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Bridge at the AluaSoul Menorca, S'Algar

30 September or 7 October 2022 - 8 or 15 days available

8 days from £875pp

Formerly the Hotel S’Algar, the adult-only AluaSoul Menorca, has for many, many years been a firm favourite of First for Bridge customers, and holds the record for the longest serving bridge holidays overseas.

Bridge directed by Nigel Durie and hosted by Pauline Durie and Jacky Baker
7 or 14 nights at the adult-only 4* AluaSoul Menorca (formerly S’Algar Hotel)
Excellent all-inclusive board with international brands included
A First for Bridge favourite hotel
Delightful sea front location with large pool and sunbathing area overlooking coast
Complimentary use of Turkish Bath, Jacuzzi and sauna in the spa
Great transport links and nearby coastal walks
Low single supplement

Bridge at the AluaSoul Menorca, S'Algar

This charming 4-star adult only all inclusive hotel is a firm favourite with First for Bridge clients, and many guests have been returning again and again during the 30 years we have been running bridge holidays to S’Algar. The location is idyllic. Peacefully situated overlooking the ocean in S’Algar, with fabulous coastal walks in each direction.

The local bus regularly runs into the colourful island capital Mahon, with its deep harbour and abundance of shops, harbourside restaurants and cathedral.

Days are spent relaxing around the two large swimming pools on the terraces with direct access to the ocean, enjoying the extremely good all inclusive package that is offered at the AluaSoul. Dining is highly recommended here with an extensive choice of buffet breakfast, lunch and dinner included along with good quality drinks.

Our spacious bridge room overlooks the ocean, and after evening bridge guests retire to the open terrace at the front of the hotel to relax and enjoy the friendly and social atmosphere as guests continue to enjoy the all inclusive drinks with friends up until 11.30 pm.

For those who wish to explore further island tours and boat trips are available. The more energetic can enjoy the extensive sports facilities at its sister hotel nearby, which include tennis and mini golf.

What to expect from this Bridge holiday:
Make your own way to Mahon airport, where transfers will be included on our specific arrival and departure dates. There are many flights available into Mahon airport on these dates and on arrival, your included transfer will take 15-20 minutes.

At the start of your Bridge holiday you’ll be invited to join our Bridge director and host for a welcome meeting in the hotel. Any single travellers will have the opportunity to find a partner for the Bridge room.

Our Bridge programmes will vary according to the length of your break, and, in addition to playing Bridge, we try to include interesting Bridge seminars, hosted by your Bridge Director.

Your duplicate Bridge will be available every evening between 7.45pm and 11.15pm and we endeavour to vary these evening sessions, balancing between teams and pairs, with at least one Swiss style event during a two-week Bridge break.

Bridge will also be offered some afternoons between 2.30pm and 4.45pm. These sessions are normally given over to open pairs/teams.

During your Bridge holiday nothing is obligatory and you can play in as many, or as few, Bridge sessions as you wish. We don’t forget you are on holiday and our Bridge programmes also allow time to relax and the opportunity for you to explore the surrounding area.

Included in our package:

Full bridge programme directed by Nigel Durie and hosted by Pauline Durie and Jacky Baker, with seminars and varied bridge sessions
Masterpoints and prizes awarded
Airport transfers from Mahon airport on our arrival and departure dates
7 or 14 nights in 4* accommodation on an all-inclusive board
Complimentary use of the Turksih Bath, Jacuzzi and sauna in the spa at the AluaSoul Hotel
Use of the excellent leisure and tennis facilities at the Alla Illa Hotel

Nigel & Pauline Durie

Nigel and Pauline are both retired professionals – Nigel from teaching and Pauline from teaching via a long nursing career. They have played bridge together for over 30 years, are both National Masters and have represented the North East in county matches.

Nigel is an experienced county director and has been the chairman of his local club for longer than he cares to remember. Over the last few years he has run a very popular ‘supervised improvers night’ guiding and encouraging relatively inexperienced players to gain confidence in their ability to play at a higher level. Pauline is a club director who has experience of organising local and county congresses and has been actively involved in promoting bridge in the North East. Their main interests in life outside of bridge are travel and their two delightful granddaughters.

Their aim is to ensure that guests leave us smiling and with good memories of stunning locations, enjoyable bridge, and of making new friends.

Jacky Baker

Jacky has worked with Arena for many years and has wonderful memories of the many holidays herself and her husband Bob were involved in and the lovely people they met along the way. She is a retired teacher and for many years also helped with the running of her local playgroup.

She has been playing bridge for as long as she can remember and enjoys playing at every opportunity. With Bob she had many triumph's at congresses around the country and has also played for the county on several occasions. Her three children are a great support to her although she is still trying to persuade them that they need to take up bridge!

Meet us at the airport overseas

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Our 'meet us at the airport' option allows you to book your own transport independently and choose one of the many flights available from several UK airports.

Transfers will be included on our specific arrival and departure dates. If you choose to arrive or depart on a different day, there may be an additional supplement charged to cover your transfer costs.

Include flights from the UK

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If you would prefer to book your holiday with flights included from the UK, our friendly Holiday Advisors would be happy to check availability from your preferred departure airport. Adding travel from the UK to your holiday package will be subject to an administration fee plus the cost of travel.

Dates:

30th September 2022: 8 or 15 days
7th October 2022: 8 days

Prices:

Holiday prices are per person and exclude flights
Twin/double room to share: from £875 for 8 days, £1429 for 15 days
Double room for sole use: from £945 for 8 days, £1569 for 15 days
Deposit: £350

Room upgrades

Supplements to be added to your chosen holiday package above. Prices are per person, per night
Sea view (twin/double room to share): £10
Seaside suite: £25

Please note: There is a tourist tax of €3.30 per night per person, payable to the hotel.

Overview

Formerly the Portblue S’Algar, this individual style hotel has just 156 rooms and sits proudly on the sea front in S’Algar offering amazing views of the coastline, particularly from its spacious terraces and poolside. This low key, adult only hotel offers a relaxing holiday in beautiful surroundings and is a great place for a group of guests to relax and get to know one another.

Hotel Facilities & Amenities

The hotel has a large restaurant with an open balcony terrace where breakfast, lunch and dinner is served. There is also an excellent poolside snack bar with a great choice of light meals and a pleasant cocktail bar with open terraces, a TV room and lounge. The hotel boasts a spa with a small indoor pool, sauna and steam room. Guests can also use the large sports arena at its sister hotel, 5 minutes away, where you will find tennis courts, bowls, bike hire, paddle tennis and much more. A complimentary shuttle bus to Mahon and Punta Prima is available a few times daily from the hotel.

Room Facilities & Amenities

All rooms are equipped with the following:

Satellite TV
Telephone
Quality pillows
Full bathroom with walk-in shower, toiletries and hairdryer
Air conditioning
Free WiFi
Fridge
Safe deposit box (charge)
Kettle, mugs and tea/coffee
Mini Bar (charge)
Welcome bottle of water

Room Types

Choose our standard room type for an enjoyable stay in comfortable surroundings, or upgrade to add a little extra luxury to your holiday.

Standard room
These comfortable rooms combine a Menorcan soul with the luxury of a four-star hotel. Rooms are peacefully decorated and include soothing light colours and great facilities for an enjoyable stay. Standard rooms are available as a twin/double to share, or for sole use.

Sea view room
Sea view rooms benefit from the same facilities as standard rooms, but also include fantastic sea views from the balcony and are available as a twin/double to share only.

Seaside suite
Also known as ‘My Favourite Club’ rooms, these spacious suites are the biggest and best rooms the hotel has to offer and include additional facilities and services to enhance your stay. Rooms include a Nespresso machine, larger smart TV, bathrobe & slippers and included minibar selection as well as the best views. During your stay, you also have exclusive use of the My Favourite Club Lounge for breakfast, snacks and drinks, an exclusive reserved area in the restaurants and pool area, as well as a complimentary bottle of Cava at check-in. Suites are available as a twin/double to share only.