Portugal: A Big Deal this Fall
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Agosto/August 1, 2011 –Special Edition
Alvor, PT – Portugal is one
of the best places to travel to in Europe this fall. With lower prices, new
hotels, and growing popularity, Portugal is in line to have one of the best
years on recent record with American travelers - in fact Americans have moved up
one position to the 8th biggest inbound market for Portugal.
Five-star
hotels in Portugal often cost half of those of the same quality in Paris,
London, or Madrid. With an average of 84 Euros per night, Portugal is the sixth
most affordable country in Europe, according to the Hotel Price Index for the
second quarter of 2010. With an average cost of 85 Euros per night, Lisbon is
the ninth least expensive city. For complete list visit http://www.hotels.com/press/hotel-price-index-summer-2010.html.
Lisbon is one of the most affordable places to stay in Europe,
according to trivago Hotel Price Index (tHPI), which is published monthly by the
hotel price comparison site www.trivago.co.uk. With an average nightly
rate of just 81 Euros, Lisbon is less than half the cost to visit the most
expensive cities in Europe.
In 2009 Porto was considered One of the
"World's Sexiest Affordable Destinations" by Travel & Leisure
Magazine.
In April 2010, Lisbon was voted Europe's Best Vacation
Destination in a survey conducted by the European Consumers Organization, which
described "the wonderful city" as "the most beautiful place to go [in Europe]
for a trip or a week. Lisbon beat out competition from Barcelona, London,
Copenhagen, Bilbao, Lyon, Amsterdam, Berlin, Prague and Helsinki, which
together, and in that order, formed the top ten for 2010. To read a full review
on Lisbon visit
http://www.europeanconsumerschoice.org/home/services-travel/best-destination-2010/.
In
2011 the Post Office's annual Holiday Costs Barometer reveals that Families
eating out in Portugal, can expect to pay 65% less than in the more
cuisine-proud Italy http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/lifestyle/travel/can-the-british-kiss-goodbye-to-cutprice-package-holidays-16017264.html#ixzz1Qfv7Qahq.
Portugal
is also one of the cheapest destinations for families going on a self-catering
holiday according to the Post Office Study http://www.thisismoney.co.uk/money/holidays/article-1725136/Majorca-choice-budget-holiday.html#ixzz1OE282JuP.
Plus hotel.info's Top 20 (out of 30) most
popular countries in Europe (2 - 5 stars) ranks Portugal # 2 country in terms of
Current value for money rating http://www.traveldailynews.com/pages/show_page/43954--Value-for-money-hotels;-Satisfied-guests-in-the-Czech-Republic
As of June 2011 TAP Portugal added a Lisbon-Miami route to their
Newark-Lisbon and Porto offerings, and SATA will expand its summer flights from
Boston to Lisbon and Madeira. The authentic product, new infrastructure and good
value are the three factors that are making Portugal the place to go in 2011.
Also, more low cost European carriers are flying into several cities in Portugal
making it more accessible, especially if travelers are combining two European
destinations. For more information about the flights visit http://www.tapvictoria.com/en/News/News/TAPNews/1555/TAPLaunchesFlightsToMiamiIn2011/Det.
Guimarães will be the European Capital Of Culture in 2012.
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The following is a
list of some hotel fall 2011 prices in Portugal. The prices listed are for the
cost of one night in a hotel in various locations.
Algarve
Villa Termal Das Caldas De Monchique Spa Resort
Caldas de
Monchique
8550-232 Monchique
http://www.maisturismo.pt/1/2357.html
One
night, Double = 85 Euros
Alentejo
Hotel Convento de Sao
Paulo
Aldeia de Serra
7170-118 Redondo - Evora - Portugal
http://www.jpmoser.com/conventodesaopaulo.html
One
night, Standard Double = 200 Euros (breakfast included)
Pousada de
Marvão- Santa Maria
Rua 24 de Janeiro, 7
7330-122 Marvão
http://www.maisturismo.pt/1/1453.html
One
night, Standard Double = 120 Euros (breakfast Included)
Boutique Hotel O
Poejo
Avenida 25 de Abril, 20 - Santo António das Areias
7330-251
Marvão
http://www.maisturismo.pt/1/1343.html
One
night, Standard Twin = 92.50 Euros (breakfast Included)
Herdade do
Touril
7630-734 Zambujeira do Mar
Odemira Portugai
http://www.touril.pt/
One room (minimum four
nights) during special season= 140 Euros per night
Lisbon Area
LX Boutique, Lisbon
Rua Do Alecrim, 12, 1200 - 017 Lisbon
http://www.activehotels.com/wl/servlet/xmlbrochure/index.do?hotelid=253966&language=en
One
night, Classic Double= 120 Euros (breakfast included)
Inspira Santa
Marta Hotel
Rua de Santa Marta, 48
1150-297 Lisbon
http://www.maisturismo.pt/1/87.html
One
night, Superior Double = 99 Euros
Há Mar ao Luar
Alto de S Filipe CCI
3114
Setúbal 2900-300
Portugal
http://www.i-escape.com/HaMaraoLuar.php
One
night, Small Double = 75 Euros
Centro
Pousada de
Viseu
Street Hospital
3500-161 Viseu
http://www.pousadas.pt
One night, Standard
= 95 Euros (breakfast included)
Hotel Mar E Sol
Avenida da Liberdade,
1
2430-501 São Pedro de Moel
http://www.maisturismo.pt/1/1116.html
One
night, Double = 80 Euros (breakfast included)
Meliá Palácio Da Lousã
Boutique Hotel
Largo Viscondessa do Espinhal
3200-257 Lousã
http://www.maisturismo.pt/1/2816.html
One
night, New Wing Standard Room = 68.80 Euros
Hotel das Américas
Rua
Engº Von Hafe, Nº 20, 3800-176 Aveiro
http://www.hotel-d.com/en/FGsB9/hotel-as-amricas-aveiro.html
One
night, One Guest = 78 Euros
Belver Grande Hotel Da Curia Golf &
Spa
Av.Dos Plátanos, 3780-541 Curia
http://www.portugalvirtual.pt/_lodging/costadeprata/grande.hotel.curia/index.html
Casa
Da Cisterna
Rua Da Cadeia Nº 7, 6440-031 Castelo Rodrigo
http://www.booking.com/hotel/pt/casa-da-cisterna.en.html
One
night, Superior Double = 100 Euros (breakfast included)
Porto/Norte
Paco de Calheiros
Calheiros – Ponte de Lima
Casa Antiga
http://www.innsofportugal.com/hotels/calheiros/paco-de-calheiros/
One
night (two night minimum), Double = 125 Euros (breakfast included)
Casa
do Barreiro
Lugar da Pousada - Gemieira
4990 Ponte de Lima
http://www.maisturismo.pt/1/520.html
Casa
das Pipas
Celeirós do Douro, 5060-909 Sabrosa
http://www.booking.com/hotel/pt/casa-das-pipas-quinta-do-portal.html?aid=319169&label=hotel_casa-das-pipas-quinta-do-portal_details
One
night, Superior Double = 150 Euros (breakfast included)
Hotel Eurostars
Das Artes, Porto
Rua Do Rosario, 160-164 Porto Portugal
http://www.eurostarsdasartes.com/EN/hotel.html
One
night, Double = 158.94 Euros
Guest House Douro
Rua Fonte Taurina
99-101
Nicolau 4050-270
Porto, Portugal
http://guesthousedouro.com/english/welcome.html
One
night = 140-175 Euros (taxes, service and breakfast included)
Penafiel
Park Hotel, Spa
Quinta das Lajes, Penafiel, Porto, Portugal
http://www.penafielparkhotel.com/
One
night, two people = from 72.50 Euros
Grande Hotel Do Porto
Rua de
Santa Catarina 197 4000- 150 Porto, Portugal
http://porto.grande-hotel-do-porto.tobook.com/Portugal/Hotels/Grande-Hotel-Do-Porto?citypname=Porto
One
night, Double = from 95 Euros
For a complete guide to hotels in Portugal
please visit http://www.maisturismo.pt/1/search.html.
Portugal among top destinations
http://insideportugaltravel.com/blog/9110-portugal-among-top-destinations.html
The
2011 travel and tourism competitiveness index, put together by the World
Economic Forum, places Portugal in the top 20 most competitive destinations for
tourism and travel investments for the 3rd year running.
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And some
good news!
New Restaurants open in Lisbon
http://insideportugaltravel.com/regions/lisboa-region/9084-new-restaurants-open-in-lisbon.html
About.com
- The Very Best Gardens of Europe are in Portugal
http://insideportugaltravel.com/regions/madeira.html
Goeurope.About.com says that two of its
favorite Gardens of Europe are in Portugal
New Intercontinental Hotel in
the Douro
http://insideportugaltravel.com/news-a-ideas/hotels/9005-new-intercontinental-hotel-in-the-douro.html
The
Intercontinental Hotel Group, in partnership with Solitaire Hotels, is
considering opening a new unit in the Douro
region
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CONTACT
INFORMATION
Portugal; Europe’s West Coast
Miguel
Carvalho
Portuguese National Tourism Office
www.visitportugal.com
V: 646-723-0213
E: miguel.carvalho@portugalglobal.pt
Jayme
H. Simoes
Louis Karno & Company Communications, LLC
V: 603-224-5566 x19
E: JS@LKarno.com
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