In the past Saturday 12th of March 2011, my husband and I had the privilege of lodging at the Farol Design Hotel in Cascais which was a very pleasant break.

In fact, the location is magnificent and the experience of falling asleep looking at the sea is somewhat unique and exceptional.

We took advantage to stroll down to marina and to the town of Cascais, where it was not difficult to discover excellent restaurants and lively bars (without needing to drive the car!).

A delicious beverage in the hotel bar with a privileged view to the Atlantic ocean was generously offered to us (voucher at the check-in).

The excellent breakfast was taken in the company of a radiant sun and blue sea.

It was, in fact, a very romantic and tranquil week-end, thus we vividly recommend this experiences to all those that wish to charge batteries beside the sea.

Cristina of Azevedo Rose is a consultant and author of the book "Empire of Luxury" - Editions Lidel.