THE ALGARVE: Vale do Lobo Villas Offer a Perfect Summer Holiday Solution

If the recent spurt of sunshine has got you thinking about your summer holiday, villas in the Algarve specialist, Premier Holidays is recommending Vale do Lobo as the perfect resort for families with children and sport’s enthusiasts.
Situated in the ‘golden triangle’, Vale do Lobo occupies one of the most sought after locations in the peninsular, with miles of clean, golden sandy beaches and top class tennis and golf facilities. With an abundance of leisure and dining choices, the resort caters for all tastes and pockets and boasts activities to please children and adults alike.
A family-friendly resort, Vale do Lobo is really the perfect place to enjoy a summer break with friends and relatives. Its beachside location will keep sun worshippers happy from morning to night, while the more adventurous can enjoy a game of golf, explore the nearby villages or simply stroll through the town centre with an ice cream.
With so much to see and do, the best way to enjoy a summer holiday in Vale do Lobo is to rent a villa in the Algarve and set your own timetable. Going self catering in dedicated holiday accommodation also gives the freedom to enjoy local delicacies, try traditional Portuguese restaurants or relax with a picnic on the beach. Renting a larger Algarve villa like the five bedroom Villa Cipres often works out cheaper than hotel accommodation for larger groups and means you have the privacy of a private villa to come and go as you please.
For rest and relaxation, head to Praca near the beach which is a dining and entertainment centre with bars, restaurants and boutiques. The social hub of Vale do Lobo also offers life music and sea views so is a perfect first night destination to help you relax into the Vale do Lobo pace of life.
For sports fans, Vale do Lobo prides itself on its selection of first class sporting facilities and boasts arguably the best golf and tennis amenities in the region. The Royal and the Ocean golf courses are based on Sir Henry Cotton concepts and have played host to the Portuguese Open twice in recent years. Both courses terminate at the Atlantic and cater to golfers of all abilities.
The city of Faro is around a half hour drive from Vale do Lobo, making it a convenient day’s excursion for those who prefer sight seeing and shopping to greens and fairways. Faro has both Moorish and Roman influences, with old city walls, cathedrals and picturesque old quarter testament to this heritage. Faro is easily accessible from any of Premier Holiday’s Algarve villas and can be reached via public transport fairly easily.
To browse Premier Holidays’ range of villas in the Algarve and to book online, visit http://www.premier-holidays.com

Prices are falling but summer is looking up – book your Algarve villa now!

THE ALGARVE: If you’re one of millions looking forward to the warmer weather of summer but also facing the reality of a credit crunch that continues to bite, new research shows that an Algarve villa holiday is your perfect summer holiday match.

While many of us welcomed in the New Year still feeling cash strapped as a result of the outgoing 2010 and made resolutions to save not spend, you’d be forgiven for thinking that budget restrictions would put a dampener on your annual pilgrimage to warmer, sunnier climes. But, new figures confirmed by Algarve villa holiday experts, Premier Holidays shows that prices in the Algarve have fallen by around 49%.

Ian Fox from Premier Holidays has been working with Algarve villa owners and holidaymakers since 1994. He says, “Research carried out by the Post Office shows that the price of holiday essentials like coffee and an evening meal with wine have fallen quite dramatically. Even cosmetics like sun tan lotion which tends to be more expensive in poplar holiday resorts than in supermarkets at home have shown a marked decrease in price.

“This is great news for the British holidaymaker looking for a gorgeous holiday destination with guaranteed sun, clean beaches, great food and lots to do – all at an affordable price.”

There are 75 Algarve villas to choose from on the Premier Holidays web site, with accommodation ranging from cosy two bedroom holiday rentals to sprawling six bedroom Algarve villas boasting private pools and luxury living. Properties are located throughout the region with choices including Vale do Lobo villas which nudge some of Europe’s best golf courses, to hidden away gems in the undiscovered Eastern Countryside.

Self-catering is often the cheapest option for those watching their budgets so a holiday villa rental in one of Europe’s best value destinations is the ideal solution. Ian Fox adds, “To really make your budget go further, consider teaming up with a larger group of family or friends and splitting the cost of a large villa. Our four, five and six bedroom Algarve villas are very spacious and most are located near to golf courses, sporting facilities and beaches. Booking self-catering accommodation with friends and finding cheap flights separately is a great way to keep costs down.

“Low prices on food, drinks and sightseeing as well as green fees and equipment hire when you land means you can still enjoy a great holiday in Portugal in high season on a modest budget.”

Too browse Premier Holidays’ range of villas in the Algarve and to book online, visit http://www.premier-holidays.com.