Our visit to Portugal

Anthony Raffaini • August 4, 2016

​This year for a change from the more traditional summer destination of the Algarve, we decided to visit the north of Portugal.

We booked to stay in Viana do Castelo, an elegant seaside resort situated at the mouth of the River Lima. It is 1/2 hr from Porto and only 3.5hrs from Lisbon. Santiago de Compostela is only 2hrs drive away, which is ideal for a day trip.

Set high in the hills overlooking the town is the Basilica de Santa Luzia and just behind it is the Pousada Viana do Castelo a very elegant hotel. Our room had stunning views of the city, the estuary and far beyond. I think on a clear day you could possibly see Porto!

We had a lovely time, food and drinks are definitely not to be missed and neither is the white port!! Synonymous with Portugal!!

We thoroughly enjoyed ourselves and we wouldn’t hesitate to recommend it as a different type of holiday away from the madding crowd.

One thing that struck us most is how clean the place is and how friendly the people are.

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Polysensorial Puglia

By Lucia Raffaini • May 31, 2019
Puglia is an Italian region in southern Italy with stunning coastlines of the Adriatic Sea. This region has quaint architecture throughout and a variety of olive and fig trees. We stayed in a beautiful villa located near Spongano a region in read full story The post Polysensorial Puglia appeared first on Symphony World Travel.

GRIZZLIES, EAGLES AND ORCAS A WILDLIFE ADVENTURE IN BRITISH COLUMBIA CANADA.

By Symphony World • August 2, 2017
I would like to share the most amazing experience I have ever had, this was in British Columbia Canada this June. We landed at Vancouver, and were whisked to Stanley Park to see the Capilano Suspension Bridge and walked across read full story The post GRIZZLIES, EAGLES AND ORCAS A WILDLIFE ADVENTURE IN BRITISH COLUMBIA CANADA. appeared first on Symphony World Travel.

Croatia

By Symphony World • August 2, 2017
Our very own June travelled to Croatia on her own holiday and May and loved it – here’s what she had to say… Arrived in Split for 3 nights, lovely city. Also did day trip to the Kika National Park read full story The post Croatia appeared first on Symphony World Travel.

Japan

By Symphony World • May 10, 2017
My journey began in Tokyo, the most exciting metropolis in Asia where traditions from centuries past exist side by side with the ever –moving elements of the latest in urban culture that radiate their own special heat and energy. Most read full story The post Japan appeared first on Symphony World Travel.

Cuba a country that steals your soul!

By Anthony Raffaini • February 1, 2017
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“Brilliant, we finally get to see the Colosseum”

By Symphony World • January 10, 2017
“Rome!” The children chorused when we told them where we were going on our summer holiday. “Brilliant, we finally get to see the Colosseum”. At the tender ages of eleven and nine, our two were finally going to fulfill a read full story The post “Brilliant, we finally get to see the Colosseum” appeared first on Symphony World Travel.

An amazing break, in the sun

By Symphony World • November 4, 2016
I travelled with my family to Marrakech for a 4 night sunshine break. The friendly airport Staff, including the cleaners, made us feels very welcome. Which dismissed all worries of such a different culture to ours? Our bags arrived quickly read full story The post An amazing break, in the sun appeared first on Symphony World Travel.

I have been to the Top of The World – well very nearly.

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A stylish stay in Capri!

By Symphony World • August 4, 2016
From the moment we arrived in Capri, it was clear that the weekend would be one of luxury and style. Firstly there was a private yacht waiting to transport us across the bay of Naples, with a taxi waiting on read full story The post A stylish stay in Capri! appeared first on Symphony World Travel.

Latest travel magazine

By Symphony World • May 12, 2016
Welcome to the latest issue of our regular travel magazine where we hope to entice you with a varied selection of worldwide holiday ideas and destinations. So, why not treat yourself, partner, family or a group of friends to a read full story The post Latest travel magazine appeared first on Symphony World Travel.
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