Junior.

Another large mall only five minutes from the resort is Forum Sintra.

KIDS ACTIVITIES

During the summer months, little guests can sign up for children’s activities from the age of 5 to 12 at the Kids Club. The Kids Club is open 7 days a week from 10 a.m. to 11 p.m.
Our children joined a Pastry Workshop. They loved to go to the Chef (they said that he’s the Best Chef in the world !!) in his kitchen to bake and decorate cookies. They also joined a craft workshop and came back with lots of creative masterpieces.
Children under the age of 5 can play in the Kids Club. They also have great toys there!

Every night it’s movie night with a real popcorn machine!

My eldest daughter loves horses and every time when we’re in Portugal, she goes horseback riding. This summer she went to the Country Club situated in Penha Longa Resort. Within the Country Club, guests can play tennis, squash and swim, there’s also a horseback riding centre, EquiKür. This riding centre has 25 horses.

The lessons my daughter took were fantastic and very professional. Her teacher Rob taught her a lot about balancing in a very short time. During the second lesson, she could stand on her horse, Andy.

Another option for families is to book with Powder Byrne, a London based luxury holiday company for parents and kids. We saw many of their in-resort team members. They organize great programs for kids, like going to the Lisbon Zoo or taking surf lessons. We didn’t book with them but we will definitely look into this option for another vacation.

BABYMOON

We have been working with Penha Longa’s Babymoon Package for over a year now and it’s such a wonderful feeling when you see actual babymooners enjoying the resort. I saw an expecting couple in their Spa and was touched by the relaxed look in their eyes. Just how it should be, so very satisfying.

A big plus for expecting mums is that the hospital is around the corner, not even 5 / 10 minutes from Penha Longa (just in case). Cascais Hospital is a very modern hospital.

This summer, Penha Longa worked with an on-site photo studio, Studio 77. Besides the brides I saw at the resorts, I can imagine that it would be great to book a session with them for pregnancy photographs as well.

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Penha Longa’s Babymoon Package includes the following :

3 nights Babymoon Package – starting at € 616,50 per package per room based on double occupancy, in low season

♥ 3 nights Accommodation in Deluxe Forest View Room

♥ Daily Buffet Breakfast

♥ Welcome Amenity Strawberry & Chocolate (in the room and upon arrival)

♥ Rose Petal Turndown

♥ 1 Spa Treatment (50 minutes per person) * at Penha Longa Spa

♥ Free Wi-Fi Access (up to 2 MB)

*Treatment Mother-to-Be Penha Longa :
“A relaxing full body massage using rich oils of Wild Rose to deeply nourish and moisturize your skin.
This massage treatment helps relax those specific lower back muscles and alleviate the swelling of the legs. The treatment ends up with a nice head massage.”

5 nights Babymoon Package – starting at € 915,50 per package per room based on double occupancy, in low season.

♥ 5 nights Accommodation in Deluxe Forest View Room