A British couple on first arriving in Spain bought a beer apiece in a quaint sunny bar in Granada city centre. Soon after the beer arrived the waitress plonked a delicious plate of prawns on the table. “Take them away. We can’t afford those,” said the thrifty Brits indignantly shaking their heads. The waitress who
With beaches carpeted with beautiful bodies surrounded by an equally as stunning landscape, exclusivity, glamour and cosmopolitanism is certainly at the heart of the Cote d’Azur. If you have had the privilege of visiting this stretch of ultra-glam coastline, then you’ll appreciate why the Absolutely Fabulous film was set in the region in 2011. If
Fiona Bruce cited Crete as being “Heaven on the Aegean” and the perfect mix of ancient culture and modern comforts. Does Vintage Travel agree with the highly-revered news presenter’s analogy of the popular Greek island? When it comes to contrasting deep and vibrant colours, the island of Crete has to be a serious contender as
There are more than 3000 festivals in Andalucia every year and it is safe to say that this part of Spain loves to party! Some of the biggest and liveliest of the festivals, which are particularly popular in the provinces of Granada and Almeria, are the Moors and Christians celebrations. Moors and Christians’ festivals are
With its sandy beaches stretching on for miles on end, year-round sunshine, some of the most enviable golf courses in the world and picturesque towns and villages radiating history and culture, it is safe to say that there are plenty of reasons to visit the Algarve. If however you are taking the kids abroad and
The Lim Fjord – A heavenly way to be acquainted with Istrian nature and one of the most beautiful things to see in Istria. The Lim Fjord located on the western coast of Istria is a truly beautiful natural phenomenon. Technically this stunning piece of nature isn’t actually a fiord, as it would need to
Cruise the Algarve on the Santa Bernada – A 500-year-old caravel replica! If you are staying lucky enough to be spending time in the Algarve this summer, then you may want to try out something different. One way to fulfil yearnings for adventure is to embark on a historical yet refined exploration that is brimming with
The festival of Paper Lanterns takes place in Florence every year in early September and as you can imagine, is a particularly atmospheric event. While Florence is a lively and vibrant city all year round, the Paper Lantern Festival lights up this bustling Italian city with renewed vigour and life. In fact if you are
Out of all the celebrity chefs, Raymond Blanc has to be one of charismatic and admired. The Frenchman admits that from the tender age of 13 he was spellbound by the Mediterranean magnetism of Provence. Famed for his legendary slow cooked dishes, the two-Michelin starred chef associates this cooking technique with Provence, where ‘bouillabaisse’ and
When The Almighty dished out the world’s beaches, Brittany must have been one of the first in the queue. So diverse and impeccably beautiful are the beaches in this region of France that travel critics writing for different publications rarely manage to have the same beach listed in each other’s top ten – such is
