Pierre & Vacances introduces new destinations that will brighten up your summer
Over the last few years, Pierre & Vacances has continued to innovate and expand its holiday offering, unearthing exciting new destinations, properties and services. This summer is no different. Holidaymakers can now choose from more than 260 holiday hot spots in Europe and beyond, with new destinations introduced for 2017. Plus, they can opt for flexible arrival dates and durations to make their holiday work perfectly around their schedule.
New destinations
Montenegro
A charismatic destination that boasts beautiful, mountainous landscapes and an enviable coastline, Montenegro offers trekkers and nature-lovers the ideal place to roam. Holidaymakers can relax on sublime beaches with views of the glittering sea and wander through the attractive towns and villages surrounding Tivat and Budva.
Pierre & Vacances’ 5* Porto Montenegro premium residence is located next to a luxury marina in Tivat, in the Bay of Kotor – a UNESCO World Heritage site. Considered a ‘little Saint-Tropez’, where the nightlife is lively and its beaches superb, the Tivat riviera is a place where guests are able to appreciate the finer things in life. A seven-night self-catered stay is priced from £2,283/2,616€ in an apartment that sleeps two people.
South of Tivat, holidaymakers will find the beachfront Dukley Gardens premium residence in Budva: the largest seaside resort on the Montenegro coast. A free water taxi service will take guests from the residence to Budva where they can explore the atmospheric old town. Back at the residence, guests can work up a sweat in the fitness centre, take relaxing strolls on the residence’s private beaches and admire the gorgeous sea views from their apartments’ terraces. A seven-night self-catered stay is priced from £1,347/1,544€ in an apartment that sleeps two people.
Crete
For lovers of beautiful scenery, glorious weather and Greek mythology, Crete is a paradise island. The largest Greek island is also the second largest island in the eastern Mediterranean with nearly 1,000 km of wild coast to explore. Holidaymakers have 10 of Pierre & Vacances’ new partner residences in Crete to choose from including two Pierre & Vacances premium residences.
The Anemos Suites residence is located just 30 m from the beach in Karteros and 6 km from Heraklion, the vibrant capital of Crete. Surrounded by Venetian walls, it is a picturesque place for strolling and discovering Crete’s rich history and laid-back way of life. A seven-night self-catered stay is priced from £263/301€ in an apartment that sleeps two people.
Away from the thriving capital in the Agios Nikolaos region, the 5* Domes of Elounda premium residence offers guests exceptional views of the Mediterranean and the island of Spinalonga, listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The residence boasts suites with outdoor hot tubs and villas with private swimming pools. Guests have access to a fitness studio, which runs yoga, Pilates and aqua gym classes, and a spa with a whole host of luxurious treatments available. A seven-night self-catered stay is priced from £1,711/1,960€ in an apartment that sleeps up to three people.
Madeira
The Portuguese island of Madeira enjoys a subtropical climate conducive to the blossoming of the most beautiful gardens of the Atlantic. Madeira is also a destination for hiking enthusiasts where the trails offer magnificent panoramas and unique vegetation. At the heart of this island, seven new Pierre & Vacances partner residences are located, four of which are in Funchal, the capital of the island – a lively, modern city that is full of history.
Premium residence Palheiro Village is 7 km from the centre of Funchal. With a commanding view of the ocean, the 120-hectare resort grew around a 19th century hunting lodge and became a luxury destination. Guests staying in the high-end apartments and villas can take a refreshing dip in the outdoor pool, relax in the spa or play around of golf at the 18-hole course, admiring the magnificent view over the sea. A seven-night self-catered stay is priced from £868/994€ in an apartment that sleeps two people.
The Quinta Splendida residence is on the south of the island in the Caniço region, 10 km from Funchal and 2 km from the Garajau Nature Reserve. The resort was originally a 19th century manor house with a magnificent botanical garden. Today the garden holds more than 1,000 species of plants and flowers, maintained by a team of gardeners. As well as swimming in the sea-facing pool with a view of the Ilhas Desertas (desert islands), guests can make full use of the resort’s spa which is one of the biggest spas on the island. A seven-night self-catered stay is priced from £941/1077€ in an apartment that sleeps two people.
New residences
…In Italy
Pierre & Vacances introduced Italy to its portfolio last year and has expanded the range of destinations available for summer 2017 to include five new properties including ones near Rome and Venice.
Holidaymakers will seize the day every day at Pierre & Vacances’ Residence Carpediem Roma Golf Club, located just 20 km from Italy’s historic capital. The residence has a wellbeing area with an indoor pool, sauna, Turkish bath and fitness space with massages and other treatments available upon request. Golf enthusiasts can tee off at the Marco Simone Golf Club nearby. A seven-night self-catered stay is priced from £1,131/1,295€ in an apartment that sleeps up to four people.
Located at the Lido di Jesolo on the Venetian Riviera, 35 km from Venice, Pierre & Vacances’ Premium residence Jesolo is the ideal place to stay for those who want to visit Venice and enjoy a relaxed, luxurious stay by the sea. The residence offers comfortable, fully-equipped apartments, each with a balcony, and boasts a wellbeing centre with heated indoor and outdoor pools as well as a whirlpool bath. Guests will also have access to a private, sandy beach where they can recline in the sun. A seven-night self-catered stay is priced from £1,827/2,093€ in an apartment that sleeps two people.
…In Croatia
Backed by popular demand, Pierre & Vacances has added more properties to what’s on offer in Croatia after making its first foray there last year.
Located in Biograd Na Moru in central Croatia, 4* Premium Residence Crvena Luka Hotel & Resort is the first resort outside France and Spain to be fully-managed by Pierre & Vacances. The contemporary resort boasts an infinity pool with panoramic views of the sandy bay, an Energy Clinic spa with sauna and Turkish bath, a heated indoor pool, a fitness room and two clay tennis courts, in addition to numerous other leisure activities available to guests. Holidaymakers can explore the picturesque town centre, which is located on a small peninsula surrounded by ports, and embark on an island-hopping adventure in the archipelago of Biograd, which is popular for sailing and other water sports. A seven-night self-catered stay is priced from £624/714€ in an apartment that sleeps up to six people.
Premium residence Sun Gardens Dubrovnik is a luxurious waterfront residence offering panoramic views of the Adriatic Sea and the Elaphiti Islands. It boasts three outdoor pools, a wellbeing centre, spa, and fitness studio as well as a wide range of leisure facilities, from a climbing wall to tennis courts and from beach volleyball to Pilates and yoga classes. The Marco Polo Kids Club welcomes children aged between three and 17 free of charge from June until the beginning of September and guests can choose between 16 restaurants, ranging from buffet-style to gourmet, as well as a choice of several bars, including a beach bar and a wine bar. With all of this available in resort, guests will have everything they need for an idyllic holiday and don’t need to venture far to explore the historic centre of Dubrovnik, which is just 11 km away. A seven-night self-catered stay is priced from £715/819€ in an apartment that sleeps three people.
Pierre & Vacances’ Matilde Beach Resort residence is located in a protected environment in the small village of Vodice in central Croatia. A large swimming pool with sea views is available to guests in addition to a dedicated children’s pool, beauty salon, ice cream parlour and two restaurants where guests can introduce themselves to Dalmatian specialties and fine wines. The beach is just a 50 m walk away and, for a change of scene, holidaymakers can explore the historic town of Sibenik, which is a listed UNESCO world heritage site. A seven-night self-catered stay is priced from £324/371€ in an apartment that sleeps up to four people.
…In Portugal
In addition to its new properties on the island of Madeira, Pierre & Vacances offers a range of city breaks and seaside getaways in mainland Portugal with new residences in Lisbon this summer.
The VIP Executive Eden residence is in the heart of Lisbon’s old city in the Baixa Pombalina district. Thanks to its location, city-break-seekers will have no problem exploring the capital on foot. Formerly an Art Deco cinema, the residence offers large air-conditioned studios and apartments, all with free internet access. Its rooftop bar, terrace and swimming pool, provide the best panoramic views of the city of Lisbon. A seven-night self-catered stay is priced from £707/810€ in an apartment that sleeps two people.
Flexible stays
Holidaymakers booking with Pierre & Vacances’ are no longer restricted to seven-night stays departing at weekends. Instead, they can select the arrival dates and durations that work for them to make the most of short breaks and extended getaways.
As well as holidaymakers being able to save money on budget flights and trains that are available mid-week, the flexibility that Pierre & Vacances offers guests is ideal for those who are too busy or restricted on holiday time to go away for a whole week. Since not everyone works a Monday to Friday week and not everyone has children’s school holidays to work around, Pierre & Vacances has modified the holiday time to suit all of its customers.
Prices correct at time of release but may be subject to change.
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