Travel Tips
Celebrate in a very original and luxurious way New Year's eve and kick off the New Year on a relaxing note. How? You are probably asking, especially during the pandemic? Well, is always possible to make new arrangements and there are a number of last-minute New Year’s Eve ideas that will definitely be memorable.
From your in-house celebrations with your family and closest friends to very original and unique requests that will spice up a notch this special night, we’ve charted some of the most spectacular ideas to welcome in 2020 with renewed optimism.
Rent a Private Villa or a Palace
If you are not feeling to celebrate this special night indoors your house, why not in a private villa? You can rent one for new year's eve in order to celebrate in private and with your close ones. It is even better with a pool, where you can have your first swim of the year 2021. We suggest the Algarve region for the celebration (of course, you can rent in other regions that you prefer). It is the perfect choice to rent a private villa whether you seek the beach, the golf or the countryside for a slightly better evening.
Request a Private Chef to Prepare Your New Year's Eve Meal
Not into cooking during the celebration of this night? And just ready to glam yourself up and be the life of the party? Don't worry, a private chef can cook at your home and delivery an outstanding private dining experience. He or she will arrive at your home and will start preparing the menu that you have requested. Furthermore, you can also watch and learn new recipes from the chef as he or she cooks in your kitchen! Enjoy this unique experience, all in the comfort of your own home.
Request a Sommelier to Enjoy a Wine Experience
Like requesting a chef, you also can request a professional Sommelier. He or she will help you choose all the wines that can be paired with the dishes that you have prepared or the chef (if you request this service) in order to create an even delicious menu for this very unique and memorable night.
Be the Life of the Party by Creating Your Own Cocktails
On New Year's Eve, is the time to go extra on your food, drinks, and ideas. Spice it up to your cocktails by mixing new wines or other drinks that you have never tried and why from other countries? From Portugal try to add some Port wine or Moscatel to create a one-of-a-kind cocktail that's festive and equally delicious. Plus, it requires zero bar skills—meaning you can easily teach your friends and family how to make this during your creative happy hour.
By booking your 2020 or 2021 tour in Portugal with us you will have flexibility in the future, plus our Covid-19 Health and Safety Guidelines. Through these unique times, we are available to plan, reschedule, and move your trip around your needs, as always. If your new dates may no longer work with your initial travel plan, a dedicated consultant will be available to tailor and reschedule your luxury tour in Portugal according to your needs and preferences, and to assure you that you will have the best and most memorable experiences.