You can forget Marbella, Venice and New York, as the latest place to be emerging as a trendy and ‘upmarket’ travel destination is Lanzaote. Though unlike many other popular and allegedly ‘high-end’ resorts, in which glamour, glitz and neon-lights weave are an intrinsic feature, Lanzarote’s ‘upmarketness’ is much quieter, subtle and more subdued. Don’t believe
Calling all sardine lovers. Sardine season is well underway in the Algarve as fishermen and chefs are equally as busy keeping up with the demand to supply what is possibly Portugal’s favourite dish. Though we have to admit the fishermen have a more challenging task than the chefs in the quest to quench locals’ and
Arcos de la Frontera – 750th anniversary: This magical hill top town celebrates its 750th anniversary this year, marking independence from the Moors and becoming part of the Kingdom of Castille. Throughout 2014, a special committee will be organising various events to involve as many of the local people and tourists alike. These events include open
Vejer Fashion Weekend returns as one of the most anticipated events in Vejer’s summer calendar. Last year it attracted over 6,000 visitors to the town, this year we hope it will bring even more. From the 4th – 6th July the event will unite young and creative artists related to the world of fashion, contemporary art
On the face of it, the small and sleepy town of Mirande in the Gers department in South West France would be an unlikely place to play host to the largest country and western festival in Europe. Not only is the festival the biggest Country and Western event in Europe but it is also recognised
International Sherry Week (ISW) invites all Sherry lovers to join in a global celebration of Spain’s unique Sherry wines. Developed and managed by an independent group of Certified Sherry Educators positioned globally, the 2014 campaign has been designed in consultation with the regulatory council of Sherry Wines to support the promotion of Sherry worldwide. International Sherry Week
Close to the traditional market town of Torroella de Montgri and the busier coastal resort of Estartit, the Costa Brava’s Casa Torre Vella offers the best of both worlds – Culture, history and inspiring architecture or the traditional tourist highlights of any swinging yet upmarket coastal town. Being well placed between two contrasting worlds visitors
The old town of Albi in South West France is beautiful, historic and interesting whatever time of the year you go there. To discover Albi at its busiest and most vibrant, early July would be a good time to visit when the Pause Guitare Music Festival takes place. From 7 – 12 July, 2014 festival
Okay you’re going to Italy so you can be certain you’ll experience some great cuisine. Visiting Lazio however will bring a whole new dimension to Italian culinary art and yes, in Lazio art is the operative word! Here’s what to eat in Lazio… Primo With its intense flavours yet simple ingredients, discovering food in
When the sun sets over the sea, beyond the beautiful coastal town of Rovinj, on the heart-shaped peninsula of Istria, lovers dance to the erotic beats of the ‘Bachata’. This romantic style of dancing, which is much slower than the salsa, was developed in the Dominican Republic. In Rovinj in late June the ‘Bachata’ is
