WHETHER YOU are a resident, a visitor,
setting sail or even dropping anchor,
Algarve Travel Solutions is here
to help, whatever your Algarve travel
requirements are.
Fiona Dransfield has come a long way
since arriving in the Algarve over 10
years ago. Having worked in public relations,
sales and extensively in Lagos
within the travel industry, Fiona is keen
to maintain a personal, prompt and accommodating
service for all your requirements.
Based near Lagos, she operates
in both western and eastern Algarve.
With a telephone call to Fiona, she will
source out and advise on the most competitive
flights to and from Faro, the UK
and northern Europe. Air travel seat sales
for one way and return flights.
In addition to flights, Algarve Travel
Solutions co-ordinates European golf societies
visiting Portugal. If you are a golfer
in the Algarve and would like a few days
golfing with friends on the Portuguese
northern courses or in Spain, then contact
Fiona to discuss more specific dates
and a tailor-made programme. With or
without transport, your clubs will arrive
safely at your chosen destination!
Another area Algarve Travel Solutions
are expanding into is co-ordinating company
conferences and seminars, both
residential and day events. Already,
Fiona is working closely with a UK pharmaceutical
company, which prefers to
invite delegates to the Algarve for their
annual business presentations.
THOMSONFLY.COM, WHICH operates
regular low fare flights from Faro to
Bournemouth, Coventry and
Doncaster, has recently announced a
new baggage policy that gives customers
flexibility on how to use their
baggage allowance, whether it be in
the aircraft cabin or in the hold.
This comes at a time when many low
fare airlines are implementing policies to
make customers pay extra charges for
each item of baggage they put into the
hold of the aircraft.
The new policy, which came into effect
on April 24, recognises that passengers’
baggage needs are dependent upon the
duration of the trip and the reason for their
journey. With customer feedback showing
that over 92 per cent of people admit
that waiting at the baggage carousel is the
most stressful part of air travel, the increased
cabin baggage allowance, from
Thomsonfly.com bags a better deal for passengers
5kg to 10 kg, will enable many passengers
to carry their travel belongings in the
cabin, enabling them to quickly exit the
airport terminal and get on with their trip.
This flexible approach to luggage is
Thomsonfly’s next step in ensuring it offers
the most practical, cost effective and
enjoyable flying experience. The policy
gives each passenger a free baggage
allowance totalling 25kg, of which up to
10kg can be hand luggage if they desire.
In packing trials by Thomsonfly staff, it
was found that 10kg was more than adequate
baggage allowance for a break of
up to four days.
Jo Orgill, Thomsonfly.com marketing
manager for Portugal and Spain, said: “We
recognise that we attract customers who
are travelling for very diverse reasons. For
example, someone on a weekend break to
Bournemouth may wish to carry only hand
baggage, which ensures a speedy exit from
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Examples of other forthcoming
events are:
• Sightseeing day trips to Seville, with
some occasions having the option of an
overnight stay.
• Cork factory tours
• Wine tasting day tours in the Alentejo
with lunch
• Wine tasting at the Adega do Cantor – a
unique opportunity to visit the winery that
produces Sir Cliff Richard’s wine Vida Nova.
To register your interest in any of the
above events, or if you would like some
stress-free travel to be organised, call Fiona.
Call Algarve Travel Solutions for your:
• Charter and schedule flights
• Late availability and flight specials
• Holiday accommodation
• Car hire
• Transportation to and from airports
• Event organising
• Golf trip
• Crew changes for yachts
All enquiries are welcome!
The strongest benefit of Algarve
Travel Solutions is the high level of customer
service and attention to detail,
combined with a friendly attitude and flexibility
within the business. The service is
very personal, with in-depth research to
provide the best possible options to meet
every client’s needs. Everything is made
as simple as possible and explained in
straightforward terms to provide easy,
comfortable and dependent travel.
With the support from Resort and UK
suppliers, and especially you the customer,
Algarve Travel Solutions is growing
from strength to strength.
Over the coming weeks, more regional
airports will be operating their charter flights.
Algarve Travel Solutions has some special
one-way flights to various destinations including
Gatwick, Manchester and Glasgow.
Seats from 60 euros including airport taxes.
All subject to availability at time of enquiry.
So, for those May flights, call now!
For any Algarve travel plans, a general
chat or even a cup of coffee, call
Fiona Dransfield on 919 700 998, e-mail
[email protected] or visit
