Let me begin by saying that after going to Athens, Paris, Madrid, Santorini, Mykonos, Hydra, Venice and Florence, Portugal—particularly the Algarve—is the best area I’ve ever visited. The people, the culture, the food, the beaches—I really would love to live here if possible. The hotel where we stayed was Lagosmar. What a wonderful place! All the desk clerks were fabulous, particularly Luana. I have never met a staff member at a hotel so kind, friendly and empathetic. I wanted to give my wife a beautiful last day and she suggested a beach a few minutes out of town. She made me look like a hero! My wife was so thrilled, she cried happy tears.