Kimpton Hotels & Resorts has opened Kimpton Quinta da Marinha in Cascais, Portugal, featuring 194 rooms. Located between the Sintra-Cascais Natural Park and the Atlantic Ocean, the resort offers a spa, an 18-hole golf course, indoor and outdoor pools, and more. It is Kimpton's second property in Portugal.
The U.S. Department of State reissued its Portugal travel advisory after a periodic review, maintaining it at Level 1, which advises exercising normal precautions in Portugal. Recommendations include enrolling in the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) to receive travel alerts and make it easier to be located in an emergency; preparing a backup plan for emergency situations; reviewing the Traveler's Checklist; visiting the CDC page for the latest travel health information; and strongly recommending buying insurance before travel and checking with the travel insurance provider about evacuation assistance, medical insurance, and trip cancellation coverage.
The UK FCDO has updated travel advice for Portugal, covering Madeira, Porto Santo, and the Azores. There is a high risk of wildfires from April to October. The advice also includes updated information on the European Entry-Exit System (EES).