Kicking back on Porto Santo: Portugal’s recently awarded UNESCO Biosphere Reserve
The words ‘Biosphere Reserve’ conjure up the idea of some remote wild corner, cut off from the world and over-taken by nature – but as of November 2020, the whole
Aviation pivotal to recovery of Portuguese economy says Ryanair boss
The CEO of Ryanair, Michael O’Leary, said last week that the aviation industry would be “pivotal” to the recovery of the Portuguese economy at an online conference organised by Jornal
Work on Montijo airport could begin in April 2021
The chairman of the Portuguese airports management company ANA, José Luís Arnaut, said last week that works on the project for a new Lisbon secondary international airport on the south
Escape from Covid
Patrick Stuart takes a break from Covid restrictions with an unexpected trip to the Maldives The Maldives have never had a place on my bucket list. And I say this
The origin of Christmas: ancient festivities and the winter solstice
Christmas has never been a religious holiday for me. At first, when I was younger, it was all about the presents, although as I got older it gradually became all
Meet in Madeira: a winter Quinta escape for all the family
Hot tub soaking while diving into a great read. Spectacular sunsets behind towering sea-cliffs. Warm winter evenings sipping on local rum cocktails. Unforgettable hiking through hidden valleys complete with cascading
Staycation, Vila Vita style
A fabulous luxury staycation resort, right here on our doorstep. Travel has become more complicated this year, but fear not, Vila Vita Parc in Porches has everything you need, spread
Venice, Bride of the sea
La Dominante. La Serenissima. Queen of the Adriatic. Venice is enchanting, mysterious, monumental and rich in history. Many believe Venice is overrun by tourists but the City of Water has
Portuguese in UK hear 14-day quarantine for flights home to be lifted for Christmas
Portuguese living in UK – as well as family members of British expat residents – heard this week that quarantine will be lifted in two weeks time, opening travel to
Escaping to Évora: last-minute luxury getaways
As we near the end of a year unlike any other, perhaps, like me, your mind is turning to a last-minute break from ‘normality’ before the Christmas celebrations (hopefully subdued