With the weather definitely on the grim side and the prospect of eating turkey sandwiches for at least a week, who can blame the 3.5 Britons who head abroad to sunnier climes for Christmas and New Year?
We have to admit that in the UK, 6 January is widely considered one of the most depressing days of the year. Christmas and the New Year celebrations have been and gone and all that is left is a rather unhealthy bank account and a post-festive season headache. As Britain battles with the reality of
Fancy staying in a beautiful villa that’s just a short walk to the beach and the atmospheric bars and quality restaurants of the quaint and charming Catalan fishing village of Tamariu? The good news is that at Sant Miguel you can. Recently added to Vintage Travel’s books, the three bedroom, two bathroom villa of San
Both Cezanne and Van Gogh were drawn here because of the compelling natural light and unsurpassable natural beauty. And with stunning hilltop villages surrounded by acre after acre of flourishing orchards and blossoming vineyards, who are we to argue with the two great painter’s artistic flair to put the beauty of Luberon on canvass? Luberon
Where, you might cry!? Brtonigla, situated in North West Istria on the top of a hill, which like most hills in Istria, has a story to tell. Known as the ‘land of wine, fruit and olives’, Brtonigla is surrounded by a diverse natural setting that is perfect for the fertile production of, you guessed it,
Whether it’s a rosy-cheeked toddler trying his luck on the slope for the first time, or a smile put on a moody teenager’s face who has finally succumb to the fun of the piste, family skiing holidays can be a rewarding and bonding experience for everyone involved. That said, heading to the slopes of Europe
If you are in Tuscany with the wind in your hair and the sun on your arms, why not make your Tuscan experience even more memorable by embarking on a fabulous horse riding session through the stunning region of Chianti? You don’t have to be an experienced horse rider to enjoy this great day out
Villa Clara is a smart and elegant newly built house situated close by the thriving town of Tias on the southern end of Lanzarote. The architecture of the villa is angular, stylish and wonderfully white. Views of both mountains and the sea can be seen from the terrace, an appropriate colour combination when you consider
Tapas are smallish dishes of Spanish-style food, which put great variety, flavour and interest onto the table. A little bit of this and a piece of that is the general idea. We have to admit tapas are most enjoyable when washed down with an ice-cold cerveza or a chilled glass of vino blanco. The great
The Southern Spanish city of Jerez de la Frontera is a real privilege to visit. As well as its famous Flamenco dancing and internationally-admired white Andalucian horses gracing the surrounding countryside, this traditional yet elegant town also has more than its fair share of magnificent buildings. Though we have to admit Jerez’s most famous association
