Vintage Holiday Blog

The summer might be slowly winding up, but in many European destinations, the less ‘rasping’ heat of high summer, the less crowded bars and beaches and the lower priced flights, makes September the perfect month to jet off to sunnier climes. To guarantee a last minute trip is as economical as possible, be sure to check out Vintage Travels offers section, which offer magnificent villas in the most stunning of settings at discounted prices.

From the Algarve to Andalucia, Tuscany to Turkey, Portugal to Peloponnese, many of our featured villas have slashed the price of their accommodation and are offering a swelteringly tempting late-summer deal. 

EXAMPLE - Casa Almendro, Roche Viejo (sleeps - Andalucía. Was £695 - NOW £595 / week

EXAMPLE – Lagasse, Gavaudun (sleeps 10) – South West France. Was £1095 – NOW £995 / week

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Tourism in Portugal may not be as thriving this year as it has been in previous years, but the Algarve, with its long sandy beaches and charming seaside resorts, will never fail to attract visitors, many of whom return year after year.

It is hardly surprising therefore that the Algarve tourism chief Nuno Aires criticized the city of Guimaraes, in the north of Portugal, for using images of empty beaches in the Algarve as part of its campaign to become European Capital of Culture in 2012. The campaign’s billboards show a picture of empty sun loungers with the words “Algarve Coast, 11.30am, August 2, 2010”. 

What a beach on the Algarve commonly looks like!

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According to some research just carried out by Opinion Matters on behalf of www.mytravelcash.com, over half of UK travelers are worried about over spending on their holidays. Possibly a hangover from our economy woes, we have all had to watch the pennies a little more closely and hopefully this article will help you do exactly that when staying at your next Vintage Travel villa.

The more you can save on holiday, the more you can enjoy!

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Since the Bronze Age, La Rapa das Bestas (The Taming Of The beasts) has been a major festival that takes place at the end of June or beginning of July in and around Pontevedra each year.

La Rapa das Bestas

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Known as one of the the wine capitals of the world, wherever you stay in Provence you’re never too far away from good food, wine and interesting culture. There’s a huge amount to do and see in Provence including lots of charming chateaux to see, untold wine tours to join and some of the prettiest villages in France.

When it comes to ‘where to stay in Provence’ – if you are looking for a quaint village full of charm and character then you are simply going to love Caromb, an ancient fortified village built on a low hill on the plains south of the Ventoux mountains. It’s got narrow streets with many vaulted passageways that tunnel beneath the buildings – they are fascinating to explore.  

Caromb Village

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