1. Who are Algarve Select?
2. How can I book?
3. Will Algarve Select book the whole holiday for
me?
4. Do I have to pay a deposit?
5. What happens after I have made my booking and
paid the deposit?
6. How can I contact Algarve Select?
7. How do I know that my booking will be safe with
Algarve Select?
8. Do I need holiday insurance?
9. At what times of the year are holidays available?
10. Do many Portuguese speak English?
11. What's the weather like in the Algarve?
12. What's the food and drink like on the Algarve?
13. Do I need a Passport/Visa/Inoculations?
14. What sort of money do they use in Portugal?
15. Is the time different from the UK?
16. What about driving on the Algarve?
17. Do I need a handicap certificate for the golf
courses?
18. Will I have to pay extra for golf club carriage
on the flight?
19. Are Algarve Select V.A.T. registered?
1. Who are Algarve Select?
Algarve Select is a tour operator that specialises in holidays to the Algarve in
Portugal. The business has been arranging holidays to Portugal's sunshine coast
for over
23
years and is part of The Emerson Group - a large and prestigious construction
group with its headquarters in Cheshire. Amongst other projects, the Emerson Group
was responsible for the construction of Bolton Wanderer's Reebok Stadium and the
Lowry Centre in Manchester. You can see more about the Emerson Group at www.emerson.co.uk
The head office address is Emerson House, Heyes lane, Alderley Edge, Cheshire, SK9
7LF
The head office telephone number is 01625 588400
2. How can I book?
Algarve Select provide a number of means of making a booking. These include:-
Using the "Booking" option at the head of each page of this web site
Phoning 0800-716136 and talking to our reservations team
Writing to us or making a personal visit toThe Emerson Property Shop 3 Grove Street
Wilmslow Cheshire SK9 2TA or by e-mail
reservations@algarveselect.com.
Faxing us on 01625-539506
3. Will Algarve Select book the whole holiday
for me?
The choice is yours! We're happy to book the complete holiday including your flights,
transfer from the airport or car hire, insurance and even a starter food pack should
you require it. Alternatively, we're just as happy to book only the accommodation
for you should you wish to book the travel for yourself. Our expertise and systems
mean that we can do whatever it is that suits you.
4. Do I have to pay a deposit?
Yes. In order to confirm your booking and so that we can make a commitment to the
accommodation provider, we require a deposit from you that is set at £95 per person.
If you ask us to book you a flight with one of the airline operators that require
full payment with booking, then we shall also ask you to pay that amount along with
your deposit. If your booking is made within 10 weeks of departure then we shall
ask you to pay the full price of the holiday at the time of booking.
5. What happens after I have made my booking and
paid the deposit?
Shortly after making your booking, we shall send you a confirmation invoice that
sets out the details of what you have asked us to book plus an explanation of how
the cost of your holiday has been calculated. Then at 10 weeks before departure,
we shall expect you to pay the balance of any money outstanding for your holiday.
Once this has been received, we shall send you all of the tickets and vouchers that
you will need for your holiday together with a pack of useful information such as
route directions for those customers who choose to hire a car in Portugal.
6. How can I contact Algarve Select?
Use the form on this web site to email us at reservations@algarveselect.com
Phone 0800-716136 and talk to our reservations team
Writing to us or making a personal visit toThe Emerson Property Shop3 Grove StreetWilmslowCheshireSK9
2TA
Faxing us on 01625-539505
7. How do I know that my booking will be safe
with Algarve Select?
There are many reasons why the customers of Algarve Select can be relaxed about
their bookings. These include that Algarve Select:-
Is a fully-bonded member of ABTA V5817
Holds an ATOL licence 2101
Is part of the prestigious Emerson Group
Has over
23
years experience arranging holidays to the Algarve
Company Registration Number 1088420 (England)
8. Do I need holiday insurance?
We strongly recommend that all customers should have comprehensive insurance in
place before they travel. Appropriate insurance can provide cover against unexpected
eventualities such as the need to cancel the holiday at the last minute, loss of
valuables or luggage or the costs of medical treatment whilst abroad.
9. At what times of the year are holidays available?
Thanks to the wonderful climate enjoyed by Portugal's Algarve coast, we are able
to offer holidays at all times of the year.
10. Do many Portuguese speak English?
British customers are the largest group of visitors to the Algarve each year so
most of the staff who work in the tourist industry do have some knowledge of the
English language.
11. What's the weather like in the Algarve?
Much warmer and sunnier than in Britain! In fact, the Algarve has more sunshine
hours each year than any other part of Europe. For more information on the climate
of the Algarve why not visit Weather Underground
12. What's the food and drink like on the Algarve?
As you might expect for a region so closely associated with the sea, the chefs in
the Algarve are proud of their seafood dishes but they also serve many other types
of food. The local wines are full-bodied and come in red, white, rosé and even one
that's called "green". All of the bars serve lager that's very similar to that served
in Britain.
13. Do I need a Passport/Visa/Inoculations?
Portugal is part of the European Community and visitors from Britain or Ireland
require only a valid passport.
14. What sort of money do they use in Portugal?
Portugal is part of the Euro zone and uses the same currency as many other parts
of Europe such as Spain, France and Ireland. Changing pounds sterling into Euros
is easily done at many post offices, banks and travel agents. If you have any Euros
left over from a visit to somewhere such as Spain then you will be able to spend
them in Portugal.
15. Is the time different from the UK?
No. Portugal is on the same time zone as Great Britain and Ireland and so there
is no need to change clocks and watches when visiting the country.
16. What about driving on the Algarve?
Like most of continental Europe, the Portuguese drive on the right hand side of
the road in cars that are left hand drive. The A22 motorway that runs west from
near Faro airport to the resorts along the Algarve coast is free to all users. The
system of road signing with, for example, motorway signs in blue will be familiar
to British drivers.
17. Do I need a handicap certificate for the
golf courses?
Yes you will need to have a valid certificate, issue by your golf club
18. Will I have to pay extra for golf club carriage
on the flight?
Some airlines do make a charge. Please check with our reservations team for details.
19. Are Algarve Select V.A.T. registered?
Yes their V.A.T number is 298 9420 00