Have you thought about your New Year’s Resolution? You may have decided to stick to the same resolution you’ve made for the past couple of years, or maybe you’re looking for a new resolution to challenge yourself by. This year, why not make a resolution to leave your comfort zone, travel the world or even improve your travel experience? Continue reading…
As the festive season draws to a close and work calls us all back again, as the skies of England continue to threaten rain and the days still seem so short, there’s no better pick-me-up than planning for a spring holiday. So, when are the best times to go? The country offers beautiful landscapes and delightful sights all year round, so it can be hard to choose. However, if you time your visit to coincide with some of the country’s most popular events, you can add a special flavour to your stay. Continue reading…
Helping you find the perfect Pousada in Portugal for your holiday isn’t the only thing we specialise in. We also like to know that your travel is as easy and stress-free as possible. When travelling anywhere, one of the most stress-full parts of the travelling experience is navigating the airport.
To help get your off to a flying start, we’ve come up with a couple of ways you can make navigating the airport a little less stress-full. Continue reading…
The festive season is well and truly upon us and with only a single day separating us from Christmas Day, we’re quite shocked at how quickly the year has passed us by. No sooner had 2015 begun, it seems to have come to an end. We’re sure that it was only a couple of weeks ago that we were appreciating the beautiful summer weather!
People the world over take to cruise ships with the intention of enjoying a holiday at sea and various ports along the way. As tantalising as these ventures may seem, what if you wanted to explore the heart of a country rather than its shore line? Continue reading…
Portugal happens to be home to some of the richest history in all of Europe; from Pedro Alvares Cabral discovering Brazil in the 1500, to the Great Earthquake of Portugal which was singularly the most shattering natural phenomenon of the Age of Enlightenment. At the heart of some of this deep and rooted history is the city of Lisbon, standing as a symbol of both the Portugal of the past, and the Portugal of the future. Continue reading…
For many people, holidaying in a city is far from their quiet, romantic idea of the perfect holiday. In fact, cities offer a stunning insight into the elegant and enigmatic history of the country with softly hinted at ideas of the romantic era, carved into the building work for all to admire.
Portugal is teeming with the ghosts of a rich and affluent history made clear with twisting streets and unique buildings. When experiencing life in Portugal and enjoying the many activities in and around its beautiful cities, you can relax in the ancient and famous Pousadas of Portugal. Continue reading…
Portugal is bursting with culture, and food and drink is a huge part of what makes people want to visit a destination.
Wine is a very popular produce in the Douro valley region of Portugal, providing locals and tourists alike with some of the most delicious wine which originates from the grapes which adorn the hillsides of the valley’s dramatic landscape.
If you are looking to get hands on experience with Portuguese culture, the Douro valley area is perfect. With hands-on grape harvesting during the harvest period, you get to be an integral part of this area’s culture. It’s also the perfect time to visit if you are interested in walking or cycling, as the weather is much cooler than it is in the summer months, especially in the upper regions of the Douro and Foz Côa.
There are many ways to discover this beautiful valley, and it doesn’t have to all be by car!
Whether you’re a religious person or not, there’s no doubt that walking in the footsteps of thousands before you is a very powerful, and emotional experience. Whether you’re full of awe and or overwhelmed with the amazing accomplishments of the men and women before you, one thing’s for certain, the sights you’ll see, steeped in magnificent history, are well worth experiencing. Continue reading…
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