16 reasons why you should book your holiday accommodation with Destination Algarve – and why you can trust us

  1. We’ve been in this business a long time (Destination Algarve was established in 2004 so we’ll be 20 years ‘old’ in June 2024)
  2. We have an excellent reputation in the marketplace – both with property owners as well as holiday rental guests (with many guests booking with us year after year)
  3. To provide peace of mind and confidence that you are dealing with a legitimate, trustworthy, and professional accommodation provider – and that your booking is secure – Destination Algarve went through a meticulous verification process in order to become ‘I-PRAC Approved’. See the ‘Trust’ page on our website and also check our profile on the I-PRAC website (https://www.i-prac.com/member/ip20-940366)
  4. You can register your booking on the I-PRAC website (at no extra cost to you) and you will receive a ‘Certificate of Protection’ – which provides a better level of protection than when booking via OTAs (Online Travel Agencies) such as Airbnb, Booking.com, VRBO, etc.)
  5. We are committed to the absolute highest standards of professionalism and hospitality
  6. Our properties are fully licensed by the Portuguese Board of Tourism (Turismo de Portugal)
  7. Our properties are furnished and equipped to a high standard and have up to date safety equipment that is tested regularly
  8. We offer a simple online booking process with payment via secure payment methods, including PayPal, credit card, bank transfer
  9. You can save money by booking directly with us as there are no booking fees or service fees to pay (unlike when booking via OTAs
  10. We not only market the properties in our portfolio, but also manage, maintain, and arrange all the housekeeping. So, when you book with us, you will be dealing directly with us throughout the entire process (from initial enquiry until after your departure from the property)
  11. We ‘meet & greet’ all guests when they arrive at the accommodation
  12. Our team has many years’ experience and are customer-focussed, friendly and professional
  13. The safety, comfort and well-being of our guests are our top priorities
  14. Our professional housekeeping teams provide excellent standards of cleaning & hygiene
  15. All guests have access to our comprehensive, property-specific online digital guest information
  16. We are committed to sustainability – without compromising the quality of our guests’ experience.