It has to be said that when it comes to dishes that cross multi-national boundaries and are revered throughout the world, lamb stew vaunts transnational appeal. While the British are more familiar with Irish stew or even Indian lamb Rogan Josh, the Portuguese’s version of this popular dish is known as the Chanfana. While the ingredients
Fiesta de San Francisco, Assisi, Umbria – A colourful spectacle to honour a much-loved saint. San Francisco of Assisi is thought of by many Italians as the number one revered person who has ever lived in Italy. And when you consider the Caesars, the popes, the artists, the opera singers and the football players, it
If you are seeking a romantic trip away, then the island of Ibiza and its heavenly sunsets beckon. From walking hand in hand across the sun-drenching beaches, to watching the sun descend behind the jagged sierras, Ibiza can justifiably be described as being a couple’s paradise. Of course your romantic getaway to the legendary Balearic
When we think about ultra-glam, oozing with wealth and exquisiteness casino hotspots, Las Vegas immediately springs to mind, followed quickly by the French Riviera. From Bay Casino in Monaco, which features 139 new-generation slot machines without tokens, to Casino Barriere Les Princes in Cannes, for decades, the likes of Monte Carlo, Cannes, Nice and St.
Whenever you go to restaurants in the likes of the Cote d’Azur, the Costa Brava and the Etruscan Coast, one thing that is nearly always on the menu is sardines. The humble sardine is said to have taken its name from the island of Sardinia because they are so plentiful there. The truth is that
The days when fish and chips were swilled down with a pint of lager are fading into a distant memory on Mallorca as chic chefs have moved in and have transformed the eatery makeup of this wonderful island. It is now possible to wine and dine in style in Mallorcan restaurants, which are gaining the
Vintage Travel is proud to announce that we came in the top ten of the ‘World’s Best Villa Rental Companies’ category of the highly prestigious Conde Nast Readers’ Travel Awards. The criteria for the voting is based on a number of components, including the range of villas a company has on its books, the facilities
They certainly love their festivals in Catalonia just as much as they do in the rest of Spain. Like paella, sangria, the siesta and a landscape dominated by pine forests, fishing villages and legendary resorts, festivals of all shapes, sizes and themes, help craft Catalonia’s unique identity. While many of Europe’s leading tourist destinations have
When it comes to exclusive European wining and dining, the French Riviera has to be in pole position. With so many lavish haunts with Michelin chefs and their assistants ferrying away behind the scenes in the kitchen, it’s no wonder the world’s elitist members can’t seem to resist flocking to the Cote d’Azur for their
We tend to make up our own minds where is a suitable, entertaining and culturally-enhancing place to take our children on holiday. That said, with so many great holidaying destinations in Europe that are suitable for children, many parents have an open ear when it comes to hearing about family-friendly vacation destinations. When an acclaimed
