ESCAPE THE POST CHRISTMAS BLUES & BRITISH WINTER

GREAT VALUE, EXCELLENT GOLF, WINTER SUN & GREAT FUN

JOIN US IN THE ALGARVE FOR OUR MOST POPULAR ANNUAL EVENT

Arrive Sat 12^th -  Depart Thurs 17^th  January 2019

Package includes:

-  5 nights in the apartments on the Vale do Lobo Golf & Beach Resort or the Magnolia Hotel

-   4 rounds of competitive golf on the excellent Royal and Ocean Courses

-   Shared buggy for each round

-  Optional practice round on day of arrival - Saturday 12^th

-  Welcome drinks & Presentation drinks

-  Transfers from accommodation to golf course if staying on Vale do Lobo Resort

-  72 hole competition with prizes for all four rounds

-  SAGT Order of Merit points for all four rounds

   Overall winner qualifies to play in Staysure PGA Seniors Championship Alliance, London Club - August 2019

-  Winner of 72 hole competition automatically qualifies for the 2019 Staysure Tour Final

The package does not include flights. Accommodation is based on twin / double share in a standard apartment

Package prices:

Accommodation in Vale do Lobo apartments – breakfast not included

Full package price in a standard apartment                       £660 per person

Single supplement for 5 nights in standard apt                  £180

Non golfer in a standard apartment                                    £330

Additional night in a standard twin / double                        £60 per person

Additional night in a standard single                                   £96

Supplement to upgrade to a deluxe apartment                  £30 per person per night

Additional night in a deluxe twin / double                           £90 per person

Additional night in a deluxe single                                     £120

Accommodation in the Magnolia Hotel, Quinta do Lago – breakfast included

Full package price in a twin / double room                         £775 per person

Single supplement for 5 nights                                           £180

Non golfer                                                                          £330

Additional night in a twin / double                                      £50 per person

Additional night in a single                                                  £86

****   There are only 8 one bedroom apartments at Vale do Lobo and these are allocated to the couples.

The basic package price of £660 includes a shared room in an apartment, that is 4 persons in a 2 bedroom apartment.

Please note that if you request a single room at Vale do Lobo you will be sharing a two or three bedroom apartment.  The single supplement at Vale do Lobo does not entitle you to sole occupancy of a 2 or 3 bedroom apartment.

If you require a single room but you do not want to share a two or three bedroom apartment you may prefer to stay at the Magnolia Hotel in Quinta do Lago which is less than 5 minutes drive from Vale do Lobo for the same single supplement price.

PLEASE NOTE THE ABOVE PRICES ARE BASED ON AN EXCHANGE RATE OF 1.14 Euro / £. IT MAY BE NECESSARY TO MAKE A SURCHARGE IF THERE IS AN APPRECIABLE CHANGE IN EXCHANGE RATES.

Golf Itinerary:

Sat 12^th                Practice round from 12noon on either course -  if flight timing permits

Sun 13^th               1^st round - Ocean / Royal Course -  tee times from approx. 09.30am

Mon 14^th              2^nd round - Ocean / Royal Course -  tee times from approx. 09.30am

Tues 15^th              3^rd round - Ocean / Royal Course -  tee times from approx. 09.30am

Weds 16^th            4^th round - Ocean / Royal Course -  tee times from approx. 09.30am

Each day half the field will play the Ocean Course and the other half will play the Royal.  All competitors will play two rounds on each course with daily prizes and the overall 72 hole winner qualifying for the 2019 Staysure Tour Final.

Playing format will be Individual Stableford with full handicap allowance.

Accommodation:

Accommodation is booked for arrival on Saturday 12th and departure on Thursday 17th January.

Vale do Lobo Resort        www.valedolobo.com

Accommodation is in the recently refurbished one and two bedroom apartments on the Vale do Lobo Resort www.valedolobo.com  The apartments include en suite bathrooms, kitchen area and separate lounge.  There is an opportunity to upgrade to the deluxe Royal apartments.

2019 will be the 23rd year that Vale do Lobo has hosted the Grand Final of what is currently known as the Titleist FootJoy Matchplay Championship.  Vale do Lobo is a very classy resort and every year our competitors are wowed by the friendliness of the staff, the quality of the accommodation and the facilities the resort has to offer. 

In addition to the two excellent golf courses there is a first class Spa and gym for the non golfers and a variety of bars and restaurants close by.

Magnolia Hotel                   www.magnoliahotelqdl.com       

We are offering alternative accommodation to Vale do Lobo to cater for those golfers who want a single room but prefer not to share a two or three bedroom apartment.

The four star Magnolia Hotel is located in Quinta do Lago opposite the shopping precinct and less than a 5 minute drive to Vale do Lobo.  The hotel has recently been completely refurbished.

Breakfast: 

Breakfast is not included in the package at Vale do Lobo but there are several options on the resort and if you prefer to self cater each apartment includes a fully equipped kitchen. Breakfast is included at the Magnolia Hotel.

Evening activities:

Whilst not all the restaurants are open in January our experience enables us to select the best restaurants and bars and each evening there will an option to dine as part of the group or we can recommend restaurants.

Airport transfers:

Airport transfers are not included but Vale do Lobo is only 20 minutes by taxi from Faro Airport and the fare is approximately 20 Euro. 

Car Hire:

We can recommend VdL Car Hire who are offering us discounted rates.  You can collect your car from and return it to the airport and VdL Car Hire have an office at the Vale do Lobo resort in case of any difficulties.  Contact  Luis Carvalho Phone: +351 915 722 911   E-mail: lcarvalho@vdlcarhire.com

Flights: 

Flights are NOT included and we recommend you contact Felicity at Flight Centre in St Albans Felicity.Quint@flightcentre.co.uk  01727 893993. Remember to quote EAGT to get the best fare.