10 Nov

Vintage Travel extends its Croatian reach to the spectacular region of Dubrovnik

Some exciting news is bubbling in the Vintage Travel camp – we are expanding our Croatia portfolio of villas to the beautiful Dubrovnik region of Croatia. Due to phenomenal demand from our clients who are keen to explore the stunning diverse and scenically-unique lands of Dubrovnik, Vintage Travel is delighted to introduce a selection of

31 Oct
Lanzarote

When is the best time to visit Lanzarote?

So when is the best time to visit and become acquainted with the beautiful island of Lanzarote? The truth is, there isn’t a bad time. The beauty of Lanzarote – apart from its unique mountainous landscape, friendly locals and fantastic beaches – is that it boasts an almost constant year-round temperature that rarely diverges from

06 Sep
Gorges du Tarn

The Gorges du Tarn Are Simply Breathtaking

The Gorges du Tarn lie to the west of the town of Millau, running from the department of Lozere to just inside the department of Aveyron. If you are driving through the area or are staying in this region of south west France, taking the time to visit these striking gorges will be an excursion

05 Nov

How to keep your house plants alive when you go away

Five tips: 1. Obvious – water your plants the day before you go away. 2. Turn your heating thermostat. Not too far if a cold snap is pending – burst pipes and all that… 3. Give your plants some nourishment before you go. e.g a good quality plant food. 4. Make sure your plants have

28 Oct

Calar Alto Observatory Andalucia

The six, huge, white domes of Calar Alto Observatory poised amongst Almeria’s bucolic landscape, are a spectacular example of man’s creativity in harmony with nature. These revolutionary objects are essential entities in the field of astronomy and look like they belong on a science fiction set. In fact when you are up close you half

26 Oct

‘La Castanyada’ – Halloween in Catalonia

Wanting to go somewhere to celebrate Halloween in style? Then want no more and book yourself on a plane to Catalonia’. ‘La Castanyada’ is fêted on 1 November every year in celebration of Catalonia’s All Saints Day. The whole of this culturally autonomous province is engulfed in a day of carousing and festivities. But it

24 Oct

Dordogne theatre visit

When thinking about the Dordogne, one usually tends to imagine scenes of rural bliss. Mighty rivers flowing through green pastures, thick woodlands, rolling hillsides and quaint pretty villages immediately spring to mind. Whilst these scenes of rustic rapture are most definitely a true representation of this beautiful region of France, its lively theatre scene is