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From jagged cliffs menacingly plummeting towards the ocean, to secluded coves providing peace and serenity, to sandy family-friendly beaches offering activities to cater for everyone’s tastes and whims, surrounded by a sea that merges seamlessly with the sky above, the municipality of Pollenca in the far northern corner of Mallorca, has a little of everything.
Your search for a luxury Tuscan villa is over! Umbria, Tuscany, Le Marche and Lazio are some of the most popular regions in Italy among travellers, and like most well-visited places, these regions are popular for a reason. Being blessed with a formidable climate, these captivating Italian districts are bursting with vineyards, aiding not only
Brittany’s Infinity View – where views are infinitely satiating. With beautiful coastlines, invigorating scenery, fascinating Neolithic ruins, quant little fishing villages and many historical yet cosmopolitan cities, Brittany is a region of France not to be missed. Given the area’s abundance of beauty, culture and intrigue, Vintage Travel leapt on the opportunity to introduce Brittany
Olivia Lourdas Beach and Marina Lourdas Beach Villas – 2 luxury villas in Kefalonia. Lourdas Beach is situated on the south coast of Kefalonia, 12 miles to the south-east of the island’s capital, Argostoni, and just seven miles from the airport. This two-mile stretch of pale sand and pebbles is renowned for its sensational sunsets,
L’Estive, another luxury Cote d’Azur villa – A stone house at its most stupendous and a stone’s throw away from the Caves of St Cezaire. To conclude our recent spate of new Cote d’Azur villas is L’Estive, a quirkily magnificent house positioned on the edge of the medieval village of St Cezaire, home of the St
Vintage Travel is proud to announce the Cote d’Azur’s Mas des Oliviers and Passiflore to our books. Vintage Travel’s portfolio of holiday villas in Provence and the Cote d’Azur is intensifying in quantity, quality and grandeur, with the arrival of yet two more stunning villas. The latest of our holiday villas in Provence is the villa
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
Just when you thought a place could not look as volcanically-inspiring as Lanzarote, your eyes catch sight of La Graciosa, an island with not many more than 500 inhabitants, just 2 kilometres off the northern tip of Lanzarote. One traveller who recently rested his weary feet after a day cycling, sunbathing and being generally mesmerised
New research has uncovered that the best value villa holidays are in Portugal and Spain. According to the Self Catering on a Shoestring Report, which was carried out by the Post office and Meon Villas, Spain and Portugal offers the best value for money in terms of purchasing food and drink from supermarkets on self-catering
The beauty and diversity of Provence is unsurpassable. From rolling hillsides shaded by pine and oak forests, to granite gorges with gushing rivers cradled by fruit orchids, Provence is about as picturesque as it gets and consequently, is a walker’s paradise. If you are thinking about lacing up the hiking boots and heading to Provence
If a lively, buzzing and action-packed holiday is what you’re after, then Mallorca in July 2011 has to be a contender. Not only is the island’s vibrant restaurant, bar and nightclub scene in full swing in July, but a series of festivals also take place, making visitors of the island literally spoilt for choice of
From August 6 until August 13 2011, a new type of tourism will hit the waters and shores of the island of Skopelos. In combination with the National Offshore Championship, the North Aegean International Sailing Week (Skopelos sailing week 2011) will take place, proving that Skopelos can be used as a competitive venue and
Carces and the Chateau des Vignes – Provence at its prettiest. With narrow streets, stone arches, vaulted passages, ancient houses, old olive oil mills, colourful wall murals and medieval portals, the village of Carces is a place not to be missed if you are staying in Provence. With a thriving market selling everything from the
Lucca, the Summer Music Festival and Tuscany 5 bedroom Villa Ripiano – Your summer holiday starts here! You never need an excuse to visit Tuscany. With its stunning and deeply varied countryside, landscapes brimming with Renaissance masterpieces, whilst possessing a style and affluence typical of Italy, Tuscany blends tradition and history with modern European culture,
Villa Valldemossa – Luxury 4 bed villa in Mallorca, a romantic retreat strategically positioned close to the home of a great composer. For pianists, classical music enthusiasts and even folk dance fanatics yearning for some musical inspiration in the most inspiring of locations, a stay at Villa Valldemossa on the island of Mallorca may be just
Hidden away in the gentle, forested slopes of the Ca’n Bosc Valley, Luxury 2 bed villa in Mallorca Villa Serelleta epitomises the beckoning beauty of a rural retreat. Whilst the whole of Mallorca boasts awe-inspiring views, it is the countryside surrounding Serelleta that really impresses. Blessed with a diversity of a ruggedness that would rival the
Vintage Travel’s fabulous Luxury 3 bed villa in Lanzarote, Casa Mariola. Can you think of a more idyllic scene? Lay in the sun next to a crystal clear pool, a glass of chilled white wine within reach, whilst being massaged from head to toe by a fully-qualified and of the highest calibre masseuse? Make your way
Maximise your visit to the historically and aesthetically outstanding Santiago de Composetela at Muino de San Lorenza. The Camino de Santiago de Compostela, known in English as The Way of Saint James, is a 1000 year old pilgrimage to the shrine of St. James in the cathedral of Santiago de Composetela. Each year more than
France’s ‘Lot’ has a lot to offer including the stunning Lou Calvel Having been described as a “haven of tranquillity”, one would expect something spectacular of ‘Lou Calvel’. And one would not be disappointed, as this two bedroom, three bathroom villa, situated amongst private woodland in the exceptionally pretty Lot region of south west France,
The stunning ‘Ayva’ villa – Just one of the Lycian coast’s many, many charms. “Take a blind man to Lycia, and he’ll immediately know from the smell of the air exactly where he is. The acrid perfume of lavender, the pungent fragrance of wild mint and thyme, will tell him.” Cevat Sakir, author of “Fisherman of
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
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.
Outstanding beautiful yet pleasantly affordable – Katelios Bay View on the island of Kefalonia The Greek island of Kefalonia is a popular holiday destination. With its beautiful white, sandy beaches, ragged and rocky coastline, fertile fields strewn across the island like a patchwork quilt and many Venetian villages brimming with fine traditional architecture, it is
