This was supposed to be the summer of Switzerland — trains, Alps, sparkling water in glass bottles. But after Hawaii reminded us how much we love surfboards, bare feet, and pancakes after Pilates, we knew we needed a different rhythm. Enter Portugal: ocean air, long mornings, and resorts that actually welcome children instead of just tolerating them. From barefoot days at Martinhal Sagres to the quiet elegance of Sublime Comporta and the vineyards of the Douro Valley, it turned out Portugal was exactly what this summer needed.