Retiring abroad is something a lot of people dream about throughout their life. Many people may gradually retire and drop down to part-time work and many may decide on one specific day and take the leap and ship everything across. Retiring abroad probably isn’t something you can just do on a whim, you need to think about relatives, children, pets, selling your home and potentially your car.
With the prospect of your next holiday already forming in your mind, there are some things you need to consider. Wherever you are travelling to from the UK, one more thing you need to consider is the restrictions on hand luggage.
Deciding to leave the UK and retire abroad is both incredibly exciting and a little bit scary! It helps to take some of the stress out of it to have an overall view as to what you need to do when. That’s why we’ve put together a handy checklist you can refer to throughout.
That I would be a fisherman when I was older was something I never doubted. I was born into a family of fishermen and I had no desire to do anything other than follow in the footsteps of my grandfather, father, uncles, and cousins.
If you’ve got your heart set on a holiday in the near future, or you’re just planning out what amazing destination to visit next, then it makes sense to want to travel in the best month of the year. If you’re a sun-worshipper or simply enjoy warmer climates on your travel adventures, then our guide to the hottest location for each month of the year is exactly what you need.
According to YouGov, close to half of Britons learn the countries language when travelling abroad. 48% of Brits travelling abroad, whereas a reported 41% do make the effort or try to get to grips with at least the basics. But what does this say about British tourism?
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We’ve asked our overseas team to share some traditional recipes with us so that we can still enjoy the flavour of our amazing destinations. Here are some typical Easter dishes for you to try. Torrijas Torrijas are traditionally made at Easter time in Spain and make a lovely afternoon treat for those with a sweet
The sun-drenched region of the Algarve in southern Portugal is home to some of the finest beaches in Europe, where the wild and exhilarating contrast to the gentle and sedate, providing a beach for everyone.
The Jolan Valley, known locally as the Vall de Pop, is home to some of the best scenery in Spain. This mountainous valley is doused in plains peppered with fragrant orange groves, gnarled olive trees, fertile vineyards and sweet-smelling almond trees.
Vintage Travel is delighted to have added a new property to our portfolio of stunning villas with private swimming pools on the sun-soaked, picturesque island of Lefkada, which goes by the name of Melodia.
Islamlar is a beautiful, quiet village hidden in the foothills of the Toros mountain range on Turkey’s ultra-desirable Lycian Coast. Unspoilt by mass tourism, this pretty little village provides a snapshot of authentic Turkish life.
Valencia is a bustling Spanish city, where there’s something fun, memorable and exciting to see and do around virtually every corner. Like most parts of Spain, Valencia is also an exceptionally family-friendly city, geared towards keeping youngsters of all ages entertained.
Vintage Travel is thrilled to announce that Villa Coral is now live on our programme of stunning properties with private swimming pools in Catalonia.
We’re delighted to announce a new villa to our Kefalonia programme – the simply stunning Dafni. With two bedrooms and two bathrooms, Dafni can sleep four guests in comfort. This characterful, newly built villa is situated in the tranquil hamlet of Defaranata, and enjoys simply divine views of the beautiful Bay of Assos below.
We know, it’s a lot to think about! Some would argue that your honeymoon is the biggest and most important holiday of you and your partner’s lives, but in the midst of wedding planning, booking a trip can seem daunting! Well, panic no more, because we are here to help!
The quaint and traditional village of Islamar, which overlooks the beautiful Lycian Coast, is the perfect place for a ‘getaway from it all’ escape. If you’re looking for somewhere chic to stay in this ultra-desirable corner of Turkey, then let us introduce you to Risus.
With a unique lunar landscape, year-round sunshine, fascinating art, history and architecture, not to mention beautiful beaches with unobstructed views of the island, there are many reasons to visit Lanzarote.
The Greek island of Kefalonia is famed for its stunning natural beauty and unique geographical wonders including the Melissani Lake and the Drogarati Cave. Many a laidback village can be found dotted along the island’s idyllic coastline that’s backed by a spectacular mountainous interior.
Cefalu is a beautiful seaside town on the northern coast of Sicily, where quaint and charming streets face the Tyrrhenian Sea. This ancient towns remains of the most important centres of culture, art and history on the island and is the perfect place to become acquainted with authentic Sicilian life.
Early springtime could be considered one of the prettiest times of the year to visit Mallorca when the almond trees that carpet the island begin to sprout fragrant blossom.
2020 is here and it’s time to start thinking about all those wonderful places you want to visit in the new decade. If you’re looking for top-quality, self-catering accommodation in some stunning, off-the-beaten-track location in Europe, take a look at the following three fabulous Vintage Travel villas that are new to our 2020 programme.
With beautiful beaches, beguiling ancient sites, friendly locals and delicious cuisine, it’s hardly surprising the verdant, sunny island of Crete remains a favourite holiday destination.
Anatoli is an impressive and imposing villa that can sleep eight in an exceptionally pretty corner of northeast Corfu. With four bedrooms and four bathrooms, guests won’t be left squabbling about whose to go first in the bathroom in this spacious villa!
