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Destination Info

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Please note that our R&R trip to the Algarve can be booked for 5 - 7 nights depending on your preference and flight schedules.

The Algarve, Portugal

At the seashore in Portugal’s southernmost province and most popular tourist destination, the Algarve is the country’s vacation paradise offering everything from stunning natural beauty, gourmet cuisine and fine wines to year round climate and world-class beaches and golf.

The mild Mediterranean climate is among the Algarve’s greatest attractions. The more than 300 sunny days annually makes it a year-round destination. Summers are warm and dry, tempered by cooling sea breezes; spring and autumn are pleasant and comfortable, ideal for enjoying the region’s many activities.

The Resort

VILA VITA Parc is Portugal’s most exclusive resort, heralded for its timeless elegance and style, unsurpassed range of services and amenities, ultra luxurious facilities, and sensual and lush seaside setting in the charming Algarve region. The Five Star resort celebrates all the best of Portugal, immersing each guest in pampered, personalized pleasures imbued with Portuguese culture and hospitality.

Latest Awards

Ocean Restaurant: 2 Michelin Stars (2011)

TripAdvisor: Certificate of Excellence (2011)

Ocean Restaurant: “Garfo de Platina” – “Boa Cama, Boa Mesa” - Portuguese Magazine “Expresso” (2011)

Ocean Restaurant: Chef of the Year – “Essencia do Vinho” Magazine (2011)

Accommodation

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Vila Vita Parc

Set on 54 spectacular acres perched above the Atlantic Ocean with lush, blooming sub-tropical gardens, distinctive Moorish-influenced Algarvean architecture, a dramatic rocky coastline and one of the most beautiful beaches in Portugal boasting an arc of finely grained sand on a small romantic bay with aquamarine water protected by cliffs on both sides.

All 180 accommodations are exquisitely appointed with every amenity and feature terraces, balconies and panoramic views of the sea and the flower-filled gardens.

Rooms & Suites: Guests may choose from a wide choice of distinguished accommodations:

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  65 Deluxe rooms in the main building
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  29 suites in the exclusive manor house style Residence (Adults only residence)
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  60 Suites (one and two bedrooms) in Oasis Parc, including 7 with Rooftop Terraces (recently refurbished contemporary styled rooms)

Restaurants & Bars

The 8 different restaurants onsite serving a variety of casual and gourmet cuisines are complemented by Portugal’s best wine cellar and 6 bars:

Bela Vita is an à-la-carte restaurant offering international cuisine.

Adega features traditional, rustic Portuguese cuisine, served by a small lake.

The Whale is a restaurant for all tastes, with a terrace and sea views.

Aladin Grill & Lounge Bar is a fine dining grillroom with an open kitchen and distinctive Moorish décor.

Ocean is the resort’s signature restaurant, 2 Stars Michelin awarded, offering gourmet dining, a terrace, a winter garden and ocean panoramas.

Atlântico, Mediterranean cuisine with a French and Portuguese flair, opens up to a beautiful terrace overlooking the ocean and the swimming pool.

Oasis Bar, an elegant bar in the main building with a terrace overlooking the gardens serving cocktails or afternoon tea.

Café Bica, on a beautiful terrace overlooking the swan lake, serves a selection of local pastries, cakes, coffees, organic teas and cocktails throughout the day.

Pool Bar, Delfim Bar and Garden Bar, at different spots, serve refreshing beverages, snacks and light meals

Cave de Vinhos an impressive arched wine cellar with more than 11,000 bottles and 1,200 different wine references will delight connoisseurs

Offsite Dining: located a few minutes from the resort, complimentary transfers are offered to guests:

Arte Náutica, at the resort’s adjacent beach club, offers grilled fresh seafood and meats served on a waterfront terrace.

Deutscher Biergarten, at the nearby village of Porches, an authentic Bavarian beer garden offering traditional specialties including Paulaner beer, sausages, “schnitzel”, “herring”, pretzels and “Apfelstrudel”. 

Highlights

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Please note that our R&R trip to the Algarve can be booked for 5 - 7 nights depending on your preference and flight schedules.

VILA VITA VITAL SPA 

A world of well-being in a luxurious ambiance where guests may choose from the most extensive international menu of spa services, from beauty care and revitalizing treatments to holistic naturopathy, preventive medicine, medicinal cosmetics and pre-aging/anti-aging therapies. The gamut of facilities comprises two whirlpools, two saunas and steam bath. Classes and instruction range from Yoga, Pilates, TaiChi, aquarobics and stretching to personal training.

Recreational and Leisure

A great beach resort with its extensive range of accommodations, dining options, sports, recreational activities, leisure facilities, VILA VITA Parc is the perfect getaway for anyone looking to unwind and rejuvenate. Guests enjoy every popular sport and recreational activity imaginable:

• 6 swimming pools (1 heated indoor, 3 outdoor - please note that pool areas at the Club House are adult only)
• Secluded beach and Beach Club
• EnerGym with most advanced exercise equipment
• 18-Hole Minigolf
• 5 tennis courts
• Horseback riding (outside the resort)
• Bike rental
• Volleyball
• 9-hole pitch & putt practice course, 18-hole putting green, plus tee times on nearby championship courses
• Water sports including pedal boats, sailboats, windsurfing, laser boats, canoes, waterskiing, diving, surfing, banana boats and windsurfing
• Excursions by typical fishing boat to explore the coastal rock formations and grottos
• An array of off-property options from typical Portuguese bullfights to paragliding, deep-sea fishing and visits to Sevilla and Lisbon

Getting There

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Faro Airport is well connected to many of the UK’s airports. The following are some suggested flight times, however please select your preferred airport when you Request a Quote and we will send you appropriate timings as available.

London Gatwick – British Airways

Outbound Flight: 13:35 / 16:25

Return Flight: 17:10 / 19:55

London Gatwick – Monarch

Outbound Flight: 16:10 / 18:50

Return Flight: 12:40 / 15:10

Manchester – Monarch

Outbound Flight: 15:30 / 18:30

Return Flight: 11:35 / 14:25

Transfer time from Faro Airport to the Vila Vita Parc Resort is approximately 35 minutes.

Costs

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Please note that our R&R trip to the Algarve can be booked for 5 - 7 nights depending on your preference and flight schedules.

Costs per person (excluding flights) from £1978.00 - £2520.00

What is included?

• Half Board accommodation including full buffet breakfast and evening dining a la carte in one of selected restaurants on Vila Vita Resort
• Welcome drinks reception
• Drinks with evening dining to include half bottle wine, water and coffee. (Additional drinks can be signed to guest rooms)
• Return airport transfers
• Services of professional Fusion Host for the duration of your stay

Other costs to consider are daily lunches and drinks, spa treatments and any additional activities and tours.