Maggie G in the Algarve - This holiday is no longer available -

• Return flights 
• Meet & Greet upon arrival at the airport and return transfers
• 7 nights half board accommodation in the four star hotel Vila Gale Lagos
• Nightly line dance entertainment and fun from Maggie and her team
• 12 hours' line dance tuition from Maggie Gallagher
• Club Dance Holidays Host
• Welcome Drink and Orientation Pack on arrival

Although it’s undeniably touristy, Lagos is an attractive town with many charms. It lies along the bank of the Rio Bensafrim, with 14th-century walls enclosing the pretty, cobbled streets of the old town. Tiny plazas and picturesque churches add to the allure, although most visitors are more interested in what lies outside the city walls, namely a good range of beaches, from long sweeping sands on the scenery side to secluded coastal coves. Nightlife here is among the best in the Algarve, with an eclectic mix of lounges, bars and restaurants catering to young backpackers, surfers, not-so-spendthrifty couples and various other sorts who pass through Lagos’ gates.

Aside from its hedonistic appeal, Lagos has historical clout, having launched many naval excursions during Portugal’s extraordinary Age of Discoveries.
 

Maggie G brings her legendary brand of Line Dance fun to the stunning Portuguese Algarve.  The chic 4* Hotel Vila Gale Lagos is the setting for our week in the sun and the pretty town of Lagos is just a 25 minute stroll away.  

As well as daily classes totalling 12 hours and evening entertainment with Maggie and her team, Line Dance in the Algarve offers excellent accommodation, a great dance space and plenty of opportunities for sight-seeing, shopping or simply enjoying the sunshine.    

Call Club Dance Holidays to book on 0207 099 4816.

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'Absolutely brilliant'

'Madness - so much fun, can't wait for the next one!'

'Excellent. It was great to dance by the pool on sunny days'

'Maggie is always a superb hostess. Everything she does is first class'.

'Very enjoyable - good value for money.Maggie and Anja were fantastic, we could not have been in best hands'.

'I'd just like to say that Maggie worked extremely hard trying to ensure that everyone enjoyed themselves. There were a good mix of dances taught and a good mix of dances during the evening socials.'

Yes! With the first class teaching and evening entertainment we've come to expect from from Maggie and her team, this is another fabulous line dance week.

Portugal's Algarve offers a great year-round climate, stunning scenery, great food and excellent dance space for our classes and parties.  The hotel Vila Gale Lagos is one of the newer hotels in the area, located just outside the resort centre overlooking a stunning beach and with spa, choice of restaurants, pool and tennis courts.

Sample Itinerary
This is a provisional itinerary aiming to give you an idea of what your holiday will look like. There will be some elements which will change:

DAY 1
Arrival and transfer to hotel
Afternoon - Activity suggestion: We suggest that you spend your first afternoon settling into the hotel or discovering the local area.
Evening - Overview of the week; Dinner included; Welcome Drink and Warm up night Line dance Social with Maggie G

DAY 2
Morning - Line Dance Workshops
Afternoon - Lunch and free time to sunbathe and enjoy the Hotel facilities and surroundings.!
Evening - Dinner included; Line dance Social with Maggie G!

DAY 3
Morning - Line Dance Workshops
Afternoon - Lunch and free time to sunbathe and enjoy the Hotel facilities and surroundings.!
Evening - Dinner included; Line dance Social with Maggie G!

DAY 4
Morning - Line Dance Workshops
Afternoon - Lunch and free time to sunbathe and enjoy the Hotel facilities and surroundings.!
Evening - Dinner included; Line dance Social with Maggie G!

DAY 5
Morning - Line Dance Workshops
Afternoon - Lunch and free time to sunbathe and enjoy the Hotel facilities and surroundings.!
Evening - Dinner included; Line dance Social with Maggie G!

DAY 6
Morning and afternoon - Free day for shopping, beach etc.
Evening - Dinner included; Line dance Social with Maggie G!

DAY 7
Morning - Line Dance Workshops
Afternoon - Lunch and free time to sunbathe and enjoy the Hotel facilities and surroundings.!
Evening - Dinner included; Line dance Social with Maggie G! Fancy dress Party!

DAY 8
Transfer to Faro airport.
 

There will be twelve hours of  line dance workshops over the week, two hours a day over six days.  The workshops will be directed at intermedate level but of course anyone of a higher line dance level can take part!   All the line dancing conveniently takes place in a fabulous dance room within your  hotel.

We are pleased to offer a truly first class teaching and entertainment team comprised of choreographers, djs and live music led by Maggie Gallagher.

Spectacular entertainer Maggie Gallagher is one of the top line dancing instructors in England. She travels the world extensively hosting workshops and she was honoured to teach in Texas at the 1999 World Line Dancing Championships and at the Tarheel Festival in USA in September 2000. Subsequent trips across Europe, Japan, Singapore and Australia have confirmed Maggie's firm foothold in Linedance across the Globe. Maggie has appeared in the video 'Lionel Dancing' with Lionel Blair along with other dance instructors and can be seen instructing dances that she has written, including the very popular dance "Magatina Cha Cha" which was choreographed by Maggie and Tina Neale and danced to music by the Dean Brothers. Maggie has seen a large number of her own choreographed line dances hit the "Line Dance Charts", with dances "Just a Memory", "Hot Love" and Na Mara" all huge smash hits, still filling the floor at most socials in the UK and abroad. Her mammoth, award winning 2001 dance "Mony Mony" was the first ever line dance to enter the charts at No 1. Maggie was honoured with being voted by Linedancer Magazine readers "Female Linedance Personality of the Year" 1999, 2000 and 2001 and was totally thrilled to also collect "Crystal Boots" for "Beginner Dance Of The Year " (Just A Memory), "Choreographer Of The Year", "Overall Dance Of The Year" (Mony Mony), and also "Instructor Of The Year". Maggie has been involved in many forms of dance throughout her spectacular career including tap, ballet, modern and Irish dancing (where she toured alongside Colin Dunne and Jean Butler, who later went on to star in River Dance). She began her love affair with Line Dancing over seven years ago in Coventry and true to form Maggie has been very successful in this field.

International cuisine: Lagos offers a choice of restaurants offering locally caught fresh seafood as well as international cuisine including modern and traditional Portuguese, Italian, Chinese and much more.

 

What are optional extras?  In addition to your holiday we also offer you a variety of optional extras to make your holiday even richer and add some local colour.  You can buy your optional extras at the welcome meeting at the beginning of your holiday.  We will ask you to pay in cash and fill out a form.  Details and prices will be given on arrival.

On Arrival: You will receive a detailed itinerary and details of any optional extras. We also include information on the local sights, recommended restaurants and other helpful tips.

Club Dance Holidays Host:  Your holiday tour host is there to make your holiday as enjoyable as possible. Club Dance Holidays Tour Hosts are a cut above your typical Holiday Rep with a lightness of touch that enables you to get the best out of your holiday without being in the least bit interfering. We make sure you get the best out of the destination even though you are there for a relatively short time and we do this through our local knowledge and our knowledge of dance. Club Dance Holidays Tour Hosts normally offer much more of themselves than you would expect including making sure your nights are sociable and fun often well into the small hours if that is your whim. During the daytime the level of participation and presence of Club Dance Holidays tour hosts varies according to the nature of each holiday and its destination.

Overview of the Week and Welcome Drink: At the beginning of the week there is an Overview of the Week where your tour host will tell you about all details of your holiday. At the Overview of the Week you can buy your optional extras (see below). Also at the start of the week, Dance Holidays will invite you to be our guest to a drink.

Free time: We encourage you to explore the local area and make use of the excellent hotel facilities. This can be done when you please around the activities and dance classes that we have organized for you. Your tour host will be on hand for any queries you may have about the local area.

Banks and Money: The easiest way to obtain euros is by using a credit card at one of the numerous cash points. You can buy small amounts, as often as you like, at any time, without queuing. You will need to know your P.I.N. Cash points are very easy to use. Bank opening hours are normally 9.00 a.m. to 2.00 p.m. Banks will change cash, travellers cheques and will sell you currency on your credit card providing the lines to Britain are open. You will always need to show your passport at a bank.

 
Tipping is generally less common in Portugal than in Britain. There is no need to tip taxis but it is usual to leave a 5 - 10% tip at a restaurant if you are particularly pleased with your dinner/lunch.

Tour Host: We feel our tour hosts work hard to give you an exceptional holiday and sometimes you may find that they add some special touches which are beyond the call of duty. If you agree with us, you might wish to show your appreciation by way of a tip. You can do this by putting money in an envelope on your own or by getting together with other guests. This evidently is entirely at your discretion.

Making friends with the Locals and people not on the holiday: Unfortunately we cannot allow people not booked on our Dance Holiday to join in on any of the organised activities and we ask for your discretion is this respect. However we can offer a flight exclusive package for people already in Malta, thus enabling them to stay with the group and join in all activities and lessons. Please see www.clubdanceholidays.co.uk or contact our UK Reservations Team (0207 099 4816) for details.
 

The Line Dance Socials will be filled endless fun, laughter and line dancing with best country and modern line dance music, animation and a fancy dress party near the end of the week. Leading the fun in these Line Dance Socials will be Maggie G herself. She loves to mix with the crowd and will cater their party games and music for everyone there. The evening line dancing takes place in a private room in the Vila Gale Lagos.

Flights:  Published prices are based on flights from London Gatwick, Manchester and Birmingham when you book by 30 June. After this flight supplements may apply for Manchester and Birmingham.

Flights are also available from Bristol and Glasgow for a supplement and other regional airport departures are available on request.

Transfers:  Return airport transfers  are included. The journey takes about 55 minutes.

For those whose flights don't coincide with our Airport coach transfer, you can take a taxi to the hotel Vila Gale Lagos for around €80.

Books on Portugal: It may be worth your while reading up on your destination before you go. We recommend the Rough Guide for general travel tips as well as Monica Ali's "Alentejo Blue" for a stunning portrait of rural Portugal.

Budgeting for your holiday: Here are some guidelines on prices, to help you do your own calculations. Please refer to the optional extra section of the fact sheet for the prices of the optional extras.

Three course meal including drinks in the centre of town: 20-25 euros
An evening of tapas and drinks: 12 euros
Rum and coke: 5 euros
Beer: 2 euros
Coffee: 1.50 euros
 

Health and Fitness: There are no particular health requirements for a dance holiday. However you should be able to dance for at least two hours a day in order to be able to enjoy the workshop/socials.

Insurance, Visa and Passport Requirements: Refer to the brochure for full details. In brief, Insurance is a condition of booking. Visas may be required for non EU citizens. British nationals need a full passport to travel to Portugal.

Travel Documents: You receive these 10 days prior to departure. 

 

Weather: April in the Algarve, in the main, offers extremely agreeable weather with mainly sunny periods and the occasional couple of rainy/cooler days. Daytime temperatures average a pleasant 22 C.

Useful Things to Bring
Camera
Shoes suitable for walking around the streets
Spring/Summer clothing for day
Jacket for evenings
Swimming costume and suntan lotion
This fact sheet and Joining Instructions
Passport, money, plane ticket.

What to wear for dancing: We recommend that you bring comfortable leather sole shoes, dance trainers or cowboy boots for the classes and Socials. Your shoes should be comfortable and supportive. Wear lightweight cotton socks to avoid sweaty and blistered feet! It is probable that you may get through quite a few clothes in the workshops and dancing at night (you can get quite hot!) so bring a variety of outfits. Wear comfortable loose clothing for the classes and the evenings. The dress code at night is pretty informal. Some of you may wish to dress country and western style.