When heading off on holiday, there should be only one thing on your mind: relaxation. A holiday is about taking time away from your everyday life and having some fun in the sun! Taking unnecessary items with you can have a negative effect on your whole time away – you don’t want to stress yourself out.

Some people just can’t seem to leave things behind at home – things that they really should be leaving. For this reason, we thought that we would highlight the things that you definitely shouldn’t be putting in your suitcase. Continue reading…

Our beautiful and historic Pousadas of Portugal are the absolute perfect place to call home whilst partaking in your personal Portuguese adventure. The volcanic islands of the Azores are one of Europe’s most outstanding areas of natural beauty with a plethora of vineyards, wildlife and nature to go out, uncover and discover.

Much like with the previous blogs regarding Lisbon and The Algavre in our See & Do series, we want to provide you with a list of the top attractions of the region and deliver to you a list of the ‘must-dos’ that the area boasts. Continue reading…

Whether you’ve just come back from holiday or decided not to go away yet this year, there’s no denying that you’re probably itching for your next break. The British autumnal season brings rain, wind and a feeling of being deflated, so there’s no better time than now to start planning for your next getaway.

Over the years, autumn holidays have become popular for a number of reasons. For starters, there are a lot less holidaymakers about in the low seasons. This means that you’re really able to feel as though you’ve emerged into a culture throughout your stay and enjoyed everything a place has to offer. It’s an especially great season if you fancy embarking on a sightseeing or foodie holiday. Continue reading…

Here at Pousadas of Portugal we know that there are as many different ways to enjoy a holiday as there are people – so long as you’re kicking back and having a relaxing break, you can’t be going far wrong. That being said, it’s also true that some things were simply made to be enjoyed during your holiday – and one of those things has to be golf! Continue reading…

With The Pousadas of Portugal offering the fantastic Golden Age promotion, it’s not surprising that more and more people over the age of 50 are visiting Portugal each year. Our promotion offers up to 10% off the best available rate for those who have at least one guest aged 55 or over. Continue reading…

Our Pousadas in Portugal are the perfect luxurious base from which to undertake your Portuguese adventure. The gorgeous scenery and landscape are always one of the finest attractions in the country no matter which one of our locations you opt for, however sometimes you are bound to want to experience the culture, history or even the attractions that the area has to offer. In the past we have covered the See & Dos for our Algarve Pousadas but in Lisbon there is a plethora of activities for you to get your adventurous teeth into. Continue reading…

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…