In light of Covid-19, Quinta do Lago resort in the Algarve has decided to launch new surprise holiday experiences for families and friends. In advance of your trip, the group will answer up to a maximum of three questions about the sort of holiday they are looking for –
the resort will then plan their entire trip on their behalf. The guests will have no idea what they are in for pre-arrival. Itineraries are likely to include cycling, watersports, golf, padel/tennis to more extreme/quirky such as triathlons, clam picking or vegetable picking. They will also include various resort events such as drive-in cinemas, picnics in the park and live music/dinners at all F&B outlets at the resort.
Sean Moriarty, CEO of Quinta do Lago, predicts “Guests are going to want to learn new things, experience a bit of adventure and will really appreciate what a family holiday together means. I am predicting a rise in demand for outdoor living, enriching experiences and a relaxed lifestyle, all of which we have been committed to providing in Quinta do Lago for nearly 50 years. We know people will need this now more than ever, so we are spending this time preparing family, lifestyle and wellness packages with our sports hub The Campus and boutique hotel The Magnolia Hotel, to get families out enjoying the abundant nature of the Algarve, living actively and savouring the feeling of being able to once again explore the world and its wonders.”
The Magnolia Hotel (themagnoliahotelqdl.com ; +351 289 005 300) offers a Standard Double Room from €120/£105 on a B&B basis. The Family Cottages are available from €216/£188 per night on a B&B basis. Images here.
Beach Picnics for All the Family with MarBella Corfu, Greece
In light of Covid-19, MarBella Corfu is delighted to be offering a brand new beach experience. The new ‘Your Day At The Beach’ offer will see each group presented with a carefully designed picnic basket full of culinary delights, courtesy of MarBella Collection, together with an all-day free car hire so guests can take themselves on a beautiful day out at Halikounas, ranked among the top safest beaches in the world, just 14km from the hotel. MarBella Corfu is situated in the idyllic and tranquil south-east corner of Corfu, at Agios Ioannis Peristeron. Nestled in lush gardens and perched on a wooded hillside, the hotel overlooks the Ionian Sea.
MarBella Corfu (www.marbella.gr; +30 2661 071183) offers rooms from £117/€130 per double room per night. Images here.
JawBox Gin Debuts in Northern Ireland At The Culloden Estate & Spa, Belfast
As bars look to new ways to satisfy their clientele while keeping them safe, the Culloden Estate & Spa in Belfast has found the perfect outdoor solution. The luxury five-star hotel, part of the Hastings Hotels group, has teamed up with Belfast gin producers, Jawbox, to provide an outdoor bar experience featuring an impressive converted shipping container set in the stunning hotel gardens. The bar, used at numerous events in London, hasn’t yet had its debut in Northern Ireland, the home of Jawbox. Given the current climate, the team at Jawbox Gin reached out to Hastings Hotels with the offer to use it, giving locals and guests a unique social setting as lockdown begins to ease.
Culloden Estate & Spa (hastingshotels.com / 028 9042 1066) offers rooms from £100 per person on a B&B basis. Images here.
Villas Designed for Isolation with Tuscany Now & More
Tuscany Now & More, Italy & Tuscany villa rental specialists since 1990, is delighted to announce a collection of properties ideally suited for isolated villa holidays. Those longing for an escape to rejuvenate in an idyllic setting can be met with the most luxurious stay far from the liveliness of the city. Tuscany Now & More offers an array of exquisite villas and unique experiences perfectly suited to those looking to nurture body and soul or connect with family and friends. Properties offering an isolated retreat include:-
- Il Molinaccio, Chianti
- Le Bruciate, Cortona
- Casalta, Chianti
