The Luxury and Magnificence of Portugal's Five-Star Trio

Luxurious five-star accommodations, prize-winning architecture, world-class gourmet food and the finest wines - where are we? St. Tropez? Paris? Rome? Nope! It's Portugal, the unsung luxury destination at the southwestern tip of Europe.We recently stayed at the "Five-Star Trio" of hotels in three magnificent regions of Portugal, This is a cooperative marketing program which is the brainchild of Chitra and Roman Stern, developers and owners of Martinhal Beach Resort & Hotel, the relatively new (2010) five-star resort, as a way to introduce visitors to this varied and enchanting country.The Trio consists of -Martinhal Beach Resort & Hotel, Western AlgarveConvento Do Espinheiro, EvoraFour Seasons Hotel Ritz LisbonWhat better way to discover the wonders of Portugal than by staying in style in this five-star trio - each one unique, each one offering an unforgettable experience. Marvelous in every way -- or as they say in Portuguese, "Maravilhoso!" We'll be back!Check out the summer issue of Raine Magazine for the nitty-gritty details about each accommodation. Adapted by Liz Belilovskaya