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Whenever we see a plane fly past the girls ask if it is going to Portugal.  They ask everyday if they can go back there, it is fair to say Portugal captured a place in their hearts.

Our holiday in Portugal was at the start of Summer, but the temperature was perfect.  Just hot enough that we could enjoy sitting out in the sun and make the most of family time together, but not so hot that we got too uncomfortable too quickly.  Portugal saw a close relationship form between the girls.  Laughing, playing and enjoying themselves out in the sunshine.


Portugal gave us all time to think, relax and unwind.  It gave us the time away from the everyday to forget all our troubles and worries and simply look ahead to the future.


We built some amazing memories


Portugal saw the girls grow in confidence and learn to trust themselves more.  It saw them try new things and discover new abilities.  


Portugal certainly stole a piece of our hearts, the perfect place for a family holiday.  We really do wish we were there.


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At Britmums Live last year I visited the Wyndham rental stand and began talking to some wonderful ladies about James Villas and Wyndham rentals.  I discovered that the logo I use for this blog was taken on a beach that is part of Wyndham rentals, who are the world's largest  professionally managed vacation rentals company.  They have properties from more than 25 vacation rental brands, which includes James Villas.  Wyndham Vacation Rentals provides access to more than 100,000 vacation rental properties in approximately 600 unique destinations worldwide. That amounts to 10 million rental nights booked each year.

As I posed for my picture taking on the Wyndham rentals stand I never thought it would be me that would be picked, I never thought I would be lucky enough to win a holiday.  The phone call to tell me I had been picked left me in complete shock, and to be honest up until I put the key into the villa door I was waiting for someone to turn around and say there had been a mistake.

We paid for our own flights to Portugal and chose to fly with Jet2.  A relatively unknown to us yet we were pleasantly surprised.  Plenty of leg room, the seats were as comfortable as plane seats can be and check in was really easy and straight forward.  

The girls were excited and the second we stepped off the plane into the warm Portuguese air saw smiles spread across their faces that never left.  

Faro airport

Our home for the next week was Villa Emilia in the Santo Antonio resort, Algarve.  

Villa Emilia Algarve

The Villa has 3 bedrooms each with en suite and are all located on the ground floor.  The sliding balcony doors allowed access to the pool from the bedrooms which provided a beautiful way to wake up every morning.  Villa Emilia also benefited from well established gardens and lawn area which allowed the girls plenty of opportunities to explore and play games.

Our James Villa gave us the perfect base to visit the Algarve and the theme parks


 Our James Villa gave us the perfect location



Our James Villa was close to the beach




Our James Villa meant we could go for a dip


Our James Villa was perfect for eating outdoors


Our James Villa saw us grow in confidence



Our James Villa saw our friendship grow


Our James Villa had the most perfect view


Our James Villa was the perfect family holiday


This day I love our James Villa Holiday






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Last week the weather was a lot like this, wet and miserable

wet weather

I was feeling a little down too.  I am still in the set up phase of setting myself up as freelance and so at the moment there is a lot of behind the scenes hard work with little rewards.  I received a phone call which suddenly brightened my day.  Then an email.  Followed by a tweet

Congratulations @thisdayilove You've won our @jamesvillasuk photo competition http://t.co/YRHFCh8lfe #BritMumsLive pic.twitter.com/aeYYJII2vJ
— Wyndham Rentals (@Wyndham_Rentals) June 27, 2014
I am still in shock and cannot quite believe I have won.  It means that next year we will be able to have a holiday, which otherwise we would not have been able to.  My girls are so excited I have shown them pictures and we are all really looking forward to it.

Thank you Wyndham Rentals, for a wonderful surprise and brightening up my day.

This day I love wonderful surprises.  


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My name is Leyla, also known as Mum to my 3 humans and dog Mum to J. I have a passion for the outdoors and love to run. I can often be found off road exploring the trails and fells and covering distances all the way up to 50 miles. As a family we love travelling and discovering new adventures, as I try and run around the world!

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