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Portugal voted top country to visit in 2013 following development

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Portugal has been voted as the top country to visit in 2013. The country’s investment in development has bolstered its credibility as one of the world’s most cherished holiday destinations.

Globe Spots, a group of independent and keen travellers who like to share with other travellers about the places they enjoy, described Portugal as ‘a country that oozes old European charm’. Portugal saw off stiff competition from the likes of Mozambique, Armenia, Panama, Cuba and Canada to take the crown.

Portugal features a host of beautiful historic quarters, full of squares, churches and monasteries. The country also poses as the perfect destination for holidaymakers looking for a slice of culture during their holiday.

One of the most famous regions to visit is the Algarve, which is an area offering an abundance of white sandy beaches and crystal clear waters.

Portugal also guarantees almost all-year-round sunshine with many holidaymakers falling in love with the country.

If you fancy holidaying in Portugal why not order your free 2013 Villa Parade holiday brochure. Or if you prefer you can chat to our booking team online via our website at www.villaparade.co.uk

You can also view our full range of Portugal holiday villas by clicking here.

Apartment Vilamoura Golf – Vilamoura

It’s National Villa Week :)

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National Villa Week launched by leading online villa company

Villaparade.co.uk, the UK’s leading independent online villa company has launched ‘National Villa Week’ to support the growing interest in villa holidays by UK holidaymakers.

The holiday company, which offers 500 holiday villas, beachfront apartments and farmhouse properties across the Mediterranean, came up with the idea to help British holidaymakers celebrate what it sees as a growing UK trend towards independent villa holidays over alternative package options.

Andrew Warden, Sales & Marketing director at villaparade.co.uk states: “The idea behind National Villa Week is to help celebrate the choice now available to holidaymakers who are looking for that affordable exclusive holiday.

“Villa holidays have always appealed to those looking to holiday their way, and now, more and more UK holidaymakers and travellers are turning to villa holidays as the new package holiday and National Villa Week is a celebration of this new trend.”

To help launch National Villa Week, which runs from Monday 23rd to Sunday 29th April, villaparade.co.uk will be running a series of promotional offers throughout the week across different popular resorts, including: Mallorca, Menorca, Portugal, Kefalonia and Cyprus – although the company does offer properties across 14 resorts.

The company is also running a competition across its Facebook and Twitter pages to give away a one-week villa holiday, as well as hundreds of £50, holiday vouchers to those who get involved.

Further details relating to National Villa Week (#NVW #nationalvillaweek) can be found on the company’s Facebook page and Twitter account: @villaparadeuk

The Ses Salines May Fair

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With May fairs being extremely popular in the Balearic Islands, Ses Salines is just one of many fairs taking place this year to coincide with May 1st. Like many towns and villages, Ses Salines is hosting its own fair, incorporating a special festival and market.

This year’s Ses Salines fair is particular important as it marks 25 years of celebrations – each year more and more activity is added, making the event a truly magnificent day out for day visitors and villa holidaymakers.

Not only will visiting the May Fair give you an insight into Mallorcan arts and crafts, commercial and agricultural shows, but close by is the Botanicaptus botanical gardens, which are the largest in Europe, certainly an added extra to your day out.

Mallorca city reveals new logo

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The city of Palma, on the villa holiday island of Mallorca, has changed its name in a bid to change its image.

The city’s new tourism industry is now set to start promoting the city and the Island as a holiday destination with much more than just a beach location, but somewhere that also offers numerous activities and events for everyone to enjoy.

The new logo for the recently named ‘Palma De Mallorca’ was chosen out of a potential 300 competition entries.

To see the city for yourself, why not make sure your next break is in one of our fantastic villas in Mallorca, with so much to see and do you certainly can’t go wrong.

Portugal receives 26 world travel awards

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This year the World Travel Awards will be taking place on 6th October, and already the host country, Portugal, has received 26 nominations for its resorts, beaches and associated travel companies.

The Awards event will take place close to our villas in Quinta Do Lago, in the popular villa holiday region of the Algarve; which itself has received an amazing 10 nominations, including awards for its resorts and accommodation.

Portugal’s official tourism board has also been nominated for Europe’s leading Tourist Board, along with Lisbon Airport as Europe’s leading Airport category.

The nominations show just highly regarded Portugal, and in Particular its Algarve region, has become with so many votes across the board.

Click here to find out more about our Villa Parade resorts in Portugal.