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There are plenty of food and beverage options available at the resort, from the laid-back clubhouse bar and grill to the upmarket Vistas Restaurant, which specialises in fine dining and is under the watch of celebrated Portuguese chef Albano Lourenco. Also set among the stunning villas on site is the Veranda, which has more of a contemporary pub feel about it and is at the heart of the mini village O Miradouro which overlooks the tennis courts. Whether it’s an informal snack or some haute cuisine you’re hungry for, you won’t be found wanting here. No luxury resort would be complete without a spa/steam room/sauna experience, and it’s all here too – along with gym facilities for those not brought to their knees by the course itself. The villas are drop-dead gorgeous, and decorated with bang-on-trend colours and décor. As you would expect, every amenity is at your fingertips – stateof-the-art kitchens, flat-screen TVs, DVD players, free Wi-Fi, laundry equipment, etc – and some have outdoor dining areas, terraces and private pools. While certainly grand in design, the superb villas have a very fresh and modern feel to them. Everything from the stone-floored bathrooms to the gadget-filled kitchens and comfort-drenched bedrooms whisper ‘class’ in your ear. Believe me, you won’t want to go home. I visited for a day, but wanted to stay forever. Get In Touch L @montereiresort C facebook.com/montereiresort www.monte-rei.com Volume 3 • Issue 33 69