Whilst barely a week goes by without some kind of spectacular and unique festival being held in various Menorcan towns and villages, the Virgin del Carmen Festival in the town of Mahon has to be one of the most outstanding.
Rhodes is the largest of the Dodecanese Islands. Due to its desirable mix of dense wooded valleys, ancient history, an abundance of great beaches and a lively night scene, Rhodes has long been a popular European summer holiday destination.
Often referred to as “The Marches”, Le Marche in central Italy lies to the East of Umbria and Tuscany. This stunning region borders the Adriatic Sea on the East and the Sibillini Mountains on the West. This beautiful part of Italy comprises of diverse sprawl of medieval hilltop villages, jagged mountain peaks, deep river gorges
If there is one thing Brittany is renowned for it is its vast array of colourful, traditional and totally unique festivals. Not a month, or even a week, goes by without some kind of vibrant and traditional event taking place in this culturally autonomous region of France. The Festival of Blue Nets is one such
Measuring a tiny ten kilometres by four kilometres, Paxos is one of the smallest Greek islands. Without an airport or any mass developments, it is also one of the most unspoilt. Consequently Paxos remains a beautiful and tranquil haven, the perfect place to enjoy natural Grecian beauty at its best. Whilst there is plenty to
Puerto Pollenca is one of Mallorca’s most popular holiday resorts and with good reason. With quality restaurants, bustling bars, great beaches and plenty of activities for all ages and tastes, there is never a dull moment in Pollenca.
When one thinks of the French Riviera, the glamorous and glitzy towns of Cannes, St Tropez and Nice immediately spring to mind. Despite the obvious appeal of these stylish and affluent towns, there are plenty more villages on the Cote d’Azur that are more than worthy of worldwide recognition.
“It is an urge, in short, to be in Provence. No other region in Europe, not even Tuscany, has so nourished our dreams and sensual demands,” writes travel expert Anthony Peregrine for The Telegraph.
Lying just 10 miles to the south of Corfu, Paxos is the smallest of the Ionian Islands. This sleepy Greek island is perfect for those wanting to discover an old-fashioned and timeless way of Greek living.
From finding the relevant desk at the airport and enduring the lengthy queues, to ensuring you have the correct paperwork in order, hiring a car abroad can be stressful. Knowing what to expect and preparing for car hire can make the experience considerably less taxing.
