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Holiday villas, some are more secluded than others and we have made sure that if you need a completely secluded holiday you can have it.For many it’s the pool area which most importantly needs to be private and not over looked, which is understandable as that’s the area where you relax and unwind whilst on holiday. So it doesn’t matter if you can see the front door from the access road as long as the pool area is round the back and out of sight of the neighbours.However for some people its complete seclusion without being overlooked at...

Sunday, December 19, 2010


Holiday villas with infinity pools. What is an infinity pool? That’s a question we get asked a lot, mainly because we do have quite a lot of villas with infinity pools.An infinity pool is sometimes known also as an overflow pool and if you combine the two you get more of an understanding as to what it is. In many cases holiday villas with infinity pools are located on a hillside overlooking the sea and it is here that you get the infinity effect.When looking from the side of the pool nearest the hill towards the sea you get the impression that the...

Sunday, December 19, 2010


Holiday villas, what is it that makes a villa something special, that is a question asked by many of our villa holiday clients.At Villas Worldwide Ltd. we try to understand what it is that makes a holiday villa attractive and sets it apart from being just another holiday home. After doing so we then take care to choose our villas to try and match the requirements and expectations of our clients.We believe that our clients are looking for more than just a holiday property, they want something which gives the holiday something special. In most cases there...

Sunday, December 19, 2010


The Venice carnival is on between February 26th and March 8th, 2011 in the legendary Italian city of Venice.The fantastic masks and costumes have evolved over many years of carnival in Venice, the first was way back in 1268. The Venice carnival became part of the carnival Grand Tour in the eighteenth century.The Venice carnival is a major event for the Venetians and the extravagant processions and parties are very popular. The carnival mask originates from a past desire to conceal status and to assist with flirting anonymously. There is the traditional...

Saturday, December 18, 2010


Italy versus Wales six nations rugby in Rome kicks off at 14.30 on the 26th February 2011 at the Stadio Flaminio.The one tier Stadio Flamino set on the Via Flaminia just a few kilometres north-west of Rome centre is a great place to watch international rugby due to its intense atmosphere.In 2010 Wales finished third from last and Italy were last with two points and the French gained their first Grand Slam in six years. Wales enjoyed an amazing victory over Scotland 31-24 in arguably the match of the tournament. Italy managed to beat Scotland at the...

Saturday, December 18, 2010


The opera season in Milan, La Scala, Italy, 2011 got underway on 6th December.La Scala is the most famous opera house in the world and its popularity with the opera going fraternity and many dignitaries is undiminished. The La Scala theatre was built in the seventeenth century at the behest of the Empress of Austria, at a time when the Habsburgs ruled northern Italy. The Teatro alla Scala has strong links with the great composer Verdi.At La Scala you will find many great classic operas are performed but there are also some excellent innovations.This...

Saturday, December 18, 2010


First champion of France ice climbing competition in Champagny en Vanoise takes place on the ice tower 12th to 13th February 2011.The climbers have a time limit of six to twelve minutes to climb as high as they can up a fixed route which is entirely unknown to the competitors in advance. The ice climbers are protected by rope and harness so there is limited risk.Ice climbing and climbing in general are growth sports at the moment so this event which starts at 09.30 and finishes at 16.30 on the Saturday and a longer day 09.00 to 18.30 on the Sunday is...

Friday, December 17, 2010


Freeride World Tour, Chamonix, France, 2011 takes place on the Domaine du Brevent from 21st January to 28th January 2011.The Freeride World Tour attracts the world’s top snowboarders and skiers all competing to become the world freeride champion. The four hundred metres of near vertical “pentes de l’Hotel de Brevent” east facing slope challenges the best and there will be the usual “village” set up at the bottom. It’s free for spectators and for more information call +33 (0)4 50 53 11 13First in the current...

Friday, December 17, 2010


World cup ski cross, Alpe d’Huez, French Alps, France takes place in the Alpe d’Huez ski resort between the 10 and 13 January 2011.With a permanent course and in Ophelie David the ultimate representative, seven times winner of the ski cross World Cup, l’Alpe d’Huez has in recent years become the place for amateurs and professionals alike of skicross.In January the Coup de Monde FIS de ski cross has a stage at Alpe d’Huez where they will be faced with a course specially designed for them and the viewing public.To find ski...

Friday, December 17, 2010


The Aix Cartoon Festival, Aix-en-Provence, Provence, France is held between 22nd March to 23rd April 2011 at a number of venues in Aix including the Musee Granet and the Cite du Livre.Aix-en-Provence is a lively university city and the Cartoon Festival is very popular with various exhibitions, displays, screenings and workshops to go at. Entry to all events is free of charge. For more information call +33 (0) 442 161 161Bande Desinee or cartoon has never been so popular in France and it runs across all the generations.This is an annual event so do...

Thursday, December 16, 2010


The Hivernales, Avignon, Provence, France is an annual event which takes place in Avignon between February 24th and March 5th, 2011.The 2011 theme for the 33rd event is the Americas and once again the Festival de dance Les Hivernales - Avignon is set to attract a large number of dance companies to the various venues around the city. Editor of the Hivernales web site Emmanual Serafin says that “2011 will be the moment to look back in history but also to look at a new generation of choreography linked with the past”. For more information call...

Thursday, December 16, 2010


Provence holiday events 2011 will be starting soon. This social calendar of what’s on in Provence is designed to help you get the best out of your stay in one of our villas in Provence.The Hivernales is a contemporary dance festival held annually in Avignon. In 2011 it is on from 25th February to 5th March.Also in March in Avignon it’s the annual Avignon Motor Festival in the Parc des Expositions.The Aix Cartoon Festival takes place each year in March – April. The Festival de la Bande Desinee is held at the Cite du Livre,...

Thursday, December 16, 2010


The International Comic Strip Festival is on in Angouleme at the National Centre of Comics and Images (CNBDI) from 27th to 30th January 2011 from 10.00 to 19.00 daily.The whole city embraces this event with exhibitions everywhere including local banks, businesses and even the famous Angouleme cathedral. For more information call +33 (0) 5 45 38 65 65Comic strip or Bande Dessinee as it is known in France is hugely popular with the French of all ages. The likes of Asterix and Tintin can be found in many a French household. So the importance of the annual...

Wednesday, December 15, 2010


Dordogne holiday events 2011 start in a few weeks. This is our guide to what’s on in the Dordogne, it’s a social calendar for the Dordogne.The annual International Comic Strip Festival is on in Angueleme 27th to 30th January 2011.The Truffle festival takes place in Sarlat in January in homage of the local delicacy. Last year there were 58 kilograms of “black diamond” on display with prices ranging from 600 to 900 euro per kilo.In May three days of musical acts from around the world perform at the Musiques Metisses Festival in...

Wednesday, December 15, 2010


 
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