Vale do Lobo and Quinta do Lobo are two of the Algarve’s best-facilitated and most popular resorts. Vale do Lobo, for instance, is a favourite among seekers of luxury European resorts, being the biggest luxury resort of its type in Portugal and home to various luxury villa rentals.
So the traditional “summer” (if we can call it that!) is over, and with it comes the thought of long, cold nights, miserable rain and layering up to avoid the harsh elements of a UK winter. You may be thinking you should put away thoughts of lazing by the swimming pool, strolling along a beautiful […]
Are you interested in finding the best villa rentals in Crete? Well, our team here at Villa Retreats can certainly help with that. If you are a fan of jaw-dropping scenery, off-road adventures, gorgeous beaches and compelling history, you will be catered for exceptionally by this fabled Greek holiday isle. The island is acclaimed for […]
Every now and then, we all have something to celebrate, whether it’s a wedding, anniversary, birthday or other special event – and when you do, wouldn’t you prefer a more sophisticated alternative to the usual party at home, work or local hotel?
When it comes to luxury, Corfu has become one of the essential holiday destinations to explore. This stunning Greek island has always been a favourite with holidaymakers wanting to explore varied landscapes, but it also offers so much more for those wanting an extra special break. One of the things that instantly hits you as […]
When holiday companies, travel writers and ‘normal’ people alike talk about sun-drenched Mediterranean destinations, they so often focus on the higher profile Balearic Islands of Mallorca and Ibiza. It’s much less common for Menorca to be referred to, which might be partly attributable to its modest proportions – its name literally meaning “smaller island”.
Marrakesh is hot right now – in more ways than one. TripAdvisor recently released a list of the most popular travel destinations in the world. From millions of user reviews, Marrakesh emerged as the top destination for 2015.
The largest of the Balearic Islands in the Mediterranean, Mallorca remains popular with millions of holidaymakers seeking sunny beaches, awe-inspiring landscapes and delicious food. Villa Retreats maintain many villas from which these attractions can be enjoyed, and these villas can provide even greater value than usual this summer, thanks to a range of exciting – […]
The Algarve unquestionably means many things to many people – and by ‘many’, we mean some 10 million – who pay this southernmost region of mainland Portugal a visit every year. A part of the world known for its endlessly compelling beaches and natural beauty, top golf courses and fine Mediterranean-style cuisine, it also offers […]
When we think of the Greek Islands we automatically think of stunning architecture, abundant sunshine and azure seas sparkling against sandy shores, reflecting off pure white houses and…sorry I drifted away there for a bit! It is true that the Greek Islands, and Paros and Antiparos in particular, are stunning retreats perfect for a […]