Our favorite stop this trip was the beautiful design hotel, Da Licenca, just outside the cute village of Estremoz, Portugal. Our hosts, Victor and Franck, have done some marvelous things with the property.

A sunset from the rooftop. The air there was so fresh and clean. It really was rejuvenating.

The area is known for its pink marble, which is used extensively in building and landscaping. I wish I had taken a picture of our bathtub, which was carved out of a single block of the marble.

Franck is well known in collectors circles as an expert on Jugendstihl (so?) design, and had furnished with rooms with many speculations pieces. He even has a small museum on the property showcasing design works from that period.

We were able to watch a meteor shower from our room’s rooftop one evening, all while enjoying some local wines from the Alentejo region.

There were some pretty spectacular sunrises too!

Da Licenca is high on the list for a return visit!