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Cottage of the Week – the annual 2012

As we start to wave goodbye to 2012 we thought we’d offer one last chance to look at the selection of featured cottages that we ran throughout the year… Whether you’re looking for a cosy family retreat, a large manor house, villa, or just like the idea of staying in a windmill, we think your […]

British Travel Award winners 2012

The British Travel Awards is the UK’s largest consumer voted travel awards programme with over 75 different categories all voted for by consumers. So as you might imagine we were delighted to be nominated in the Best Villa/Self Catering Booking Company a few weeks ago – and even more delighted to win it last week. […]

3 of Italy’s finest festivals

For many the attraction of an Italian holiday can be summed up in one word, “warmth”. Whether that is the delicious warmth of a voluptuous full bodied red wine, or the sun drenched Mediterranean climate, or perhaps simply the warmth of a family orientated culture, the attraction of Italy is strong. Blessed with a seductive […]

Rome – History’s Eternal Prism

By Gareth McKillop The recent Champions League final between Manchester United and Barcelona has brought Rome back into sharp focus as a holiday destination. This unique historic backdrop provided a fascinating juxtaposition as the world watched modern day Colossus’ fight it out in the Eternal City. Quite simply Rome is stunningly beautiful. Built across […]

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