Author RSSHolidays in Creuse, Limousin, Massif Central, France
The department of Creuse is located in the centre of France, right among the impressive mountains of the Massif Central, and named after the river that runs through the region. There are few large town and cities in a region that is dominated by its rive...
Holidays in Moselle, Lorraine, France
Moselle is a department in the north east of France bordered by the rest of the Lorraine region and Germany. In fact, the Moselle region became part of Germany during the Second World War before being returned to France when the Allies won. The capital of...
Holidays in Meuse, Lorraine, France
Meuse is a department in the northeast of France, which is famous as the site of some of the most significant battles of the First World War, including Verdun. The region is bordered by other departments in the Lorraine region and by Belgium in the north....
Holidays in Meurthe-et-Moselle, Lorraine, France
Meurthe-et-Moselle is a departement in the region of Lorraine that borders Luxembourg and Belgium. The capital of the area is the historic town of Nancy, while the region is dominated by its rivers and parks, as well as number of picturesque villages.
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Holidays in Lorraine
Lorraine is one the 26 administrative regions of France and is located in the north east of the country near to the German border. There are two major cities in the area of Lorraine, Metz and Nancy, as well as lots of countryside for hikers and cyclists t...
Holidays in Haute-Vienne, Limousin, France
Haute-Vienne is a department in the central French region of Limousin. Named after the River Vienne that runs through the area, the Haute-Vienne is a rural region with many historic towns and with the ancient town of Limoges as its capital.
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Holidays in Guardamar del Segura, Valencia, Spain
Guardamar del Segura is steeped in history. There are remains that predate to the Neolithic period. Phoenician fortifications supported a harbour that was a significant trading route. Roman occupation built upon the trading as well as fishing and salting....
Holidays in Granada, Andalucia, Spain
Granada dates back to the prehistoric era. Since then it has been occupied by the Romans, the Moors and the Christians. There are tiers of culture, deeply embedded, within the city and the surrounding towns and villages. Granada is the integral city that ...
Holidays in Gran Canaria, Canary Islands, Spain
Gran Canaria is the third largest of the Canary Islands and its major city Las Palmas shares capital status with Santa Cruz in Tenerife. Gran Canaria is said to derive its name, not from the yellow birds that sacrificed their lives in mines before the inv...
Holidays in Fuengirola, Costa del Sol, Andalucia, Spain
Fuengirola's humble origins started as a small fishing village. Nowadays it is one of the most commercially drawn towards tourist destinations in Europe. It boasts one of the most generous strips of coast that is home to a whopping seven kilometres of san...
Holidays in Competa, Costa del Sol, Spain
The white buildings of Competa are nestled in between the towering mountains of Tejeda and Almijara. This beautiful town’s origins date from 1487 when it was a humble sized farming community. Today it is more cosmopolitan, heavily influenced by visitors f...
Holidays in Duquesa, Costa del Sol, Spain
The town of La Duquesa lies amidst the medieval white walled villages. Closely set against the backdrop of the Sierra Bermeja mountain range. It started as a small close-knit fishing community. Now it is a popular coastal resort with many visitors. Thoug...
Holidays in Durcal, Andalucia, Spain
The town of Durcal is located in the valley of Lecrin - one of the most fertile plains of Spain. This valley is formed naturally by its own river and the irrigation system and the mills take full advantage of it. Citrus groves abound with oranges and lemo...
Holidays in Lozere, Languedoc-Rousillon, France
The region of Lozere, 100 kilometres north of the Mediterranean, is often referred to as “the Scotland of France” thanks to its mountainous scenery, lakes and long association with the author Robert Louis Stevenson. Here you are close to all the major tou...
Holidays in Loire Valley, France
The Loire Valley is a large region in central France that is very popular with tourists. Not only does it boast spectacular scenery, but there more than 300 castles that are all worth visiting along with historic towns and churches. UNESCO has even added ...