Algarve

The Algarve is the southernmost region of continental Portugal. The region has as its administrative centre in the city of Faro, where both the region's international airport (FAO) and public university, University of Algarve, are located. Production of food, which includes fish and other seafood, fruit, oranges, carob beans, figs and almonds, is also economically important in the region. The Algarve is the most popular tourist destination in Portugal, and one of the most popular in Europe. Its population triples to nearly 1.5 million people in the peak holiday season thanks to seasonal residents, and receives an average of 7 million foreign tourists each year. In total, including national visitors, almost 10 million people visit the Algarve annually.

Oceania Cruise

We have had Nicola arrange three vacations for us and are planning the fourth. The first cruise was 14 days in the Mediterranean plus 10 days in Italy. Nicola’s advice, the options she provided and the arrangements she made for us, allowed us to have a care free time. We even had a water taxi to our hotel in Venice from the cruise ship. Subsequent cruises in the Baltic and down the Danube have been equally well arranged.
By Bob T