Relax this winter at one of Premier Holidays Algarve villas

If you’ve got the winter blues this year, and want to escape the icy weather, what better place to jet off to than Portugal’s Algarve? The flight is just two and a half hours from the UK, making it the ideal location for a short break or long weekend away.

When you set foot on the Algarve’s soil you will be greeted with cloudless blue skies, and endless sandy beaches. In addition to the stunning scenery, The Algarve is steeped in local history, and is brimming with new and exciting events and activities.

For those of you planning a last minute get away before Christmas, if you choose The Algarve as your holiday destination you will be able to catch the International Table Tennis Championship- which is being held between the 17th and the 19th of December 2010. It will be hosted at the beautiful, elegant fishing town of Tavira amidst the town’s breathtaking cathedrals and picturesque cafe’s.

After spending a day watching this fast paced, highly skilled sport and taking in the town’s historic, tranquil sights what better place to head back to than to one of the luxury villas in the Algarve.

You can choose from Vale do Lobo villas, a resort which boasts a host of luxurious sporting and leisure activities. Alternatively, for people looking for a quaint holiday destination, the Quinta dos Alamos villas are ideal. These villas are set amidst the town’s cobbled streets, charming parks and immaculate white houses with a coastline that is scattered with a smattering of colourful shops.

The Algarve villas come equipped with a heated outdoor pool, air conditioning and striking views, along with contemporary furnishings and modern appliances. Or if you or your party prefer a livelier, more cosmopolitan location, premier holidays also offer smart townhouses and apartments amongst the hustle and bustle of the beautiful Algarve.

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Find the sun in the Algarve this winter

With the summer a distant memory and the long, dark, cold winter nights already drawing in many of us will be thinking about jetting off to warmer climates this winter. The Algarve is a great destination for a winter break with acres of golden sands, an average of 3000 hours of sunshine a year and a cornucopia of towns, villages and resorts with a personality to suit every taste.

Extremely popular with British expatriates, the Algarve is a great destination for an out of season break as the mild winters make perfect weather for submersing oneself in the colourful, vibrant Portuguese culture. While the hot summers are perfect for beach lovers, the mellow winter months offer an ideal environment to enjoy a round of golf, play tennis, explore the myriad whitewashed villages or simply soak up the sun from a comfortable veranda.

Premier Holidays has a fantastic selection of Algarve holiday villas and apartments throughout the region with a choice of accommodation styles in major resorts as well as luxurious accommodation off the beaten path. These hidden gems include the beautiful Loulé and Almancil in the Eastern Countryside. Premier Holiday’s Algarve Villas portfolio in this area includes the stunning Villa Adriano, which can sleep up to 14 people in 6 bedrooms as well as a garden, orchard, pool and panoramic views to the coast.

The Algarve is a fantastically diverse location, with a real cosmopolitan mix. Whatever your style, interests and pace of life, you are bound to find something about the Algarve that appeals to you.

Staying in villas in Algarve will give you access and locate you amongst a fantastic array of man made and natural facilities. For those with a passion for golf, the Algarve has one of the best selections of golf courses in the world. Or for those with a passion for food there is one of the best selections of seafood available in the world. Thanks to its costal location an abundance of produce and local expertise leads to some fantastically cooked seafood.

If you have a passion and hobby for wine, you can enjoy this too whilst you are staying in a comfortable Algarve villa from Premier Holidays. With four wines that boast Protected Destination of Origin labelling there is a fine selection to discover, taste and explore.

For those who prefer natural wonders and entertainment, the Algarve does not disappoint. With some of the most stunning beaches in the world, there is plenty of variety for everyone. Enjoy water sports? Then you have a fantastic selection to choose from, water-skiing, scuba diving and dolphin watching are possible from most of the resorts.

If the Algarve sounds like your idea of a good holiday this winter, then Premier Holidays have a great selection of accommodation and villas in Algarve, throughout the region. From large


luxury Vale do Lobo villas, to smart townhouses and apartments, there is sure to be a size, location and price to suit.  To browse the entire range of Villas in the Algarve and learn more about things to do in the area, visit http://www.premier-holidays.com

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Rent an Algarve Holiday Villa this winter and Soak up the Culture

We all like to dream of escaping to somewhere warm and sunny when the dark winter nights (and mornings) start creeping in. Renting an Algarve holiday villa offers a seductively sunshine-filled escape during the winter months and if you travel during October and November, you can also soak up the culture as you soak up the sun with a series of film festivals behind held around the Algarve throughout the winter period.

The Algarve is home to a vibrant, exciting arts scene dating back many generations. From film to music and beyond, the arts have played such a central role in Portugal that the winter culture programme is a rich tapestry of performance and society. In fact, there’s so much going on that you could easily base yourself at a luxurious Vale do Lobo villa and then proceed to explore the entire southern tip of the peninsular simply by visiting a handful of concerts, festivals and fairs.

Algarve International Film Festival

The Algarve International Film Festival is held between November 19^th and 29^th. This is the country's oldest motion picture event, and conjures up a real sense of the incredible early days of European cinema. There’s also evidence of an increasing passion for  contemporary developments on the Portuguese art scene. The Festival takes place in the town of Portimao, in the Faro district on Portugal's South coast. This is a truly idyllic setting for a break at any time, and when you throw the amazing celebration of film culture into the mix even more so.

Premier Holidays has a selection of apartments and Vale do Lobo villas, conveniently located a few miles from Faro which would make the perfect base for a film festival visit. One of the most sought after locations in the Algarve, there’s also lots to do after the final credits, with incredible sandy beaches, world-class golf courses and bustling towns and villages all within easy reach.

Saint Irene's Fair

Also in Faro, Saint Irene's Fair runs for ten days between 19^th and 28^th October.  An homage to Santa Iria in Largo Sao Francisco, this is a genuinely unique opportunity to immerse yourself in Portuguese culture. Browse the many stalls selling traditional wares, enjoy the free exhibitions and displays or simply settle back and wait for the daily street entertainment to start.

If you’re planning to attend Saint Irene’s Fair, any of the Vale do Lobo villas by Premier Holidays are conveniently located just a few miles away. After a day of culture, why not choose holiday accommodation with a private pool, so you can continue to rest and relax in complete and luxurious privacy?

Algarve Jazz Festival

If you like a spot of jazz, look no further than the fantastic Algarve Jazz Festival. The event is a long one, and has been ongoing since February, winding up in November. The Festival has attracted some amazing top performers throughout its course and shows no signs of stopping now.

You can hear the soulful tunes at many of the Algarve’s most picturesque locations, including beaches and atmospheric open air theatres. Concerts by many top international artists feature on the bill, including performances by Stacey Kent, Natalie Cole, Diana Krall, McCoy Tyner, Matt Bianco and Archie Shepp Quartet.

Many of us often find ourselves torn when it comes to choosing a holiday, particularly during those punishing winter months. Choosing between a city break that brings culture and a beach break for relaxation is something that we naturally think of. However, there's really no need to make that choice, or to compromise in any way on your winter holiday satisfaction. Choosing the Algarve brings both culture and glorious beach side refreshment. There's no danger of running out of things to do, so you can achieve your own perfect combination of activities, however fast or slow paced you feel like taking things.

To plan you accommodation in the Algarve and browse the entire range of accommodation options including Vale do Lobo villas close to the heart of the winter culture program, visit http://www.premier-holidays.com

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Enjoy Summer in the Algarve with Premier Holidays, the Portugal Villa Specialists

If you can handle the heat, few places can compete with the beautiful Algarve in summertime. A hidden treasure with paths much less well travelled than those of its Iberian neighbour, Portugal is stuffed full of cultural, oceanic and gastronomic delights just waiting to be discovered and enjoyed.

One of the best ways to get out and about and discover Europe’s unsung jewel is to rent a private holiday villa in the Algarve. There is no more getting up early to bag a sun lounger or waiting in line for the hotel buffet when you rent a villa in Portugal, you can simply relax and unwind and take your holiday at your own pace.

If you choose to rent somewhere in the southerly tip, you’ll find lots to see and do in the sun-soaked Algarve. Fringed by the Atlantic Ocean, miles and miles of sandy beaches hug the curvaceous, undulating coastline, studded with traditional towns, rural enclaves and cosmopolitan hot spots like Vale do Lobo. The golf and beach resort is perhaps the best known of the Algarve’s holiday centres, thanks to two world class courses developed by the respected American golf architect, Rocky Roquemore. There’s also a two kilometre stretch of beach for non-golfers to enjoy.

An Algarve holiday apartment like the ultra chic Vista Bonita townhouse is a great way to enjoy a break in Vale do Lobo and is a hot tip for July and August when a series of cultural and sporting events take place. Golfers and non-golfers alike are sure to enjoy the Concert on the Course – a classical music concert featuring the Algarve Orchestra, set against the beautiful sunset backdrop of the Ocean Golf Club.

If art is more your speed, the international engraving exhibition runs from August to October and brings together a collective of engravers and artists from around the world. Or, sit back and enjoy a few sets of sublime professional tennis when the August Black Rock ATP Grand Champions fixture comes to town. Now in its tenth year, some of the greatest tennis champions from the last decade will be hitting the court and slugging it out from mid-August onwards. 

Off the beaten track, the historic town of Lagoa can trace its origins back to 1733 but the surrounding villages of Estombar and Porches are known to have played an important role in the Islamic and Medieval periods. Today, Lagoa is a labyrinth of emblematic white-washed houses, including the beautiful Casa Amoreira, an Algarve Villa that is almost palatial in appearance.

Eroded over time, the nearby coastline of Carvoeiro is a perfect day trip into a past era where colourful fishing boats chug slowly past, watched over by the fort of Nossa Senhora da Conceição and traditional houses hug the bends and curves of the coastline. Fashioned by the wind and sea, the rock formations of Algar Seco can be found. When the tide is high, the fissures and cracks become booming organ pipes, played by the forces of Mother Nature.

Premier Holidays has almost eighty Algarve villas and holiday apartments to choose from, allowing you to make the most of your time in Portugal. Visit www.premier-holidays.com or call 0800 047 0400 for more information.