BEST PLACES TO STAY IN PORTUGAL - VILLA EXTRAMUROS, ARRAIOLOS

It's unsual to find a contemporary Bed and Breakfast (B&B) in this neck of the woods, where knobbly old farms and thick-walled manor houses dominate the landscape. Villa Extramuros is a boldly minimalist space, which is filled with a clever combination of designer objects and the region's cork and marble. The five bedrooms look out over the countryside and nearby Arraiolos, crowned with its 14th century hilltop castle.

LAGOS - BEST NATURAL ARCH IN THE WORLD

A few kilometers from the city of Lagos, Ponta da Piedade is a challenge to the view. Go on a boat ride and dive into its cliffs and natural arches. Ponta da Piedade is composed for various rock formations, with up to 20 meters high approximately, and it is one of the region sights with greatest photographic interest. On the local, it is possible to visit the various existing caves guaranteeing a pleasant and unique tourist experience.

ALGARVE - BEST PLACE TO RETIRE OVERSEA

Nowhere in the world could you embrace a better overall being-retired experience than in Portugal's Algarve. This region offers great weather, one of the most stable climates in the world and 3.300 hours of sunshine per year. Portugal ranks as the 17th safest country in the world, Algarve receives high marks for safety. The Algarve Atlantic coastline is punctuated by jagged rock formations, lagoons and extensive sandy beaches, many awarded coveted Blue Flags from the European Blue Flag Association.

PENEDA-GERÊS NATIONAL PARK

Peneda-Gerês is the only national park in Portugal, located in the northwest Norte region. The park spans an impressive 703 square kilometres of clear lakes, boulder-strewn peaks, dramatic valleys and oak and pine forests. Throughtout the park, visitors can find over 100 granite villages, which remain relatively untouched since the 12th century. Expect cobbled streets, oxen, blacksmith shops, shepherds and traditionally-dressed women. Adventure-seekers can hike, kayak and raft surrounded by the beautiful natural landscape.

CASCAIS - LUMINA FESTIVAL OF LIGHT

The Lumina Festival of Light, in Cascais, a lovely port/beach town west of Lisbon, integrates the Top 10 European light art festivals. Cascais hosts Lumina, in September, which involves trails of light around the harbour and old town, three days of sound and light displays and lucent installations in various squares and parks.  

TRAVELTAILORS BLOWS FIVE CANDLES!

TravelTailors celebrates five years on March 8 and invites customers, partners and friends to join the party. To celebrate "five years of great success, thanks to our invaluable customers", the TravelTailors have the door open on March 9, monday, and offer birthday cake and drinks to all its customers, partners and friends, from 17.00 pm.