Archive for September, 2008
Tuscany in October – ideal for Food Lovers
October is traditionally a great month for food in Tuscany as many of the local villages and towns offer a variety of harvest festivals. The mild temperatures of circa 20 degrees make October a wonderful time to experience the joys of Tuscany.
Among the festivals on offer this October are the Hedgerow fruit festival near Florence on the 5th, 12, 19th and 26th October. Grosseto is the location of the Chestut festivals from Oct 17th – 19th, the Autumn festival in Abbadia San Salvatore is another great event.
Another great reason to visit Tuscany in October is the grape harvest – so a trip to Tuscany is a must for the wine connoisseur.
Accommodation in Tuscany
A stay in Tuscany will only be complete if you can stay in a classic Tuscan Villa. These fantastic properties can sleep between 8-20 people or more and offer traditional Tuscan style and luxury. The villas are in a range of styles as well, with some more Renaissance in style whilst others offer a more agricultural style of living and location.
Visit www.selectresorts.co.uk for more details on Tuscany accommodation.
Add comment September 29, 2008
Suite Deals at Monte da Quinta
2008 saw the opening of the latest addition to the Monte Da Quinta club offering in Quinta do Lago with the launch of the Monte da Quinta Suites.
The Monte da Quinta club have traditionally offered luxury Villas and Townhouses within Quinta do Lago but the launch of the suites has taken their offering to a new level. The Monta da Quinta Suites, comprises of 132 suites with 1, 2 and 3 bedrooms. Each suite has been carefully designed and decorated with a modern touch. These apart-hotel suites have self catering facilities but also include Buffet Breakfast in the Club restaurant to help start your day off in style.
This superb new resort is situated at the heart of Quinta do Lago and offers a high standard of accommodation and service within a modern design setting. The suites boast excellent on site facilities including a fabulous leisure complex incorporating a gym, swimming pool, jacuzzi and steam room. These new additions complete superbly the existing club house and cafe facilities.
This great holiday getaway in Portugal also is conveniently situated near the award winning Quinta do Lago golf courses, and other activities such as tennis, horse riding, and cycling.
As a new resort, the management of Monte da Quinta Suites are keen to show off their new project to as many people as possible and as a result have been offering amazing deals throughout the summer and now have even more deals for the Winter.
Select Resorts are offering a Tee for Two offer combining 5 nights accommodation, breakfast and dinner with 2 rounds of golf each for two people for under £800 - that’s less than £400 per person when booked with Select Resorts.
Or what about their Relax and Enjoy package which offers 2 nights and includes accommodation in a 1 bedrooms Suite for 2 people, with breakfast. And includes 2 body treatments (1 per person) at Monte da Quinta Health & Beauty Spa (from their selected treatments) plus a free bottle of wine for just £350, just £175 per person.
If you need a getaway this for Christmas then don’t delay contact Select Resorts on 00 44 (0)1202 786490 Now to book or visit our website.
Add comment September 25, 2008
BANISH THE WINTER BLUES
Winter Sun in the Caribbean and Portugal
If the less-than-impressive British summer has left you feeling as flat as a pancake, Select Resorts has a mixture of excellent deals that will warm your heart this winter.
In Barbados, the two-bedroom Cassia Heights villas are located on the exclusive Royal Westmoreland Golf Resort and overlook the fairway. The split-level living area opens up through large bay windows to a delightful wooden deck. The properties are set within beautifully kept tropical gardens and are just a stroll away from the Clubhouse and the Sanctuary. The resort facilities include floodlit tennis courts, a gym, communal pool and a Kid’s Club which is open at peak times during the year. Prices start from £201 per night.
Another great option on Barbados is the two-bedroom Tradewinds apartment opposite Mullins Beach, with excellent ocean views, especially from the master bedroom. The apartment is air-conditioned and open-plan, with a fully fitted kitchen and spacious living and dining areas which open onto a terrace fitted with a minibar and refrigerator. The terrace overlooks the landscaped gardens and communal pool, beyond which is the Caribbean Sea. Nearby Beacon Hill is ideal for swimming, water sports and long, leisurely walks. Prices start from £219 per night.
Closer to home, there is a great selection of two-bedroom Lakeside Village apartments in Quinta do Lago in Portugal. This is an exclusive residential estate set in 800 hectares of pine forest at the southern tip of Portugal. The resort is bordered on its south-eastern boundaries by the Ria Formosa Natural Park, one of 23 protected areas in Portugal. There are four magnificent golf courses, tennis, swimming, windsurfing on the lake, sailing, fishing, horse riding and beach combing. The resort boasts numerous restaurants as well as a vibrant nightlife. Quinta do Lago has its own shopping centre, modelled on London’s Covent Garden and is a 15-minute drive from Faro International Airport. Prices start from as little as £430 per week / £61 per night from January 2009.
Add comment September 24, 2008
