*SOLD OUT*	SPRING IN PORTUGAL Join Your Fellow MPN'ers In Sunny Portugal .......Along The Algarve!   The flight we have found will be leaving from Bangor on April 22nd Good Friday and returning on May 7th. It is an incredible price..... only $995 taxes included. We are booking through Freedom Tours for the flight. The apartments, Parque da Corcovada, are in Albufiera not far from the beach, the old town, the golf courses and the Strip(restaurants, bars and shopping). In other words close to the "Action". I will book those for the group later on when we know how many apartments we need. The cost of the apartments will be less than $500 per person for two weeks. So that will be about $1500 for flight and accommodation....this is not all inclusive, so meals and entertainment and drinks are not included. To book the flight call Freedom tours and ask for Lena, she is handling our trip. The toll free number is: 1-800-561-2324. When you call, you need to give her your name as it appears on your passport, your date of birth, and full payment for the plane ticket. We'll need a deposit on the accommodations later on and the balance for the apartments will be due 9 weeks before we leave(mid Feb). So lets get a crowd going, book your air tickets now. Remember..... the more, the merrier. For more information on our accommodations Click Here Murielle     mailto:mlordon@rogers.com
Albufeira first evokes thoughts of blue Atlantic waters, rocky coves, great views and sandy beaches. Whitewashed buildings housing markets and shops line the streets and are full of memorabilia of the region. Albufeira is at the center of one of the great beach side tourist developments in Portugal. Albufeira was at one time a thriving fishing village where Portugal fishing flourished but now it is somewhat washed away by a tide of tourism and is now a major holiday resort in the southern region of Portugal. When the sun sets in Albufeira things don’t slow down, they pick up the pace for evening nightlife, which is incredibly lively. Restaurants, bars and clubs fill up so much that people spill onto the narrow streets! From west to east there is a great selection of beaches to choose from in Albufeira. There are many things to do available to fill up your evenings. Dinner is an event itself and the Portugese take their time enjoying meals. Head to club for some dancing or try a more low key bar where you’ll be sure to meet other travelers. Evening strolls are a nice way to spend time as well. Albufeira Old Town encompasses the historical points of interest in the area. The Bell Tower, which was erected in 1869 is a unique part of the parish-Church. A 28-meter staircase leads up to where the eight-bell carillon tops the tower. Another Albufeira Old Town sight is the 19th Clock Tower which was adorned with an iron crown which holds the bell that rings out hourly and is lit up during festivals. The best time to head to Old Town is in the morning. Beat the heat and the crowds all in one swoop and spend the hotter afternoon at one of the excellent Portugal beaches.
Parque da Corcovada