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The Luxury Hotel Insider: Exclusive luxury hotel deals, features and special rates from the luxury hotel experts at Five Star Alliance.
Named one of Tripbase's Best Luxury Travel Blogs for 2011, below are Five Star Alliance's newest articles featuring exclusive information on luxury hotels worldwide including special offers and deals at the world's best hotels.

| By: Rachael Weir

The recently opened Anantara Vilamoura Algarve Resort is the first Anantara property in Europe. Set in one of Algarve's premium neighborhoods, the modern spa resort overlooks the Oceanico Victoria golf course and offers four swimming pools, signature restaurants, and creative activities programs for children and teens. The Anantara Spa Vilamoura provides an array of signature treatments along with an indoor vitality pool and sauna. There's a contemporary art gallery on-site, and the property provides a shuttle to a beach club and Tivoli Marina Vilamoura with beachfront dining. Continue reading below. 

Anantara Vilamoura Algarve Resort

Five Star Alliance Perk: Guests making reservations through Five Star Alliance receive a 20% discount at the Anantara Spa, and a room upgrade based on availability. 

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| By: Rachael Weir
Surrounded by the Ria Formosa Nature Park, the Hotel Quinta do Lago offers a unique location with pedestrian access to the beach, golf courses, spa, outdoor pool, and fine dining. The award-winning property has luxurious guest rooms and suites with private furnished terraces, views of the estruary and sea, along with plush amenities such as warm towel racks, illuminated makeup mirrors, and large walk-in showers. Continue reading below.

Pool at the Hotel Quinta do Lago

The resort's private beachfront within the Ria Formosa Natural Park has lush gardens and walking trails. Accessible by a wooden bridge and protected by rolling dunes, there's a long stretch of golden sand beach, with lounge chairs provided for relaxing by the sea. 

Hotel Quinto do Lago Beach

Within the Quinta do Lago estate, there are four championship golf courses: Quinta Do Lago North, Quinta do Lago Sul, Pinheiros Altos, and Laranjal. Rated amongst the top 20 golf resorts in Europe, guests have access to the courses, plus driving ranges, putting greens, chipping greens, and golf simulators. There's a Golf Academy offering individual lessons with PGA experts for novices to advanced players. In addition, the property hosts the Hotel Quinta do Lago Amateur Golf Challenge annually, and guests have easy access to twelve additional courses nearby. 

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Hotel Quinta do Lago Golf Course


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| By: Five Star Alliance

Hotel Quinta do LagoThe Hotel Quinta do Lago is situated in the Resort of Quinta do Lago in the Algarve, next to the Formosa Estuary (Ria Formosa) and the sea, in the very heart of the Ria Formosa Nature Park. Hotel Quinta do Lago is the ideal place to discover nature.

Nature Activities and Adventures Include:

Horseback Riding-There are numerous stables near the hotel, from where one can enjoy the beauty of the Ria Formosa National Park on horseback.

Birdwatching-Quinta do Lago is a luxury destination for true bird watchers; here they have the opportunity to observe many different species in their natural habitat. The best location is besides the São Lourenço Lagoon, where a wooden shelter provides views over the water.Hotel Quinta do Lago

Seaside-Discover the unique beauty of the coast with its rock formations and caves. Take an exclusive cruise to relax, or have fun in the company of others on a group cruise.

Countryside-The inhabitants of Algarve's countryside maintain traditions of past centuries. Taste the traditional cuisine and enjoy the natural beauty of Algarve's best kept secret.

Beach-The Quinta do Lago beach is located a mere 300 meters from the hotel. You will find a vast array of water sports that will enliven your summer. You can also visit nearby beaches such as the Garrão beach and the Ancão or the Vale do Lobo beaches.

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| By: Five Star Alliance

Just one of the many serene views guests of the Conrad Algarve enjoy.

Conrad Algarve

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| By: K. Clare Johnson

Watching the sun over the sea, whether rising or setting, never gets old.


| By: K. Clare Johnson


Sure to become Portugal's hottest new luxury property, Conrad Algarve is now accepting bookings starting October 1, 2012.


Built to resemble an 18th century palace, Conrad Algarve boasts a range of luxurious rooms and private residences offering
unparalleled quality in modern design, comfort and technology.

Set on the dramatic Atlantic coastline in the southernmost region of Portugal, the breathtaking Conrad Algarve hotel is located
at one of the most alluring destinations in the world, Quinta do Lago.

Posted in: Algarve

| By: Christopher Roney

I'm afraid of new things.  When someone gives me a food that has even an accent mark over the vowels, I scuttle back into my shell like a timid hermit crab.  But something's got me poking my little eyestalks out of my snail shell home. Just on the horizon is the opening of the next Conrad hotel in the Algarve region of Portugal and the crabby world of its sun-soaked southern coast is is all atwitter with talk of its guest rooms that would put any shell to shame. Coming in fall of this year, the new luxury hotel will be right at home in the Ria Formosa National Park, home to as many Roman ruins as it is sandy barrier islands. 158 rooms leave ample space around lakes and gardens that play host to the very best in Iberian flora.  Moving inside, you'll find balconies and marble bathrooms aplenty.  Eat with Gusto at the signature restaurant (guess the name?), offering the only grilled-to-order meat and seafood that the region is so famous for.  And would it be a luxury hotel if it didn't have a spa that claims to be one of Europe's best? You'll just have to come try it out to see if it stands up to the hype when this regional beauty opens its doors.  I might even come out of my shell to visit.

In the meantime, why not check out our other hotels in the Algarve region?