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Vintage Travel’s 2011 portfolio heats up with two new truly tremendous new villas

Vintage Travel’s 2011 portfolio has become even more idyllic and grand with two new beautiful properties added to its books. Lou Calvel in the Lot region in the south west of France and Villa Magnolia in the hills above Lake Trasimeno in Tuscany, epitomise our commitment to finding the most stunning of villas in the

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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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Possibly the best Algarve luxury villas

Looking for a luxury villa in the Algarve to hire next summer? Check out some of our latest villas right here. Portugal has a lot to offer – culture, romance, stunning scenery, history, adventure and of course an enviable climate of year-round sun. Traversing with rich, hilly valleys and bound by golden sun-kissed sandy beaches,

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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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Manoir Atlantique – Hire a 19th century Basque-style mansion

Gorgeous, stunning, exquisite, exclusive, inspirational…. The list could go on and on of words to describe the Manoir Atlantique, a 19th century Basque-style mansion, designed to cause jaws to drop in admiration and wonderment. With a name like ‘Manoir Atlantique’, one can only excitedly muse that this property is magnificently impressive and someway related with

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Villas in Lanzarote for 2011

Being the easternmost point of Spain and just 125 kilometres off the coast of Africa it is not difficult to comprehend that the island of Lanzarote luxuriates all year sunshine, minimal rain and mild temperatures. With its dramatic volcanic scenery, white sandy beaches unblemished by manmade edifices but given spirit by the unpredictable Atlantic Ocean

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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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Huerta de Las Vegas – A luxury villa in Andalucia

If you are looking to rent a villa in Andalucia and want to make sure you stay well away from the ‘concrete jungles’, then you may want to consider heading off to Huerta de las Vegas to experience a magical getaway in the most stunning of settings. If peace, privacy, tranquillity and harmony, away from

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Don’t miss out on our cheap European villa deals

The summer might be slowly winding up, but in many European destinations, the less ‘rasping’ heat of high summer, the less crowded bars and beaches and the lower priced flights, makes September the perfect month to jet off to sunnier climes. To guarantee a last minute trip is as economical as possible, be sure to

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Where to stay in Provence

Known as one of the the wine capitals of the world, wherever you stay in Provence you’re never too far away from good food, wine and interesting culture. There’s a huge amount to do and see in Provence including lots of charming chateaux to see, untold wine tours to join and some of the prettiest villages in France. When

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Just added – a luxury villa near Ronda

One of our latest additions to the portfolio is El Balcon, a delightful 3 bedroom, three bathroom villa that sleeps up to 6 and is situated near the village of El Gastor. With this property you’ll get breathtaking views of the surrounding countryside, air con, wireless internet connection, a spacious and well equipped gym, games

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A Romantic Villa In Istria

Istria is absolutely perfect for a romantic getaway or honeymoon. You can expect incredible views, great weather, fascinating culture and oodles of romance! One of our most romantic villas has to be Ville Klarici, a one bedroom cottage with its own private pool which is perched on a bluff near medieval Motovun on Croatia’s Istrian

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Possibly the best holiday villa in Corfu

Akrothalassa is the latest addition to our Corfu portfolio and boy are we proud to have it ‘on the books’. The name is literally translated as ‘on the water’s edge’ – probably something to do with its incredibly unique pool design, which literally sits around the property. It has 2 bedrooms and sleeps 4.

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Best honeymoon villas in Croatia

Croatia is becoming increasingly popular with honeymooners and it’s not difficult to understand why once you experience the beautiful scenery,  local vibe and friendly culture. We’ve got two fantastically romantic villas in Istria that we can’t recommend high enough for a relaxing escape after your big day. Here’s a little more information: Bolara – This

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Luxury villas in South West France

We’ve just added a fantastic property to our ever growing portfolio of luxury villas in South West France. It’s called Le Prada, sleeps up to 11, has a tennis court, a family sized (fenced) swimming pool and is located just 50 minutes from beaches in Capbreton, Hossegor, Seignosse – all of which are wide, sandy beaches

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Villas In Kas, Turkey

When you visit Kas (KAHSH) it’s easy to see why it draws so many people to its unspoilt shores. Once a quaint fishing village, Kas has grown into a bustling seaside town on Turkey’s Mediterranean coast. There’s a certain elegance and charm to this town, similar to that of Essaouira in Morocco… it’s incredibly laid

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Costa Brava Villas With Private Pools

Otherwise known as Cataluña, Costa Brava has one of the most amazingly diverse landscapes, from the peaks of the Pyrenees to pine clad coves – and all within a stones throw of the sophistication of Barcelona. We’ve got one of the finest portfolios of private villas with pools in Europe, especially when it comes to choice and meeting

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Villa with private pool in Malhão, Algarve, Portugal

One of the latest luxury villas with a pool in the Algarve to join our portfolio is Casa do Inglês, located at Malhão on the Algarve in Portugal. It sleeps up to a party of 10 and has its own private pool and separate solar heated children’s pool as well as a circular meditation area

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Luxury Villas in Menorca

We’ve been working hard to discover (and add to our growing portfolio) the best private luxury villas in Menorca so as to take the stress out of the search process for you. If you haven’t yet been to Menorca then take it from us that you are missing one of the Mediterranean’s finest holiday locations.

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Festival Jardins de Cap Roig, Catalunya

If you haven’t yet made a visit to the Festival Jardins de Cap Roig in Cataluña you’re missing out. Held across July & August, you can expect a line up of concerts (from likes of Julio Iglesias, Sinéad O’Connor, George Benson and Herbie Hancock – as well as a number of leading Spanish artists) and

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Cheap Villas to rent in the Mediterranean

For gorgeous villas in the Med which cost less than £200 per person, per week, check out our luxury villas and houses with private pools in areas of local tradition and culture. Here’s a small selecton of properties under £200 per person, per week. Gozo Ta’Marie is a lovely four bedroom, four bathroom Gozitan town

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Villas with private pools in Andalucia for May half-term

You may have recently seen the Jamie (Oliver) In Andalucia program, which showcased some of the key destinations in Andalucia… not forgetting the delicious local delicacies. Head to Spain this May half-term, where a selection of properties with private pool are available on the Costa de la Luz – which combines all the characteristics of

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