Changes in Latitudes, Changes in Attitudes

Is there anything better than knowing you have a break to foreign climes coming up? Jumping on a plane, returning to a place you know well or somewhere new to explore and experience, is just the ticket we need to some Autumn happiness.

The way we see it is that changes in latitude, changes your attitude - especially here in The Algarve.

An autumn break gives you a chance to work on you.

Whether you are jetting off on your own or with your family, the chance to think positive equals a productive holiday, even if all it involves is sitting on your sun lounger in the comfort of one of our luxury rental villas in the regions of Quinta Do Lago, Vale Do Labo, Vilamoura - what is not to love?

We have spoken to many of those who arrive on Portugese shores year in, year out, whatever the season, seeking their happy place and here they find it. 

We know only too well that our clients welcome the chance of a break in a land of paradise, and as one explains from a testimonial, we can see why. 

"I realised that not only had I done a lot of work throughout the year, I'd done a lot of thinking as well. I was much clearer about what I wanted to do after a couple of weeks away: I knew the direction I wanted my life to take." 

"Ever since the first time we came here, I've seen every break to our favourite country (Portugal) as an opportunity. And yes, I know that's the sort of cliché you see on motivational posters. It just happens to be true in our case here in the Algarve."

Travel is something we look forward to, something that we can appreciate all year round. 

The following quote is taken from The Art of Travel, by Alain de Botton - it exactly sums up what travel does for many - and why.

"Journeys are the midwives of thought. Few places are more conducive to internal conversations than a moving plane, ship or train. Large thoughts [require] large views, new thoughts new places. The mind may be reluctant to think properly when thinking is all it is supposed to do. It is not necessarily at home that we encounter our true selves. The furniture insists we cannot change because it does not; the domestic setting keeps us tethered to the person we are in ordinary life."

The Algarve allows you break out from the norm, where you can instead relax and unwind and let your dreams run free: when you free yourself from the practical and dream about the possible.

We now find ourselves in the month of October, directly after summer and still some time to go until we can sit in front of the fire and embrace the Christmas festivities that the back end of November and December bring, and thus, getting away from it all now is the best time to give yourself time, space and maybe even a bit of sun before things get really busy!

The warm autumn weather is ideal for resting and relaxing outdoors close to your villa complex or exploring our sun-kissed beaches. Imagine sitting back on your sun lounger and listening to your favourite playlist or reading your new book - soon you will forget just what was on your mind, instead you can fully appreciate paradise in your heart and mind.

Nonetheless, if you like to keep busy, we have a plethora of activities such as: wonderful golf courses, watersports and much, much more. The Algarve is also well renowned for its tasty cuisine in the local restaurants and bars - they are not to be missed - but maybe a visit to the many vineyards on offer with wine on tap is more to your flavour? 

When all is said and done, it's time to sit up, take notice and make the most of our gorgeous selection of properties and estates located within the Quinta do Lago and Vale do Lobo resorts. We also offer Luxury Villas in Vilamoura, along with a small number of wonderful country and beach retreats in carefully selected locations around the Algarve, Cascais and Estoril. 

Better still, if you are looking for something truly exceptional, contact us to request access to our private portfolio of larger estates, mansions and high value statement properties.

A change in Algarve latitude provides the best and welcomed change for you and those joining you on your sun-kissed escape this Autumn - we are here to start and maintain your positive attitude - even when it's time to say "farewell, until next time…"