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Luxury four bedroom villa in Selva – Experience Mallorca at its most majestic

If it was possible to place a wager on the most often used exclamation used by guests as they lay their eyes upon the magnificent Selvantonia for the first time, you should put your money on the word “Wow!” This luxury four bedroom villa in Selva possesses the “wow” factor in abundance. The stunning four bedroom

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Cycling on Skopelos – An idyllic way to discover one of Greece’s most untouched islands

With two ports at each end, transport links are fairly comprehensive on the island of Skopelos. Two main roads run across the length of the island, from the towns of Chlora to Glossa. There is also a network of minor roads, which take you high into the hills. In Skopelos’ highlands you will stumble across

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La Bastide de Mougins – an excellent family villa on the Cote d’Azur

Cannes might have the glamour and worldwide fame, but nearby Mougins has certainly got the quaintness and character. Mougins is a picturesque and charming village surrounded by forests of pine, cyprus and olive trees. Throughout the 20th century the village itself has been both lived in and visited by artists and famous names. Pablo Picasso

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Luxury villa in Pollenca – Ca’n Suau

If you’re seeking sun, sand, history, great cuisine and culture this summer, then visiting Mallorca’s Pollenca will certainly fulfil such aspirations. What has been referred to as Mallorca’s “jewel of the North”, Pollenca was established by the Catalans in the 13th century. Most of Pollenca’s existing old houses were built during the 17th and 18th

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Villa Nicole in Mouans Sartoux – Luxury villa near Cannes

Villa Nicole is a stunning hillside property which has equally impressive views of the wonderful French countryside. Being just  ten kilometres from Cannes, the choicest of Mediterranean towns, Villa Nicole enjoys the privileged position of being surrounded by breathtaking countryside whilst being in the heart of one of the most glamorous parts of the world.

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Luxury villa near St Tropez – Villa Rose

Villa Rose, Grimaud – a cheery, characterful villa and poised near the action of the Cote d’Azur. Vintage Travel is delighted to introduce Villa Rose to our Provence program of villas. The lovely Villa Rose is situated close to the medieval village of Grimaud. Perched on top of a hill, Grimaud offers superb views of

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Wonderful Algarve family villa – Casa da Oliveira

Situated just a couple of kilometres from the Atlantic coastline and a string of beautiful beaches but within the tranquillity of the countryside, at Casa da Oliveira you get the best of both worlds. This classically-styled Algarve family villa  is built amongst other similar houses in a fine and well-to-do residential area of Vilamar, not

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The Nodal brothers – The unsung heroes of seafaring, Galicia and Spain

Bartolome and Gonzalo Garcia del Nodal were tough seafaring brothers whose daring exploits have not gained the recognition in history they deserve. Hailing from the north-western port of Pontevedra, Galicia in the late 16th and early 17th centuries, these hard-hitting Spaniards had many a victory on the high seas. The name Nodal was a name to be

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Reasons to visit Kefalonia

Kefalonia is the largest island in the Ionian Sea. This beautiful island has seen some harrowing acts of war over the centuries, particularly in the Second World War when 5000 Italian soldiers were massacred by the Nazis after the Italian armistice of 1943. Two films were made here about that dark period, ‘Captain Corelli’s Mandolin’,

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Five benefits of a private pool on holiday

Vintage Travel pride themselves on providing their clients with only the highest quality of villas in stunning locations that are away from the often obtrusive traits of areas heavily occupied with tourists. One of Vintage Travel’s ‘criteria’ is that all of the villas have their own private pools. Why? Because private pools can significantly enhance

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Attractions in Brittany – Going wild on the Breton coast!

Most regions of the world are renowned for something and it could be argued that Brittany is renowned for its rocks! Compared to the rest of France, or anywhere else for that matter, Brittany has an extremely distinctive look, with much of its individuality being crafted from the region’s wild rock formations.   Attractions in

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What people are saying about a Costa de la Luz holiday

The Costa de la Luz is one of Spain’s best-kept secrets. Here you will find some of the best and most unspoiled beaches in Europe: tiny hidden coves and long, pine-fringed stretches of soft white sand, bathed by the sparkling azure waters of the Atlantic Ocean. With a Costa de la Luz holiday, you can

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Tourist attractions in Spain help it rank eighth in the world for travel and tourism

According to the World Economic Forum’s Travel & Tourism Competitiveness Report 2011, Spain is the eighth most competitive tourism destination in the world. The many tourist attractions in Spain would have helped with the excellent ranking. The report studied the economies of 139 countries worldwide paying particular attention to the infrastructure, business environment, as well

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Vintage Travel feature in The Sunday Times 50 cool villas….3 Times!

Last month, The Sunday Times revealed its top 50 cool villas. Vintage Travel are proud to report that they were featured within the list 3 times. The villas mentioned are listed below. The Sunday Times also made the point that there are too many bogus holiday firms that are ready to take your money for

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Vintage Travel’s best Greek villas

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

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Kids Multilingual education in Florence

Multi-lingual educational activities for children – Just another excuse to visit Florence! Having the chance to study and learn languages other than your native tongue has to be one of the most wonderful opportunities in life. Increasingly many countries across Europe are implementing strategies to encourage children to learn and speak different languages. The popular

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3 of the best travel guides 2011

Vintage Travel’s ‘Discover’ brochures 2011 To provide you with an even greater understanding of the location you have chosen to take your holiday, the accommodation you will be staying in and the many treasures you are likely to uncover, Vintage Travel has composed three glossy, glamorous and ‘brimming with information’ brochures, new to 2011.  

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Five of the best tourist attractions on Rhodes

A Rhodes round up of must see attractions at this historic island. Although the weather is still absolutely freezing, the days are becoming – oh so slowly – longer, and the magical lure of a Greek island  holiday beckons. You’ve finally decided on Rhodes for your greek holidays 2011, now you’ve to plan an itinerary. With such a

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Vintage Travel’s luxury villas ‘Discover’ brochures 2011

Get your hands on one of our stuning new Discover brochures here! To provide you with an even greater understanding of the location have chosen to take your holiday, the accommodation you will be staying in and the many treasures you are likely to uncover, Vintage Travel has composed three glossy, glamorous and ‘brimming with

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Music festivals in Crete 2011

Late spring is when Crete starts gearing itself up for a summer of hedonism, heat and some serious live music… Casi del Mezzo Music Festival – Thursday 23 June – Tuesday 28 June 2011 Since the 1960s when musicians such as Yiannis Markopoulos and Nikos Xylouris combined Cretan folk music with classical techniques, traditional and

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The best villa holidays in Kefalonia

Looking for a villa holiday in Kefalonia? Look no further, these are the hottest properties on the island. With an air of sweet smelling citrus fruits circling jagged and rocky peaks and floating across long, sandy beaches, it is hardly surprising that the Greek island of Kefalonia remains a popular holiday destination. Intent on finding

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Cliff Richard’s 40-year love affair with the Algarve intensifies

The Algarve and its inhabitants may be right to be proud of a lot of things -Beautiful beaches, an enviable climate including mild winters, culture and tradition interwoven with the right proportion of contemporary glitz. But legendary British singer Sir Cliff Richard being a self-confessed advocator of the region has to be high on list

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The villa ‘Le Gustave’ and the ‘Soup Festival’ in Provence this autumn

The early morning mist distributed haphazardly amidst the sun’s rays and heavy morning dew, as autumn slowly ascends on Provence, is not the only reason why this area of France is particularly worthy of a visit during this time of year. ‘Le festival des Soupes’ – the Soup Festival – takes place each year in

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