Tuscany’s D’apres Canova exhibition – Exploring 19th century neoclassic Italian art. From the Romans to the Renaissance, Tuscany is one of the greatest fountains of art in the world. From awe-inspiring paintings, majestic murals, architectural masterpieces to truly sublime sculptures, for centuries, travellers have been arriving in Tuscany in search of fine art and stimulating
Nestled in the heart of Italy, the region of Le Marche brags some of the most stunning countryside this beautiful country retains. With vineyards stretching as far as the eye can see, bordered by a backdrop of the snow-capped Sibillini Mountains, verdurous rolling hillsides, fertile woodlands and pastoral pastures scattered with the cheerful colours of
Visit the graceful city of Gaeta for the Easter Monday ‘Pasquetta’ With seven beautiful beaches, friendly and hospitable locals, legendary cuisine, particularly seafood may we add, sites of historical importance scattered amid admirable architecture; it is hardly surprising that the ancient seaside town of Gaeta in the southern Italian region of Lazio boasts a roaring
Forget the Eiffel Tower as Gustave Eiffel came to Portugal first! For anyone who has driven extensively around the Algarve the chances are that they have crossed the Portimao Bridge. This iron road bridge goes over the Rio Arade between the so-called ‘bedroom community’ for Portimao and Portimao itself, which, along with Faro, is the
There is a common accord among many travel writers and authors about Croatia that Rovinj in Istria is one of the most attractive and beautiful towns on the Mediterranean. Now given the sheer volume of exquisite, beautiful and utopic towns the Mediterranean is blessed with, this extensively established remark about Rovinj is really quite a
Ibiza may be synonymous with 24-hour partying and hedonistic living but during Easter in Ibiza (Semana Santa), the island adopts an air of solemnity and seriousness with throngs of people belonging to different ‘brotherhoods’ taking to the streets. These sacred displays, which are held in almost every town on Ibiza, provide visitors with fascinating insight
‘Romeria de Jabalcon’ – A serious and ancient yet headily enjoyable Andalucian ritual! Andalucia is a province of Spain steeped in tradition and what may seem to be a completely bizarre and crazy custom to visitors has been practised for centuries in this deeply ritualistic region of Spain and consequently the locals don’t bat an
Originally known as the Cotes du Nord, the Cotes d’Amor department of Brittany was created during the French revolution of 1790. It was not until 1990, through public opinion, that this particularly unique and autonomous region of Brittany changed its name to the Cotes d’Amor, which means ‘sea’ in Breton. Lying on the northern coast
Gorges in Crete – Striking, cavernous and not for the faint hearted! There is one element about Crete that makes it stand out from the other Greek islands – it’s myriad of gorges and ravines. Wildly ascending, descending, twisting and turning through the mountainous, varied and breath-taking landscapes, gorges in Crete are one of this
Smashing pots in Corfu – Experience Easter with a difference! Here at Vintage Travel we like to inform our readers of all kinds of bizarre and wacky events taking place around Europe, although we have to admit this one takes some beating. If you are looking to experience Easter 2012 with a difference, then look no
