Style, elegance and fashion are in Italian blood, and since the 11th century Italy has been one of the most important nations in the world of fashion and design. The region of Tuscany is at the heart of Italian fashion, with boutiques and fashion outlets lining the streets of the cosmopolitan cities such as Florence
It perhaps takes a trip to Galicia for one to realise just exactly how scenically and culturally diverse and truly immense a country is Spain. Compared to the parched and arid landscapes of the south, Galicia is a fertile oasis of greenery, rolling emerald fields and woodland. If you are wanting to experience a
With the warm Portuguese sun persistently beating down on the Algarve tourists flock to this popular resort. The perfect destination to soak up some sun, play golf in some of Europe’s most prestigious golf courses and enjoy some of the region’s delicious cuisine. Although the Algarve is rapidly advancing as a place to soak up
Heavenly Soustons is home to the astounding Manoir Atlantique. The Marensin region of France is a land of forests and lakes. Amongst the many beautiful lakes, fringed by the sweet smelling and luscious woodlands, lies the town of Soustons, which, with its mighty ‘Etang de Soustons’, provides a hive of water sports and activities.
The Black Music Festival’s tenth anniversary – Not another excuse to visit Gerona! If you are wanting an excuse to jump on a last minute flight to the Costa Brava this spring, then you may be interested in hearing about the Black Music Festival 2011. From March 11 to April 15 2011, the tenth edition
From February 27 until March 6 2011, the ZagrebDox International Documentary Film Festival will take place in the Croatian capital, Zagreb. This year will be the seventh ZagrebDox Film Festival, which aims to provide unique insight into modern documentary film production. The festival is regarded as one of the most respected European film festivals and
Outstanding beautiful yet pleasantly affordable – Katelios Bay View on the island of Kefalonia The Greek island of Kefalonia is a popular holiday destination. With its beautiful white, sandy beaches, ragged and rocky coastline, fertile fields strewn across the island like a patchwork quilt and many Venetian villages brimming with fine traditional architecture, it is
Multi-lingual educational activities for children – Just another excuse to visit Florence! Having the chance to study and learn languages other than your native tongue has to be one of the most wonderful opportunities in life. Increasingly many countries across Europe are implementing strategies to encourage children to learn and speak different languages. The popular
Vintage Travel’s 2011 portfolio has become even more idyllic and grand with two new beautiful properties added to its books. Lou Calvel in the Lot region in the south west of France and Villa Magnolia in the hills above Lake Trasimeno in Tuscany, epitomise our commitment to finding the most stunning of villas in the
Since 1994 the Algarve Cup, a woman’s national football tournament, has been held annually in the Algarve. Alongside the Women’s Olympic Football and the Women’s World Cup, the Algarve Cup is one of the most prestigious women’s soccer events in existence. The tournament consists of 12 of the top women’s football teams from different countries,
