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• Private helicopter flight over the western Algarve
• Racetrack experience drive at the F1- approved Autódromo do Algarve in a Porsche with a F3 driver.
• Champagne lunch in a private hospitality box at the Autódromo
• Private golf lesson with Vale do Lobo golf pro
• Spa treatments at Vale do Lobo spa
• Chauffeur-driven limo transfer to Herdade dos Grous with winery tour, wine tasting & lunches.
• Final night dinner and actual birthday at Vila Joya’ s Michelin two-star restaurant
Inspirations Algarve is the region’ s leading online travel and lifestyle guide, showcasing the best in accommodation, restaurants, vineyards, shops, attractions, activities and services. So why not plan an inspired trip with their Exclusive Travel Club?
Almost anybody can book their own holiday online these days. But what if you want to guarantee that your room is the best in the hotel, that your dinner table has the prime location in the restaurant, and that the dream trip you have planned fulfils- and exceeds- your expectations?
How would you know about the beautiful vineyard that can arrange a private meal for small groups but never advertises it, or the luxury villa where you can bring in your own personal chef? Not to mention making a special occasion really special by organising a hot-air balloon ride, a private limousine, or a champagne picnic on a deserted beach? Inspirations Algarve makes it its business to know. And here is just one example of how they made somebody’ s dreams come true:
The event: 60th birthday celebration Time of year: December Clients: Michael( the birthday boy) and his fiancée Louise, from Wales.
Regular visitors to the Algarve. Enjoy quality hotels, good food and wine. Travelled extensively and certainly game for a laugh.
The brief: A surprise week-long celebration of the big day. Michael knew he was coming to the Algarve, but from the moment he stepped off the plane, he was in the dark about everything else.
Planning: Numerous private telephone conversations and emails between Louise and Inspirations Algarve. Extensive negotiations with suppliers and contacts in the Algarve, based on personal knowledge and the profile of the client.
Itinerary:
• Three-night stay in luxury villa at Vale do Lobo
• Two-night stay at Vila Joya boutique hotel in Galé
• Two-night stay at Herdade dos Grous vineyard in the Alentejo
• Surprise romantic candlelight dinner in their Vale do Lobo villa prepared and served by private gourmet caterers. They were told to dress for dinner and assumed they were going out; instead the chef and team arrived on the doorstep, complete with flowers, champagne & music. Even Louise needed a few surprises!
Client comments:“ A surprise milestone birthday celebration to remember,” says Michael.“ It was great fun and an impact on all the senses from start to finish. We met some fabulous people, enjoyed some unique experiences, and still found time to relax. I felt like a king( and still do) and enjoyed every minute.
Conclusion:“ It helped that Michael was the sort of person who is up for anything,” explains Inspirations Algarve,“ and loved not only the surprise element of the trip, but the fact that we had fitted the trip to suit his personality and likes. But if you’ re not that adventurous, we can organise a tailor-made itinerary to your exact requirements. Whether it’ s a birthday, anniversary, or you’ re just looking for a great holiday to remember, we can help. We’ re not called Inspirations for nothing.”
The Inspirations Algarve Travel Club www. inspirationsalgarve. com A bespoke planning and booking service offering unique and memorable experiences for visitors to the Algarve. We can help with detailed itineraries, activities, special occasions, celebrations, and bookings for accommodation, restaurants, attractions and services.
All clients travel with the peace of mind of a fully-bonded service from our partner, Exclusive Travel Advisor: a full member of the Travel Trust Association and ATOL.
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