Magic Montenegro

A wealth of holiday ideas in Montenegro – including for the first time alpine-style properties surrounded by the Bjelasica and Biogradksa Mountains in the resort of Kolasin – is the offer in 2009 from Holiday Options.

Additions include the three-star plus Hotel Lipka, built in the style of a ski lodge and situated in a gorge, surrounded by mountain peaks, pine forests, rivers and canyons.

For nature lovers the Biogradska National Park is just a short walk away and active folk can enjoy a wealth of outdoor pursuits such as white water rafting, canoeing, mountain biking, horseriding, fishing and boating. The hotel also has a spa with whirlpool, sauna, Jacuzzi and gym, plus massage.

Prices lead in at the twin share rate of £559 per person in early May inclusive of return flights from Gatwick to Tivat, transfers and seven nights’ half-board accommodation. This increases to £699 in peak season.

On the Montenegro Riviera, beach babes can enjoy a spot of luxury at the superb four-star plus Hotel Splendid & Spa, also making its debut to the company’s programme in 2009.

Situated in the resort of Becici-Budva, facilities include a state-of-the-art spa offering luxurious ‘treatments’ such as chocolate and hot oil massage and rose and olive oil reflexology. Prices for seven nights start from £775 per person (twin share) in early May, rising to £955 in peak season inclusive of return Gatwick flight to Tivat, transfers and accommodation with breakfast.

Finally, for those seeking something ‘small and intimate’ and a taste of local life, the Hotel Casa Negra – a tiny beach house hotel of just eight simple rooms overlooking the sea in the hamlet of Przno – should fit the bill. It’s priced from £499 in early May for a week, increasing to £725 in peak season, inclusive of return Gatwick flight, transfers and accommodation with breakfast.

Flights are also available from a wide choice of regional airports, flying into Dubrovnik (supplements may apply).

For more information and reservations, log on to Holidayoptions.co.uk.