Author RSSHolidays in Calabria, Italy
At the toe of Italy's boot, right in the south of the country, can be found the wild and unspoilt region of Calabria. Most well-known for its seaside resorts – no part of the area is more than 50 km from the sea – Calabria's towns are modern creations tha...
Holidays in Puerto Banus, Costa del Sol, Andalucia, Spain
Puerto Banus is the playground of the famous and is very close in destination to its other rich cousin Marbella. The port was built and designed by Jose Banus, an intimate friend of the former Spanish dictator. Until ten years ago this resort area was exc...
Holidays in Cilento, Campania, Italy
Cilento is a popular tourist area in southern Italy, located to the southeast of the famous Amalfi Coast. Although perhaps not as well-known as its neighbour, the beaches of the Cilento region are just as beautiful as the Amalfi, and are usually a little ...
Holidays in Isere, Rhone-Alpes, France
Located in the heart of the Alps and the Rhone Valley, the Isere department has something to offer everyone, from extreme sports enthusiasts to art and history buffs. In the winter, the area is well-known for its skiing resorts, while in the summer hiking...
Holidays in Playa Flamenca, Orihuela Costa, Valencia, Spain
Playa Flamenca is a residential beach area on the Orihuela Costa. Before 1972 it was just a quiet stretch of relatively unknown coastline until some Flemish real estate developers sowed the seeds for what is now one of most well sought for popular resorts...
Holidays in Ain, Rhone-Alpes, France
The department of Ain is located in the south-east of France in the Rhone-Alpes region, and is named after the river that runs through the area. Close to the major transport centres of Lyon and Geneva, the area is known for its natural beauty, though you ...
Holidays in Peniscola, Valencia, Costa del Azahar, Spain
Peniscola is a fortified seaport on the Costa Del Azahar. It is sometimes called the 'Gibraltar of Valencia' and was used in the filming of El Cid (1961) played by Charlton Heston. The castle was originally built by the Knights Templar in the 14th century...
Holidays in Caserta, Campania, Italy
Caserta is the name of a province in the north of the Campania region, and also the name of its capital city. This small area is mainly residential, though it has one major tourist attraction that is popular with Italians and foreigners alike; the opulent...
Holidays in Charente, Poitou-Charentes, France
Charente is a department in the Poitou-Charentes region of France, located in the west of the country. The area is famous for its cognac brandy, named after the town in Charente, as well as number of historical sites and buildings. Those who prefer explor...
Holidays in Orihuela Costa, Valencia, Spain
Orihuela Costa enjoys a lavish 16km of cliff-rimmed sanded beaches, excellently maintained according to the Blue Flag standard that awards beaches that have a high standard of hygiene and adhere to environmental friendliness. There are six beaches that al...
Holidays in Campania, Italy
The region of Campania is one of the most popular in all of Italy, visited by millions of tourists every year from both home and abroad. There are two main reasons for the area's popularity, and they couldn't be more diverse; the beautiful Amalfi Coast, w...
Holidays in Savoie, Rhone-Alpes, France
The department of Savoie is located in the heart of the mountains in the Rhone-Alpes region in eastern France, and is home to many of the country's most exclusive skiing resorts. There is still plenty to enjoy in the summer months too, whether visitors ju...
Holidays in Orgiva, Andalucia, Spain
Orgiva is the capital of the Alpujarras, a unique place immortalised by Gerald Brenan in "South of Granada" and characterised by Chris Stewart in "Driving over Lemons" and "Parrot in a Pepper Tree". The writings of these authors were inspired by the area ...
Holidays in Drome, Rhone-Alpes, France
Located in the southern part of the Rhone-Alpes region, the department of Drome is home to some intriguing historic buildings, beautiful natural scenery, world-famous candies and international shoe designers. If you're visiting the Drome region on vacatio...
Holidays on the Amalfi Coast, Campania, Italy
The Amalfi Coast is a 43-mile stretch of coastline on the southern side of the headland that reaches out towards Capri. Stretching from just west of the town of Salerno to the “pearl of the Divine Coast” Positano, the Amalfi is known for its steep coastli...