Vintage Holiday Blog

A legacy of long and idle afternoons dreamily dozing the day away after a heavy lunch and too much wine has been part of the Spanish culture for many, many years. Time does seem to move at a different speed in Spain, and for those visiting the country who are used to a faster “9 to 5” lifestyle, the days can seem interminably longer.

The traditional Spanish siesta

In the summer months, when temperatures soar relentlessly, Spain’s afternoon standstill makes the baking days more bearable and, instead of cursing the Spanish for everywhere being shut, citizens and visitors alike really appreciate the value of the Spanish siesta.  Continue reading

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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Today, the Catalan parliament today approved a ban on bullfighting that is due to come into force on 1^st January 2012. It was deemed cruel by the parliament, 68 of whom were in favour of the ban and 55 against.

If you are not aware of what bullfighting is, it’s when a matador (or bullfighter) and his entourage use capes, lances and darts to subdue the bull which is killed at close quarters with a sword. The fight often lasts 10 minutes or so until the bull is exhausted, then the matador puts it out of its misery with a final thrust of the sword into its heart.

For the first time in over 1200 years, Bullfighting sees a ban in mainland Spain

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