Family travel specialist Scott Dunn has scoured the Mediterranean for the perfect place to open the new, exclusive Scott Dunn Children�s Club, and has found just the right spot � Pine Cliffs in Portugal�s Algarve.

The clue is in the name � Pine Cliffs is surrounded by cool pine forest, overlooking a glorious sandy shore and the Atlantic Ocean. Famed for its endless beaches and equally endless sunshine, the Algarve makes for a fantastic family destination, and this, along with the luxurious accommodation and outstanding service, means that Pine Cliffs is the ideal location for family holidays. The Scott Dunn Children�s Club is the jewel in the Pine Cliffs crown, open exclusively to Scott Dunn Guests and accommodating children from as young as 8 months right up to 13 years. Kids are divided into four age groups, and are looked after by Scott Dunn�s handpicked, UK-qualified nannies. The little ones can look forward to splashing around in the dedicated children�s pool, jumping about on the bouncy castle or cooling down in the fully kitted-out play room, whilst the older children can perfect their swing on the mini-golf course or body-board through the surf. A higher than average ratio of carers to children is strictly adhered to, meaning that parents can leave their kids safe in the knowledge that they are being superbly looked after. All meals and snacks are freshly prepared each day, and daily sleeping and eating routines are accommodated without fuss. Whilst little ones are safely in the hands of the childcare team, parents are free to make full use of the facilities on site � tennis courts, a golf academy, health club and of course the beautiful Falesia beach, with its variety of watersports and fantastic beach club, where Guests can while away a leisurely afternoon. The five-star, truly luxurious accommodation at Pine Cliffs is in two or three-bedroom Residences, with each apartment having two or three bathrooms respectively, and all with a fully equipped kitchen, sitting/dining room and balcony. The open-plan layout and abundance of space allows little ones the freedom to roam whilst giving grown-ups plenty of room to relax. Plus, the Residences are perfectly situated - with the Scott Dunn Children�s Club and swimming pool right on the doorstep, the children are never too far away. Guests staying at Pine Cliffs Residences can opt for the flexibility of self-catering - often an easier and more relaxing option for those with several mouths to feed. And for nights when cooking seems an arduous task, there are eleven restaurants, all with dedicated children�s menus, and the local deli also offers a take-away service. Scott Dunn organises a welcome pack, as well as offering Guests the chance to order additional food online before they arrive, meaning they are greeted by a fridge full of food instead of a tedious shopping trip. Scott Dunn can even arrange for any baby essentials to be delivered, allowing Guests to pack that much lighter. For those looking for the perfect family escape this summer, Pine Cliffs offers everything parents could possibly need to unwind and relax, and the endless facilities, combined with fantastic Scott Dunn�s service, will ensure that the whole family won�t want to leave. A stay at Pine Cliffs starts at �3,509 per family, based on two adults and two children sharing a two-bedroom Residence on a room-only basis for seven nights, inclusive of a welcome pack and return airport private transfers in high season. Flights and childcare extra. Scott Dunn is offering an early booking offer � book your family holiday before 31 March and receive a 15% discount on the above price, so a seven-night stay for a family of four starts at �2,983. For further information on Scott Dunn, or for advice on your family holiday, call 020 8682 5040 or visit www.scottdunn.com

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Notes for editors: Scott Dunn specialises in tailor-made travel to Africa, Asia-Pacific, Europe, India & Arabia, Latin America and Oceans & Islands worldwide; it operates 30 luxury ski chalets in the Alps and 16 villas across the Mediterranean, plus an OurSpace children�s club at Anahita in Mauritius. Eight expert teams craft unique holiday experiences to suit individual requirements, with the very best local expertise and most creative itineraries in the business. Guests book their holidays safe in the knowledge that not only are they ATOL protected and a member of AITO, but that Scott Dunn�s understanding and know-how will give them the very best experience they can buy.

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