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Oct
16
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Andrew Gibson asked:
Portugal has some of the best holiday villas to rent direct from their owners anywhere in Europe. There is a great selection of luxury holiday villas with swimming pools to choose from.
Portugal is regarded as one of the oldest countries in Western Europe. It is a country full of magnificent old churches, rambling historic castles and beautiful monuments. These are equally matched by the new era of buildings and technologies that have sprung up in recent years fuelled by a buoyant expanding economy.
Lisbon is internationally recognized as one of Western Europe’s most unspoiled cities. Many tourists also succumb to the temptation of visiting the delightful Sinatra and Cassias which are both easily accessible from Lisbon. Superb holiday villas, often with a beautiful medditeranian style await.
While travelling around Portugal, the discerning tourist cannot fail to be impressed by the numerous small villages. These radiate a feeling of peace and tranquillity often alien to the visiting tourist’s homeland. Many of these villages are hidden inside the rambling walls of old castles and the one thing that they all have in common is their stunning geographical locations. Fortunatly, holiday villas in these locations are in an abundance, so everyone can experience it for themselves.
The paradise island of Madeira, set just off the Atlantic draws in many tourists, again staying in quite superb holiday villas. They are attracted there by the abundance of local floral creating fantastic views set against the magnificent coastlines and mountainous regions. You could also be lucky enough to rent a holiday rental home here.
It is an area of long clean sandy beaches stretching out to some of the cleanest water in Europe. The area is recognized worldwide for its crystal clear waters that are mystically surrounded by dramatic cliffs. To top it off, the Algarve is regarded to have the best all round weather.
Many tourists simply come to Portugal for a relaxing holiday and in search of sun, sea and possibly golf. For those tourists looking to top up their suntans the region of Algarve fits the bill. Holiday villas here fit the bill for any sun loving fan. Pools often accompany these holiday homes.
Due to the superb weather conditions Portugal has many events that keeps the tourists coming back to see year after year. One such event held every October is the Angra do Heroismo International Jazz Festival. Over the years this event has grown to such an extent that it is now regarded as one of the best jazz festivals in Europe. Holiday homes at this time of year are hard to get, so for your perfect holiday home you might need to book early.
Not to be outdone, the central area of Portugal holds its own Festival, off The Estuary every year in late July, early August. During this festival the city of Aveiro bursts into life and excitement and the flocking tourists turn it into a city of colour and joy.
For those tourists looking for a more modern culture, there is an International Show Jumping competition held each July in Cascais. This internationally recognized event brings together some of the best horses and riders from around the world.
Portugal is in the fortunate position of having a culture and strong regional traditions that have developed over many centuries. This has led to a strong and varied type of architecture leading to the Portuguese claiming that they have the best examples of ancient architecture in the whole of Europe. Mixing this together with Portugal’s excellent climate helps make Portugal one of Europe’s leading tourist destinations.
Golf fans are not left out either. As well as having some of the best golf courses in Europe and a climate to match, Portugal hosts the Portugal Open each year. Holiday villas often aline these beautiful courses, so for any keen golf fan the perfect holiday home beckons.
It is no wonder that Portugal has turned into one of the top holiday destinations in Europe. A combination of climate, culture and architecture have help provide an ideal holiday location enjoyed by my tourists year after year.
Danny
Portugal has some of the best holiday villas to rent direct from their owners anywhere in Europe. There is a great selection of luxury holiday villas with swimming pools to choose from.
Portugal is regarded as one of the oldest countries in Western Europe. It is a country full of magnificent old churches, rambling historic castles and beautiful monuments. These are equally matched by the new era of buildings and technologies that have sprung up in recent years fuelled by a buoyant expanding economy.
Lisbon is internationally recognized as one of Western Europe’s most unspoiled cities. Many tourists also succumb to the temptation of visiting the delightful Sinatra and Cassias which are both easily accessible from Lisbon. Superb holiday villas, often with a beautiful medditeranian style await.
While travelling around Portugal, the discerning tourist cannot fail to be impressed by the numerous small villages. These radiate a feeling of peace and tranquillity often alien to the visiting tourist’s homeland. Many of these villages are hidden inside the rambling walls of old castles and the one thing that they all have in common is their stunning geographical locations. Fortunatly, holiday villas in these locations are in an abundance, so everyone can experience it for themselves.
The paradise island of Madeira, set just off the Atlantic draws in many tourists, again staying in quite superb holiday villas. They are attracted there by the abundance of local floral creating fantastic views set against the magnificent coastlines and mountainous regions. You could also be lucky enough to rent a holiday rental home here.
It is an area of long clean sandy beaches stretching out to some of the cleanest water in Europe. The area is recognized worldwide for its crystal clear waters that are mystically surrounded by dramatic cliffs. To top it off, the Algarve is regarded to have the best all round weather.
Many tourists simply come to Portugal for a relaxing holiday and in search of sun, sea and possibly golf. For those tourists looking to top up their suntans the region of Algarve fits the bill. Holiday villas here fit the bill for any sun loving fan. Pools often accompany these holiday homes.
Due to the superb weather conditions Portugal has many events that keeps the tourists coming back to see year after year. One such event held every October is the Angra do Heroismo International Jazz Festival. Over the years this event has grown to such an extent that it is now regarded as one of the best jazz festivals in Europe. Holiday homes at this time of year are hard to get, so for your perfect holiday home you might need to book early.
Not to be outdone, the central area of Portugal holds its own Festival, off The Estuary every year in late July, early August. During this festival the city of Aveiro bursts into life and excitement and the flocking tourists turn it into a city of colour and joy.
For those tourists looking for a more modern culture, there is an International Show Jumping competition held each July in Cascais. This internationally recognized event brings together some of the best horses and riders from around the world.
Portugal is in the fortunate position of having a culture and strong regional traditions that have developed over many centuries. This has led to a strong and varied type of architecture leading to the Portuguese claiming that they have the best examples of ancient architecture in the whole of Europe. Mixing this together with Portugal’s excellent climate helps make Portugal one of Europe’s leading tourist destinations.
Golf fans are not left out either. As well as having some of the best golf courses in Europe and a climate to match, Portugal hosts the Portugal Open each year. Holiday villas often aline these beautiful courses, so for any keen golf fan the perfect holiday home beckons.
It is no wonder that Portugal has turned into one of the top holiday destinations in Europe. A combination of climate, culture and architecture have help provide an ideal holiday location enjoyed by my tourists year after year.
Danny
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Feb
26
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marty m asked:
Where would your IDEAL location be if you stayed in a villa/holiday home whilst on holiday??
Betti
Where would your IDEAL location be if you stayed in a villa/holiday home whilst on holiday??
Betti
Feb
23
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Roger Munns asked:
When the economy is good and people are taking two or three holidays a year, letting out an overseas property and getting good occupancy levels isn’t that difficult.
And with low interest rates, the rentals will cover the mortgage and often leave enough for a profit, and at the end of the mortgage the property is owned outright by the buyer, leaving him or her with a valuable asset good for a pension, or for a retirement home in the sun. Everyone involved, the owner, the bank and the people who rented for a holiday are happy.
But in times of economic troubles the picture isn’t so happy, and it’s at these times that potential buyers should really way up if the area they are considering buying in is a good investment.
The number of people renting villas and apartments abroad drops, the mortgage payments aren’t covered, and if the owner hasn’t got deep enough pockets to pay the shortfall between the rental income and the mortgage the home is repossessed.
But even in times of economic downturns this can lead to a new generation of overseas property owners picking up properties on the cheap, ready to rent out when times get better, and perhaps sale at the top of the next economic cycle.
So where is a good place for new overseas property buyers to look for? The answer is where the holiday markets are still strong despite the recession, where rental incomes might not dip as much as in other areas.
One UK based villa holiday specialist company has analysed which areas produced best booking returns for the 2007 villa holidays season, and Spain came out top. Within Spain it’s important to know which regions - and even narrower - which areas are performing best.
The regions of Spain showing good villa holidays rental potential include the three Balearic islands of Menorca, Ibiza and Majorca. The Canary Islands of Tenerife, Gran Canaria and Lanzarote were also popular last year and expected to be so again in 2008.
On the Spanish mainland the Costa Blanca was the most popular region, the Costa Blanca being made up of areas like Torrevieja, the Jalon Valley and Denia.
Once in a region where holiday villas are for sale look for something that has general appeal but also appeals to a particular market - a golf course is a good example. Menorca is a prime example of where it could make sense to buy close to a golf course.
The island only has one golf course, Son Parc, and if an overseas property buyer was to invest in an apartment or villa close to Son Parc the occupancy rate could be higher than other parts of the island, and the rental prices could be higher than those areas further away from the golf.
Menorca is the second largest of Spain’s three Balearic Islands. The other two islands are Majorca and Ibiza, Majorca holiday villas could also benefit during any recession as it is becoming increasingly popular and taking market share away from other holiday rental destinations.
Daytime summer temperatures hover around 27C in Menorca. Lovely peaceful days are on the menu on this island, a pace that attracts holiday makers in their 50’s and 60’s - who often have the spending power to rent a villa for a week or two, helping the owner with mortgage and other costs of maintaining an overseas property.
Overall the message is clear - in times of an economic downturn be careful where you buy a holiday home if you need to take a mortgage out to finance it. Do some research - and don’t accept estate agents high occupancy levels at face value - the estate agent is after a sale and acting for the seller, not you - do your own research locally first before committing to a sale - and use a lawyer to complete the sale to try and make sure there are no hidden problems.
Ethan
When the economy is good and people are taking two or three holidays a year, letting out an overseas property and getting good occupancy levels isn’t that difficult.
And with low interest rates, the rentals will cover the mortgage and often leave enough for a profit, and at the end of the mortgage the property is owned outright by the buyer, leaving him or her with a valuable asset good for a pension, or for a retirement home in the sun. Everyone involved, the owner, the bank and the people who rented for a holiday are happy.
But in times of economic troubles the picture isn’t so happy, and it’s at these times that potential buyers should really way up if the area they are considering buying in is a good investment.
The number of people renting villas and apartments abroad drops, the mortgage payments aren’t covered, and if the owner hasn’t got deep enough pockets to pay the shortfall between the rental income and the mortgage the home is repossessed.
But even in times of economic downturns this can lead to a new generation of overseas property owners picking up properties on the cheap, ready to rent out when times get better, and perhaps sale at the top of the next economic cycle.
So where is a good place for new overseas property buyers to look for? The answer is where the holiday markets are still strong despite the recession, where rental incomes might not dip as much as in other areas.
One UK based villa holiday specialist company has analysed which areas produced best booking returns for the 2007 villa holidays season, and Spain came out top. Within Spain it’s important to know which regions - and even narrower - which areas are performing best.
The regions of Spain showing good villa holidays rental potential include the three Balearic islands of Menorca, Ibiza and Majorca. The Canary Islands of Tenerife, Gran Canaria and Lanzarote were also popular last year and expected to be so again in 2008.
On the Spanish mainland the Costa Blanca was the most popular region, the Costa Blanca being made up of areas like Torrevieja, the Jalon Valley and Denia.
Once in a region where holiday villas are for sale look for something that has general appeal but also appeals to a particular market - a golf course is a good example. Menorca is a prime example of where it could make sense to buy close to a golf course.
The island only has one golf course, Son Parc, and if an overseas property buyer was to invest in an apartment or villa close to Son Parc the occupancy rate could be higher than other parts of the island, and the rental prices could be higher than those areas further away from the golf.
Menorca is the second largest of Spain’s three Balearic Islands. The other two islands are Majorca and Ibiza, Majorca holiday villas could also benefit during any recession as it is becoming increasingly popular and taking market share away from other holiday rental destinations.
Daytime summer temperatures hover around 27C in Menorca. Lovely peaceful days are on the menu on this island, a pace that attracts holiday makers in their 50’s and 60’s - who often have the spending power to rent a villa for a week or two, helping the owner with mortgage and other costs of maintaining an overseas property.
Overall the message is clear - in times of an economic downturn be careful where you buy a holiday home if you need to take a mortgage out to finance it. Do some research - and don’t accept estate agents high occupancy levels at face value - the estate agent is after a sale and acting for the seller, not you - do your own research locally first before committing to a sale - and use a lawyer to complete the sale to try and make sure there are no hidden problems.
Ethan
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Dec
22
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Gareth Jones asked:
Don’t dismiss a Caribbean Villa Holiday on Antigua especially when it is part of the Jolly Harbour Villas complex at St John’s.
A Caribbean Villa Holiday, on Antigua, or anywhere else for that matter, doesn’t seem on the face of it to that attractive an option. To choose a self catering family holiday, you have to be absolutely certain of the quality of the villa, then how close and convenient it is for restaurants and shops. Then you have to be certain that the kitchen is at least as well equipped as you have at home, or it will be no vacation for the lady of the house, who not only will have to face up to catering in the heat, but also in unfamiliar surroundings, and this won’t make her a happy bunny at all, which is perfectly understandable. After this you have to consider the accessibility of beaches, swimming pools, leisure facilities, and the costs involved here, which can unexpectedly add up.
Jolly Harbour Villas at St John’s on Antigua could be the perfect answer for your Caribbean Self Catering Villa Holiday. What you are looking at here are duplex two bed roomed villas in a self contained compound surrounding a marina.
There is absolutely everything you could want from restaurants to shops, from casino to golf course, with a pool and kid’s club, the last two are free to use.
Jolly Harbour Villas is split into two areas, the North Finger, and the South Finger. Whichever you choose, you will find has its supporters. A Villa on the South Finger is within walking distance of Jolly Beaches beach, and more convenient for restaurants and bars, whereas the North Finger especially the far end is a long way out from the centre of the resort area, but it does have the advantage of being close to a beach that is almost unused, generally being a much quieter area, and quite honestly if you have a buggy to get around in, then distance isn’t a problem.
There are a few good bars and restaurants in the resort, amongst which is Coco’s which is a short walk down South Beach. You’ll get shrimps and lobster at most restaurants for not that much money. Peter’s restaurant in the marina served great steaks, There are good restaurants, serving delicious well presented reasonably priced food both inside and outside Jolly Harbour Villas, and this goes a long way towards ensuring that all the family enjoys this particular self catering holiday.
One of the things you have to remember is that each villa is individually owned, and as a consequence are of different standards in terms of fittings and equipment. A bit of reading between the lines may be required, and often you need to be guided by the price tag. Whilst cheap isn’t always as good as it seems, it often means older, sometimes expensive isn’t either.
Before making your luxury holiday villa selection, you should allow for the hire of a buggy to get you around in Jolly Harbour Villas, and certainly consider a hire 4×4 to explore Antigua itself.
The other piece of advice is to ensure you see some photographs of the villa, and find out what equipment they have. There are a few stories that the luxury holiday villa guests thought they had booked, proved to be not as smart as they looked, so the advice is to book through a reputable holiday company and not an individual. Companies to use include HBK Villa Rentals, ReMax Antigua, Jolly Harbour Realty, or Antiguan Estates.
To summarise, Antigua can provide you with the almost perfect Caribbean Self Catering Villa Family Holiday at Jolly Harbour Villas, just be careful who you rent your villa from.
Neila
Don’t dismiss a Caribbean Villa Holiday on Antigua especially when it is part of the Jolly Harbour Villas complex at St John’s.
A Caribbean Villa Holiday, on Antigua, or anywhere else for that matter, doesn’t seem on the face of it to that attractive an option. To choose a self catering family holiday, you have to be absolutely certain of the quality of the villa, then how close and convenient it is for restaurants and shops. Then you have to be certain that the kitchen is at least as well equipped as you have at home, or it will be no vacation for the lady of the house, who not only will have to face up to catering in the heat, but also in unfamiliar surroundings, and this won’t make her a happy bunny at all, which is perfectly understandable. After this you have to consider the accessibility of beaches, swimming pools, leisure facilities, and the costs involved here, which can unexpectedly add up.
Jolly Harbour Villas at St John’s on Antigua could be the perfect answer for your Caribbean Self Catering Villa Holiday. What you are looking at here are duplex two bed roomed villas in a self contained compound surrounding a marina.
There is absolutely everything you could want from restaurants to shops, from casino to golf course, with a pool and kid’s club, the last two are free to use.
Jolly Harbour Villas is split into two areas, the North Finger, and the South Finger. Whichever you choose, you will find has its supporters. A Villa on the South Finger is within walking distance of Jolly Beaches beach, and more convenient for restaurants and bars, whereas the North Finger especially the far end is a long way out from the centre of the resort area, but it does have the advantage of being close to a beach that is almost unused, generally being a much quieter area, and quite honestly if you have a buggy to get around in, then distance isn’t a problem.
There are a few good bars and restaurants in the resort, amongst which is Coco’s which is a short walk down South Beach. You’ll get shrimps and lobster at most restaurants for not that much money. Peter’s restaurant in the marina served great steaks, There are good restaurants, serving delicious well presented reasonably priced food both inside and outside Jolly Harbour Villas, and this goes a long way towards ensuring that all the family enjoys this particular self catering holiday.
One of the things you have to remember is that each villa is individually owned, and as a consequence are of different standards in terms of fittings and equipment. A bit of reading between the lines may be required, and often you need to be guided by the price tag. Whilst cheap isn’t always as good as it seems, it often means older, sometimes expensive isn’t either.
Before making your luxury holiday villa selection, you should allow for the hire of a buggy to get you around in Jolly Harbour Villas, and certainly consider a hire 4×4 to explore Antigua itself.
The other piece of advice is to ensure you see some photographs of the villa, and find out what equipment they have. There are a few stories that the luxury holiday villa guests thought they had booked, proved to be not as smart as they looked, so the advice is to book through a reputable holiday company and not an individual. Companies to use include HBK Villa Rentals, ReMax Antigua, Jolly Harbour Realty, or Antiguan Estates.
To summarise, Antigua can provide you with the almost perfect Caribbean Self Catering Villa Family Holiday at Jolly Harbour Villas, just be careful who you rent your villa from.
Neila
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Dec
17
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Kevino More asked:
Cyprus holiday villas are the perfect way to spend your Cyprus holidays. Why que for dinner or get up early for breakfast when you can please yourself what you do and when you do it? A private luxury villa in Cyprus with its own swimming pool makes the ideal base for exploring the rest of this beautiful Mediterranean Island paradise. Once you have experienced the luxury and convenience of a Cyprus villa holiday you will be coming back for more of the same year after year.
Renting a luxury villa in Cyprus doesn’t have to cost you a fortune either. There are literally thousands of Cyprus properties available all over the Island along the coast and in the picturesque villages too. With many of these luxurious properties having several bedrooms and bathrooms they are ideal for large groups or families. This is great news because the cost can be split several ways making Cyprus villa holidays even more affordable. Combined with the low cost of Cyprus living you are sure to have a great holiday at a sensible price.
Imagine having the use of a private villa with its own swimming pool, sun terraces and barbecue area. You can chill out with a cool drink after a busy day exploring Cyprus or wearing yourself out on the local beach. Fire up the barbi and enjoy a great alfresco meal in the warm Cyprus air. The one thing you can always rely on in Cyprus is the weather with over 320 days of sunshine every year. When you tell your friends in Cyprus that you are having a barbi next week you won’t need to cross your fingers that the weather won’t spoil it.
The quality and standard of Cyprus holiday villas is extremely high with all the mod cons you would expect with a home from home holiday. Air conditioning is usually standard in all the bedrooms and the kitchens are fully fitted with the most up to date appliances. No one goes on holiday to cook and wash clothes but we all know that that if you have kids it can be a necessity at times so you may as well have the best facilities to hand.
Many of these Cyprus holiday villas are in fact second properties owned by private individuals for their own use. They rent them out to holiday makers to help with some of the costs or even as payment towards a mortgage. Please bear in mind that when you rent a Cyprus holiday villa it could well be someone’s home even if you made the booking through a large holiday company. You will be getting all the benefits of luxury accommodation without the hassle of staying in a hotel with hundreds of other guests. The trade off is that you are in some ones home so please treat your Cyprus holiday villa with the respect it deserves.
Cyprus holiday villas are the perfect solution to all your holiday needs. Whether you feel the urge to explore the Island or just chill out round your own private pool with a beer or two. If you don’t go on holiday to cook there are sure to be plenty of restaurants where you can get a great meal. Then, later spend a relaxing evening on your own balcony with a good book or just chilling out with friends as you watch the world drift by. Enjoy Cyprus!
Isis
Cyprus holiday villas are the perfect way to spend your Cyprus holidays. Why que for dinner or get up early for breakfast when you can please yourself what you do and when you do it? A private luxury villa in Cyprus with its own swimming pool makes the ideal base for exploring the rest of this beautiful Mediterranean Island paradise. Once you have experienced the luxury and convenience of a Cyprus villa holiday you will be coming back for more of the same year after year.
Renting a luxury villa in Cyprus doesn’t have to cost you a fortune either. There are literally thousands of Cyprus properties available all over the Island along the coast and in the picturesque villages too. With many of these luxurious properties having several bedrooms and bathrooms they are ideal for large groups or families. This is great news because the cost can be split several ways making Cyprus villa holidays even more affordable. Combined with the low cost of Cyprus living you are sure to have a great holiday at a sensible price.
Imagine having the use of a private villa with its own swimming pool, sun terraces and barbecue area. You can chill out with a cool drink after a busy day exploring Cyprus or wearing yourself out on the local beach. Fire up the barbi and enjoy a great alfresco meal in the warm Cyprus air. The one thing you can always rely on in Cyprus is the weather with over 320 days of sunshine every year. When you tell your friends in Cyprus that you are having a barbi next week you won’t need to cross your fingers that the weather won’t spoil it.
The quality and standard of Cyprus holiday villas is extremely high with all the mod cons you would expect with a home from home holiday. Air conditioning is usually standard in all the bedrooms and the kitchens are fully fitted with the most up to date appliances. No one goes on holiday to cook and wash clothes but we all know that that if you have kids it can be a necessity at times so you may as well have the best facilities to hand.
Many of these Cyprus holiday villas are in fact second properties owned by private individuals for their own use. They rent them out to holiday makers to help with some of the costs or even as payment towards a mortgage. Please bear in mind that when you rent a Cyprus holiday villa it could well be someone’s home even if you made the booking through a large holiday company. You will be getting all the benefits of luxury accommodation without the hassle of staying in a hotel with hundreds of other guests. The trade off is that you are in some ones home so please treat your Cyprus holiday villa with the respect it deserves.
Cyprus holiday villas are the perfect solution to all your holiday needs. Whether you feel the urge to explore the Island or just chill out round your own private pool with a beer or two. If you don’t go on holiday to cook there are sure to be plenty of restaurants where you can get a great meal. Then, later spend a relaxing evening on your own balcony with a good book or just chilling out with friends as you watch the world drift by. Enjoy Cyprus!
Isis
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Dec
08
Pinkpeagle asked:
Family with 3 children under the age of 6 want a villa holiday in Europe, last week July, first week August. Can annyone suggest some good sites? Anywhere in Europe, but preferably where a low-cost airline flies to!
Gail
Family with 3 children under the age of 6 want a villa holiday in Europe, last week July, first week August. Can annyone suggest some good sites? Anywhere in Europe, but preferably where a low-cost airline flies to!
Gail
Oct
19
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anna b asked:
A place in a natural envirment near lakes and forest suitable to build villa holiday houses
Ping-Kong
A place in a natural envirment near lakes and forest suitable to build villa holiday houses
Ping-Kong
