Unless you are an adrenaline junkie then holidays for you are most likely a time to get in some much needed rest and relaxation. A chance to leave the rat-race behind and jet off for sunnier climes, where days start later, seem longer and end happier… sounds nice doesn’t it?

This is of course the best case scenario for a holiday but there is often one thing that stops us ever really relaxing… ourselves! Leaving a stressful life behind and really throwing yourself into relaxation can be difficult and take far longer than it needs to. Continue reading…

So, you’ve worked out your budget, booked your flights and your stay (in one of Portugal’s Pousadas, we hope!), and exchanged your pounds for euros. What’s next on your list?

Packing, of course. The dreaded struggle with the suitcase; the fight with your flip-flops, the tangle with your T-shirts. Fear not; there are ways to get everything in without a battle. Continue reading…

For those who have never stayed in one, it may be easy to think that the Pousadas of Portugal are simply a chain of hotels. Those who have had the experience, however, will be able to tell you that nothing could be further from the truth! Each hotel is a completely unique experience, giving you an insight into the charm, history and nature of Portugal.

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If you’re planning on visiting Portugal soon, it’s essential that you try out some of the very best Portuguese cuisine whilst here. We think that Portuguese cuisine is often extremely underrated, when in fact its use of high quality products and ingredients make it some of the tastiest food in the world.

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Frequent visitors to our blog will be all too aware of the stunning landscapes that the historic country of Portugal has to offer, the heritage of which is furthermore preserved through the Portuguese Government’s formation of Pousadas of Portugal, which allowed for the preservation of so many of the country’s culturally important buildings. Continue reading…