Vila Vita Parc is delighted to announce that since its recent extensive renovations the resort has been recognised by Travelife and has achieved the 2014 Gold Award. 

Travelife is an international certification scheme for hotels and accommodation, assisting with managing their environmental and social impacts. VILA VITA Parc has been recognised for meeting Travelife’s strict sustainability criteria and by receiving the Gold Award the resort has demonstrated a strong commitment to social performance as well as reducing its impact on the local environment. This has been displayed and  enhanced through the recent renovation works.

This autumn, there are selection of gourmet experiences available at Conrad Algarve, including Meduse Shisha Experience, Family Sunday Brunch, Gusto Cocktail Bar, Endless High Tea at Lago Lounge and a new Autumn Menu at the Louro Restaurant.

The kitchen team at Louro have developed the new a la carte menu by recreating some of the region’s most recognised dishes and flavour combinations using contemporary cooking methods with modern presentation techniques. Such dishes will include; grilled Squid stuffed with tomato rice and chorizo, whole Sea Bass baked in a salt crust and orange Silves roll with dark chocolate and carob sorbet. 

To find out more about these Autumn delights CLICK HERE.

At Boutique Hotel Vivenda Miranda, health and wellness has long been the philosophy and with the recent opening of the first overseas Neal’s Yard Remedies (NYR) Spa offering their world leading ethical, organic and sustainable skin care products and signature treatments in an oasis of relaxation and calm.

Leading luxury hotel and resort, VILA VITA Parc in the Algarve, has overcome fierce competition to be awarded the “Best Beach Hotel in Portugal 2014” prize by the world’s top hotel price comparison website, Trivago.

Thousands of reviews and opinions were analysed by the experts at Trivago, who whittled the long list of beach hotels down to the three most outstanding, including: 2013’s winner, Grande Real Villa Italia, 2013’s runner-up, Cascais Miragem and VILA VITA Parc. VILA VITA Parc was announced as the winner scoring an impressive 92.38%. Surrounded by 22 acres of subtropical gardens with endless views of the Atlantic Ocean, it is unsurprising that VILA VITA Parc is the global users of Trivago’s favourite.

Portugal Buying Guide, part of the Overseas Guides Company, is delighted to announce the opening of new offices in Vilamoura, in partnership with Smart Currency Exchange.

Portugal has long been a key area of business for Smart Currency and the Overseas Guides Company. The opening of these new offices reflects our commitment to this lively market, as well as the recent surge of interest from overseas buyers, which we predict will continue to grow.

Within only three years, the Galeria Arte Algarve has become Portugal’s largest private art gallery. The exhibitions include the works of up to 60 artists.They love to present their work in this gallery as the environments is unique in all Europe: It is the honorable old building of the Única-Adega do Algarve in Lagoa.

Everything is authentic and original, even the fantastic dark wall with gigantic figures painted by nature, not by man. The contrast of art and ambience is breathtaking. No wonder that all visitors lve this gallery which is so different.

Searchprof has recently launched Pinayas brand, in an innovative attempt to bring pine nuts to the tables of Portuguese families again. This young company has thus counteract a tendency of retraction of the internal market in purchasing this nut. For this, the focus on the quality of the Himalayan pine nut was fundamental.

Are you a British Expat whose hotel, guesthouse or B&B is in desperate need of a helping hand? Could your business really benefit from a once-in-lifetime opportunity with help and advice from a well known hotel expert?

We are on the hunt for expat family run or privately owned Hotels, Guesthouses or B&B’s that feel they could benefit from straight-talking and practical advice.