If you don’t like sharing a beach with thousands of others, being jostled in tourist venues or having to wait in a queue at restaurants, then take a winter break to the Algarve. You’ll have more time to talk to the locals, explore the area and actually relax.
Epiphany is celebrated around the world, but in Spain it takes on somewhat more importance. Although Santa Claus has made recent inroads, the ‘Three Kings Day’ has been a part of Spanish culture, celebrated since the end of the 2nd century, in one form or another. On January 6th the Spanish celebrate the visit of
It’s Christmas time again, is it going to be like previous years, or something different? Why not get away for a few days during the festive period? You could jump on a ferry and end up someplace where everything is new and exciting. The perfect destination could be Rennes, the capital of Brittany, which is
On the south side of the island of Crete is a wonderful expanse of beach that lies at the foot of the Siderotas Mountains. Known as Triopetra Beach this beautiful stretch of sand is fringed by olive groves. Even the drive to Triopetra is beautiful, as you pass through rustic landscape and catch glimpses of
The picturesque and quaint market town of Castillonnes in the northern Lot et Garonne department of south west France can only be described as a ‘must-see’ village in a region of France that is brimming with culture, character and beauty. With a hilltop location, Castillonnes boasts magnificent views of the Lot et Garonne countryside rolling
Mas du Val is a striking villa that sleeps up to eight guests and is located less than a kilometre from the famous Provencal medieval city, Saint-Paul de Vence.
After a busy summer season, in the autumn Mallorca starts to relax and you can enjoy all it has to offer without the crowds and the intense heat. Mallorca is a wonderful island to explore all year round but especially during the October half term-break when it becomes almost the perfect family holiday destination. Take
Ronda can be found in the Sierras to the west of the province of Malaga. The drive from Algodonalesv to Ronda is considered to be one of the most beautiful drives to be found in Southern Spain. You have everything from mountains, river valleys and a large lake, to green fields carpeted with wild flowers
Tuscany is a vast region of Italy where a fabulous surprise awaits round almost every corner. Dotted amongst Tuscany’s splendid scenery is many an ancient town, each with its own fascinating history. If you are heading to Tuscany sometime soon and are interested in discovering the region’s diverse and intriguing history, take a look at
November can be a cold, dark and long month, as we patiently wait for Christmas to arrive. Why not do something different this November by crossing the Channel and heading to the culturally autonomous land of Brittany? If you’re really looking for an excuse to visit Brittany this November, you could always go to the
