Monday 23 January 2012

Valentine's Day in the Sunny Algarve

Once again, it is that most Romantic time of year. Valentine's Day is just 3 weeks away, so why not plan to get away with your loved one and enjoy a quiet time in the Sunny Algarve!  Book now and enjoy a complimentary bottle of Pink Champagne and a box of chocolates! Contact us now and book between the 4th and 18th February to take advantage of this Special Offer!

http://www.history.com/topics/valentines-day/videos#history-of-valentines-day
See this video for a short history of St Valentine.

Monday 9 January 2012

The word is spreading far and wide about the Sunny Algarve!


29. The Algarve
Portugal
’s Riviera gets a new spate of luxury hotels.

The Algarve, on Portugal’s southern coast, has long been a major package-holiday destination for northern Europeans. But the sun-drenched region is aiming to attract a wider crowd as it recycles itself with a crop of new or renovated luxury hotels emphasizing style, authenticity and eco-friendliness. In Portimão, a perfect example is the just reopened 38-room Hotel Bela Vista. This 1918 villa overlooking the famous seaside Praia da Rocha was renovated by the French hotelier Thierry Naidu and features a stunning design by the Portuguese decorator Graça Viterbo.
There are hotels opening in quieter areas of the Algarve, too, including the striking Martinhal resort in Sagres, and a Conrad hotel scheduled to open in November. Trendy Lisboans are also flocking to Olhão, a former fish-canning town turned resort with stylish lodging options, like the recently opened Real Marina Hotel & Spa, and natural attractions, including the Ria Formosa, a national park made up of one of the largest barrier-reef lagoons in Europe, where you might have the pristine beauty of white sand beaches to yourself — for now, at least. ALEXANDER LOBRANO

this is taken from the 45 Places to go in 2012, by the New York Times http://travel.nytimes.com/2012/01/08/travel/45-places-to-go-in-2012.html?pagewanted=3&smid=fb-share 
O nice little article regarding the sometimes unseen treasures of the Sunny Algarve, plenty to visit, not just the beautiful beaches along the coast.  Venture inland and see the villages and towns that are steeped in history an full of colour, character and charm.
http://www.bbc.com/travel/feature/20120105-the-other-side-of-the-algarve?OCID=twtvl

Friday 6 January 2012

Happy New Year to everyone and the fantastic Sunny weather continues in the Algarve!  Where else could you find such beautiful surroundings, with everything you need for a relaxing break after the hectic Festive Season?  Golf, beaches, lakes, birdwatching, walking cycling, sunbathing are all activities that you can pursue in the Sunny Algarve.  We have quality self-catering properties available in Quinta do Lago, Vale do Lobo and Vilamoura, something to suit all tastes, parties, couples and all within a reasonable budget!  For more information and details of our Special Offers throughout the year, click onto our website at www.sunny-algarve.com where you will find everything you need to book your next holiday in the Sunny Algarve!