For a family holiday featuring all the best bits of summer travel, look no further than Vale do Lobo in Portugal?s Algarve, writes Sarah Lindsay 
After a long two years without it, this summer, international travel is back in earnest. Dreams of swimming in turquoise blue waters, walking on sugar soft sands and endless cloudless skies for as far as the eye can see no longer belong solely to my imagination and were fully realised on a recent trip to Vale do Lobo – a stunning resort in Portugal’s Algarve and a must-visit for families seeking a holiday full of rest, relaxation and a welcome change of scene.  
Situated against the stunning coastal backdrop of the Algarve in Portugal, Vale do Lobo is a resort with a vibrant community of villas and townhouses just a stone’s throw away from the beach and with unparalleled access to two world-class golf courses. It?s the perfect destination for families who enjoy the outdoors, a Mediterranean climate, a plethora of sports and leisure activities, with the luxury of having it all on your doorstep.  
Vale do Lobo is within easy reach of Faro Airport ? there are numerous direct flights from several major UK airports ? and on the short transfer to the resort, we enjoyed the drive through the Algarve’s Golden Triangle, easing ourselves gently into the nostalgic sophistication and effortless luxury of the area.  
We marvelled at the stunning scenery as we got nearer the resort, soaking up the views of lush p...