There is something unique about Umbria. Apart from being the only region in Italy to have neither a coastline nor a common border with other countries, much of Umbria’s uniqueness stems from the fact it is both historic and modern at the same time. We also cannot ignore the fact that Umbria has the stunning
You can forget about singers and celebrities having the WOW factor, 2014 is all about travel accommodation having the WOW ingredient and if there is one house that definitely falls into this privileged category, it’s Tuscany’s La Limonaia. With so many magnificent features and traits to mention about this fabulous infinity pool villa in Tuscany,
When it comes to villas possessing a Mediterranean ‘feel’ Villa Gomes in the Algarve is surpassed by little. Set in two acres of fertile gardens, the discerning visitor can truly relax in a place of great tranquillity. Being well secluded, this is a perfect private villa in the Algarve. Shades of white and terracotta dominate
With its thick, rustic walls and some of the old medieval fortifications of nearby Marmoraia contained within its boundaries, villas don’t get more authentic than Casa Celsa. As you meander through the grounds of this wonderful old renovated cottage, you can’t help but wonder whose shadowy footsteps you might be treading in. Located in a tranquil
With its pine-clad, stone-path walks that twist and turn around an interesting coastline, legendary cities, autonomous culture and favourable year-round climate, it’s not difficult to understand why Catalonia remains a top tourist destination.
There is always something comforting about converted old buildings. It could be down to the warmth of their history or maybe just the simple fact that they don’t build them with such robust materials any more. Mulina d’Anna is a converted old mill set in the vast and beautiful wine country of Tuscany. They
Giotto di Bondone was an Italian painter from the late Middle Ages, who is widely considered to have been the first of the many great artists that contributed to the Italian Renaissance. Being associated with such ambitious acclaim anyone or thing named after the great Italian artist certainly has a lot to live up to.
Villa Laurel, Roche Viejo – An ideal “get away from it all” luxury family villa in Andalucia. Situated amongst a thicket of pine trees a stone’s throw from the golden beaches of the Costa de la Luz, the immaculate Villa Laurel offers first-rate self-catering accommodation on one of Spain’s finest stretches of coastline. This three bedroom semi-detached
The exquisite Spanish house of La Mar sits comfortably amongst the gently undulating unspoilt countryside of Catalonia close to the medieval town of Begur and some of the most prestigious beaches in Spain. The population of Begur can swell to ten times its normal size in the high tourist season; such is its reputation as
Pedra Rubia is situated above the shores of the Rais Baixas in Galicia with the most incredible ocean and river estuary views. Looking down the river estuary towards the wide open Atlantic Ocean, the protected and beautiful Isles de Cies that are a mere 45-minute boat ride away dominates the horizon. The location of
