PORTUGAL LONG STAY

A favourite among returning travellers, Cerro Mar Atlântico Touristic Apartments offers a relaxed, welcoming atmosphere with panoramic views of the Atlantic Ocean. Ideally situated in an elevated position, the resort overlooks Albufeira’s charming Old Town and is just a short walk from its golden beaches, sheltered by dramatic cliffs.

With four well-equipped units, this resort has become a home away from home for many families who return to the Algarve year after year. Guests appreciate the friendly service, laid-back ambiance, and unbeatable proximity to both the vibrant heart of Albufeira and some of the region’s best beaches.

One of the resort’s highlights is its lagoon-style pool, set on a scenic terrace that captures sweeping ocean views—perfect for unwinding after a day of sightseeing or beachgoing.

The Cerro Mar Atlântico apartments were equipped with you in mind, so that you feel at home and can enjoy your holidays in a relaxed frame of mind.

All the apartments are equipped with:

• Air conditioning
• Telephone
• Safety deposit box
• Kitchen with fridge, 4 burners, oven, coffemaker, toaster, kettle
• Balcony

Cleaning 7 times/week.

Our home in Lisbon is the charming Hotel Lisboa Plaza, a family-owned, 4-star boutique hotel tucked just off Avenida da Liberdade, one of the city’s most elegant and central avenues. Welcoming guests since 1953, the hotel combines classic Portuguese character with the comfort and amenities of a modern stay.

The hotel’s warm, inviting atmosphere carries throughout its comfortable guest rooms and cozy common spaces, including a library, lounge and rooftop terrace—a lovely spot to relax after a day of exploring. Guests can also enjoy a generous breakfast buffet, Café Plaza, the Paddock Bar and an on-site fitness room.

Best of all is the location. Step outside and you’ll find yourself within easy reach of Lisbon’s historic neighbourhoods, lively squares, shops, cafés and restaurants. The Avenida Metro station is just a short walk away, making it easy to explore even more of the city.

With its boutique feel, Portuguese charm and fantastic central location, Hotel Lisboa Plaza makes an ideal home base for our time in Lisbon.

• Flights: Return airfare with Air Transat, routing into Faro Airport (FAO) and returning out of Lisbon Airport (LIS). Includes 1 piece of checked luggage and 1 carry-on bag per person.
• Access to the Plaza Premium lounge on departure day for 2 hours
• BST Host (Travel & Week One Support): A BST Vacations team member will fly with the group and stay on-site for the first week to assist with arrivals, settling in, and guest support. After the first week, a local representative will be available to assist guests.
• Residency: 22 nights of apartment accommodation at Cerro Mar Atlântico 4* in a One-Bedroom Apartment.
• City Stay: 4 nights of hotel accommodation at Lisboa Plaza Hotel 4* including daily breakfast.
• Transfers: Private group coach transfers from Faro Airport to Cerro Mar, from Cerro Mar to the Lisbon hotel, and from the Lisbon hotel to Lisbon Airport.
• Taxes: Resort tourist taxes and local VAT.

Pricing does not include:

• Daily meals and drinks (except for the specified Lisbon breakfasts).
• Optional excursions, personal expenses, and travel insurance.
• Tips for hotel staff, local guides, and coach drivers.
• Local municipal city taxes (payable directly to the hotels if applicable).

Flight Upgrades:

• Passengers may upgrade to Club Class on Air Transat in each direction. Upgrades are subject to availability and will incur an additional cost. Please ask your travel advisor for specific pricing and details.

COST PER PERSON

Pricing below is per person and based on double occupancy with all taxes & fees included. Price per person is in Canadian dollars

Double occupancy: $4899.00 CAD per person

Single supplement can be quoted based on availability

Final payment due December 21st, 2026

• Non refundable deposit of $500.00 per person due at time of booking, plus applicable insurance
• Final payment due December 21st, 2026. Once balance is paid is 100% Non-Refundable
• Cancellation and medical insurance is required. We highly recommend purchasing travel insurance at time of booking to protect your travel investment. Ask your Travel Advisor for a quote.
• Pricing is subject to change due to circumstances beyond our control
• City taxes apply and are payable locally at the hotel. Cost is €0.50 per person per day.

🚶 Mobility Considerations
Cerro Mar Atlântico is set on a scenic hillside above the Old Town. While the elevated views are breathtaking, the location is not recommended for guests with mobility restrictions due to the area's terrain and stairs.

🎉 Why You’ll Love It:
• More affordable than southern sun destinations
• Long-stay comfort with European flair
• A perfect mix of relaxation, exploration, and local culture
• Optional excursions, golf, and coastal adventures nearby

🌦️ Weather in March
Expect mild winter sunshine—average temperatures range from 13°C (55°F) to 14°C (57°F) in March. It’s not tropical, but it’s a wonderful change from Canadian winters!

🌍 Discover a Different Kind of Winter Escape
If you’re looking for something a little more immersive than Florida, with a slower pace, rich culture, and endless charm—Portugal might just be your new favourite destination.

BST Escorted Group Terms & Conditions

(These Terms & Conditions do not apply to Charters. Separate T & C apply.)

Please carefully review the Terms & Conditions outlined below. Any reservation made with BST constitutes a binding agreement signifying your acceptance of, and your agreement to follow, these Terms & Conditions, and to be bound by them.

To process your reservation, we will need your personal information including your name, address, telephone number, email address, passport number, date of birth, citizenship, and information you have disclosed regarding health, medical, dietary, mobility and other special requirements. BST will require a copy of your valid passport at time of deposit.

Deposit and Final Payment

Deposit is due at time of booking to secure your reservation. The deposit amount due is $500.00 CAD per person.

The final payment deadline is due in our office on or before the date included on your invoice.

All payments once received are non-refundable. Please refer to insurance sections below.

Please make cheques payable to Blowes and Stewart Travel. We also accept in-office cash / debit payments, or Visa, Mastercard and American Express credit cards.

Completion of the electronic credit card authorization form or the PDF credit card authorization form commits you to your reservation and the charges on your credit card.

The Company reserves the right to cancel a reservation if payment has not been received by the specified due date.

Final Travel details will be issued 2 weeks prior to departure.

Not Included in the Trip Cost

All quoted trip costs do not include items of a personal nature such as but not limited to; medical insurance, cancellation/interruption insurance, alcoholic beverages, gratuities, phone calls, airline baggage fees where applicable and meals that are not included or listed in the itinerary.

Escorted Group Cancellation Policy

All escorted groups require a minimum number of passengers to travel. Should minimum numbers not been reached, the Company has the right to cancel the tour with a full refund to the passengers booked. Refund will be processed in manner received. Tours unable to operate due to Travel Advisory, acts of God, Terrorism or any other event and no fault of BST, will be subject to cancellation charges as listed above.

BST highly recommends the purchase of cancellation/interruption insurance for all trips. BST will not be held responsible for loss of monies due to cancellation/changes.

Medical insurance is mandatory for all trips outside of the Province of Ontario. If client has out of province medical insurance with a separate insurance provider, BST must be advised of insurance company name, policy number & company contact information prior to trip commencement.

Persons leaving the tour during operation will not receive a refund of unused services and all costs of returning to the point of embarkation will be borne by the client. For additional information on packages/plans offered, please visit https://www.igoinsured.com/Direct/ManulifeGlobal.aspx? ag=STEWPET&lang=E

Global Pandemic

Customer acknowledges the risks related to the spread of infectious or contagious diseases. It remains the customer's responsibility to take the necessary precautions applicable to any health hazards, including but not limited to a Global Pandemic. To ensure the safety of all guests and employees, suppliers may have mandatory safety protocols in place, and the availability of their services and facilities may be impacted.

Customer agrees to follow all current and future regulations/protocols set forth for safety in compliance with government policies at your own expense.

BST is not responsible for any fees for, or associated with, mandatory government testing in destination or for returning to Canada, quarantine or expenses relating to any Global Pandemic or similar. If additional insurance protection is declined, it remains the customer's responsibility to verify if their travel insurance policy covers a Global Pandemic.

BST will not be held liable should customers be denied boarding due to insufficient proof of a negative Global Pandemic test prior to departure, or displaying symptoms of a Global Pandemic upon check in. No monies will be refunded to customers who have been denied boarding or refunded at port of entry.

Additional Notes

All prices listed are per person in Canadian Dollars unless otherwise noted. Pricing is based on supplier cost, currency exchange rates and conditions in effect at the time of brochure printing. Final payment may fluctuate based on changes to the currency exchange at that time. Should there be a pricing increase, a maximum of 7% of base cost, may be applied, or to the taxes and/or government-imposed fees, fuel surcharges or additional airline fees before final payment, these increased charges will be levied to the customer and applied to the final invoice. No additional surcharges may be applied after the trip is paid in full. All trips may be subject to change in situations beyond our control.

When travelling outside of Canada all Canadian passengers require a valid passport. If travelling with a foreign passport (not Canadian) BST must be advised at time of booking so we can advise accordingly. Most countries require passports to be valid for 6 months beyond the expected return date.

Some countries may also have visa requirements for entry. Any fees to obtain visas or additional travel documentation that may be required are the responsibility of the traveler. Entry into another country cannot be guaranteed and is at the sole discretion of the local authorities. BST takes no responsibility for a customer being denied entry into another country. Cancellation charges and any additional fees will be at the customer’s expense.

It is the passenger's responsibility to obtain information, and to have in their possession, all the required documentation to travel (such as passports, visa where applicable, etc.) required by the relevant governmental authorities, for themselves and passengers in their care. Note that the documents required for the outbound portion of your travel may differ from those required for the return.

BST is not responsible for any missing or inappropriate documents. Failure to have proper travel documents will result in denied boarding and automatic cancellation of your reservation without refund.

BST accepts any passengers that have a disability, intellectual or physical condition providing they are able to care for themselves during the trip which includes boarding the plane/bus on their own; participating in any included tours/sightseeing without assistance; the ability to understand meeting points/times and the ability to care for their own documents. BST will accept any passenger who’s intellectual or physical condition is such as to render him/her incapable of caring for him/herself without assistance, provided that he/she is accompanied by an attendant (at an additional cost) who is responsible for the passenger enroute and with the care of such attendant, he/she will not require attention or assistance beyond that which is usually provided by BST tour escort. Some destinations may not be suitable for physical mobility issues.

Baggage restrictions vary by airline and destination. Specific details will be provided with your final travel documents.

Please ensure that you have secured baggage tags to your luggage prior to arriving at the airport, train station or boarding the coach.

Please note that you are responsible for carrying your own luggage and are responsible for the safety and security of your luggage at all times. BST will not assume liability for loss, theft, or damage due to breakage, fire, water, or theft, during transport on the plane, coach, train or at hotel. Ask your agent for details of Baggage and Personal Effects Insurance coverage.

Airline seating requests are taken into consideration and sent to each airline if applicable. Additional charges apply for premium seating on aircraft. Specific seating on coaches or trains cannot be guaranteed. BST will try to accommodate all requests.

BST reserves the right to decline any person as a member of the trip at any time before or during the trip should such person’s presence be considered detrimental to the interest, comfort, and enjoyment of the other members. Persons leaving the trip after commencement will not receive a refund of unused services and all costs of returning to the point of embarkation will be borne by the client.

When travelling outside of Ontario, please note local customs may differ and conditions of travel may not be the same as home. Clients not travelling on full itinerary as outlined assume full responsibility for any cancellation penalties or fees incurred due to cancellation or alteration to itinerary in any way.

Our Role

In offering travel arrangements for sale, BST acts solely as the organizer of the tours and responsible for making all reservations as outlined. BST cannot be held responsible for supplier errors or omissions. We do not maintain any control over the personnel, equipment or operations of any supplier and we assume no responsibility for, and shall not be expected or required to pay for any financial loss, personal injury, other loss, accident, delay, inconvenience or irregularity which you may experience either by reason of (1) non-performance by any supplier for whatever reason (2) wrongful causes, negligent or unauthorized acts or omissions on the part of any supplier or its employees or on the part of any other party not under the control of BST (3) any defect, breakdown or other failure of any aircraft, train, bus, automobile, accommodation, ship or other equipment or instrumentality operated and owned or otherwise used by a supplier or (4) BST is not liable for any loss, damage, injury or death resulting from circumstances beyond its direct control such as unexpected weather conditions, civil unrest, acts of God, force Majeure or any other unforeseen circumstances.