Algarve Dog Show 2014 - be a sponsor

Algarve Dog Show 2014Paws 4 Pets are just in the process of organising the Algarve Dog Show 2014. It is being held at Fatacil on 7th and 8th June as part of the Algarve International Fair.

What we are looking for are companies or individuals who are interested in sponsoring a class or classes.

Euronet Worldwide Inc. acquires HiFX

EuronetToday, HiFX is pleased to announce that Euronet Worldwide Inc (NASDAQ: EEFT), a leading global electronic payments provider with a market capitalization of $1.8 billion, has entered into an agreement to acquire the business.

Euronet is a truly global e-payments company and we share many common values.

FUUM, the new E-Cigarette Store

FuumMarch the 8th sees the opening of the FUUM E-cigarette store in Almancil, Avenida Jose dos Santos Farias, nº65/A, right next to the Caixa Geral Depositos Bank.

You may be one of the lucky people who doesn’t smoke, but you certainly know someone who does and often talks about quitting…a good friend talked me into trying a “ vaping” device five months ago and I know that I will never smoke another cigarette !

Shropshire entrepreneur offers an 'ola!' to Portugal

Shropshire entrepreneur Peter WilliamsA Shropshire entrepreneur who is building a business based on green technologies in Portugal, is looking to share his experience by setting up a consultancy to help others with ambitions to export.

Peter Williams, from Muxton in Telford, has around 25 years’ experience of doing business in Portugal – particularly in the region most familiar to British tourists, the Algarve.

Detox workshop in Holiday Inn was a great success

Detox workshopFifteen people attended the workshop - Clean Body Clear Mind that was held by Carin Carli in the Holiday Inn Algarve in Armação de Pêra last Thursday. Everyone left motivated and inspired to a adjust their eating habits and lead a more healthy life.

Health coach Carin explained very simplistically how the body works and how chemicals in our modern lives affect your health.

Luso-Dutch Student launches project to enhance maritime tourism

Luso-Dutch Student launches project to enhance maritime tourismFounded earlier this week, February 10th 2014, the Portuguese start up SeaBookings aims to enhance maritime tourism in Portugal. It is an online platform where visitors can search, compare and buy tickets for maritime activities, such as boat tours, kayaking, surfing, diving, etc.

SeaBookings was founded by Femke Irik, only 22 years old, along with her sister, Bo, and friend, Márcio Sousa.

Algarve's Top Hotel for families

Tripadvisor AwardVILA VITA Parc has been awarded the 2014 Travellers' Choice Award: Top 25 Hotel for Families in Portugal by the readers of TripAdvisor. As a leading global authority on destinations and hotels, TripAdvisor showcases leading hotels from around the world, recognising the winning assets of VILA VILA Parc as among the best – and a firm favourite of TripAdvisor users.

Student Assembles 3D Printer at the International School of the Algarve

International SchoolA student of the International School of the Algarve, Johan Crook is leading a school team project to assemble a ‘RepRap’ 3D Printer.

The International School of the Algarve will be the only International school in the South of Portugal to have such an advanced piece of equipment.