Spending Christmas in Tuscany is special. It may be cold and crisp, but the cities sparkle with light and activity. There is a multitude of museums, galleries, street markets, churches, and of course good places to eat delicious food. If you’re thinking about spending Christmas in Tuscany, take a look at five things to do
The picturesque and quaint market town of Castillonnes in the northern Lot et Garonne department of south west France can only be described as a ‘must-see’ village in a region of France that is brimming with culture, character and beauty. With a hilltop location, Castillonnes boasts magnificent views of the Lot et Garonne countryside rolling
The rural village of Islamlar is nuzzled in the Taurus Mountains not far from the sophisticated Turkish town of Kalkan. With the beauty of the Taurus Mountains on your doorstep, the chic amenities of Kalkan just a 20-minute drive away and the translucent water of the Lycian coast nearby, Islamlar is the perfect base to
Just a short stroll down a winding lane from the tranquil and picturesque Dordogne village of Masclat, is a fabulous house named La Piniere. This beautiful house has five bedrooms and four bathrooms and can sleep up to ten guests.
Mas du Val is a striking villa that sleeps up to eight guests and is located less than a kilometre from the famous Provencal medieval city, Saint-Paul de Vence.
Crete is the biggest island in the Greek archipelago, lying south of the Aegean Sea. It has high mountainous regions with snow on their peaks, contrasting vividly with an interior that is lush and green. With plenty of rocky paths, gorges and caves, fabulous walking is waiting on the beautiful island of Crete.
The Lazio region of Italy comprises of a diverse mix of ancient culture, verdant hills, lakes and mountains, bordered by the Tyrrhenian Sea and crossed by the River Tiber. The provinces of Lazio include Rome, which is understandably the regional capital, as well as four other areas – Frosinone, Viterbo, Rieti and Latina.
Nice in the autumn typically means fewer crowds, good weather and better deals. Many consider it by far the best time to visit this cosmopolitan French city.
The Alpujarras are a beautiful region of mountains that extend down towards the Mediterranean in the Granada region of Andalucía. A lot of the area is now protected as a national park. Much of the Alpujarras has not changed in centuries; there are still white-washed villages and winding scenic roads with breathtaking views. You can see intricate
The Department of Lot is an area of outstanding natural beauty, consisting of a dramatic landscape populated with old historic towns and villages. Rivers that have through time carved their way into limestone to create wondrous gorges, wooded valleys and hillsides. Vineyards, ancient caves, castles, you have it all in this area, mostly unspoilt by
