http://www.kiwicollection.com/blog Pages of travel tales gathered from visits to hotels, hammams, beaches, boutiques, bars and everything luxurious in between Fri, 10 Feb 2012 19:00:54 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 http://www.kiwicollection.com/blog/tag-to-go-contest-winner/9647 http://www.kiwicollection.com/blog/tag-to-go-contest-winner/9647#comments Mon, 23 Aug 2010 21:00:20 +0000 Nicole Humphries /blog/?p=9647 http://www.kiwicollection.com/blog/tag-to-go-contest-winner/9647/feed 3 Congratulations to Michelle McKibbon Corsi! Michelle just won a three night stay at Tivoli Victoia in Algarve, Portugal in a Tag – To – Go contest organized by Kiwi Collection. Contestants were asked to make comments about their dream destinations. Michelle’s winning comment was: “This would be a vacation for all the senses!!! Tasting sweet [...] tivoli-victoria_7251_11 http://www.kiwicollection.com/blog/summer-sangria/8890 http://www.kiwicollection.com/blog/summer-sangria/8890#comments Fri, 16 Jul 2010 19:00:50 +0000 Nicole Humphries /blog/?p=8890 http://www.kiwicollection.com/blog/summer-sangria/8890/feed 4 There’s something about summer that always makes me crave a refreshing sangria… especially on those hot days when the only thing that makes sense is the prospect of finding a patio on which to sip a cold one.In Spain and Portugal, sangria is served during summer – and year-round in the southern and eastern parts [...] sangria blog http://www.kiwicollection.com/blog/update-on-madeira-floods-safe-for-tourists/6588 http://www.kiwicollection.com/blog/update-on-madeira-floods-safe-for-tourists/6588#comments Thu, 25 Feb 2010 23:03:34 +0000 Melanie Zieba http://www.kiwicollection.com/blog/?p=6685 http://www.kiwicollection.com/blog/update-on-madeira-floods-safe-for-tourists/6588/feed 1 As we mentioned earlier this week in our post on the Madeira flash floods, this island was hit by heavy storms on Saturday February 20th and caused some of the worst damage this island has seen in recent history. For many people, the Island of Madeira off the coast of Portugal is a popular vacation [...] porto-santo-landscape http://www.kiwicollection.com/blog/flash-flood-on-the-island-of-madeira-portugal/6583 http://www.kiwicollection.com/blog/flash-flood-on-the-island-of-madeira-portugal/6583#comments Mon, 22 Feb 2010 20:39:10 +0000 Melanie Zieba http://www.kiwicollection.com/blog/?p=6637 http://www.kiwicollection.com/blog/flash-flood-on-the-island-of-madeira-portugal/6583/feed 1 Last Saturday, heavy rain caused flash floods all around the island of Madeira in Portugal, turning some streets into raging rivers of mud, water and debris. This is the worst devastation this Island has seen in living memory with 42 deaths reported over the weekend and close to 250 people have been displaced. Emergency crews [...] choupana-hills-resort-spa http://www.kiwicollection.com/blog/ideas-for-a-last-minute-valentine%e2%80%99s-day-escape/6475 http://www.kiwicollection.com/blog/ideas-for-a-last-minute-valentine%e2%80%99s-day-escape/6475#comments Wed, 10 Feb 2010 09:00:20 +0000 Melanie Zieba http://www.kiwicollection.com/blog/?p=6475 http://www.kiwicollection.com/blog/ideas-for-a-last-minute-valentine%e2%80%99s-day-escape/6475/feed 0 For those of you who still haven’t planned a romantic Valentines day for you and your sweetheart, not to worry, Tivoli Hotels and Resorts saves the day with some fabulous packages that you don’t want to miss out on. Tivoli Victoria: Set on the southern coast of Portugal in Vilamoura, the Tivoli Victoria is a [...] tivoli-lisboa http://www.kiwicollection.com/blog/a-glass-of-madeira-my-dear-wine-tasting-in-madeira/5314 http://www.kiwicollection.com/blog/a-glass-of-madeira-my-dear-wine-tasting-in-madeira/5314#comments Thu, 26 Nov 2009 09:00:36 +0000 John Nielsen http://www.kiwicollection.com/blog/?p=5314 http://www.kiwicollection.com/blog/a-glass-of-madeira-my-dear-wine-tasting-in-madeira/5314/feed 4 John Nielsen’s first encounter with the Madeira wine was not the most pleasant. He found it sweet and thin, and in general could not quite understand its fame. But that was all to change. Mention the word “Madeira” and most people will think of Madeira wine that is produced on the beautiful island. Others will [...] Madeira Wine Bottle and Glass http://www.kiwicollection.com/blog/celebrate-contemporary-art-in-portugal-during-lisbon%e2%80%99s-arte-lisboa/4687 http://www.kiwicollection.com/blog/celebrate-contemporary-art-in-portugal-during-lisbon%e2%80%99s-arte-lisboa/4687#comments Mon, 26 Oct 2009 19:00:19 +0000 Melanie Zieba http://www.kiwicollection.com/blog/?p=4687 http://www.kiwicollection.com/blog/celebrate-contemporary-art-in-portugal-during-lisbon%e2%80%99s-arte-lisboa/4687/feed 0 This November 18-23, 2009, Lisbon, Portugal, will be the place to be for any contemporary art lover to be. This is when the ninth annual Arte Lisboa will be held. Over 60 galleries, both Portuguese and foreign, will be in attendance featuring contemporary art and works from renowned and emerging artists. Feira Internacional de Lisboa [...] arte-lisboa http://www.kiwicollection.com/blog/tivoli-victoria-in-portugal-a-golfers-paradise/4112 http://www.kiwicollection.com/blog/tivoli-victoria-in-portugal-a-golfers-paradise/4112#comments Mon, 12 Oct 2009 09:00:50 +0000 Melanie Zieba http://www.kiwicollection.com/blog/?p=4112 http://www.kiwicollection.com/blog/tivoli-victoria-in-portugal-a-golfers-paradise/4112/feed 1 Situated in the heart of Vilamoura, Portugal, is Tivoli Victoria – the perfect choice for anyone looking for a relaxing stay with some great golf! Surrounded by golf courses, guests have multiple experience packages to choose from, wonderful gourmet restaurants, a luxurious spa and world class service. There’s no reason not to stay at the [...] http://www.kiwicollection.com/blog/enjoy-the-algrave-with-vila-joya/710 http://www.kiwicollection.com/blog/enjoy-the-algrave-with-vila-joya/710#comments Mon, 16 Mar 2009 09:00:21 +0000 Melissa Mewdell http://www.kiwicollection.com/blog/?p=710 http://www.kiwicollection.com/blog/enjoy-the-algrave-with-vila-joya/710/feed 0 Vila Joya is the perfect hotel to stay at if you’re aching for a fine-dining vacation or if you just want a relaxing spa vacation or golf vacation in the Algarve. We truly recommend this boutique hotel for travelers who want to explore the south of Portugal. Check Availability What better way is there to [...] http://www.kiwicollection.com/blog/vinotherapy-at-the-vine-a-wine-infused-spa-experience/276 http://www.kiwicollection.com/blog/vinotherapy-at-the-vine-a-wine-infused-spa-experience/276#comments Fri, 12 Dec 2008 06:03:49 +0000 Melissa Mewdell http://www.kiwicollection.com/blog/?p=276 http://www.kiwicollection.com/blog/vinotherapy-at-the-vine-a-wine-infused-spa-experience/276/feed 0 The Vine Hotel on the island of Madiera is our kind of place: “a hotel with soul, just like a good wine!” This Portuguese gem is a lesson in modern sophistication. With 57 luxury bedrooms and 22 luxury suites, it provides guests with a truly unique, wine-infused experience. And by “wine-infused experience”, we don’t mean [...]