The island of Gozo may be a haven of peace and tranquillity, but you can rest assure, it knows how to host a party, or several to be exact. If you prioritise packing some authentic festivities into your summer vacation, this small Maltese island offers regular local events, festivals and celebrations that will more than
A calendar of colour, vibrancy and passion – St Tropez’s 2011 festival line-up. St Tropez may be world-renowned for being a seaside lined with yachts, trendy terrace cafes and society’s glamorous elite, but its religious festivities remain less well-documented than the town’s penchant for reeling in the well-heeled and famous. At the end of May,
Croatia – Home of diversely beautiful landscapes and a ‘blossoming’ renewable energy sector. Unlike Copenhagen, where the what some might refer to as ‘disastrous’ climate change summit took place in 2009, Croatia is a more ‘unlikely’ destination for a leading European renewable energy conference. It is in this ‘unlikeliest’ of places, which is to be
Mesmerizing, captivating, awe-inspiring – It has to be Greece. If you want to start planning this year’s holiday but haven’t even decided on a destination yet, why not let Vintage Travel do your deciding for you? We have many stunning villas on the Greek islands of Skopelos, Crete, Rhodes, Corfu and Peloponnese, all offering something
Renaissance architecture, beguiling old towns, unspoilt by mass tourism and sensational cuisine – No wonder Gary Rhodes is heading to Le Marche! “Le Marche: It’s prettier than Umbria, with tastier cuisine than Tuscany,” were the words of a travel writer in The Sunday Times, and is quite a statement when you consider the immense beauty
Style, elegance and fashion are in Italian blood, and since the 11th century Italy has been one of the most important nations in the world of fashion and design. The region of Tuscany is at the heart of Italian fashion, with boutiques and fashion outlets lining the streets of the cosmopolitan cities such as Florence
It perhaps takes a trip to Galicia for one to realise just exactly how scenically and culturally diverse and truly immense a country is Spain. Compared to the parched and arid landscapes of the south, Galicia is a fertile oasis of greenery, rolling emerald fields and woodland. If you are wanting to experience a
With the warm Portuguese sun persistently beating down on the Algarve tourists flock to this popular resort. The perfect destination to soak up some sun, play golf in some of Europe’s most prestigious golf courses and enjoy some of the region’s delicious cuisine. Although the Algarve is rapidly advancing as a place to soak up
Heavenly Soustons is home to the astounding Manoir Atlantique. The Marensin region of France is a land of forests and lakes. Amongst the many beautiful lakes, fringed by the sweet smelling and luscious woodlands, lies the town of Soustons, which, with its mighty ‘Etang de Soustons’, provides a hive of water sports and activities.
The Black Music Festival’s tenth anniversary – Not another excuse to visit Gerona! If you are wanting an excuse to jump on a last minute flight to the Costa Brava this spring, then you may be interested in hearing about the Black Music Festival 2011. From March 11 to April 15 2011, the tenth edition
