[See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Romantic Villa w / patio and pool, complete privacy Family-friendly cottage with a water park and a fitness center ![Sun loungers](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/57000000/56970000/56966600/56966564/d5a40003.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, fireplace, video games, DVD player](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/57000000/56970000/56966600/56966564/db8788fe.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/57000000/56970000/56966600/56966564/0c85981e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/57000000/56970000/56966600/56966564/f3b1fe47.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, fireplace, video games, DVD player](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/57000000/56970000/56966600/56966564/0c666665.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Take advantage of a water park, a garden, and a playground at Romantic Villa w / patio and pool, complete privacy. In addition to laundry facilities and a gym, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi. 9.6 Exceptional ### Entire home 3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 61722 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Gym - Parking available - Pool - Washer - Pet-friendly - Fireplace ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Romantic Villa w / patio and pool, complete privacy Cottage in beautiful and warm stone, with a total of 300 m2 (160m2 + 140m2 courtyard house), ideal for summer or winter. Large living room with fireplace, living and dining area with Satellite TV with 70 channels, Internet access, DVD, video satellite TV, Wii with games, traditional games Hi Fie. It has 3 bedrooms with stone on display and floor of polished wood. 2 of the bedrooms have double beds (1 in loft of 50m2 with living room) and 1 has 2 single beds. It has 2 bathrooms and fully equipped rustic kitchen. The patio has a garden with lots of plants and flowers, a small private pool, shower and barbecue, with complete privacy, being completely walled. It has a dining area with table and chairs and sun loungers. It has a beautiful view over the village and is very sunny from March to end October. http://www. casaferias-jardimsecreto. with ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach loungers ### Pool/Spa - Private pool ### Internet - Available in the cottage: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Car required - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Spices - Stovetop - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Fireplace - Living room ### Entertainment - Books - DVD player - Games - Music library - Smart TV with cable/satellite channels - Stereo - Video games - Video library ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Fenced yard - Garden - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Work spaces - Desk ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - Welcoming cats and dogs only - One pet total ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - In a rural location - In a village - Near a hospital - Near the bay - Near the marina - Near the sea ### Things to do - Gym - Water park - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Mountain biking nearby - Scuba diving nearby - Snorkeling nearby - Surfing/bodyboarding nearby - Swimming nearby - Theme park nearby - Winery tours nearby ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector) - Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property) ### General - Garden - Unit size: 1,722 square feet ## Similar properties ![Beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/19000000/18970000/18966700/18966614/e141784d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Quinta de Santa Isabel de Portugal Serra do Bouro - 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You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation Property Registration Number 111050/AL ### We should mention A car is required for transportation to and from this property ### Property is also known as Romantic Villa w / Patio and Pool, Complete Privacy Cottage Romantic Villa w / Patio and Pool, Complete Privacy Lourinha ## About the area Located in Lourinha, this cottage is in a rural area and by the sea. While the natural beauty of Praia do Lagido and Foz do Arelho Beach can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can check out Praia D'El Rey Golf Course. Traveling with kids? Consider DinoParque and supXscape. Scuba diving and snorkeling offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking and mountain biking nearby. [Visit our Lourinha travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/Lourinha.dx6139309) [View more Cottages in Lisbon District](https://www.expedia.ca/Lisbon-District-Cottages.d178278-aaCottages.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C39.28725%2C-9.21458&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=YJvI5A8RAyBFcTc0cTNeiuziXzM=) Reguengo Grande ### What's nearby - Buddha Eden - 12 min drive - 11.7 km - Obidos Castle - 13 min drive - 13.2 km - Grande Mercado Medieval de Obidos - 13 min drive - 13.2 km - Praia D'El Rey Golf Course - 22 min drive - 16.6 km - Praia do Lagido - 29 min drive - 16.9 km ### Getting around - Caldas Da Rainha Station - 24 min drive - Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS) - 62 min drive ### Restaurants - ‪Forno do Avô - ‬8 min drive - ‪Capri - ‬8 min drive - ‪Restaurante Mãe d'Água - ‬11 min drive - ‪Tribeca - ‬14 min drive - ‪A Toca do Coelho - ‬11 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Does Romantic Villa w / patio and pool, complete privacy have a pool? > Yes, this property has a pool. ### Is Romantic Villa w / patio and pool, complete privacy pet-friendly? > Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 1 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details. ### What time is check-in at Romantic Villa w / patio and pool, complete privacy? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Romantic Villa w / patio and pool, complete privacy? > Check-out is at 11:00 AM. ### Where is Romantic Villa w / patio and pool, complete privacy located? > Located by the sea, this family-friendly cottage is within 9 mi (15 km) of DinoParque, supXscape, and Grande Mercado Medieval de Obidos. Praia da Areia Branca and Praia dos Frades are also within 9 mi (15 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Romantic Villa w / patio and pool, complete privacy Reviews 9.6 ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 19 8 - Good 3 6 - Okay 1 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 9.6/10 Cleanliness ### 10/10 Excellent #### Dirk T. Apr 1, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Nice private house Relaxing and very friendly hosts, we had a great time! ##### Dirk T. Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Silke K. Jul 8, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication #### Romantic in the landscape Lovely and very personnel accomodation in the landscape. ##### Silke K. Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Andrew K. Apr 13, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Lovely rural cottage We greatly enjoyed our stay in this nice lovely cottage with its unique rural style and design. The host is extremely friendly and always helping with any requests. The welcome basket is absolutely amazing – we just loved to reenergise ourselves after a long trip with the delicious local treats. The area around is nice and calm – perfect for a family get away and taste the Portuguese style. We found everything we may need for a comfortable stay. Highly recommend. ##### Andrew K. Stayed 14 nights in Mar 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Dominik F. Sep 6, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy #### Empfehlenswerte Unterkunft Hübsches rustikales Ferienhaus, komplett privater, nicht einsehbarer aber etwas kleiner Garten mit kleinem sauberem Pool zum abkühlen. Auto kann gesichert im abschließbaren Innenhof abgestellt werden, Platz für nur ein PKW, vor dem Haus keine Abstellmöglichkeit. Zufahrt etwas sportlich durch kleine enge Gassen😁. Lage zentral in kleinem Dörfchen, aber dennoch mehreren Einkaufsmöglichkeiten in kleinen lokalen Geschäften, insgesamt sehr angenehm untouristisch. Fahrtzeit zur nächsten Stadt Lourinha mit Strand und mehreren Supermärkten ca. 15 Minuten, Auto unbedingt erforderlich, nach Lissabon etwa eine Stunde. Haus ist gut ausgestattet, Mikrowelle, Spül- und Waschmaschine, Gasherd mit Backofen, 2 WCs. Sehr nette Begrüßung durch das Gastgeberehepaar, auch weiterer Kontakt bei Fragen sehr schnell und freundlich, sogar ein Begrüßungskorb mit Obst, Brot, Käse und Wein war vorbereitet. Insgesamt sehr empfehlenswert, vor allem zum Surfen und um die tollen Strände zu genießen, Atlantik ist allerdings sehr frisch selbst im August, für kleinere Kind auch aufgrund der Wellen eher ungeeignet. Bei schlechtem Wetter gibt es auch ein paar Sightseeing-Spots in relativer Nähe und natürlich ist Lissabon auf jeden Fall einen Ausflug wert. ##### Dominik F. Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Rainer S. Jun 9, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Wohlfühl Urlaub!!!!! Schon der Empfang durch Rui und seine Frau war sehr herzlich. Der erste Rundgang durchs Haus, bei dem uns alles gezeigt wurde, hat uns sehr gefallen. Zum Willkommen gehörte auch Verpflegung ( Brot, Käse, Obst, Wein) für den 1. Abend. Super! Als Ausgangspunkt für diverse Ausflüge z.B. Nazare, Mafra, Lorinha und Obidos ist es sehr gut gelegen. Sowohl Haus als auch Garten waren hervorragend ausgestattet so das wir uns mega wohl gefühlt haben. Die Kommunikation mit Rui war eine Freude, da sie schnell und unkompliziert war. Wir empfehlen dieses Haus zu 100 % weiter. Vielen vielen Dank für die schöne erholsame Zeit die wir dort verbringen durften. ##### Rainer S. Stayed 13 nights in May 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Janet D. May 30, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Wonderful! We loved our 12 days at this beautiful home! Rui and Mila were terrific! Great communication. The home had everything we needed and more. Beautifully decorated. Enjoyed the garden and neighborhood. We are looking forward to returning! ##### Janet D. Stayed 12 nights in May 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Ulrich Z. Oct 15, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Historisches Haus, liebevoll eingerichtet Der Empfag war überaus herzlich, überraschend auch die "Erstausstattung" mit einem riesigem Obstkorb, Wein, Wasser und Orangensaft, Brot und Käse, herrlich! Das Haus ist überaus stilvoll eingerichtet mit Antiquitäten und auch allerlei Repliken. Man merkt, dass die Gastgeber hier manchmal selber wohnen.... Bei der Ausstattung mangelte es an nichts. Allerdings ist die Freifläche recht klein: das Auto muss mit rein, weil auf der Strasse kein Platz ist. Dann drängen sich dort noch ein MInipool (sehr gut!), vier Liegen und ein Tisch mit 6 Stühlen. Sogar eine kleine Rasenfläche ist noch da. Macht aber nix, man ist ja den Tag über unterwegs. Fazit: empfehlenswert. ##### Ulrich Z. Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller Sep 8, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Séjour en famille Rui et sa femme, accueillent leurs hôtes avec plein de bienveillance et de bonne volonté. Maison située dans un petit village calme (avec une épicerie et un bar), située à une dizaine de minutes de l’autoroute A8. Les supersmarchés se trouvent à 20 minutes dans les alentours. Location pratique pour des visites vers Péniche, Lisbonne 1h, Sintra, Mafra, vignobles etc.. Maison calme, spacieuse et très bien équipée pour un groupe de 6. Tout est fourni. Possibilité de garer la voiture dans la cour. Rui sera entièrement disponible et à l’écoute pour toutes demandes. ##### Verified traveller Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023 ### 8/10 Good #### Sabine S. Aug 27, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Konfortable Unterkunft in guter Lage Schöner Aufenthalt in altem Gebäude mit viel Charm. Netter kleiner Garten mit kleinen Pool zur Abkühlung. Ausflugsziele für erreichbar: Strände, Peniche, Nazare, Obidus, Fatima,... Netter kleiner mit Einkaufsmöglichkeiten. Pastelleria, etc. Wanderwege in der Nähe. Sehr freundliche Vermieter. ##### Sabine S. Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2023 ### 6/10 Okay #### Tomás C. Jul 21, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy #### Estancia agradable Estuvimos a gusto en la casa. La ubicacion de la misma no nos ha gustado tanto, ya que se accedía al pueblo por carretera estrecha y con curvas. La casa es como se ve en las fotos ##### Tomás C. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Isabelle T. Jul 9, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Agréable maison Nous nous sommes sentis comme à la maison... Très agréable. Hôtes adorables... Je conseille+++++ ##### Isabelle T. Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Marie L. Aug 13, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Parfait Nous avons passé un très agréable séjour. Propriétaires très gentils et attentionnés. Merci! La maison est très jolie et confortable ##### Marie L. Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Eleonore P. Aug 9, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Charmante maison Nous avons beaucoup apprécié le calme et le confort de la maison. Rien ne manque. Central pour les visites. ##### Eleonore P. Stayed 11 nights in Jul 2022 ### 8/10 Good #### Joël V. Jun 29, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Reguendo Grande Maison agréable, manque d'espace extérieur, problèmes de WiFI, proprétaires très accueillants, excellente qualité des équipements et mobilier ##### Joël V. Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022 This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Joseph D. Apr 26, 2014 #### Dream holidays I and my wife and friends went to “Jardim Secreto” ( Secret Garden)! It’s a surprising magic place, a wonderful house whose kind and nice owners were waiting for us! They’re really cool! I remember we were very tired and starved but I think they guessed it: in the kitchen there was some bread, wine, fruit juices, milk, cheese… as if we were their family who was just coming! So, as soon as we arrived…we felt at home. The house itself was beautiful, amazing and welcoming! It had everything we need to spend some relaxing times: dvds, network, traditional games, swimming pool, among other offers. It was decorated in a romantic style and its details were in every corner of the house what made us feel that love was on the air… We stayed in the upstairs bedroom from where we could enjoy the view over the old village: a typical beautiful place with many stone walls and old streets, some of them crossing the fields where we walked and admired the nature. In the charming courtyard there were many plants surrounding the swimming pool where we plunged after taking relaxing sunbaths. The kitchen was well furnished, we had everything we needed to cook. Rui and Mila (the owners) had let some goods to us (precious!) The locals’ sympathy touched us, too. The butcher and the marketers were especially nice. We enjoyed also the beaches which are near the village (Paimogo and Baleal are the best) and the good dinners of fish in Peniche will remain in our minds. I’m sure of it because the fish was the tastiest we had ever eaten. What can we say: it’s a house that we recommend to every guy who likes a quiet and charming place for enjoying all the seasons of the year and where we’ll come back soon. Ok, Rui and Mila? Thanks again for your kindness, we’ll keep in touch. I’ll send you some of the pictures I took at your “ Secret Garden” . Kind regards Joseph ##### Joseph D. This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### R. P., The Netherlands Aug 13, 2013 #### Perfect holiday stay! Situated in the smalltown village of Reguengo Grande you will find the lovely cottage Jardim Secreto. A very warm welcome of the owners Rui and Mila make you feel at home immediatly; a fruit basket, bread and some local delicacies and drinks as a welcome gift! Wow! They took the time to give sightseeing tips. The house itself is well equipped with everything you need. ( linen change and pool cleaning weekly!) Privacy guaranteed! A rental car is necessary, but the beautiful villages of eg, Obidos, Caldas da Rainha and beaches are nearby. Our 5 year old daughter enjoyed the swimmingpool every day.(children can play safe in the garden) So ..we have spent a lovely 2 week holiday in 'the Secret Garden'!....... Thank you Rui and Mila for your hospitality! ##### R. P. This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jorgen O. Jul 12, 2013 #### Quiet place for a perfect holiday Beautiful house and cozy with an amazing decoration. The hosts Rui and Mila always available and very friendly. A spectacular weather that allowed us to know the wonderful beaches around, particularly the beach baleal where children had fun to surf. We loved visiting Obidos and Berlenga Island. We came on the recommendation of our friends and we will also recommend. We'll be back for a bigger vacation. See you soon. ##### Jorgen O. This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Antje V. Jul 9, 2013 #### Beautiful House A beautiful house to spend a restful holiday in a quiet and romantic environment. The house with stone walls. The weather was not perfect, but even helped because we spent some beautiful night by the fireplace. During the day, with sunshine, is very hot because the yard is very sheltered and sunny. We took a good bath in the pool and patio shower. The village has a bit of everything and the people are very welcoming. Rui and Mila received us with all the affection and we can not forget the fruit, cheese, bread and wine were offered on the first day. A sympathy. The house was equipped with everything we need. We recommend to all who want a good place to relax on holiday. Thank you. Antje VD ##### Antje V. This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Pieter v. Jun 6, 2013 #### Perfect house, nice surroundings and great owners We (two couples with three children= stayed a week in May, the house, host and location were great! Beautiful house, everything you could need. Location in a small town, but still a quiet country feel. Close to great hiking trails along coast. Owners very friendly and cooperative, would return anytime and recommend highly. ##### Pieter v. This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kristina P., Dublin May 29, 2013 #### A house and location full of charm and character We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at the Secret Garden Cottage in Ruengo Grande. Mila and Rui are perfect hosts who greeted us with a basket of fruits, bread, cheese and a bottle of wine. While the weather wasn't accommodating the house didn't leave anything to be desired. We loved cuddling up in front of the blazing fire place with a glass of wine (which was swiftly and constantly refilled). The house itself is tastefully decorated and I just love it's quirky features and exposed stone walls. It is only a short 10 minute ride to the beach (we went frequently to Seixal) as well as to Obidos. We also did day trips to Lisbon and Sintra which were just an hour down the road (note that there's toll on the motorway; we paid 4.85 EUR and 4.90 EUR each way). To sum it up: We'll definitely be back. Thanks, Mila and Rui, for a lovely stay in your Secret Garden Cottage. :) ##### Kristina P. This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Brigitte S. Mar 20, 2013 #### Romantic and Lovely We are a couple coming from Denmark and we love this house for its charm its beauty and inner peace we gather here on our vacation. The romance was a constant, on winter evenings with a glass of Portuguese wine watching a good movie sitting by the fireplace close to my husband. We could not have chosen better. We were greeted by Rui and Mila, very friendly and helpful owners, that gave us a welcome basket with so many delicacies that made us feel so good and so welcome. The kitchen is beautiful and well equipped, and we preferred to have dinner at home so we can make the most of this lovely house. Portugal is a very beautiful country to visit even in winter, once the daytime temperatures are hot and sunny days. The garden is very romantic and we got tanned, even without being in midsummer. Our bedroom was amazing…so romantic and so comfy. We just loved it, and we will return for a second time, for sure. ##### Brigitte S. This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Eeva V. Nov 16, 2012 #### Memorable holidays We are a family of 6, with two twin children, and 2 teenagers. Having decided to do our holiday in Lisboa area, we choosed “jardim dos segredos” as our accommodation, which exceeded by far our expectations. The place is very peculiar with stone walls and a very beautiful and private garden. The twins could be outside at all times, even without our supervision. The swimming pool is suitable for young children, and quite refreshing for us to. The sorrounding area is absolutly magnificent, with almost private beachs (only us and a few families more in August,...can you believe it?) The roads near the house have one of the best landscapes I have ever seen. Rui and Mila are the perfect owners. Always very friendly and very professional, and very helpful. They gave us a lot of sight seeing tips wich we found to be great Will we be back? Certainly! Thank you." ##### Eeva V. This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### john d. Oct 23, 2012 #### Highly recommended We stayed at this house for two weeks in September 2012 and enjoyed it very much. Facilities: - spacious living room, convenient furniture, large flatscreen TV, hifi system, several music CDs and DVDs available. Also some books and board games. - well equipped kitchen with sufficient supply of spices, herbs, some noodles and stuff for the first days. We were also surprised with a fruit basket and a bottle of local red wine. - Three bed rooms, one with two singles, and two with double beds, one of them upstairs in a studio like room. All of them have moskito nets and closets (linen changed weekly). - Bathroom with bath tub, toilet and washbasin. All very clean and provided with nice and soft towels (changed weekly). Additional small restroom available. - Beautiful garden with lots of flowers and plants and a small pool (1.4m deep, about 2m wide, cleaned weekly). Nice charcoal BBQ pit. - Village with small fresh market and super market, post office, bakery, and simple restaurant. Only very little public transport, own vehicle highly recommended. - Several beaches about 10-15 minutes away, next bigger town to dine out is Peniche, about 20 minutes. Lisbon can be reached in 45-60 minutes. We can only recommend this place to anyone who wants to spend a quiet and relaxed time in Portugal. Mila and Rui do their best to make your stay as comfortable as possible!! We will definately consider this place should we decide to come back again. Thanks again to Rui and Mila, Cristina & Matthias ##### john d. ## Expedia's Latest Trends ### Hotels > [Hotels in Las Vegas](https://www.expedia.ca/Las-Vegas-Hotels.d178276.Travel-Guide-Hotels) > > [Hotels in North Bay](https://www.expedia.ca/North-Bay-Hotels.d6134289.Travel-Guide-Hotels) > > [Hotels in Southside](https://www.expedia.ca/Southside-Edmonton-Hotels.0-n6057886-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) > > [Arribas Sintra Hotel](https://www.expedia.ca/Lisbon-District-Hotels-Arribas-Sintra-Hotel.h1065271.Hotel-Information) > > [Vila Gale Cascais](https://www.expedia.ca/Lisbon-District-Hotels-Vila-Gale-Cascais.h889934.Hotel-Information) > > [Myriad by SANA Hotels](https://www.expedia.ca/Lisbon-District-Hotels-Myriad-By-SANA-Hotels.h5406569.Hotel-Information) > > [All Inclusive Resorts and Hotels in Cuba](https://www.expedia.ca/Destinations-In-Cuba-All-Inclusive-Hotel.0-0-d44-tAllInclusiveHotel.Hotel-Filter-Destinations) > > [Hotel Star Inn Lisbon Aeroporto](https://www.expedia.ca/Lisbon-District-Hotels-Hotel-Star-Inn-Lisbon-Aeroporto.h17058959.Hotel-Information) > > [Tivoli Oriente Lisboa Hotel](https://www.expedia.ca/Lisbon-District-Hotels-Tivoli-Oriente.h802860.Hotel-Information) > > [Hotel Baia](https://www.expedia.ca/Lisbon-District-Hotels-Hotel-Baia.h1133494.Hotel-Information) > > [Ryokans Kyoto](https://www.expedia.ca/Kyoto-Ryokans.d6131486-aaRyokans.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) > > [Pestana Palace Lisboa Hotel & National Monument - The Leading Hotels of the World](https://www.expedia.ca/Lisbon-District-Hotels-Pestana-Palace-Lisboa-Hotel-National-Monument-The-Leading-Hotels-Of-The-World.h560941.Hotel-Information) > > [Meliá Lisboa Aeroporto](https://www.expedia.ca/Lisbon-District-Hotels-Melia-Lisboa-Aeroporto.h7369640.Hotel-Information) > > [Lisbon Marriott Hotel](https://www.expedia.ca/Lisbon-District-Hotels-Lisbon-Marriott-Hotel.h804622.Hotel-Information) > > [Meliá Lisboa Oriente](https://www.expedia.ca/Lisbon-District-Hotels-Lisboa-Oriente.h902930.Hotel-Information) > > [Hotel Ikonik Lisboa](https://www.expedia.ca/Lisbon-District-Hotels-Hotel-Ikonik-Lisboa.h70934553.Hotel-Information) > > [Delta Hotels by Marriott Sherbrooke Conference Centre](https://www.expedia.ca/Sherbrooke-Hotels-Delta-Hotels-By-Marriott-Sherbrooke-Conference-Centre.h27983.Hotel-Information) > > [ibis Lisboa Parque das Naçoes](https://www.expedia.ca/Lisbon-District-Hotels-Ibis-Lisboa-Parque-Das-Nacoes.h6150152.Hotel-Information) > > [The Albatroz Hotel](https://www.expedia.ca/Lisbon-District-Hotels-The-Albatroz-Hotel.h804613.Hotel-Information) > > [Upon Lisbon Prime Residences](https://www.expedia.ca/Lisbon-District-Hotels-Upon-Lisbon-Prime-Residences.h17859518.Hotel-Information) > > [Moxy Lisboa Oriente](https://www.expedia.ca/Lisbon-District-Hotels-Moxy-Lisboa-Oriente.h53393560.Hotel-Information) ### Flights > [Flights from Toronto (YYZ) to Lisbon District (LIS)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/yyz/lis/toronto-to-lisbon) > > [Flights from Toronto (YYZ) to Mumbai (BOM)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/yyz/bom/toronto-to-mumbai) > > [Flights from Calgary (YYC) to Bangkok (BKK)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/yyc/bkk/calgary-to-bangkok) > > [Flights from Edmonton (YEG) to Sidney (YYJ)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/yeg/yyj/edmonton-to-victoria) > > [Porter Airlines Thunder Bay (YQT) to Toronto (YTZ) flights](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flight-routes/porter-airlines-from-thunder-bay-intl-to-billy-bishop-toronto-city/pd/yqt/ytz) > > [Flights from Calgary (YYC) to Vancouver (YVR)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/yyc/yvr/calgary-to-vancouver) > > [Flights from Los Angeles (ONT) to Edmonton (YEG)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/ont/yeg/ontario-to-edmonton) > > [Flights from Calgary (YYC) to Los Angeles (LAX)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/yyc/lax/calgary-to-los-angeles) ### Packages > [New York Vacations](https://www.expedia.ca/New-York.d178293.Destination-Travel-Guides)