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
Vintage Travel extends its portfolio of Algarve villas for 2012. With glorious sweeping sandy beaches, quirky riverside towns steeped in history and intrigue, set against a backdrop of rolling hills hiding stunning ravines, it is no wonder that Vintage Travel’s selection of hand-picked villas in the Algarve sold out in for this year’s peak season,
Three splendid attractions that highlight the various European influences of Corfu Town. A trip to Corfu would not be complete without a visit to Corfu Town. Situated halfway down the east coast of the island, Corfu Town is a vibrant mix of numerous cultural influences and a fascinating blend of architecture, modern conveniences and traditional
Croatia to join the EU in 2013 – How will it affect the traveller? Croatia’s journey to be part of the European Union (EU) is now at its final hurdle. On June 10, 2011, the European Commission proposed to close negotiations to bring Croatia into the EU on July 13, 2013. Talking about the negotiations,
The Algarve has often been described as being a golfer’s paradise, with good reason. With its year-round enviable climate, stunning vistas, warm and friendly locals and more than acceptable prices, the Algarve continues to maintain its position as being one of Europe’s leading golfing destinations. Given its prominent position on the international golfing stage, it
Carpeted in fragrant fields of lavender, Provence is renowned for not only its stunning natural beauty but also its abundance of fresh food crops. But is there much to do in Provence other than gaze at the scenes of immense beauty and divulge yourself on the delicious cuisine made from local produce? The answer is
If you are lucky enough to be travelling to the island of Rhodes this August or September, you may be interested in reading about 3 festivals in Rhodes Summer 2011. Concert with Alkististis Protopsalti and Stefanos Korkolis Great Masters Palace, Rhodes Old Town, 12 August 2011 at 21:30 When you combine the wonderful voice of Alkistis
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
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
