Captivating Cape Verde
Just three-and-a-half hours flying time from Lisbon, the volcanic Cape Verde islands, which bask in the sun just off the coast of Africa, are rapidly emerging as an ideal holiday
So close yet so different
THIS MIDDLE group of islands consist of Graciosa, Terceira, São Jorge, Faial and Pico. All are within easy travelling distance, but each offer very different views of the archipelago. Pico
The first 24 hours
I ONCE thought it would be a good idea to have pretty girls standing at the arrivals area at the airport, handing out little brochures (a bit like they used
Monarch Scheduled double web discount
Monarch Scheduled is offering low cost fares to the UK this summer. For travel until October 31 2005, you can fly from Faro to: Birmingham, from 22 euros one-way (44
Air Europa and PGA-Portugália sign a code-share agreement
On March 27 an agreement was signed between Air Europa and PGA-Portugália, giving a boost to air connections as well as the excellent relationship the two airlines already have. Air
Flybe and Exeter, a great combo
The once tiny airport of Exeter has now grown and is set to handle around 800,000 passengers this financial year alone. For a small regional airport serving a relatively small
TAP becomes a star
TAP Portugal has become the 16th member of Star Alliance. By adding Lisbon to its European hubs, Star Alliance now offers 10 strategically placed connecting airports across the continent. TAP
Major innovation for business travellers with easyJet
On March 22, easyJet, Europe’s leading low-cost airline, announced an innovative deal with the UK’s leading travel management company, Business Travel International (BTI). This is the first agreement of its
Dreaming down under
WITH ITS harbour beaches, dramatic headlands, sleepy bays and surfing shores, Australia is a mecca for all those wanting to experience the chilled out, surfer lifestyle. On my travels up
Travel fair offered new holiday trends
More than 500 organisations from Portuguese and foreign tourism sectors were represented at the 17th annual Lisbon Travel Market (BTL), held recently at the FIL exhibition centre. This year’s BTL marked

