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Phil H


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23rd February 2011

Holidays in Miami Playa

Miami Playa is a small purpose built resort 20km from Salou and 120km from Barcelona in the autonomous community of Catalonia. That lies in an enchanting backdrop between the mountains and the Mediterranean Sea. There are 12km of coastline with some of it...

23rd February 2011

Holidays in Menorca, Balearic Islands, Spain

Menorca is the second largest of the Balearic Islands and has seen much conflict since the year of 534 when the British first took control of the island. Since then it has been ruled by the Muslims, taken under the wings of its bigger neighbour Mallorca a...

23rd February 2011

Holidays in the Rhone-Alpes, France

The Rhone-Alpes is a large, mountainous region in the south-east of France, which has something to offer all visitors, whether they visit in summer or winter. In the summer, you can follow walking trails in the mountains, relax on the lakeside beaches or ...

18th February 2011

Holidays in Deux-Sevres, Poitou-Charentes, France

Deux-Sevres is probably the quietest and least well known of the departments in the Poitou-Charentes region in western France. It still has plenty to offer visitors, particularly those who enjoy exploring the natural environment and trying outdoor sports....

17th February 2011

Holidays in Oise, Picardie, France

Located in the west of Picardie, the department of Oise has something to offer any visitor. There are historical towns, buildings and important sites, dating from medieval times to the First World War. Families will be well entertained by the major amusem...

16th February 2011

Holidays in Aisne, Picardie, France

The department of Aisne is located in the east of Picardie, in the north of France. The region is known for its medieval villages and towns, castles and fortresses and its strategic importance during the First World War. There are a number of battlefields...

15th February 2011

Holidays in Picardie, France

The Picardie region in the north-east of France is an area of contrasts, stretching from the Channel coast through farmland to wooded areas and natural parks. The towns and cities are well-known for their medieval architecture, while there are a number of...

15th February 2011

Holidays in El Valle, Murcia, Spain

Stunningly assertive is the natural terrain that is built around this landscaped golf course in the province of Murcia. El Valle Golf is a gated community and its prime asset other than the real estate, which is quickly being snapped up, is naturally the ...

14th February 2011

Holidays in Somme, Picardie, France

The name of the department of Somme has now become synonymous with the First World War battle that shares its name. Located in the north of the Picardy region, the Somme has more to offer than cemeteries and monuments, however. The beautiful Picardy coast...

14th February 2011

Holidays in Poitou-Charentes, France

The region of Poitou-Charentes is in the west of France on the Atlantic coast. The area is a diverse one; stretching from the wild Atlantic beaches and islands to the stately medieval owns, passing through the infamous town of Cognac on the way. There are...

11th February 2011

Holidays in Mazarron, Costa Calida, Murcia, Spain

Mazarron has a rich mining history and also a significant seafaring one. Earliest records of previous civilisations date back to the Palaeolithic times, though it was the Phoenicians who established the town's port and harbour. Then later it was the Roman...

09th February 2011

Holidays in Marbella, Costa del Sol, Andalucia, Spain

Marbella, the favourite playground of the social elite, started with more modest beginnings in Paleolithic times. Successive civilisations such as the Phoenicians, Carthaginians and Romans came, saw and left behind traces. The Moors also influenced the ar...

20th January 2011

Holidays in Sarthe, Loire Valley, France

Located in the Loire Valley region in the west of France, the department of Sarthe is one that is dominated by the historic town of Le Mans and its famous 24-hour motor race. Outside the town, Sarthe is a rural area, with plenty for nature lovers to see a...

20th January 2011

Holidays in Mayenne, Loire Valley, France

The rural department of Mayenne is located within the Loire Valley region in the west of France. With few large towns, most visitors will spend their time exploring the beautiful natural scenery and historic villages in the area. This is an ideal location...

20th January 2011

Holidays in Mar Menor, Murcia, Spain

Mar Menor is Europe's largest salt-water lake. The Romans understood the significance of this lake and set up an extraction industry and they built spas to make use of the therapeutic powers that the salty water offered. It also has some wetlands that are...