I'd say it was a gifted stay alright as why would she have said "thanks for inviting us" otherwise. It may have been one that she was gifted last year but didn't use then. To be honest I think it's looks bad especially on Pippa's behalf. She's been to Portugal, amongst other places in Ireland and I really do think she should have given something back to her followers. If I was her I would have ran a competition to nominate a family that deserved a break away before school starts.