Vintage Holiday Blog

We’ve just been notified of a very interesting set of results from a survey undertaken by staysure.co.uk, a leading over 50s insurance provider, that have found nearly 60 per cent of holiday goers would forego their hair dryer, 2% would leave their toothbrush, 25%  would leave their make-up behind and wait for it… 5% would go commando!

A possible reason why so many of us are happy to travel lighter may be the fact that baggage weight restrictions are getting tougher and more expensive, which is ultimately making us have to choose between essentials. Or perhaps we’re starting to let our hair down and losing our vanity on holiday!

Poll results (391 respondents)

If you had to forego one essential item what would it be?                            

Hairdryer             59%

Make-up             23%

Deodorant          9%

Underwear         5%

Toothbrush        2%

We’ve been working hard to expand our portfolio of luxury holiday homes with private pools in Turkey for rent, bringing the total to 12 for 2010.

The properties are all situated along the ancient coast of Lycia, known best for its impressive sites from ancient civilisations, including Letoon, Xanthos, Cyaneae and Arycanda to name just a few. The whole coast is teeming with crystal clear waters and things to see and do. Click Here for a little more history.

Here are three of our latest arrivals all available throughout 2010:

Sedir Evi – a newly-built three bedroom (all with air-con), three bathroom house sleeping six which boasts traditionally designed furnishings, a private shaped pool and landscaped gardens.

It is situated near the hamlet of Islamlar – known for its family run fresh trout farms – and just 15 minutes’ drive from Kalkan. 

Sedir Evi - Luxury Villa on the Lycian coast

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You’d be excused for not knowing about the Hulda Festival, it’s not been hugely publicised here in the UK.

The festival has in fact been running since March 2009 and finishes in November 2010 and celebrates the coalescence of arts and sciences around Hulda, the 100-year old sailing boat of the Turkish-Swedish artist Ilhan Koman (Edirne 1921 – Stockholm 1986).

The Hulda - 2009 (Bordeaux)

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Here’s a comprehensive list of Aix en Provence’s calendar of events for 2010:

Airial view of Aix en Provence

January:

Old Book Market – held on Aix’s place de l’Hôtel de Ville, you’ll discover rare and antique editions of all manner of literature.

February:

Stamp Fair and Philatelists Festival – this is an annual event happening in mid-February, which attracts stamp collectors, both amateur and professional from all over the World.

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We’ve been hunting high and low for some of Europe’s most desirable luxury villas to rent and are proud to tell you about our latest 5.

La Morera, Alaior (Menorca)  

La Morera

This is a gorgeous 4 bedroom villa that sleeps between 7 & 8. The key features are its own private pool, a tower to relax in, panoramic views of open fields crisscrossed by ancient dry stone walls and the sea in the far distance, BBQ area and 6km from the longest beach in Menorca.

Casa Piedra, Ailor (Menorca)

Casa Piedra

A quiet, romantic 2 bedroom hideaway with open terraces and a BBQ area. Casa Piedra is situated sown a rural track, surrounded by wild olive trees and just 5km from the island’s picturesque capital… the best of all worlds!

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