Welcome back to the Velvet Runway and this guide to what to do on a week-end in Lisbon. A week-end in Lisbon Lisbon is a very beautiful city with its pastel-coloured buildings and stunning views. It also has the added advantage that you can combine a city and beach break in one. Obviously, you could …
The Best Places to Visit in May 2024
Welcome back to The Velvet Runway, and our guide to The Best Places to Visit in May 2024, by Hannah REES. With spring in full bloom and summer just around the corner, May is the ideal time to travel, as prices are generally lower than in July and August and there are fewer crowds. And …
The Best Places to Visit in March 2024: Top 10 Travel Destinations
Welcome back to The Velvet Runway, and our guide to The Best Places to Visit in March 2024: Top 10 Travel Destinations, by Hannah REES. With the first sunny days already here and spring just around the corner, March is the perfect month to travel. The flowers are blooming, the days are longer and for …
Why visit Alentejo, Portugal
When we think of visiting Portugal, our thoughts automatically go to Lisbon, Porto and the Algarve, so today I want to share with you the magical area of Alentejo. There are lots of reasons to visit Alentejo, including its breathtaking coastline, rich culture and mouthwatering cuisine. It is set in the South of Portugal, between …
The Algarve revisited
Welcome back to The Velvet Runway and this post about The Algarve Revisited. I visited the Algarve this time last year and fell in love with it, so much so, that I went back this year. The coastline is spectacular, the beaches are breathtaking, the weather is beautiful and there’s plenty to see and do. What’s …
Ten things to do in the Algarve
Welcome back to the Velvet Runway and this article about ten things to do in the Algarve. Ten things to do in the Algarve Visit Silves Visit the old Moorish capital of the Algarve, Silves, with its 13th century cathedral (Largo da Sé) and beautiful red sandstone castle (Castelo de Silves), as well as the …