That is the question at Penha Longa Resort. Translating to 'long rock' the origins of Penha Longa Resort dates back to the 14th Century. Once the residence of hermit monks and later the summer playground of Portuguese royalty this residence has long outlasted those for whom it's beautiful and tranquil surrounds once provided respite. Ritz Carlton Hotels now reigns over this resort and they wield a sceptre of modern luxury. Thirty five minutes drive from the Lisbon crowds and

Our 'red-eye' flight out of Singapore touched down in Dubai around 4 am. How are people still fully functioning at this time of the morning is beyond me but function they do. Met just after baggage reclaim by Abdul (the hotel's representative); fast-tracked to a private immigration desk and were outside waiting for our transfer to the hotel before I could say 'Shukran'. I looked at my sisters, and my sisters looked at me with that 'did that just happen?' expression written o