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Ski apartments with spa services offer that extra touch of luxury which allow you return from your ski holiday feeling both invigorated and relaxed.There is a more to spending a week skiing than just tearing down the mountain testing your limits, trying to perfect your turns and tight control followed by a good get together in a ski bar, though obviously that's got a lot to do with it.There is something about being in the mountains, at high altitude with the fresh air and sunshine in the middle of winter which brings you to life, gives you an extra...

Tuesday, September 10, 2013


Villas in Ibiza. Our top 5 chosen from our collection of 45 beautiful properties on the best known Balearic island, Ibiza, designed to help you choose the right house your family holiday.The most popular villa in Ibiza with our clients is the Cala Tarida BAL604 and it is easy to understand the appeal. This light and spacious house is set on a hillside in Cala Tarida from where it commands stunning views of the sea and hills whilst offering practical, good value accommodation.Although most of our houses in Ibiza have private pools there are a few which...

Tuesday, September 10, 2013


Are you a piano music composer? Here is what we can do for you. We have a very nice range of holiday villas with pianos and within our piano villa collection there are some which are suitable for composing breaks.It is clear that most composers require peace and quiet and wish simply to spend a week relaxing, away from it all, in an environment which is conducive to musical inspiration.Unlike most of our holiday makers we understand from our experiences organising stays for composers that a piano music composer wants to be alone, only needs to use one...

Monday, September 09, 2013


Walking and cycling along the Canal du Midi can be every bit as enjoyable as meandering along in a boat.Often flanked by tall plane trees the canal runs all the way from the Atlantic Ocean in the west to the Mediterranean Sea in the east. A remarkable feat of engineering attributed to Pierre-Paul Riquet it is one the main features of the Languedoc Roussillon landscape.You don't need to take a canal boat holiday to enjoy the Canal du Midi which is now designated as a UNESCO World Heritage site as the towpath is ideally suited for walking and...

Monday, September 09, 2013


Villas with fenced pools and security systems are designed to offer peace of mind to parents staying in holiday villas.There are now a wide variety of private swimming pool security systems available though the most common which people ask for is a fence with a gate.France is by far the most heavily regulated country in Europe when it comes to swimming pool security systems following the introduction of strict laws around the turn of the millennium.Many were surprised at just how far the laws went and how tightly they are enforced but also...

Wednesday, September 04, 2013


Wine production in the Heraklion area dates back over 2000 years and it is still going strong to this day.Located in the limestone hills 16km to the south of the Cretans capital of Heraklion lies the authentic village of Archanes (locally known as Arhanes or Arxanes) which is surrounded by lines of vineyards. Their origins can be traced back to the 19 century BC and the wine press at Vathypetro, just outside the village, which was used by the ancient Minoan civilization (who's king resided in the palace at Knossos) which mysteriously disappeared...

Wednesday, September 04, 2013


Operators offering crossings for self drive to France and Spain. Here is an up to date list of all the ferry and tunnel companies and their services.DFDS Seaways having acquired Norfolk line DFDS now offer over 24 crossings per day. You can depart from Dover, Portsmouth and Newhaven to Dunkirk, Calais, Dieppe and Le Havre.Brittany Ferries specialize in the western routes and even go as far as Spain. Travel out from Cork, Portsmouth, Plymouth and Poole to Roscoff, St Malo, Cherbourg, Caen and le Havre in France and Santander and Bilbao in Spain. The...

Tuesday, September 03, 2013


Visit the island of Tabarca or Isla Tabarqueras as it is known locally in Spain and enjoy a day out for a meal, some exploring and good snorkelling.The biggest inhabited island near the Costa Calida coast Tabarca is around 2km long and 360 metres wide and can be accessed from a number of the regions mainland ports including Alicante, Santa Pola, Guadamar and Torrevieja in around half an hour by boat (some of which have glass bottoms so you can watch the fish).The Spanish island of Tabarca has a charming old square, a lighthouse and the remains of an old...

Tuesday, September 03, 2013


Villas on the best beaches. Our top 5 chosen from our collection of 240 villas within walking distance of a beach to help you find the right beachside holiday home for your holiday.The Palombaggia beach near Porto Vecchio on the French Mediterranean island of Corsica is widely recognised as the best on the island and as the "isle de beaute" is acknowledged as having some of the best beaches in Europe then our five star luxury villa Palombaggia PVMT14 is quite rightly at the top of our list.Spain has miles and miles of coastline yet the Costa...

Monday, September 02, 2013


Visit the oldest Republic in the world when on holiday in Le Marche and see for yourself the micro country of San Marino.Founded in 301 by Marinus a Christian stonemason the Republic of San Marino is reputedly the oldest republic as well as the 3rd smallest European state. It stands on a hill which rises to 657 metres, landlocked, surrounded by Italy to which it is essentially aligned.It is an interesting place to visit, surrounded by a wall with three fortresses (two of which are accessible to tourists, the Rocca and the Torre Cesta) it was added to...

Monday, September 02, 2013


Visit the great Cognac producers in the Charente department of France and discover the secrets of what makes a great Cognac.The Cognac industry in France is similar in many ways to Whisky in Scotland, both are strong drinks which vary greatly in taste and quality with age playing a major part and you have to pay a hefty price for a really good one.There is a major difference in that Cognac is produced from grapes which are grown uniquely in the Cognac region. However the maturing process in oak casks which are often stored in ancient cellars is similar...

Sunday, September 01, 2013


The shifting beach of Brac is one of the most iconic beaches in Croatia and it's peculiar feature is that is never the same from one year to the next.Seen from above the Zlatni rat beach is an impressive sight as it juts out like a silver tongue into the vivid blue water of the Adriatic. You don't need to be airborne to enjoy the effect, you get a great view of the beach from up on the mountain behind.Brac is quite a mountainous island with the highest hill rising to 780 metres so as you drive around or walk there are plenty of opportunities to...

Saturday, August 31, 2013


Nice airport the gateway to the French Riviera is one of the most pleasant airports in the Mediterranean as well as one of the best for direct flights.The only thing you really have to look out for at Nice airport is the fact that there are two terminals so you do need to check your travel documents carefully. The most recent is Terminal 2 which is mainly for international flights and here you should try the bar and restaurant on the top floor of the check in area which it is easy to miss.Flying from the UK one of the main operators is Easyjet...

Friday, August 30, 2013


Bali coast villas with pools. Our top 3 chosen from our collection of 31 luxury houses to help you find the right villa in Bali for your holiday.Our first choice is the Villa Oberoi BALI611 which is located within walking distance of one of the best beaches on the island at Seminyak. Not only is this beautiful house well priced you can also stroll to shops and restaurants.Also in the same town is the Villa Bali Seminyak BALI613 which is at the forefront of contemporary design and has a stunning fourteen metre long swimming pool. Here you can...

Friday, August 30, 2013


 
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