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
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
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’,
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
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
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
Cameras are almost as integral part of the items in your suitcase for your holiday as the sun cream, sunhat and Sangria. If you are on the look-out for a great new camera to accompany you on your impending holiday, take a look at one of the best luxury villa rental websites Vintage Travel’s top
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
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
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
