Summer 2026

We are thrilled you can join us to celebrate Randall and Mark’s Birthdays in Portugal, for a few days of beauty, ritual, and connection—timed with the summer solstice, when the light lingers the longest.

Arrive: Monday, June 22 · Check into Quinta Da Bella Vista in Sintra at 4pm

Departure: Monday, June 29 · Check out of Quinta Da Bella Vista at 11am

Airport: LIS · 1 hour from Quinta Da Bella Vista

Accommodations: Quinta Da Bella Vista & Hotel Valverde Lisboa

Quinta da Bella Vista Villa : June 22-29

R. da Bela Vista, 2710-667 Sintra, Portugal

We will be staying at the villa from June 22nd to June 29th. Quinta da Bella Vista is a historic private estate set in the lush hills of Sintra, offering sweeping views and a secluded, storybook setting just moments from the town’s iconic palaces.

Each guest suite features heated bathroom floors and mirrors, luxury toiletries, electronic safe, Nespresso machine, Sonos, and high-speed wifi. Most with Ensuite Bathrooms.

This portion of the trip is hosted and exclusive to our group.

Hotel Valverde Lisboa: June 20-22

Avenida da Liberdade 164, 1250-146 Lisbon, Portugal

Randall and Mark will be staying at Hotel Valverde Lisboa from June 20th–June 22nd, prior to the week at the villa. This elegant boutique hotel is located along Avenida da Liberdade, Lisbon’s most prestigious avenue, and is designed to feel like a refined private townhouse with serene interiors and a peaceful courtyard garden.

Kindly, book hotel rooms directly at https://www.valverdehotel.com/ if you care to join us in town, prior to our stay at the villa.

Please note, Hotel Valverde Lisboa reservations must be made directly and are not being hosted.

June 20: Randall and Mark are attending a fun party outside of Lisbon and can bring whoever is in town from our group! Please let Randall know if you would like to go.

June 21: Private tour and tram ride through Lisbon, followed by dinner, hosted by Randall and Mark. Pick up time for this adventure is 5:30pm from the Hotel Valverde. Please let me Melisa Herman know if you are able to attend so that we can include you in the reservation. Max seating for this reservation is 14 guests.

June 22: Lunch at Classico Beach Bar before transfer to the villa.

Randall and Mark will host a lunch at Classico Beach Bar, located 30 minutes from Hotel Valverde Lisboa. We will check out of the hotel at 12:00pm on June 22, board group transportation with our luggage, and travel 30 minutes to Classico Beach Bar.

Restaurant website: https://restaurantesolivier.com/classicobyolivier/

“Inspired by the best international beach clubs, the Classico Beach Bar takes advantage of Caparica's inviting sunshine to offer excellent cuisine in an atmosphere that is both sophisticated and relaxed, promising to become a benchmark of its kind in Portugal.”

After lunch, we will continue a 30 minute transfer with our luggage to Quinta da Bella Vista Villa for 4:00pm arrival and check in.

If you plan to join us for 12:30pm lunch on June 22 at Classico Beach Bar, we will provide group transportation, but you must confirm to Melisa@AlignLifestyleManagement.com so that we have enough space.
If you do not plan to join us for lunch, please arrange your own arrival transportation to the villa for 4pm check-in on June 22.

Transportation

We recommend Mr. Joao Car Service for transportation to and from the villa. Reservations can be made individually through Whatsapp: +351 963 122 110

Uber is available in Lisbon.

Airport

Lisbon Airport/LIS (aka Humberto Delgado Airport)

Humberto Delgado Airport — informally Lisbon Airport and previously Portela Airport — is an international airport located seven kilometers northeast of the historical city centre of Lisbon, the capital of Portugal.

All departures from the villa should be made for no later than 11am on June 29th. Departure transfers are not being hosted.

Packing Suggestions

Portugal in June is usually warm, sunny, and dry. Expect rest, relaxation, and connection. Optional hiking each morning and cycling. Group dinners by the beach and pool.

We will have three elevated theme meals at the villa:

Midsummer Night Dinner Party

Attire: whimsical and ethereal

Grateful Dead BBQ Lunch

Attire: nostalgic and playful

Eyes Wide Shut Dinner Party

Attire: mysterious and sexy