If you’re seeking sun, sand, history, great cuisine and culture this summer, then visiting Mallorca’s Pollenca will certainly fulfil such aspirations. What has been referred to as Mallorca’s “jewel of the North”, Pollenca was established by the Catalans in the 13th century. Most of Pollenca’s existing old houses were built during the 17th and 18th
If your trip to Siena comes with aspirations to learn about the city’s unique history and culture, then nothing could be more educational then visiting the Shrine of Saint Catherine of Siena. The shrine occupies the site of Saint Catherine’s family home, where she was born and lived her early years. The house has been
Situated on the rural outskirts of Menorca’s Calla Morell, within easy walking distance of a lovely coved beach and a great local restaurant, Sa Tanca sits in a stunningly picturesque spot. Set on top of a small hill, this plush, modern villa boasts incredible views of the surrounding wooden countryside and the nearby Mediterranean Sea.
If you want to experience the best wine in Europe, you travel to the likes of France, Portugal and Italy, right? Not necessarily. According to Wine Enthusiast Magazine, the Aegean Islands in Greece are one of the best places to travel to for quality wine. Every year the Wine Enthusiast Magazine, one of the world’s
Atzi II is a popular luxury villa in San Carlos, an enviable part of Ibiza. Enjoying the same lovely rural location as its sister villa Atzi I, with easy access to the coast and the amenities of San Carlos, Atzi II certainly boasts a well-appointed spot. This almost Arabesque-style villa can sleep two guests but
The Algarve is famed for its long sandy beaches, world elite golf courses and being bathed in year-round sunshine. This southern Portuguese holiday hotspot’s culinary talents are less well-documented. But did you know the Algarve is home to a number of Michelin star restaurants? There are six Michelin Star restaurants on the Algarve. Vila Joya, Gale
Costa Teguise is a purpose-built tourist town on the Eastern side of Lanzarote. The town was built sympathetically to harmonise with its existing natural surroundings. Nevertheless, Teguise is a bustling and lively resort, with plenty of things to do for all the family during the day and at night. Costa Teguise contrasts sharply with Ville
Springtime is an especially beautiful time in Tuscany. Fragrant pastel blossom hangs from the trees like pendulous Christmas baubles. Chromatic poppies cover the fields like a scarlet velvet carpet. Emerald dominates the vista as far as the eye can see. Apart from the obvious natural beauty that makes visiting Tuscany particularly enjoyable at this time
Villa Nicole is a stunning hillside property which has equally impressive views of the wonderful French countryside. Being just ten kilometres from Cannes, the choicest of Mediterranean towns, Villa Nicole enjoys the privileged position of being surrounded by breathtaking countryside whilst being in the heart of one of the most glamorous parts of the world.
While Easter celebrations can be somewhat similar around the world, Easter time on Crete and indeed on the whole of mainland Greece, is significantly different from other Western European nations. This is mainly due to the fact the Greeks use a modified version of the Julian calender instead of the Gregorian calender. In 2014 Easter
