Vale d'Oliveiras Quinta Resort & Spa ★★★★★

From the outside, this hotel seems less like a holiday resort and more like the private villa of a fashionable millionaire. The building is spotlessly white which results in a mesmerizing reflection of the endless sunshine. Embracing the resort at all corners is the vast garden, featuring everything from rose bushes to palm trees. Its heated outdoor pool, large seating area, pretty pathways and picturesque fountain must also be mentioned; all of them defining traits of the multifaceted Vale d’Oliveiras Quinta Resort & Spa.

Inside, luxury leads the way with shining marble halls, stylish sculptures, plump settees and lustrous lighting. To explore the entire hotel would take great time and effort, which is why the courteous staff will gladly direct you to the facilities of which you’re most eager to take advantage, whether it be the children’s nature-friendly workshops, one of the five serene spa rooms, bike rental, yoga class or golf course.

In the hotel’s airy rooms, comfort and convenience mark the leading principles of design. Fresh white linen, soft seashell colours and dainty decorative details give you that ultimate holiday feeling; it’s impossible to do anything other than relax in this tranquil setting. An elegant yet snug armchair welcomes you to sit down, put your feet up, and enjoy the scene from your balcony window - perhaps whilst sipping on a ‘bica’.

When the time comes to refuel from your day of breath-taking scenery and activities, the hotel’s fantastic Olive Tree Restaurant is the obvious choice for well-presented, filling food in a blissful setting. Dining here puts you beneath a tall glass ceiling amidst glossy surfaces and first-class service. For fresh air, romantic candlelight and live music, dine on the outside patio and indulge in a dish of crab cakes and juicy salad, with a follow-up of Portugal's’ traditional caramel egg pudding.

If you’re looking for an all-inclusive hotel experience that promises first-class hospitality, fantastic cuisine and activities that are sure to entertain - no matter age or interest, then the Vale d’Oliveiras Quinta Resort & Spa has you covered. The wonderful Algarve never ceases to please its visitors, but the luxury of this fantastic resort is what will boost your holiday from ‘great’ to ‘perfect’.