Corfu and Kefalonia are two of the most popular of the Ionian Islands, both famed for stunning natural beauty, fantastic climate and friendly and welcoming hospitality. Kefalonia is the largest of the seven Ionian Islands with an area of almost 800 square-kilometres. Being a mountainous island, much of Kefalonia’s landscape is dominated by peaks rising
Rising in the Appennine Mountains in Emilia-Romanga and flowing for more than 250 miles through Umbria and Lazio to the Tyrrhenian Sea, the Tiber is Italy’s third-longest river. This mighty and important river, which, according to legend, resulted in the city of Rome being founded in 753 BC on its banks, naturally flows past diversely
In light of the Eurozone developments, recently appointed Greek minister of culture and tourism, Tatiana Karapanagioti, issued the statement following a briefing to Prime Minister Panayiotis Pikrammenos, head of the interim caretaker government. “Greece is here as it always has bee, and as it always will be, offering tourists a unique travel experience. Our land
Umbria Jazz Festival 2012– An electrifying mix of world quality music in the most idyllic of settings. From the 6 – 15 July, the Umbria Jazz Festival 2012 will be taking place in Perugia, Umbria. This world-acclaimed musical event has become one of the leading jazz festivals on both the Italian and international music festival
Set within Brittany’s legendary jagged coastline, isolated bays and exhilarating landscapes, one has the pleasure of stumbling across many delightful towns and villages, including the tiny hamlet of Kersolf, which comprises of a small but luxurious handful of houses. It is here that Vintage Travel has 2 luxury villas in brittany. Freesia (pictured) The splendour
With its quaintly cobbled streets, a thriving marina, long sandy beach, remnants of a castle that was destroyed in an earthquake of 1755, and with a carefully maintained old town despite being beseeched and set ablaze, the once small fishing village of Albufeira has developed into a flourishing and popular holiday resort. Situated in central
Want to know what’s one of the Algarve’s best kept secrets? – Salema beach on the western side of the Algarve. According to a top American travel publication, Travel & Leisure that is, which ranked Salema in 15th position for being one of the most secluded and tranquil beaches in the world. In fact, not
The Andalucian Provence of Granada has played an essential role in Spain’s spectacular history. In the Provence’s capital, the City of Granada, Arab dominance influenced its culture and created one of the world’s most unique and precious monuments – The Alhambra. Extreme variables of landscapes and climate, flamenco music being played in underground venues with
The summer is just around the corner and with the fragrant scent of summer beckoning, thoughts of our impending summer holiday begin to dominate our thoughts. Istria in Croatia is rapidly becoming a popular destination for holidaymakers of all kinds of nationalities and ages, for many reasons. Friendly locals, reasonable prices, lush, rugged and diverse
When one thinks of Brittany, rugged coastlines, medieval citadels, quant harbours, distinctive towns, sheltered sandy bays, colourful festivals and mile after mile of isolated and wind-swept beaches, immediately spring to mind, leaving thoughts of golf to the more ‘golf-renowned’ of places, such as the Algarve, the Costa Brava and the south of France. On the
