Out & About October 2017

OA travel

PORTO ZANTE VILLAS AND SPA, ZAKYNTHOS Contemporary design, private pools and around-the-clock service provide the springboard for a fabulous beach holiday. Porto Zante’s beachfront villas have raised the bar for chic, boutique luxury in Europe where all sorts of escapades await at your doorstep. From sedate sea cycling and private cruises to adrenalin-fuelled parascending and jet boat action, there is much to get excited about at this multi award-winning property. A child’s paradise in the form of the Water Park, complete with all the toys, will surely exhaust them enough to allow you some quiet time to simply enjoy the exemplary service and utterly enchanting location. With no end of fun opportunities for all ages and villas of all sizes, this beachside escape will put a smile on everyone’s face.

THE OITAVOS, PORTUGAL Surprise your teenagers with a family trip to this exceedingly cool, ultramodern hotel, located within the stunning Sintra-Cascais National Park and overlooking the Atlantic. In spite of all sorts of wonderful activities to keep them busy on-site, it will not be long before they are off to explore the miles of trails through the surrounding sand dunes, forests and coastline. Whether you head to the Equestrian Centre and saddle up for a gallop to the beach, or pack a picnic and take bicycles instead, memorable family days out are what it’s all about here. While it may be hard to leave this extraordinary retreat, it is a great base for exploring further afield. Lisbon is only 20 minutes away, but why drive when you can take a sailing boat from nearby Cascais marina – cocktails and lunch en route – right into the heart of downtown Lisbon?

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