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Elephant rides in Bali are one of the exceptional activities that you can try on a villa holiday in Bali.There is no doubt that a ride on the back of an elephant is an amazing experience, a unique opportunity to get up close, touch and feel an elephant and to sway in harmony with its beautiful, deliberate motion.Personally I found the experience a very rich one and on reflection it was very much down to where it was, in the open jungle and the look of the way the elephants were being treated, which was very good indeed.I was amazed at how carefully an...

Wednesday, September 14, 2011


Portugal half marathon takes place on the 25th September starting on the dramatic Vasco da Gama bridge.The Portugal half marathon is an annual event, known also as the Vasco de Gama race and is run mainly around Lisbon’s Nations Park. There is also a five mile mini marathon for those not up to the real thing. The fun race is open to anyone who wants to start from the bridge.For more information on the twelfth Lisbon half marathon refer to the Portugalhalfmarathon.net websiteThe weather in Portugal is still very warm late September so even if you...

Tuesday, September 13, 2011


Villa holidays prices 2012 are now online along with the latest availability so you can book next years holiday villa now.Yes the summer has come to an end, the children have gone back to school and its time to start thinking about next years summer holiday. If you want to book the best villa holiday for your family then you really should do it now before someone else snaps up the dates you want.After another very poor summer in the UK it is expected that there will be more demand than ever for high quality villa holidays in the best overseas locations...

Friday, September 09, 2011


Cannes boat show 2011 is on in the Vieux Port this week.The Cannes boat show is a spectacular event with the leading international brokers displaying the latest in luxury yachts.The show started on the 6th and runs through to the 11th of September 2011. I passed by on a boat out to the Lerins island of Saint Honorat on Tuesday and took the above photograph which gives you a good idea of the type of luxury craft on show.Known as the Salon Nautique de Cannes the boat show is open to the general public and gives you a fascinating insight into the world of...

Thursday, September 08, 2011


Top archeological sites in Greece are Knossos, Olympia, Delphi and the Acropolis in Athens, according to a recent survey.  A recent online survey by the Greek tourist board placed these magnificent archeological sites at the top of the list of those which made a “most lasting impression” on visitors.  I must concur with the choice of the Palace of Knossos, near Heraklion in Crete as it certainly made a long lasting impression on me. Associated with the legend of the Labyrinth where the Minotaur was held, the Minoan civilization is...

Friday, September 02, 2011


La Rosiere 1850 chalet prices 2012 have now come online and are available for ski holiday rentals for all dates including the main school holidays at Christmas, New Year, February half term and Easter.  We have a beautiful Savoyard style wooden chalet in La Rosiere which sleeps up to 12 people along with some more modern apartments in chalets which have access to shared swimming pool facilities.  La Rosiere 1850 is very much a family resort and including its links to La Thuile and Val d’Aoste offers 160km of ski runs with a nice range of...

Thursday, August 25, 2011


La Tomatina in Spain is a crazy event which takes place on the 31st August 2011 near Valencia in the Costa Blanca.The Tomatina is an annual festival which occurs each year on the last Wednesday of August and if you are planning to visit Bunol near Valencia then either be prepared (with safety goggles and gloves) or avoid it!This is a tomato fest like no other with over a hundred tons of tomatoes distributed from huge trucks to supply ammunition for revelers to pelt each other, it is the worlds biggest food fight. Apparently throwing huge amounts of over...

Thursday, August 18, 2011


Chamonix chalet prices 2012 are now live on our web site and ski holidays in Chamonix available for booking, with availability for Christmas, New Year, half term and Easter holidays.  We have a superb, very well appointed chalet in Chamonix and a beautiful chalet apartment which is within walking distance of the centre of town which is really lively. Our Chamonix ski accommodation prices range from £1570 to £4910 and can sleep up to 12 people.  Chamonix is an outstanding ski resort with great history as well as magnificent...

Thursday, August 11, 2011


Rossini opera season in Italy commences this week in Pesaro, Le Marche, Italy from 10 to 23 August 2011.  The Rossini Opera festival was founded in order to stage the lesser known works of Gioachino Rossini who left all of his sizable fortune to the town of Pesaro. Famous works by Rossini include the Barber of Seville and William Tell.  Established in 1980 the event has become well established on the Italian social calendar and is now amongst the members of the European Festivals Association, the president of Italy is amongst the patrons. For...

Wednesday, August 10, 2011


Marseille water jousting takes place on and in the waters of the old port on the 28th August 2011.Water jousting dates back to the middle ages in Marseilles and in the late nineties it became an official sport with its own governing body, the Federation Francais de Joutes et Sauvetage Nautique and the sport has become nationwide.The colorful jousting boats sail past each other and from the elevated ramp the combatants joust with the loser taking a dip in the sea. It is a spectacle in the beautiful context of the famous old port of Marseille.Marseille...

Friday, August 05, 2011


La Rochelle Jazz in Jazz out is underway once again this August and it’s not to late to get along and enjoy some cool Jazz by the sea if you are on holiday in Poitou Charente.The Jazz in Jazz out festival is an annual event which takes place at the New World Museum in La Rochelle. It’s absolutely free and you can enjoy performances from both amateur musicians and semi professionals.Jazz in Jazz out 2011 includes Lazy Jazz, Zaiti Combo, Whats the funk, Martine on the beach, LQ Quartet, Mighty brother and Captain swing along with many others....

Thursday, August 04, 2011


Courchevel chalet prices 2012 have just been published and are now available for online booking and that includes skiing at Christmas, New Year and February half term holidays.We have an outstanding range of ski chalets in Courchevel available on a self catering basis and in many cases we can also arrange catering with professional chefs. Our Courchevel chalets range from a ski chalet apartment for 6 costing around £1490 to £4740 per week to a super luxurious chalet for 12 costing from around £29,700 to £89,070. We even have...

Sunday, July 31, 2011


Toulouse summer music festival starts next week.Toulouse d’ete music festival runs from the 19th July through to the 12th August and once again attracts international performers in 2011. On offer during Toulouse d’ete there is a wide variety of popular music combined with opera and classical such as Liszt.You can get a ticket for three concerts for around 15 euro or a one off for 8 euro for events staged at the Musee des Abattoirs, Gare Matabiau, Quai de la Daurade, Halle aux Grains, Basilique St-Sernin or the St Etienne Cathedral. Some...

Friday, July 15, 2011


Serre Chevalier apartment prices 2012 prices are now online, Christmas, New Year, February half term, Easter and all other dates are available for booking.Our ski apartments in Serre Chevalier are very well appointed, just 200 metres walk from the resort centre, lifts and the slopes. These modern apartments range from a one bedroom apartment for 4 to a large four bedroom apartment which sleeps 10 people. Best of all they all have access to a beautiful heated pool which enjoys views of the mountains as well as a recreational area with billiards table,...

Wednesday, July 13, 2011


 
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