The
Chartered Institute of Payroll Professionals have revealed research which
proves that September is the most popular month of the year to go on holiday.
Their report states that of those who responded to the CIPP 2012 Holiday
Survey, almost a quarter (23%) indicated that September was considered the best
month to head for sunnier climes. August, June and July followed, with August
receiving 17% of the vote and the two earlier months averaging 13.6% each.
With
temperatures still hitting up to 26 degrees throughout the whole month of
September, Portugal’s Algarve is a popular pick as the proximity of the
Mediterranean Sea creates incredibly mild temperatures enjoyable for those who
prefer to avoid the hottest months of the year. The lowest average temperature
is still a fairly warm 21 degrees; this makes it a perfect holiday destination
for those looking to book time off work and escape to the sun during the
popular month of September. Rainfall averages at around 5mm for the entire
month, and each day sees up to 9 hours of sunshine. There’s also a huge range
of great value
Algarve holiday villas to choose from, perfect for sharing with a large
group of friends or a smaller family gathering.
Falling
prices are also one of the biggest reasons why many opt to take their holidays
in September; last year’s peak prices dropped by around 30% in September and
around 40% in the period October – December because of the schedule of the
school summer holidays. The first week of September sees all school terms start
once more, and holiday prices drop as companies understand that families are
strongly discouraged from allowing their children to miss school to go on
holiday. The demand is less, and prices will drop enough for many couples,
friends, or young families with children not old enough to attend school, to
book their cheap late summer getaways.
September
in the Algarve also offers the chance to witness some of the country’s most
popular events and festivals. As part of the International Powerboating
Championship, the town of Portimao hosts the Portuguese Grand Prix of the Sea every
year, bringing high tension and excitement to the banks of the River Arade.
Alvor sees more watersporting events, hosting the Formula One Wind Surfing
Championships, while one of Portugal’s most popular gastronomy events takes
place in the popular resort of Albufeira, as part of a fisherman’s festival.
One of the most exciting events taking place in the Algarve in September is the
Alcoutim Festival, which features five days of sports, dancing, music, food and
entertainment for all the family, and is situated on the banks of the river
Guadiana, just an hour’s drive away from the coast. Any self-catering Algarve
villa makes a perfect base but for those who want to make the most of
September’s budget-friendly appeal and still be in the thick of the action, choose
an Algarve villa in one of the central resorts such as Vale do Lobo, or Vilamoura
and the surrounding area.
The
Algarve’s fantastic facilities are not limited to September; luxury spas,
children’s funfairs and amusement parks, the best in swimming facilities,
sports centres and a multitude of restaurants and shops are open all year
round, and the region hosts an assortment of festivals and special events over
the course of the year. Whenever the visit, the Algarve is an exciting and
luxurious place to take a holiday.
For September availability in the Algarve, call
Premier Holidays on 0800 047 0400 or visit http://www.premier-holidays.com.
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