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Estoril is a civil parish of the Portuguese municipality of Cascais. The Estoril coast is close to Lisbon - the capital of Portugal. It starts in Carcavel, 15 kilometres from Lisbon and stretches as far as Guincho. The two main resort towns are Estoril and Cascais. The town has since lost much of its status, but maintains a certain faded grandeur and is still a fashionable cosmopolitan playground with Europe’s largest casino, tennis courts, some of Europe’s finest golf courses, an automobile race track that has held Formula One Grand Prix races, and an attractive sandy beach. Early in the 20th century the resort became the playground of the rich and famous who came here to relax and sunbathe; luxurious hotels accommodated illustrious visitors which included royalty and ex-royalty.

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Dunk Island Resort is one of the few island resorts both in Australia and the world that is suitable for all types of lifestyles, be it couples, honeymooners or families, with seclusion, peace and privacy along with a superb array of facilities, sports and activities. Dunk Island was known to the first inhabitants as ‘Coonanglebah’ - the isle of peace and plenty. Today, the palm-fringed beaches and lush rainforests of this tropical island are ideal for those who want to enjoy time out or the time of their lives.
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