With its spectacular mountain ranges, dramatic gorges, verdurous plains and twisting and turning coastline, the island of Crete is renowned for its diverse and natural beauty. Though it has to be said being laden with scillas, crocuses, cyclamens and other wild autumnal flowers, autumn is a particularly beautiful season to discover Crete. During the autumn
The Costa Teguise is one of Lanzarote’s most popular tourist destinations. But what makes this coastal town so heavily-visited and widely admired? Situated on the eastern edge of Lanzarote, only ten minutes from the airport and in close proximity to the island’s capital, Costa Teguise is easily accessible for tourists. Though despite its convenient accessibility,
Italy might be synonymous with high culture, ancient remnants, quality cuisine and a luscious landscape of valleys, forests and citrus groves as far as the eye can see, but there is plenty on offer for a fantastic family holiday. From the fertile plains of Tuscany to the archaeological highlights of Lazio, Italy is brimming with
Rhodes, the capital of the Dodecanese, brimming culture, nightlife and relaxation in equal measures, is an experience for all who step foot on it. It is this emerald island’s blend of traditional and cosmopolitan which makes it thoroughly unique and appealing to a broad range of travellers. In short, on the island of Rhodes you’ll
When you think of Mallorca, golden stretches of sand, leisurely days spent by the pool and lively clubs and bars partying until dawn might dominate your thoughts. Despite its associations with lazy days and hectic nights, Mallorca’s churches are second to none. In fact there is a large amount of cathedrals, churches and other religious
If you’re spending time in Provence this summer, it’s likely that you’ll think about visiting Avignon at some point during your holiday. Encircled by an incredibly well-preserved 800-year-old stone wall, you’ll be hard pushed to find a medieval town in France as grand, romantic and magnificent as Avignon. Roaming Avignon’s ancient cobbled streets discovering the
So you are soon off to the sunny climes of Greece. Naturally you are thoroughly excited for spending time relaxing, having fun and discovering this beautiful diverse country and its unique culture. The people of Greece are renowned for their beautiful olive skin, made radiant by a warm, sunny climate and a healthy diet doused
Vintage Travel is delighted to have recently added Le Bastide de Mougins to its portfolio of villas on the Cote d’Azur. Just a five minute drive from Mougins and six kilometres from the glamorous city of Cannes, Bastide de Mougins is the perfect spot to get a taste of the Cote d’Azur at its most
For accommodation on the Algarve that is close to wildlife, Casa das Lajes puts you in the heart of the Algarve countryside. This spacious three-bedroom house is surrounded by natural tranquility, amidst the beauty of the Serra da Caldeirao. The Serra da Caldeirao is a protected region of the Algarve, which comprises of a verdant
Cool in both meanings of the word, villa Selvantonia is the perfect holiday accommodation for those wanting to escape the tourist trail and stay in the heart of inland Mallorca’s mountain utopia. With marble features, stone walls and terracotta roof tiles, Selvantonia provides a cool place to retrieve from the intense Mallorcan sun. Despite
