Wednesday, 1 August 2018

Stunning 4* Fuerteventura all inclusive hotel stay from £71pppn (flights from £58rtn) Aug - Dec


Pirates, we all know that the only way is all inclusive but sometimes it's hard to find that perfect fusion of luxury and great value for money. That's why we're bringing you this amazing hotel in Fuerteventura! The 4* R2 Bahia Playa is an adults only accommodation that offers an all inclusive board as standard… GemUK POSTS ARE NOT OUR ENDORSEMENT

4* Mykonos late season getaway from £286pp - 7nts hotel, breakfast & flights


Ahoy, why not head out to Mykonos this October on this awesome getaway we have come across on our cool holiday finder. The gorgeous getaway to Greece is a really great price as staying in this same hotel in August is over £1000 more each! Holiday details Travel duration: 7 nights (longer or shorter stays… Lola POSTS ARE NOT OUR ENDORSEMENT

Flights to Melbourne, Australia from just £508rtn - incl. luggage & meals


Pirates, The Only Way is Melbs with these fantastic Australia flights we came across in our Flights Finder. For this price you'll be jetting off to Melbourne, Australia's hippest city and a fine base for exploring the rest of the country. We've seen availability between October and November 2018, as well as February and April… Samcana POSTS ARE NOT OUR ENDORSEMENT

Flash Sale! Budget UK hotel rooms from just £7.50pp


It's time for another bargain hotel sale pirates! Now it's easyHotel getting in on the action, offering budget hotel rooms for this low price. Take a buddy and you'll be staying for just £7.50 each! easyHotel has properties in London, Birmingham, Newcastle & more UK cities. You can find limited rooms at the promotional rate… Samcana POSTS ARE NOT OUR ENDORSEMENT

The Inclusive Transport Strategy: Government publish vision to accessible taxi & PH sector


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The Government has published its Inclusive Transport Strategy. What does it mean for the taxi and private hire sector?
Increased enforcement activityMandatory disability awareness training for licensed driversIncreased adoption of designated listsRanks and infrastructure changes
The strategy
The strategy builds on the responses received to the 2017 consultation on a draft Accessibility Action Plan, and sets out how the Government will deliver the necessary changes to transport networks, both through government interventions and working in partnership with industry and others.
Increased number of WAVs
The strategy is clear that it will be looking to licensing authorities to use their licensing powers to improve accessible taxis & private hire in their areas.
It sets out the steps the Department is taking to encourage local licensing authorities to increase the numbers of wheelchair-accessible taxis and private hire vehicles…
This Strategy should help ensure that authorities not only use the powers available to them to ensure that taxi and PHV services not only comply with the legal requirements but that these services meet the needs of passengers more consistently.
Increased enforcement
The strategy set out plans for “Better enforcement of statutory regulations, for example, the carriage of assistance dogs in taxis and private hire vehicles.”
We will undertake research to identify why the risk of fines and the loss of a driver’s licence appear insufficient in some circumstances to prevent them from discriminating against assistance dog owners. We will use evidence from this work to support any further action that we may take in this area to ensure that assistance dog owners are able to travel by taxi and PHV free from the fear of discrimination.”
Mandatory training for licence holders
The Government will mandate disability awareness and equality training for drivers.
By end of 2019, publish for consultation revised best practice guidance to support local licensing authorities (LLAs) to use their existing powers more effectively. In particular we will recommend that authorities require taxi and private hire vehicle (PHV) drivers to complete disability awareness and equality training, make it simple to report discrimination and take robust action against drivers alleged to have discriminated against disabled passengers.
Do everything in our power to ensure that local licensing authorities make full use of their existing powers, including recommending that driver disability equality and awareness training be mandated in licensing policies.
Designated lists
There is likely to be an increase in the number of licensing authorities who will be adopted designated WAV lists that will place additional statutory duties on licence holders.
By autumn 2018, we will write to all local licensing authorities stressing the importance of supporting an inclusive taxi and PHV fleet and ask those authorities who have not already done so to publish lists of vehicles designated as wheelchair accessible under Section 167 of the Equality Act 2010. We will continue to monitor the proportion of WAVs within overall taxi and private hire vehicle fleets, as reported in the annual DfT taxi and PHV statistics,66 and to seek clarification from authorities as to the steps they are taking to assess and respond to the local need for such vehicles. As a first step we have published a list of the highest performing Local Licensing Authorities in terms of the proportion of WAVs in their fleet.
We will also publish a list of those authorities which do, and do not, publish lists of WAVs, to share best practice. If the number of authorities publishing these lists does not increase significantly, we will consider amending the Equality Act to mandate local licencing authorities to publish lists of wheelchair accessible vehicles in their local areas.
Ranks and infrastructure
Taxi ranks and public realm changes may become a feature of the future.In the longer term we want the service currently provided by taxis and PHVs to be as accessible to disabled passengers as it is for those who are not disabled. This should mean not only that vehicles are sufficiently accessible to provide for people with a range of access needs, but that the means of hiring them is accessible, that passengers can be picked up or dropped off at a location convenient to them, and that no disabled person is ever left at the kerbside or charged extra for their journey. We also want LLAs to understand their role in helping this to happen, both through the licensing system and through other areas of influence, such as traffic management.
When?
From autumn 2018, publish data on an annual basis on the proportion of wheelchair accessible taxis and PHVs in local areas;From autumn 2019 publish on an annual basis a list of those authorities which we know to have issued a list of taxis and PHVs designated as being wheelchair accessible in accordance with Section 167 of the Equality Act 2010;By end of 2019, publish for consultation revised best practice guidance to support local licensing authorities (LLAs) to use their existing powers more effectively.Continue to encourage local licensing authorities, which have not already done so, to publish lists of taxis and PHVs designated as wheelchair accessible under Section 167 of the Equality Act 2010, and to inform the Department that they have done so.
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Winter escape: 5* Malta family break 4nts from £266pp - incl. Hilton hotel, half board & flights


Ahoy mateys! You know we love a good Hilton hotel, and this time we've spotted some great rates over at the top-rated 5* Hilton Malta in St. Julian's boasting enviable sea-views, 4 outdoor pools, 2 paddling pools for children and a spa with indoor swimming pool! We opted for winter rates for this holiday with… Cee POSTS ARE NOT OUR ENDORSEMENT

Cool Croatia 4* holiday from £268pp - 7nts aparthotel, breakfast & flights (departing in September)


Pirates, summer is in full swing right now, so how about a cool holiday in Croatia to look froward to! We have come across this holiday in Croatia departing in September for 7 nights staying in a 4* hotel next to the beach. There are a choice of airport to fly into, scroll down and… Lola POSTS ARE NOT OUR ENDORSEMENT

Come Fly With Me… Rolls Royce and Aston Martin Flying Taxis Unveiled


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This month, both Rolls Royce and Aston Martin have unveiled their flying taxis, seemingly ready to take to the skies within the next two to five years. Now, this feels a little bit “Back to the Future”… and could transform the taxi and chauffeur industry, but also simply the way we live our lives.Driving… in the sky
Congestion, pollution, never-ending roadworks and potholes… professional drivers have to suffer these on a daily basis. The driving experience itself has changed tremendously over the past few decades: more and more cars are automatic, making the satisfaction of changing gears and mastering the art of finding that precise point on the clutch, getting the engine roaring and tyres screeching, a thing of the past. The noises and smells associated to vehicles are starting to go, too… engines are being replaced by battery cells: no more oil, petrol, or tinkering with nuts and bolts. And with the latest electric or hybrid vehicles emitting wheezing or gliding noises, no more starter motor clicking or exhaust backfiring… One could argue that this is the end of an era. But what if the whole “driving on the road” experience was to disappear altogether? What if your driver’s licence was to be converted into a pilot one? Rolls Royce and Aston Martin are the latest of a number of companies that have been working on flying objects destined to ease congestion on the road, and this feels like the future is coming. Soon.
Rolls Royce: EVTOL hybrid flying taxi
Unveiled at the Farnborough Airshow earlier this month, the “EVTOL” (Electric Vertical Take-Off and Landing ) project is certainly impressive: this hybrid vehicle is extremely quiet and could transport four to five passengers at speeds of 250mph for up to 500 miles without being recharged. Using gas turbine technology to power an electric battery, EVTOL produces fewer emissions than petrol and diesel cars. And thanks to its wings that rotate to 90 degrees, the Rolls-Royce flying taxi can take off or land vertically – making it potentially usable even in crowded urban areas.
The company announced that EVTOL could take to the skies as soon as the early 2020s, and that, as well as a taxi, it could also be deployed for personal, cargo and military use.
Aston Martin’s Volante Vision
Also revealed at the Farnborough Airshow, and looking straight out of a sci-fi movie, Aston Martin’s design is certainly striking. Powered by a hybrid-electric engine with autonomous technology built into its systems, the Volante Vision can accommodate three people on board, and like Rolls-Royce EVTOL, is able to take off and land vertically, thanks to a horizontally mounted turbo-prop at the back and two pairs of propellers at the front – attached to the Y-wing at the front. The Volante Vision is built with autonomous navigation, and information will project onto the all-glass cockpit canopy.
These may seem very futuristic and will probably prove rather costly to acquire. But what a way to travel, and deliver passengers! Of course, with autonomous designs, one can ask the question about the future of professional drivers. But if this was to become the means of transport for the masses, one can safely assume that only a happy few would be able to purchase their own flying vehicle, while most of us would enjoy them only when booking a taxi or ordering a “car” to go somewhere. And of course, the next question will be: won’t congestion on the roads be replaced by overcrowded airspace? Now, a number of companies have been working on flying taxi concepts – including Uber, who announced in May this year that their “Uber Elevate” concept may be ready by 2023, in a bid to ease congestion on the roads. So the battle of the skies may start very soon; it could transform the industry, and beyond that the way we live our lives, commute and travel fundamentally.
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Peak District August staycation: Timber cabin w/ hot tub access from £26pppn based on family of 4


Pirates, if you're looking for a last minute getaway for a night or two with the family that won't break the bank, then turn your heads towards the Riddings, near the Peak District, and Riddings Wood Lodges. These cute timber lodges offer everything you need for a simple, comfortable stay with the kids. Some lodges… GemUK POSTS ARE NOT OUR ENDORSEMENT

Scrap the MOT says Conservative think tank report


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Motorists are forking out over £250m a year on MOT test fees and unnecessary repairs, a new report by the Adam Smith Institute argues. Twenty thousand garages throughout Great Britain provide the MOT service, which costs drivers up to £29.65 for motorcycles and £54.85 for cars, with the average fee coming in at £33.60. But on top of the initial fee, the average driver will pay £143 in small repair costs (including backlighting of dashboards and speedometers) before the vehicle is ready to pass inspection. Yet, the Adam Smith Institute argues, much of this cost is unnecessary. The MOT is outdated and fails to target the main cause of vehicle accidents. New research by Alex Hoagland (the report’s author) and Trevor Woolley found that MOT-style vehicle tests are unneeded. In a statistical analysis, the researchers found that when Washington D.C and New Jersey abolished their inspections (D.C in 2009 and N.J. 2010) on either the rate or severity of accidents due to mechanical failure, suggesting tests were ill-effective at increasing car safety. The main culprit of car accidents in both the US and the UK is driver error. Over 65% of accidents in the UK are caused by driver behaviour including: speeding, driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs, and not using a seatbelt—none of which an annual MOT test can prevent. But cars are becoming smarter and safer, and accidents are directly declining as a result, the report argues. In Great Britain road accident fatalities have dropped by about 57% in the last ten years alone, from 3,172 in 2006 to 1,792 in 2016. These reductions track the introduction of new cars with better safety features into the UK suggesting that safety of new car models, rather than the MOT test, is driving the reduction in safety.
Just 2% of road accidents are caused by mechanical faults in the UK. The same rate as in the majority of US states that no longer require vehicle safety inspections. On January 1st, 2018 Utah became the 34th US state to scrap the requirement. In 2015 a US Federal Government report compared crash rates between US states and found no evidence that mandatory safety testing reduced traffic fatality rates.
When the MOT test was introduced in the UK in the 1950s many cars on the road were second-hand and manufactured prior to 1940. Many had defects and hadn’t been serviced since their initial sale. The Ministry of Transport required an annual test of vehicles older than 10 years for steering, brakes and lighting. This quickly spiralled down to cars older than 3 years with extra testing on emissions added in the 1990s. But while safety features have been on the rise the test’s core components have remained unchanged. While campaign groups like the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents continue to push the idea that recent declines in vehicle crashes and casualties in Great Britain were thanks in part to the MOT system, most recently in a government consultation in 2018, recent statistical analysis has shown these claims to be on shaky ground. Hoagland and Woolley highlight the repeal of mandatory inspections in New Jersey which had little—if any—effect on the car failures of fatalities rate, and that annual safety inspections have no effect on reducing either the rate of severity of accidents due to mechanical failures. The paper suggests a number of reforms that the government could pursue to save Britons millions in garage fees and unnecessary part replacements, including:
Scrapping the MOT test altogether for all vehicles, except vehicles older than 3 years entering the United Kingdom from abroad.Reducing the rate of vehicle safety inspections from annually to a less frequent interval (e.g., every 3 or 5 years).Increasing the testable age of new vehicles from 3 years to 5 years (or more).Separating the MOT into two tests: one less frequent test for vehicle safety inspection, the other testing only carbon emissions.Focusing more resources on campaigns intended to reduce travelling without a seat belt, speeding, and/or substance abuse while driving.Dedicate additional resources to the development and testing of driverless vehicles to remove driver-related accident factors.
Alex Hoagland, author of the paper, said: “The UK has required MOT testing for decades, in order to prevent crashes and fatalities from unreliable vehicles. Nowadays, vehicles are safer than ever, leading some governments to re-inspect these programs. When these safety inspections were done away with in some US states, accident rates did not change. There’s no evidence that vehicle safety inspections improve vehicle safety.” Sam Dumitriu, Head of Research at the Adam Smith Institute, said: “MOT Tests are meant to prevent crashes and save lives, but they’ve never been put to the test themselves. New evidence from the US found that scrapping similar mandatory vehicle safety inspections had no impact on crash rates. Evidence, not gut feeling, should guide policy.”
However, not everyone agrees with the report. Many motorist groups believe driving down standards could be detrimental to the British public.
Reacting to suggestions by the thinktank the Adam Smith Institute that the MOT should be scrapped, RAC head of roads policy Nicholas Lyes said: “Scrapping the MOT would be a huge backward step and a recipe for disaster. It would mean drivers would no longer have to do anything routinely to check their vehicles are safe which could lead to huge numbers of vehicles being driven that pose a danger to all road users. We can’t imagine this would have any support from the UK public. “More than a third of all cars and vans taken in for an MOT each year initially fail, so clearly the test is picking up some problems that need addressing that might otherwise make a vehicle unsafe. And while road accidents caused by mechanical failures might be low, how much of this is as a result of the MOT test existing? “We accept the MOT test isn’t perfect, but we’re far better to have it than not. In fact, we would like to see it reviewed more regularly and believe there is an argument to base it not just on vehicle age, but also on the number of miles it has been driven. “The Government will also have no appetite for looking at the MOT again so soon after making changes to it this year, which included widening its scope in some areas.”
August 01, 2018 at 07:59AM https://ift.tt/2ufVjKI Perry Richardson THESE POSTS ARE NOT OUR ENDORSEMENT

Report Says Companies Like Uber Increase Traffic Congestion by 180 Percent In Major Cities


Bruce Schaller, a transit consultant who served as deputy commissioner for traffic and planning in New York City, released a new report (“Automobility”) Wednesday examining the effect of transit network companies (TNCs) like Lyft and Uber on city traffic.

While Schaller’s findings highlight some benefits of ride-hailing apps, including increased mobility for riders with disabilities and as a valuable supplement to public transit in areas where bus service is inadequate, “Automobility” draws unflattering conclusions for SF-based TNCs.


A few of Schaller’s findings:

  • Ride-hailing trips are concentrated mainly in a few large cities, including SF: “Seventy percent of Uber and Lyft trips are in nine large, densely populated metropolitan areas: Boston, Chicago, Los Angeles, Miami, New York, Philadelphia, San Francisco, Seattle, and Washington DC.” These nine cities accounted for 1.2 billion rides in 2017.
  • Ride-hailing trips are by far more popular in SF than anywhere else: In 2017, Schaller estimates that San Franciscans took 75 million trips via hide-hailing apps. That’s not only more than almost any other city, it’s also the most in terms of rides per population density, some 86 rides per person. The only city with a higher TNC ride volume is New York, which clocked 159 million; however, New York is also the sole city that still prefers taxis, taking 167 million cab trips the same year.
  • Critically, Schaller alleges that TNCs compete with public transit, not private cars: “[Rider surveys indicate] about 60 percent of TNC users in large, dense cities would have taken public transportation, walked, biked, or not made the trip if TNCs had not been available for the trip.” 
  • The report alleges that Lyft and Uber generate more traffic congestion: “Private-ride TNC services (UberX, Lyft) put 2.8 new TNC vehicle miles on the road for each mile of personal driving removed, for an overall 180 percent increase in driving on city streets.” 
  • And TNC expansion won’t fix it: The companies often argue that in the long run, if ride-hailing apps become the norm instead of personal driving, it will lead to a net decline in miles. But Schaller estimates that “Lyft’s recently announced goal of 50 percent of rides being shared by 2022 would produce 2.2 TNC miles being added to city streets for each personal auto mile taken off the road.” 
  • Self-driving cars would be most useful in the form of shuttle-like group commutes: “A widely-cited travel model for Lisbon, Portugal, for example, found that traffic could increase by approximately 50 percent if travelers favored autonomous ‘regular taxis’ that are not shared. On the other hand, the model showed a 37 percent decline in vehicle kilometers, and total elimination of congestion, under a shared-taxi scenario.” Presently, TNC rides remain primarily single-passenger trips.

For Schaller’s full report, including his list of cited sources, check it out here.


In response, Zipcar CEO Robin Chase penned a CityLab op-ed pointing the finger over traffic woes at car culture, not ride-hailing apps:

Cities have been congested and transit has been poorly used for years before these companies set up shop. [...] Taxis plus ride-hailing plus carsharing account for just 1.7 percent of miles traveled by urban dwellers, while travel by personal cars account for 86 percent. [...] Streets are congested and too few people choose mass transit now, like last year and the year before that and the year before that.

Uber spokesperson Matthew Wing told Curbed SF, “We wholeheartedly agree with several of Mr. Schaller’s proposed public policies.” But he called the study “fundamentally flawed in several areas,” arguing that ride-hailing trips increase mobility to areas underserved by public transit like small towns. 

Wing also said, “2018 has already dramatically changed the nature of our service,” emphasizing the company’s expansion into bikes and scooters.

Via email, Lyft spokesperson Campbell Matthews dubbed Schaller a “taxi cab consultant” (citing a Curbed SF story as the company’s source) and touted other studies, noting, “According to Inrix, congestion declined five percent in the Bay Area last year, even as Lyft trips increased 49 percent.”


Source : sf.curbed.com 



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Tuesday, 31 July 2018

Taxi driver killed in tragic Greater Manchester police pursuit


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A taxi driver was tragically hit and killed today during a police pursuit in Denton, Greater Manchester, according to police sources.
Police said the “completely innocent” man thought to be aged in his 60’s was hit as he was getting in or out of his car as police attempted to stop a white Vauxhall Mokka. The car failed to stop for officers and during a short pursuit, the car collided with several other cars, including a taxi and a man who was stood next to it.The man received emergency treatment at the scene but sadly died as a result of his injuries.
A 37-year-old woman and a 39-year-old man are now in custody after they were arrested in the Vauxhall Mokka but a second man fled the scene.Officers are still searching for him and appealing for anyone who knows his whereabouts to get in touch as soon as possible.Road closures are currently being lifted and the roads will all be open in the area shortly.Chief Superintendent Neil Evans, said: “This is an absolutely devastating day for all involved, this completely innocent man has lost his life after getting caught up in this incident.“The man’s family have now been made aware, my heart breaks at the thought of what they must be going through.“We have two people in custody and we have a large operation in place to find the other man. If he is reading this, then I would say – do the right thing and hand yourself in. Show the family of this man some respect and face what you have done.“I would also like to hear from any witnesses to the incident, or anyone who may be able to help our investigation.“The incident has been referred to the Independent Office of Police Conduct in line with normal policy.”
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Luxe pirate stay in France 3nts from £292pp - incl. flights, 4* hotel & breakfast


Ahoy mateys! Holiday like a true pirate with your family or friends this half-term with a stay at the awesome 4* Cap Pirate pirate-themed luxury "hotel museum" near Beziers in France, complete with a waterpark and fun-filled theme park about 10 minutes from the beach. You will be staying a uniquely decorated, spacious suite with… Cee POSTS ARE NOT OUR ENDORSEMENT

Bargains for 2019: Direct flights to Orlando, Florida from £230rtn on Virgin Atlantic


Caliente! Our Flights Finder is offering bargains as hot as the Florida sunshine, this time with some incredible prices on flights to Orlando! These fares are for direct journeys with Virgin Atlantic, a superb option for long haul travel. Browse below for options between November 2018 and March 2019. Book now and you can secure… Samcana POSTS ARE NOT OUR ENDORSEMENT

Cool in Krakow: 3nts in luxe 5* hotel from £177pp incl. flights


Pirates, head off to gorgeous Krakow for 3 nights from £177pp including the 5* Grand Hotel Krakow & flights. This 130-year-old hotel was voted one of the top 3 hotels in the city by the Michelin Red Guide, a great luxury stay in Poland's prettiest city. Christmas market dates are also available. Holiday details: Travel… jcrdawes POSTS ARE NOT OUR ENDORSEMENT

Solo in New York from £591 (incl. pre-Christmas dates): 3nt Manhattan stay & Virgin flights


New York is not a city that can be done cheaply, and it's even more difficult for solo travellers so we've discovered a way for all the single ladies (and gentlemen) to squeeze every last drop of value out of a visit to Manhattan. A 3-night stay, including direct flights, can be booked from just… Niamh_UK POSTS ARE NOT OUR ENDORSEMENT

Luxe 4* Tenerife group/family holiday 7nts from £277pp - incl. flights & aparthotel


Ahoy mateys! We've spotted the lush Balinese-style haven 4* Regency Country Club in Tenerife boasting an inviting infinity pool overlooking the Atlantic Ocean and 2 restaurants, among other things. The hotel offers a range of accommodation suitable for families/groups as well as couples. This is a really flexible holiday and you can choose from a… Cee POSTS ARE NOT OUR ENDORSEMENT

New York Uber driver who was driving with a suspended licence mounts pavement crushing two pedestrians


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An Uber driver who reportedly was driving while holding a suspended licence lost control of his vehicle and mounted the pavement in New York City injuring at least 4 people. The incident happened on Monday 30 at around 3:30pm. Eye witnesses said they saw blood and gasoline spill all over the floor. According to a report in NBC New York, the Uber driver was arrested at the scene and later claimed he was distracted by his passenger who he says was being sick. Uber driver Amir Saleemi, 43, is said to of swerved his vehicle losing control, sending his SUV onto the pavement and into a T-Mobile store and a restaurant. Two pedestrians were crushed by the vehicles crumbled metal. Saleemi and his passenger were also injured.News 4confirmed that Uber are assisting with the police in their investigations.
Further details are yet to be released.
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2019 Ibiza spring break: 4nts from £219pp incl. flights & funky design hotel - solo from £338


Look towards your 2019 holiday Pirates and grab some early bird bargains, like this early season getaway to Ibiza. Now, we reckon you won't find a more unique hotel on the Balearic island than the 4* Paradiso Ibiza Art Hotel, with decor taken straight out of Miami in the 70s, this fun accommodation offers a… GemUK POSTS ARE NOT OUR ENDORSEMENT

We're mad for Madeira: 3nts in 5* manor hotel from £191pp incl. flights & breakfast


Pirates, get that holiday spice with a trip to the Portugese island of Madeira. ff the European coastblah including the 5* Quinta Do Monte Estalagem, breakfast & flights. To change holiday details, just click the Calendar/More dates button then add the departure airport you want, number of nights and party size. There is a calendar… jcrdawes POSTS ARE NOT OUR ENDORSEMENT