Portugal
Biosphere Expeditions offers chance to join whale research project
Biosphere Expeditions the award winning, not for profit conservation and research organisation is giving people the chance to work with one of the world’s most iconic creatures – the whale.
TAP launches innovative YouTube channel
TAP is the first Portuguese company in the tourism sector to have an official channel on YouTube, the largest video platform in the world.
Prestige reports surge in summer bookings
Independent tour operator, Prestige Holidays, has seen a sharp increase in bookings for Summer 2010 with a year on year rise of 20%. Top selling destinations include: Morocco up 230%, Lake Garda up 328% and the Algarve which has seen a 72% increase in bookings.
Stylish new resort arrives on the Western Algarve
With a ‘soft opening’ on 12 April 2010, Martinhal Beach Resort & Hotel promises to be one of the finest luxury resorts in Europe. The resort is situated in a stunning position on Martinhal Beach, surrounded by a protected national park, near to the small fishing port of Sagres on the Western Algarve coast, just over an hour’s drive from Faro airport.
Jet2holidays launches 2010 brochure
Tunisia, Gran Canaria, Kos and Madeira are set to be amongst 2010’s holiday hotspots according to leading package holiday provider, Jet2holidays.
Early season self-catering holidays in Europe
Specialist operator, Vintage Travel is highlighting its selection of hand-picked houses with private heated pools which are an ideal choice for those looking for an early season break.
Explore Portugal with Vacansoleil
A Portuguese campsite situated just 11 miles south of Lisbon – perfect for those wanting to explore this amazing city with its seven hills, rack railways, unique old tramlines and zoo – has been introduced into specialist operator, Vacansoleil’s programme for 2010.
Monarch increases Gatwick to Faro flights this Easter
Due to popular demand, award-winning low fares airline Monarch has added additional flights to the Algarve this Easter.
Romantic Valentines’ retreats in Madeira
The Quintas da Madeira offer the perfect solution for a romantic February retreat with personalised service and a range of activities including spa treatments for two, horse riding, golf, levada walks and dolphin a whale watching excursions. Additionally, with February temperatures averaging around 18 to 19 Celsius, Madeira is a much warmer alternative to the UK.
Exploring the Azores on foot
Britain’s leading guided walking tours operator, Ramblers Worldwide Holidays has just added an exciting new tour to its extensive portfolio – a ‘quartet’ of beautiful islands in The Azores.
Ancient vineyards offer a true taste of the Azores
For an island known as the Treasure of the Azores, Pico does not disappoint. Explore its extraordinary lava vineyards, now a UNESCO World Heritage Site, for a real taste of the Azores and insight into ancient viniculture.
Stay at home Britain
2009 was truly the year of the British break with cottages4you reporting sales of domestic holidays well up on 2008.
TAP reports traffic growth on Italian routes
The Italian routes operated by TAP showed their first signs of traffic recovery in October, with the company transporting over 61,000 passengers during this month, compared to 59,000 during the same period last year.
TAP and SATA expand code-share agreement
TAP Portugal and SATA have stepped up a commercial cooperation by expanding their joint offer in new markets, with the same objective in mind - to promote the Azores and increase tourist flows to the region.
Going loco in Portugal
Britain’s leading guided walking holiday specialist, Ramblers Worldwide Holidays, has just launched an exciting choice of new holidays to Portugal. They include an unusual 10 day rail and walk holiday which leisurely meanders through some of the country’s most stunning countryside and cities.