Holidays
If you are shortly going to be planning your holidays
you are probably sat thinking to yourself what type of
holiday would be best for you? If you are interested in
wintersports one would suggest a ski holiday, cruise boats
for water lovers, golf holidays
for the sports fanatics and camping
holidays for nature loving people. Another popular
holidays choice is cycling holidays. A great way to explore
the culture, history and scenic areas of whichever country
you decide to holiday in is with guided holiday
tours or by taking caravan
holidays. For booking last minute holidays and cheap
flights we are sure to be able to help. A service
you may be interested in whilst on holidays or stag
& hen weekends would be car
hire
We have in our listings many great safari
holiday offers with fantastic deals on flights and
car hire. So if you fancy a getaway to sunny Spain and
are looking for accommodation we can source amazing discounts
on hotels and villas.
Booking your holiday to Italy online will save you lots
of your hard earned cash as there are lots of great discounted
offers on flights, car hire
and accommodation. Bulgaria
is fast becoming one of the most popular holiday destinations
for British holiday makers and you can indulge in the
friendly local hospitality and beautiful landscapes by
booking a private villa or a hotel in this region. Portugal
is well known for its beautiful beaches so book your flights,
accommodation and car hire online and check out the savings
you will make. So when you are planning your holidays
consider our listings of reputable websites who will happily
assist you with any queries you may have.
Spain Holidays
Spain is a very popular holiday destination for a number
of countries including the UK & Germany. This is mainly
due to its warm climate & location as a flight from
the UK. The Kingdom of Spain is rich with culture &
possesses some extraordinary examples of early architecture.
The landscape of Spain mainly consists of mountainous
regions which include the Sierra Nevada & the Pyrenees.
This gives the country a beautiful rugged feel which is
unmistakably Spain.
The Pyrenean Experience
Spain has few secrets left to share with the outside
world, but the outstanding beauty of the Baztan valley
is undoubtedly one of them. The mysterious mediaeval hamlets
of the Spanish Pyrenees - with their immense white-washed
spanish
farmhouse and balconies dripping with pink geraniums
- have escaped the notice of the Moors and Romans alike.
And continue to elude allbut the most discerning tourist.
Leaving France for holidays
in Spain, you can climb over the hidden mountain passes
of the western Pyrenees. Stop and note the smugglers’
paths that veer sharply from the track and disappear off
into woods of beech and sweet chestnuts and the waterfalls
that tumble down to the road and move onwards carving
an intricate series of river valleys into this secretive
landscape.
This is perfect walking country for the perfect walking
holiday in Spain.
Suddenly, your path turns out of the woods and into a
soft belly of rolling green pastures. The foothills of
the Pyrenees stretch upwards as the sunlight floods down.
A farmer wearing a Basque beret herds sheep across the
track and over a rickety wooden bridge to his farmhouse.
A sheep dog barks, tomatoes droop heavily on the vine,
the sky is blue. Stop for a moment and listen: sheep bells,
cow bells, horse bells – the valley rings. A pair of falcons
circle overhead. A man chops firewood with an axe and
the air smellsof moist earth and leaves in the sunshine.
As you follow the river valley you will come across the
pretty bucolic villages of the Baztan. Wander down their
backstreets and explore the tiny artists’ ateliers and
artisans’ workshops as they work their traditional crafts
in wool, wood and leather. Drop in at the water mill in
Amaiur and wash down your corn talo and cheese with a
glass of local cider. Yet, do not be deceived by the apparent
tranquillity of the area, tradition and superstition run
deep. Throughout the year these villages erupt into colour
and life – this is the place of music and dance, of witches
and carnival masquerades, of holy shrines and pagan fiestas.
And if perhaps you are in need of a break from all this
medieval landscape - a touch of sophistication perhaps
- then there are a variety of breaks in Spain and France
just an hour from the door. Firstly, there is the glamorous
city of San Sebastian – arguably the most beautiful city
in Spain – with its magnificent sandy bay, promenade and
medieval streets peppered with tapas bars. An hour to
the north is the international airport of Biarritz and
the whole nostalgic French coast line, known for its traditional
fishing villages, tiny sea food restaurants and the vast
expanses of white sand beaches along the Côte Sauvage.
An hour to the south is the historic city of Pamplona
and the famous fiestas of San Fermin.
The Pyrenean Experience runs a series of open-house farmhouse
walking holidays from our 18th century Baztan farmhouse
in the Pyrenees. Our relaxed Spanish
walking holidays give a select few guests the opportunity
to explore the enigmatic Baztan culture, and offer a portfolio
of walks uncharted by any guide book. Our walks step out
from the farmhouse door onto smugglers tracks and stretches
of the famous Saint James’s Way. (El Camino de Santiago).
Our walking holidays in Spain can also be combined with
Spanish
language courses with professional Spanish teachers.
All our walks
in the Pyrenees and carnivals
are run house-party style by local guides, they offer
unlimited food and wine throughout the week and charge
no single supplements.
‘One of top 10 Spanish holidays’
. The Times 14/1/06.
Italy
For many people, Italy
conjures up images of hilltop farmhouses surrounded by
vineyards and sunflowers. This scenery is of course, typically
Tuscan, Tuscany being the most famous region in the country.
It is glorious, but il bel paese has a lot more to offer
those prepared to go off the beaten track a bit.
Italy is a mainly mountainous country made up of 20 regions
and it pays to explore, no matter what your interest.
Take skiing for example; the most famous resort is uber-cool
Cortina in the Dolomites, favourite of well-heeled Italians
and non Italians alike. But move away from the obvious
and try the Sibillini mountains in the region of Le Marche,
where you are also ideally placed for the beach and are
surrounded by an amazing natural park and a landscape
steeped in history.
As an alternative to Tuscany,
try its gentler neighbour Umbria, whose beautiful Lake
Trasimeno offers swimming, boating and fishing. The region
is home to Assisi - home of St. Francis as well as Orvieto
and its beautiful cathedral and Deruta, where you can
buy wonderful ceramics.
Florence is on most people’s must-see list, but I’ll
bet you’ve never heard of Lecce (pronounced Letchay).
Known as ‘the Florence of the south,’ it’s in the Salento
region in Puglia at the very heel of the ‘boot’. Its stunning
white Baroque buildings are incredible, the town lively
and bustling even in mid winter, and you are also minutes
from the beach. Another reason why it pays to be a bit
adventurous when thinking of Italy.
Agriturismo
Agriturismo
holidays are very popular with Italians and non Italians
alike. An agriturismo holiday in Italy gives you the chance
to stay on a farm or smallholding either in the main farmhouse
itself or in a converted outbuilding. Very often agriturismo
accommodation is an apartment or a whole house and this
has usually been done in rustic style with wood beams
and terracotta floors. There is usually a swimming pool
if that is what you are looking for, and many of these
country properties have wonderful views. You may choose
the self catering route although some agriturismi provide
breakfast and evening meals. Landscape Property’s Italy
vacation database has over 3000 different holiday
accommodation providers covering the whole of the country,
and among them you’ll find many agriturismo holidays to
choose from. You may even decide to spend your Italy
holidays in two or more different locations – an excellent
way to discover the parts of the country you have never
visited before, and the informality offered by booking
an agriturismo holiday is ideally suited for this. Have
a look at some of the fantastic Italian
vacation accommodation we have on offer today. And
remember, you book directly with the owner so you don’t
pay any commission.
Bulgaria Holidays
Bulgaria is a fantastic location as the country provides
a strong culture & beautiful scenery. Since 1999 the
country has been divided up into 28 provinces, each named
after their provincial capitol. Bulgaria has two alpine
regions making the country a great location for skiing
holidays during the winter months. There are no shortages
of attractions to keep you occupied throughout the summer
though. Bulgaria has a selection of fantastic churches
& monasteries, natural land marks & Monuments
for you to visit & admire. Some of the treasures in
which Bulgaria possess includes a collection of beautiful
Thracian helmets, The Duvanli Necropolis & the exquisite
golden treasure of Panagyurishte.
The people of Bulgaria have a variety of traditional
festivals which you can attend throughout the year &
the traditional music of Bulgaria is starting to resurface
via folklore music contests which are held throughout
Europe. Selections of traditional Bulgarian songs were
in fact used on the Voyager I & II missions as part
of a message to other civilizations.
Cyprus Holidays
Cyprus has been a popular holiday destination for British
tourists for years, partly due to the fact that the United
Kingdom still has colonies on this beautiful island. It
is said that the Greek goddess, Aphrodite made Cyprus
her home & this is why many travellers still come
to pay her homage.
Cyprus has a great deal of culture to offer & is
full of fantastic examples of historical architecture.
The holiday villas
in Cyprus are beautiful.
Portugal Holidays
Portugal is located in the North Atlantic Ocean &
only borders with Spain. The country has a population
of approximately 10million & its capital is Lisbon.
Portugal’s capital is located near the East coast &
in the Southern part of the country. This friendly country
also harbours some of the most spectacular landscapes
& is blessed with excellent weather throughout the
year. The authentic seafood cuisine Portugal has to offer
can only be described as mouth watering & is a must
try when you visit. A popular holiday destination in Portugal
includes the Algarve & Lisbon; this is partly due
to the fantastic architecture & the selection of first
class golf courses which are located there.
Holidays in Istria, apartments Rovinj, Croatia
-If You wish to spend holidays in a private accommodation
at a quiet holiday destination, and at the same time enjoy
the natural beauty and still be close to a larger tourist
destination as Rovinj in Istria, then we invite you to
stay with us.
www.rovinjmurano.com
Holidays in China - Book online with
us for memorable, enjoyable family China
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