When fun begins

With a tradition that is over 100 years old, Carnival at Loulé is an event not to be missed in the Algarve that will welcome once again the traditional parade of allegoric floats, street entertainers, samba schools and giant puppets with hundreds of people taking part to bring colour and excitement and sharing a general feeling of joy.

Out and about

This time of the year is truly magical. Impressive almond trees along the paths or overlooking the sea certainly highlight the scenery around. Totally immersed in nature I particularly enjoy watching the winter white and pink blooms giving way to tiny tender green leaves letting me know that spring is not too far away. If you are not a fan of short days, and bone chilling weather is not for you, get in touch for our special off season offers and join us for the intensity of the moment. You’ll be over thrilled! 

Experiencing the season

I know. Too much excitement, right? Anyway, I've just decided to go simple on the biggest event of the year. After all, ritual and tradition passed from generation to generation are the reason, and celebration is how we share that enjoyment. I love using bright reds and fresh evergreen that bring the holiday cheer, all the pine cones I've been collecting throughout the year while walking with Rico that I carefully place in silver goblets  as well as all those vintage treasures - the perfect addition to any room for something beautifully unique!

Every year my tree looks slightly different just by mixing out the same family ornaments and adding a few new ones, along with snow flakes and the twinkling lights that just like the ones in cities all over the world come to life with millions that spark!

I also filled my mantel top with greenery and natural elements until Father Christmas brings the good stuff!

May the holidays bring us a little closer. Enjoy the season everyone!

Thankful for everything

Speaking of Thanksgiving I’m thankful for so many things and so many people. My readers and my clients are among those I am most thankful for. Enjoy today and plan now for your 2013 holiday at Albufeira and see why it is consistently recognized as not only one of the most popular beach resorts in southern Europe, but a fantastic destination, with a flavour all its own. Each time can be a great escape! Meanwhile have a wonderful day of thanks!

Awaiting your arrival

The heat spell that has lasted for months is finally over, and although it has been crazy, I will really miss it. It seems that it wasn’t too long ago that we were still sitting in the sunshine firing up the barbecue and enjoying pleasant evenings outside but now grey clouds have moved in and suddenly it feels completely natural to put a cardigan on. One of the things I love the most is looking at the foliage immersed in nature and feel fully inspired. Autumn is the season for renewal and cooler temperatures, blue skies, and cozier clothing are enough to make this time of the year such a wonderful treat. If you care for a break in October join me in the Algarve. I am very happy to help and make your stay as enjoyable as possible. After the first time you will be hooked!

An experience to savour

The Portuguese national dish, bacalhau, or salt cod, has its origins on the Grand Banks of the North Atlantic, where the Portuguese once played a major role in manning the fishing boats. A flavorful fish, to say the least, there are supposedly at least 365 ways to prepare it. It’s difficult to find any restaurant in Portugal that doesn’t serve some form of it - the most popular is probably bacalhau à braz, a stir fry of cod, chips, scrambled eggs, and onions, garnished with black olives and parsley.

Don't miss out

I can’t believe how fast this summer is flying by! Personally, with temperatures like this, I'm looking forward to the cooler days of autumn. Shut your eyes. And what do you picture? Nothing, but warm and sunny days ahead, beach retreats minutes away, and the many varied shops, pubs and restaurants all within walking distance at very special prices. Look no further than our properties and savor the end of the season with us. An awesome promotion is going on right now for October from £ 180 for a week’s accommodation. Get in touch for details!

Portugal among least expensive EU countries

Overall prices in Portugal were lower than average prices in the 27 member European Union, according to its official statistics agency Eurostat. Taking all products together, costs in Portugal were 13% lower than the average. Food and non-alcoholic beverages were lower by 10%, alcohol and tobacco by 15%, clothing by 7%, and restaurants and hotels by 21%.

A moment of contemplation

Whether or not a holiday is in your immediate future these photos are sure to give you the travel bug! And the good news is that you don’t have to travel too far for warmth and sunlight! Spring is a great time to head to the Algarve, where temperatures average around 25 C/77 F, with fourteen hours of sunshine, and you find fantastic blue flag beaches dotted all along the coastline. I can indeed smell the salty sea while backlit scenic fields are in full bloom against the brightest blue sky, and how life can be magical surrounded by flowers!

Algarve – the perfect destination for a Spring break!

Sharing the joy of Easter

We are now in the beginning of April enjoying another special bonding time! Spring has sprung and we got to the stage when we all look forward to sit back and watch the birds flutter from tree to tree, some of which have beautifully blossomed giving us the gift of amazing views. I hope that by now wherever you are, you are feeling as uplifted and inspired as us here in the Algarve. Sometimes life and its problems and worries call for a new perspective doing more with less, and we are flexible to meet your needs and accommodation preferences. Please get in touch for details.

An impressive sight

February is a beautiful time of the year. For isn’t it blossom time, when the almond trees fill our fields and hillsides with their fragrance and delicate blooms?
Though this particular season is relatively short it can also be a memorable experience. Simply enjoy the intensity of the many blossoms, either close by or at a distance, when they appear as mere beautiful clouds!
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In the holiday mood

I can not believe it’s this time of the year. Not with such warm temperatures, can you? As we reflect on the year that has passed, I hope you are able to celebrate the joys and blessings of the season by evoking your childhood memories, the glorious scents that make your home smell so exquisite, the wrapping gifts, the favourite carols, or so many other traditions not to be missed. It is never too late to dream dreams that might come true. Heart felt wishes for a holiday filled with peace. The Algarve awaits you in 2012!

Here comes the sun

Summer has come and gone, and if you’re looking for more sunshine, October is the perfect time for a crowd-free beach holiday. Our weather is gorgeous, the skies are pink and beautiful, the breeze is cool and altogether life is good. Plan your beach break now! Yup, it is heaven!

Stepping into summer

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 perfect shade

Feeling hopeful about all the good things and what the warmer weather will bring. Have a wonderful Easter everyone!

A taste of spring

I can not tell you how much inspiration I get from spring. The emerging colour, the sweet fragrance of flowers all over, fig trees sprouting big leaves and offering shelter to robins, lilacs ready to burst open. I just love this time of the year with summer fast approaching and already on the horizon. Daisies are dancing and bring us hope. Give me wings and I simply can fly and reach the sky. Algarve - a break away in this scenery can certainly do wonders for your soul.

A magic season

What could possibly be more desirable and appealing to the eye?Worth a special trip, the fine weather and the views of the countryside all around are magnificent at the moment, with the feast of the almond tree blossoms, showering its pale pink flowers over the ground, with the exhilarating Atlantic in the distance.

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Getting away

Where on earth has this year gone? Anyway, I hope it has been a good one and that you have put together great plans for the year ahead. For me it has to start with acknowledging that my life is better if I don’t spend on things that merely fill the space. I also want my 2011 to be lived with passion and intention. What about yours? You want to put your best foot forward, and if getting away will improve your mood and you long for sun and warm days take in some rays and escape to the Algarve. Remember that the journey is the destination and appreciate each day fully.