A stony track gently winds into a vast valley dominated by olive trees growing abundantly from a ground that has already been scorched yellow by the harsh May sun. The prevailing presence of Mount Jabalcon stood mightily overhead creates a hint of awesomeness to the view. The bucolic meandering track that is resonant of Spain’s
If you are lucky enough to be in Brittany this summer then you may be interested in being informed about the 10th Jardin des Arts event. Running until 16 September 2012, this extraordinary art event features some inspirational structures and works of art that are based upon the theme ‘lien’, a slightly tongue-in-cheek abbreviation for
Have you ever dreamt at staying in a villa fit for royalty which is virtually attached to a beautiful sandy beach? Well if 2012 comes with aspirations to turn dreams into reality, then fulfil such desires by staying at villa Blue Sea in Maleme, Crete. This stunning two bedroom two bathroom luxury villa in Crete
Between the towns of Begur and Palafrugel on the northern tip of the Costa Brava lies the village of Tamariu, so small and unpretentious that it comprises of a sandy bay and little more and is renowned for its tranquility, beauty and inexplicable resistance to the evolving trends of tourism. And if you are a
Unlike the tranquil and lucid waters of the Mediterranean, the Atlantic Ocean is dramatic, rugged and wild and possesses a menacing exhilaration that is not as prevalent in the ‘calmer’ oceans, such as the Med. It is within this invigorating setting that the luxury villa on the Algarve, Quinta dos Tomilhos lies, an exceptional five
With medieval villages, vibrant cities, rolling verdurous hillsides and troves of artistic treasures, the beautiful region of Umbria stands apart from the rest of Italy for many reasons. But one of the biggest reasons Umbria possesses a scene that is inimitable from the rest of its country is due to its production of many gourmet
Fancy staying in an original medieval castle overlooking stunning views in the heart of Italian countryside? If so, then dream no more as Vintage Travel is particularly pleased to announce Castello di Brancialino to our portfolio of Tuscan properties, a five bedroom, three bathroom luxury villa in Tuscany that really is, well ‘fit for a
After twisting and turning up a narrow road for what seems like eternity, when you finally catch sight of the whitewashed hillside town of the Ronda standing like a beacon of dazzling light and contrasting dramatically with the azure and cloudless skies, you realise that the slightly nausea-invoking drive to get to this magnificent ancient
The Cote d’Azur has a worldwide reputation of serving Mediterranean cuisine of the very highest quality. The spectacular dishes made with only the freshest ingredients, lashed in olive oil, laden with seafood and brimming with colourful vegetables, have given the cuisine of the likes of Cannes, Nice and St Tropez the world-renown the region’s culinary
Barely a week can go by during the summer when Menorca is not putting on a fiesta in one way or another. From June to September virtually every town and village celebrates its own patron saint, and while many of these saint’s days are fixed at a specific date, others are celebrated at the most
