When it comes to summer holidays, it seems we want it all - pristine beaches, high-octane theme parks and water parks, first-rate golf courses, rural activities like horse riding - and all set against a backdrop of good weather and great food. It might seem like a lot to ask, but there's no need to book that round the world ticket, as it turns out that Europe has it all this summer!

With a new study from Aviva revealing that the average UK child costs their parents £35,000 by the time they reach the age of five, many families will be looking for affordable holiday options, yet not wanting to compromise on the quality of the vacation experience.

Overseas investors are still in live with the American dream, TheMoveChannel.com's new Top of the Props report reveals.

Foreign buyers appeared to have woken up earlier this year, as demand for US property plummeted to an all-time low in February 2015. America's share of enquiries halved month-on-month, as rising prices, the strong dollar and low inventory left the country less attractive than Europe's ultra-affordable destinations. It was only the second time since July 2013 that the USA was the not the most popular country on TheMoveChannel.com, but Spain continued to dominate for another two months, holding the number one slot in the Top of the Props chart through to April 2015.

The liquidator of Rioforte Investments, part of the Espírito Santo Group, today announced the suspension of all activity related to the sale of Herdade da Comporta, the large farm and luxury residential estate favoured by Espírito Santo clan members.

"In the light of ongoing procedures, we are sorry that the receivers of Rioforte Investments have no choice but to suspend the sale of assets in Herdade da Comporta - Atividades Agro-silvícolas e Turísticas S.A.  and in Herdade da Comporta - Fundo Especial de Investimento Imobiliário Fechado,” according to a statement posted on the official receiver’s website.

Lisbon is a city of many faces. Known as A Cidade das Sete Colinas (The City of Seven Hills), Rainha do Mar (Queen of the Sea) and A Cidade da Tolerância (The City of Tolerance), it is an intriguing destination that combines an old-world charm with a sleek modern offering. From the chic shopping streets of the Chiado to the vibrant nightlife of the Bairro Alto, it is a city with delights hidden around every corner.

Lisbon's history as a port is an important part of the city's heritage and still offers a bustling trade today, with cruise ships, pleasure boats and goods vessels docking in the Queen of the Sea's harbour from all over the world. At present, the dockside is humming with boats participating in the Volvo Ocean Race, ready for the In-Port Race on 6 June 2015, with the leg to Lorient starting the following day.

We are pleased to announce that the management at Martinhal has taken over the 4-star villa resort previously known as “Monte da Quinta Club” since April, and that we are doing a soft-opening of the “Martinhal Quinta Family Resort” from 1 June 2015 in Quinta do Lago, Algarve.

The reopening of this resort in the prestigious Quinta do Lago area with the “Martinhal” brand signifies the first step in the Martinhal expansion outside of the Martinhal Sagres Beach Family Resort & Hotel.

As the old English saying goes – The proof of the pudding is in the eating! Delighted couple, Mike and Betty Stinton sold their Algarve property after just three weeks of it being featured as Meravista.com’s Property of the Week.

Anyone who’s put their property up for sale will tell you that the word ‘sold’ is music to the ears. For some it can be a long haul but, with the help of Meravista.com, for the Stintons the champagne barely had time to chill.

Decree-Law nº63/2015 of 23 April modifies the Local Lodging legislation passed last August. 

While most of the standards remain in place, a few areas have been updated with special emphasis on Hostels.

Portugal's economic progress through the eyes of a leading housing expert.

As embarrassing moments go, having to approach the rest of the world cap in hand for a bailout for your country is pretty much up there with the worst of them.