Posts Tagged ‘spain’

Wild Photography Holidays In Spain

June 4th, 2010

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Village house, Tama.  Photo credit: Wild Photography Holidays

Fancy a wild photography holiday in Spain?  Then check out the Mountains, Forests And Villages of the Picos de Europa with Wild Photography Holidays.

The travel company specializes in small-group photography holidays in wild and inaccessible places.  In September, this Spanish photography holiday will take guests to Northern Spain, trekking through the mountains, forests and villages of the Picos de Europa.

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Last Minute Mallorca Deals

May 19th, 2010

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Fancy some mountain island living on Mallorca?  Self-catering travel company Mallorca Farmhouses now offers up to 40% discount on late availability bookings.

Mallorca Farmhouses features luxury villas, country houses and cottages which include a swimming pool, maid service and starter pack.  If you want still more luxury, there is also car hire and a gourmet chef service available.   Among the properties are:

Demana (shown above)
“Demana is a three-bedroom, stone-clad country cottage in a truly outstanding peaceful location near Pollenca old town with wonderful far-reaching views along the Colonya Valley and up into the Pollenca hills. Full of charm and character, the cottage boasts beamed ceilings, a master bedroom with en-suite and outside there is a private pool and covered terrace set amid the property’s large garden filled with almond and citrus groves, as well as ancient pathways to scented Mediterranean fennel and lavender.”

For more info, visit Mallorca Farmhouses.

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In The Hills And Olive Groves

March 16th, 2010

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When you’re traveling in the mountains, some of the best and most authentic hotels are the B&Bs.  In the hills and olive groves of Andalusia, Spain, there’s a new boutique B&B Casa Olea.

Based at Casa Olea, mountain travelers can explore the mountains of the Sierras Subbéticas on self-guided walking tours and mountain biking trips.

They can also visit the “Moorish wonders” Granada and Córdoba, picturesque “white villages” and medieval hill-top castles.  In the evenings, guests can return back to a home-cooked meal at Casa Olea.

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The Stylish Hotels Of Andalusia

March 8th, 2010

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Are you planning a mountain trip in Andalusia?  After your mountain adventure, you can find many lovely hotels to stay in this stunning region of Spain.

Just ask Stylish Places to Stay, a travel company that specializes in stylish hotels and accommodation worldwide. Recently, the company released its 2009/2010 Andalusia Collection.

Here are a few stylish places to stay in Andalusia:

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Top 10 Ski Holidays

December 18th, 2009

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Will you be booking a ski holiday from the UK this winter?   Then you might want to contact UK winter holiday company Directski.com.

The company has compiled its ten top ski holidays for under £300 departing from Gatwick and Manchester.  Here they are:

1. “A week’s self catering ski holiday in Andorra comes in at just £199 per person for four to share an apartment in the Manzano in Pas de la Casa, Andorra, departing on 3rd January. Includes return Gatwick flights and transfers. £209 flying from Manchester.”

2. “Departing on 9th January a week’s self catering ski holiday with accommodation in the Résidence Cybèle in the French resort of Méribel can be booked with Directki.com for just £229 per person, with return Gatwick flights and transfers.”

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Going Wild in Europe

December 15th, 2009

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If you’re planning summer holidays in Europe, you’ll find awesome Barcelona hotels and  Amsterdam hotels and more accommodation.

Do you want to also ‘go wild’ in Europe in 2010?  Then think about staying in a Eurocamp safari tent in France, Italy, Spain or Switzerland.  The company is adding more safari tents for 2010, including Eurocamp parcs in Spain’s Costa Brava, the Italian Lakes and Lauterbrunnen in Switzerland.

Already nine parcs in France (Dordogne, Languedoc, the Loire, Normandy, the Riviera, the Vendée and Vosges) offer safari style luxury camping.  The safari tent accommodation includes two bedrooms, a fully-equipped kitchen area, decked terrace and a barbecue.

For more info, check out Eurocamp online.

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