I'm glad to tell you that our holiday went really well, as always!
We managed to play seven rounds, even though a few times it was a little bit rainy. We have played the Estoril golf club so many times that we know already it by heart. So it is convenient to elder players like us.
In ten days there were of course some rainy days but there are always something interesting to do in Estoril, Cascais or Lisbon.
Also the Hotel Palacio is very familiar and we really like the atmosphere, personell and the old palace type building. And we like the story of James Bond movie making there OHMSS. We used to discuss the film with the doorman Jose but now we heard that he has retired. He was a nice person by the door and always very helpful and friendly. But this time we had interesting discussions with another Jose, Jose Diogo. He was actually in the film with a special part as loyal hotel concierge in 1969. Also participating the 50 year's jubileum in 2019 at hotel Palacio.
I unfortunately noticed after arrival that my suitcase had gone broken: the locking system was jammed, and I couldn't open my suitcase. But after contacting the reception I got immediate help of two persons. Anyway, they couldn't manage to open the suitcase, so after asking me they opened it violently.
So I bought a new one from Cascais shop. I asked the front desk if the management could write and undersign what happened so maybe I could use it for insurance purposes or Finnair. And they really did write a certificate or proof! Now I am waiting on an answer from them but Palacio did their part quickly and friendly!
Especialy I like the breakfast at Palacio. I could spend there a few hours, one can choose whatever one likes: healthy, heavy, quick, tasty... Personaly the best things are fruits, oats, yoghurt, cheeses and the good coffee. The dining at the hotel has become better, I'm sure. We ate three times and we were very pleased. And the menu looked more attractive, easy and tasty with quick service.
We walked three times to Cascais and enjoyed the seaside. We went to a very good fish restaurant where we had lunch it was really good and we got a really good taste memory to remember.