Summer is the invitation we all need to relax and recharge our senses. At this particular time of the year I like to spread it throughout the house by picking lots of wild flowers that lift the spirits and light it up with scented jasmine candles that create great magic nights! After a long, cold, dark season plan now and take advantage of promotional prices at one of today’s most popular destinations: the Algarve.
Pleasures come in many ways – a dip in the sea, a picnic on the shore, a chilled gazpacho, a fragrant and sparkling wine served in a tall glass, a bowl of strawberries under a shady tree, an open-air music festival, sitting at an esplanade coolly observing the world as it goes by, and much, much more. And all under blue skies or all the colours of the sunset – gold, orange, yellow and copper that bring out the best of nature and the best in you. Algarve is only a short way from everything that has always fascinated you about.
The holiday season has been in full swing for a while and Christmas is only a few days away. I put together a whole list of projects and activities but it seems that December has gone far too quick for everything I had in mind. Anyway the most important right now is to connect with friends that we have lost in touch with, gather with our loved ones, and keep the precious memories of those not present... as well as to be grateful for so many things.I hope you’ll enjoy all the moments, fragrances, sounds, and songs that generate Christmas in your heart.
As the recession continues, with more cut backs and job losses, many people are still tightening their belts – but there are easy ways to save money when holidaying, and by taking advantage outside the peak season months of July and August can mean quite a substantial savings. Added to this, the weather can be just as good, although perhaps not quite so hot, and you don’t have to fight the crowds for a quiet holiday in September or October.
They chose Albufeira – one of Europe’s top holiday destinations, for its beautiful beaches, outdoor recreation, and exceptional lodging.
I sure hope you all enjoyed Christmas as much as we did. It came and went so fast didn’t it? And as the clock ticks down toward the end of 2009, whether it was a good year or a year you’re happy to see come to an end, either way you have good reasons to celebrate because you’re still with us and a future is waiting for you. With the recession, loss of jobs, and tighter budgets, staying home these past holidays wasn’t so much of an option but a requirement for many of you. Anyway there’s just nothing like a blue sky, golden sands, and that beautiful green water of the Algarve to look forward to. I wish all of you nothing but health and happiness in the coming year. 2010 will certainly be the best!