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Hiking in the Algarve – Fresh, Fun & Free

Hiking in the Algarve – Fresh, Fun & Free

By | January 31, 2012 at 10:36 am | No comments

Fresh air, stunning views, natural surroundings and good physical exercise. Ahhh, getting outside. It’s something we always think about doing, but often don’t take the initiative. Hiking is good clean fun. And, get this….it’s crisis-friendly! It’s free. The Algarve of...

Posted in: Algarve, Day Life

Areias do Seixo – A Haven for Nature & Peace of Mind near Lisbon

Areias do Seixo – A Haven for Nature & Peace of Mind near Lisbon

By | August 11, 2010 at 9:25 pm | No comments

Need a place to relax?  I mean, really relax…leaving the city behind and learning to appreciate the world around you?  I got the place.  Less than an hour north of Lisbon is an amazing new experience, the Areias do Seixo (Sands of Pebble) Charme Hotel.  It is nestled...

Posted in: Hotels, Lisbon

Ilha Deserta – A Beach in the Algarve Away from All the Fuss

Ilha Deserta – A Beach in the Algarve Away from All the Fuss

By | July 31, 2010 at 5:42 pm | One comment

Who would think that one of Portugal’s most pristine beaches would be just at the foot of one of the country’s busiest communities?  Ilha Deserta (Deserted Island), in the Algarve near the city of Faro, is a welcome respite from other crowded, popular beaches  across the...

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