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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
We’ve recently asked some of our French holiday villa owners to lay on a little welcome pack for arriving guests and very happy to report that they are coming on board with the idea. This means that whatever time of day or night you arrive at the villa that you always have the essentials to
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
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.
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
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
If you’ve seen the blockbuster Mamma Mia (film version) then no doubt you’ll have admired the gorgeous backdrop of white sandy beaches, turquoise waters, quaint Greek villas and a culture that hasn’t changed for centuries. The island is absolutely gorgeous and we’ve got a selection of stunning private villas with pools to rent. Go visit
2010 is the official Ano Jacobeo, otherwise known as the Holy Year in Galicia. This year the celebrations take place on Sunday 25 July in Galicia and it’s set to be a popular one! The history of Ano Jacobeo is that it is celebrated each year that the feast of the Apostle James (25 July) falls
Savings of up to £300 are available this summer on a week’s rental of Koknar Evi – a lovely property on Turkey’s Lycian coast . The maximum saving is applicable during peak season weeks and means a week’s rental – from 19 July to 23 August – is reduced to £1195. Or, in May, a
We’ve recently added a further two properties to our ever growing portfolio. Villa Julia is in Binibeca (Menorca) just 500m walk from the beach. It sleeps 8 and has extensive, pretty grounds fringed with shady palm trees and a stunning view over the ocean. It’s perfect for a family vacation with all the mod cons
Taking place this year between 24th & 27th June 2010, the Bordeaux wine festival promises to be THE wine and food event of the year in France. Held every 2 years, the festival is set along the 2km stretch of the Garonne River waterfront a UNESCO listed world heritage site and features wines from 80
We’ve been working hard to expand our portfolio of luxury holiday homes with private pools in Turkey for rent, bringing the total to 12 for 2010. The properties are all situated along the ancient coast of Lycia, known best for its impressive sites from ancient civilisations, including Letoon, Xanthos, Cyaneae and Arycanda to name just
We’ve been hunting high and low for some of Europe’s most desirable luxury villas to rent and are proud to tell you about our latest 5. La Morera, Alaior (Menorca) This is a gorgeous 4 bedroom villa that sleeps between 7 & 8. The key features are its own private pool, a tower to relax
If you’ve ever had the desire to paint landscapes with the assistance of an expert then look no further. We’ve teamed up with acclaimed Welsh Artist Jantien Powell to offer you the opportunity to receive private painting tutorials when you book one of our selected properties in Andalucia, Spain. Whether you are an expert of
We’ve got a huge amount of choice for all tastes in 2010 when it comes to private villas with pools in North Portugal. If you’ve never been lucky enough to experience the North of Portugal then you must! The historic architecture is some of the finest you’ll discover in Europe, the gastronomy is amazing and the
We’ve just added a new villa in Kefalonia to our ever growing portfolio. It’s called Demetra, sleeps 6 and enjoys one of the finest panoramic views across the island’s southern coastline and out across a vast expanse of sparkling Ionian Sea to the rugged contours of Zakynthos. Situated in a quiet cul-de-sac 5 minutes drive
We’ve been busy compiling our new Vintage Travel Villa Holiday Brochures for Spain/the Balearics and Portugal, France/Italy/Gozo and Croatia and Greece/Turkey and are proud to report that they’re printed and ready to go! These brochures are by far our best yet with some stunning photography throughout as well as a dramatic increase in choice of villa holiday in some of
We’ve been busy hand picking even more fine villas with pools to our already extensive range of Spanish holiday villas in Andalucia, Catalunya, Galicia, plus the Balearic Islands of Mallorca and Menorca and we’d like to share just a few with you. El Torero is a fantastic new addition in Andalucía offering superb grandeur, elegance
Fresh for 2010 we’ll be launching a new range of properties on the Greek island of Rhodes, each with a private pool and situated within areas of local tradition and culture. We’ve handpicked eight stunning properties that sleep between 4 – 8 people and which all boast romantic sea views and fantastic locations. Click here to
We have a stunning range of Luxury holiday villas in Croatia for rental, all with pools and all of which offer character, charm and a very relaxed break. Here’s a selection of what we have on offer, click here for more information on each or call us on the number at the top of this page
If you’re heading to Catalunya for your holiday then don’t forget to print this very handy list of common phrases to take with you… you never know when they are going to come in use. Hello Hola How are you? Com estàs? What’s your name? Com et dius? Good morning Bon dia Good afternoon Bona
It’s Gozo’s time to shine on our blog! We’ve got some truly luxurious villas in Gozo that make for a fantastically quaint retreat that sleep between 6 and 8 persons. Gozo is one of those islands that remain relatively untouched by tourists, making it a great escape throughout the year. You’re surrounded by the crystal
