With a resident population of 5.7 million and a Gross Domestic Product of more than 170 billion euros, the region of Lazio, in the central peninsula of the Italy, is the third most populated and the second richest region of Italy. With its name descending from the Latin word ‘Latium’, it is also a region
With paths meandering alongside a coastal periphery of rocky cliffs, dense woodland and meadows luxuriant with colour and life, with 1000-year old mule trails running next to gorges tumbling down into mighty rivers fringed by wild flowers and exotic plant life, and with tracks climbing magnificent mountain ranges sporting views unsurpassable almost anywhere in the
For more than 30 years, the Algarve in the south of Portugal, with its perfect weather conditions and hundreds of prestigious golf courses, has been considered as being a golfer’s paradise and one of the top golf destinations in Europe. Whilst this still remains true, the north of Portugal seems to be catching up the
According to the Spanish National Airports Authority (AENA), in 2011, approximately 22.7 million tourists flew to Palma Airport throughout the year, a 7.6% increase compared to 2010. Given this significant rise in the number of travellers visiting the island of Mallorca in the last 12 months, it stands to reason that tourism in Majorca is thriving.
The ‘world’s biggest chocolate bar’ – Yet another reason to visit Cordoba! From ‘chorros’ to ‘chocolate caliente’, ‘carbon dulce’ to ‘turron’, Spain certainly seems to have an insatiable appetite for sweet delicacies, and with the country’s seemingly collective sweet tooth, chocolate is big business in Spain. Spain’s enthusiasm for chocolate reached record-breaking new heights recently
The beauty of Istria, like Croatia in general, is no matter how well you may think you know it, there will always be an undiscovered treasure hidden amid the stunning emerald landscapes. These treasures come in many different guises, but perhaps the most frequently undiscovered gems you can stumble across whilst travelling in Istria, are
“She has come, the swallow has come, bringing fine seasons and fine years, white on her belly, black on her back.” These words are from the ‘Swallow Song of Rhodes’, one of the most famous songs of Ancient Greek folk song, and one that is still performed by the children of Rhodes every springtime. In
Your search for a luxury Tuscan villa is over! Umbria, Tuscany, Le Marche and Lazio are some of the most popular regions in Italy among travellers, and like most well-visited places, these regions are popular for a reason. Being blessed with a formidable climate, these captivating Italian districts are bursting with vineyards, aiding not only
Brittany’s Infinity View – where views are infinitely satiating. With beautiful coastlines, invigorating scenery, fascinating Neolithic ruins, quant little fishing villages and many historical yet cosmopolitan cities, Brittany is a region of France not to be missed. Given the area’s abundance of beauty, culture and intrigue, Vintage Travel leapt on the opportunity to introduce Brittany
Olivia Lourdas Beach and Marina Lourdas Beach Villas – 2 luxury villas in Kefalonia. Lourdas Beach is situated on the south coast of Kefalonia, 12 miles to the south-east of the island’s capital, Argostoni, and just seven miles from the airport. This two-mile stretch of pale sand and pebbles is renowned for its sensational sunsets,
