Our ninth Portugal Holiday will be held 22nd January - 5th February 2009 at the Dom Pedro Golf Resort Hotel Algarve, Portugal .Bridge is played in the comfort of an air-conditioned room and is under the friendly direction of Graham Hedley assisted by his wife Berry. They have devised an exciting and innovative programme of bridge which will appeal to players of all standards. Occasional seminars on specific subjects will be held .Trophies: There are trophies for all events other than open pairs. Events will include Swiss pairs or teams. Master Points will be awarded at all sessions. Prizes amounting to £900 are awarded to the winners of all events including open pairs. (Prizes are based on a minimum of 90 players.)Smoking: There will be no smoking permitted in the playing area. Special Events: There is a full programme of special events including a welcome cocktail party. Two optional excursions to local places of interest are included at no extra cost.

The cost of this exciting holiday is £899.00 which includes half board, (free wine, beer etc. with dinner.) bridge fees, and airport duties. Limited number of single rooms (subject to availability) supplement £100.00. Price based on flying from Gatwick. Bristol & Luton are available with no supplement, Birmingham, Bournemouth, Coventry, Liverpool & Manchester available at a supplement of £10.00. Dublin at a supplement of £30.00. Glasgow is also available but please ring for prices.

The four star Dom Pedro Golf Resort Hotel is ideally situated it is less than 5 minutes leisurely walk from a magnificent sandy beach and the elegant marina. Air conditioned throughout, the hotel has lifts to all floors. There is also plenty to occupy your leisure time including a fitness centre with an indoor pool and gym (both free of charge), sauna, and massage facilities. Our guests can also enjoy the facilities of the sister hotels nearby. A bus stop is a 100 yard walk away with a regular service to Albufeira and Faro.