Archive for November 23rd, 2007

The Rustic Life in Portugal

A few years ago I spent some time in a very pleasant village in far northern Portugal called Ponte de Lima. It’s called that because of the Roman bridge spanning the river. Cars and trucks still trundle over the 2000 year old bridge.

Ponte de Lima Portugal Vacation Rental The picture to the left isn’t of that bridge. This is a typical bridge on the banks of the EstorApoundsos River near the 17th century  vacation property called Moinho de EstorApoundsos. That’s Portuguese for Mill on the River. Yes, you can stay in the old mill, and it won’t cost you a sack of money, either.

Stay here and you’re only 7km from the market town of Ponte de Lima.

Portugal isn’t as cheap as it was before the EU started doling out funds to improve the poorer member states, but it’s not expensive, an important fact to consider now that the dollar’s value is dropping like a rock against the Euro. And by staying in a vacation house, even a romantic one like this one, you’ll save even more money on your vacation over staying in a hotel.

Portugal is rapidly becoming my favorite country. It’s too bad most travelers don’t seem to know much about it.

Year Round Fun in Sun Valley, Idaho

vacation rentals, sun valley rentals, idaho rental homesWhen traveling to holiday villas in Sun Valley, you can look forward to the perfect interaction with nature in all of its glories.  From exploring the natural habitats of several species of indigenous animals and plant life, all of the vacation rentals in Sun Valley, Idaho are surrounded by the love and grander of Mother Nature.  As the guest of your vacation home in Sun Valley, the sparkling sunsets through the trees of the lush forest will give a new meaning to the color green.

For environmentalist and extreme sports enthusiasts alike, enjoying the location of their Sun Valley vacation holiday home brings tourist to Sun Valley, Idaho.  Activities like skiing, snowboarding, and ice skating turn Sun Valley holiday homes into a center of winter festivities to celebrate all of the family holidays in vacation rentals in Sun Valley, Idaho.  During the warmer months, the winter wonderland becomes a buzz of sunny activities like golf, hiking, and biking around your vacation rental home in Sun Valley.vacation rentals, sun valley rentals, idaho rental homes

Fun attractions around your vacation rental in Sun Valley, Idaho:

  • Bald Mountain:  Often shown in postcards and pictures of Sun Valley Idaho, Bald Mountain (pictured in the two pictures above) is the focal point of activity year round in Sun Valley.  During the winter, Bald Mountain shows skiers the best slopes with pristine snow ready for the downhill ride to the bottom.  In the warmer months of Spring and Summer, Bald Mountain comes alive with foliage and furry friends waiting to set a backdrop for hiking, picnicking, or biking.
  • Sawtooth National Recreation Area:  This wonderful national wildlife preserve invites visitors to enjoy the over 200,000 acres in this National Park.  Including over 300 lakes and an assortment of wildlife trails for visitors to view the wonders of wildlife in their own homes, the Sawtooth National Recreation Area is the best place for a picnic with the animals.
  • Salmon River:  The Salmon River offers a unique opportunity for a wild white water ride down the longest river within one state in America.  For thrill seekers and explorers, the Salmon River shows you the beautiful sites of Idaho from the viewpoint of a raft.

vacation rentals, sun valley rentals, idaho rental homesIf being outdoors is not on your agenda when you arrive at your Sun Valley holiday home, there are many different activities that will give you the opportunity to rest and relax.  You can pick from a variety of spas, salons, and shopping in quaint little shops close to your vacation holiday home Sun Valley, Idaho.  You can even enjoy horses, if they are a love of yours, at the stables next to your Sun Valley vacation rental home.

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