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However, there is much to see and do in Lisbon and the surrounding areas. And this is where the Four Seasons Hotel Ritz Lisbon can offer a truly unique angle, thanks to the ingenious efforts of Senior Director of Marketing Henri Poudensan and his team. They have crafted a beautiful digital guide to everything you might ever need to know about this location, and it s possible to have this on your iPad wherever you go. This is clearly a labour of love and a great touch one that captures perfectly the essence of what s so appealing about the Four Seasons Hotel Ritz Lisbon and, indeed, the city of Lisbon itself.
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