Florence’s Firenze Tango Festival 2011 promises to be one of the most authentic Tango festivals Europe has to offer. Tango, like its history, is full of unexpected moves and twists. Unlike any other genres of dance it combines the rhythms of Spanish, African and Cuban music. Since it was developed in the slums of Buenos
A summer of Europe music festivals on the Spanish Costa Brava The Costa Brava is home to music festivals of every genre, catering for every musical taste, no matter how mainstream or alternative. It is during the summer months when the majority of the Costa Brava’s festivals are held, often put on in the most
The caves of Lascaux are given a clean bill of health and are now a must see attraction in the Dordogne. Since they were discovered in the 1940s by a couple of schoolboys inquisitively scrambling around the Dordogne countryside, the Lascaux caves, near the village of Montignac, have been one of the Dordogne’s top tourist
Malta Marathon 2011 – Running through an atmosphere of simple sophistication On Malta’s marathon day an air of anticipation and excitement hangs over Valletta, the 4000-year-old Maltese capital. It is somewhat strange that though the city is known as the silent city. There is a lot going on here, with ancient cathedrals boasting imposing bastions,
Calling all snow junkies to the south of France’s most surreptitious ski resorts Skiing in the South of France? Are you sure?! The French Riviera, with its richly deserved association with affluence, glamour, sunbathing on beautiful beaches and sipping exquisite wines, whilst watching the sunset on a warm summer’s evening, is not typically associated with
Vintage Travel’s ‘Discover’ brochures 2011 To provide you with an even greater understanding of the location you have chosen to take your holiday, the accommodation you will be staying in and the many treasures you are likely to uncover, Vintage Travel has composed three glossy, glamorous and ‘brimming with information’ brochures, new to 2011.
From an idyllic and extremely long walk at Banyoles, to rally racing in Girona, March on the Costa Brava is dedicated to many thrilling and energetic events. Taking a break to the Costa Brava in early spring to participate or watch an exciting Catalonia event can be easily and economically achieved, with many of the
‘Painting the skies’ on the shores of Lake Trasimeno In April and May the sky surrounding the mighty Lake Trasimeno, is infused with colour and vibrancy, due to the many balloons and kites seen gently bobbing up and down in crystal-clear Italian air. Each year thousands of balloons, kites and hot-air balloons literally paint the
Taking a break to a luxury spa and sauna is a fantastic way to relax and re-energise. Here are four of the best spas in Provence. Visiting one of the many prestigious and trendy spas the beautiful French region of Provence has to offer is a wise choice of location if being pampered in the
One of the highlights of the Algarve has to be Tavira, here is our guide to Tavira’s tastiest restaurants. For those who had the pleasure of visiting Tavira on the Algarve, a return visit is almost always definite. With a mighty river running through this attractive and architecturally-inspiring town, which dates back to around 2000
