Bodrum

It is difficult to say exactly what it is that keeps people returning year after year to their Bodrum accommodation - cheap prices, fantastic beaches, great nightlife or the ancient monuments which adorn the countryside. The whole area is blessed with an atmosphere and lifestyle which is impossible to ignore, and if you take a Bodrum Villa for your holiday once, you are almost certain to be seen in Bodrum for many holidays to come.

Gumusluk is a tiny village at the tip of the Bodrum Peninsula about 30 minutes drive from city center. But its quiet is the antidote of Bodrum. Getting away from it all... The road coming from Bodrum ends in the middle of two adjacent coves separated by the tiny island (you can walk to the island when the tide is low).  This traditional fishing village offers visitors the chance to relax in peaceful surroundings with its unique flora and appealing landscape.

 
Gundogan is situated at only a few minutes drive in the west of Yalikavak. Gondogan, ancient Farilya, has been always an important town for fishing, sponge diving, olive and tangerine growing. Unfortunately, some of those activities stopped in the recent years.

Main body of the town is situated inland on the major highway running between Yalikavak and Golturkbuku. Caves, Wind mills, Cisterns, Rock Cut Monasteries bear witness to great past of Gundogan.
Gundogan Beach, which is one of the longest in Bodrum peninsula, it is beautifully situated among the tangerine, olive and pine trees. Nearby Rabbit and Apostol islands attract many visitors. Yali Mosque with its attractive Minaret and wind mills are interesting to see. Gundogan bay is quite suitable for sailing and surfing. It is very attractive area for sponge diving and underwater photograph.

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Madrid

Stylish Villas and Apartments in the capital of Spain, Madrid, a magnificent cosmopolitan city in the heart of the country, boasting some of Spain’s finest cultural and historical attractions. As Spain’s most lively city, Madrid holidays are a whirlwind of shopping, entertainment and nightlife, and with so much going on, it is very hard not to get swept up in the tremendous way of life. Taking accommodation in Madrid once almost ensures that you will take another Madrid holiday or weekend break in the near future!

There are a huge number of things to do in Madrid, but it is often the famous Madrid shopping streets that lure people into renting Madrid accommodation. The fashion boutiques and local craft shops which adorn the central business district mean that shopping holidays in Madrid are never far from the top of the list for shopping destinations. The huge range of styles and cuisine of Madrid restaurants also helps to keep energy levels high, and fantastic cooking courses lasting between a single session and a whole week can easily be arranged. The medieval centre of Madrid hides many fantastic monuments. Those taking a Madrid weekend break are best staying in accommodation close to the historic centre, as there is so much here that you can fit a huge amount into just a short Madrid city break. The ‘big three’ museums in Madrid, the Prado, Thyssen and Reina Sofia, hold famous collections of art, and tourism in Madrid is often centered around the Puerta del Sol right in the city centre, the core of Madrid’s golden age, the Plaza Mayor and the extravagant Plaza de Cibbeles. Madrid tours and travel guides of Madrid’s finest monuments can easily be picked up from any of these centres.
There are even great golf courses in Madrid. The 36 hole Real Club de Puerta de Hierro and the 18 hole Club de Campo Villa de Madrid golf courses are the pick of the bunch, both located within 4km of Madrid.

At various times throughout the year, tourism in Madrid erupts as local festivals and events turn the city into a party destination. The annual Carnevale at the end of February and the localised saint’s days which occur in the cities districts throughout July are magnificent times to be staying in Madrid accommodation as entertainment is rife and the atmosphere is jovial to say the least! The bullfighting season starts in February and lasts until the end of the summer, and information on events can be found in the Madrid Travel Guide, published each year.

There is no shortage of entertainment in Madrid. Things to do are everywhere, from watching Real Madrid play to visiting the city zoo, dancing in the streets during the annual Jazz Festival to boating on one of the city lakes, Madrid accommodation is the ideal base for having one of Europe’s finest destinations for a city break; Madrid.

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Venice

Venice, the most popular destination in Veneto, is built on over 122 islands in a shallow lagoon. The immense wealth of architectural, artistic and cultural heritage here means that a city break to Venice staying in a My Perfect Villa or Self Catering Apartment Venice can last a weekend or many months, and still there will be much left to see. For art lovers, the frescos and architecture of Padova and Treviso will add to the fine examples seen from a holiday villa in Venice. The mountains at Belluno and the National Park of Belluno Dolomites are a timeless attraction where you will be amazed and relaxed in equal measures.

In the winter, Belluno and Nevegal offer some fantastic skiing with un-crowded pistes. Venice is a wonderful place to get lost for a day, and there are plenty of things to do in Venice. Every turn brings you to a new backstreet, where more likely than not you will discover art or a magnificent nobles villa, built in Venice by a famous architect, designed to show wealth and extravagance!

A gondola trip is quite expensive, but must be done to complete any Venice holiday, but a cheaper way to get around the cities 150 canals is by the Vaporetto, a water bus taking in many of the main sights of Venice including the Grand Canal and the upbeat bar and restaurant sector around Campo di Santa Margarita. The Rialto Bridge is the oldest bridge spanning the Grand Canal. It is located approximately half-way along the canal at the point where it makes a virtual 90 degree turn around the San Polo district. 

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Oxford

Oxfordshire is a delightfully quaint part of the English countryside, steeped in history and festooned with picturesque scenes worthy of any decorative chocolate box! There seem to be two sides to Oxfordshire holidays; firstly, holidays taking advantage of the incredible rural beauty, whether by travelling slowly through it or simply immersing yourself in the warmth of the local community, or secondly, Oxford holidays sightseeing in the county’s capital city, where many centuries of history are brought to life.

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Tuscany

Known for its landscapes and its artistic legacy, Tuscany is considered the most beautiful regions in Europe for a holiday home. Visitors come to Tuscany for many reasons, many come to marvel at the art and others choose to explore the countryside with its traditional Tuscan holiday homes. Nothing can make one feel more like a Tuscan local than sitting out on the balcony of your Tuscan holiday villa to see the sunset. Summer visitors staying in self-catering holiday rental, homes, and villas can enjoy the coasts and islands throughout Tuscany.

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Mallorca

Beautiful Self Catering Apartments & Villas available to rent in Majorca, the largest of all the Balearic Islands.  Although resorts are abundant here, you can get away from the bustle of people by renting villas in Majorca.  The Self Catering Apartments and Villas are modern yet traditional, and have everything a resort would offer and more. Quiet and private holidays in Majorca are obtainable and popular.  Cottage rentals and typically rustic farmhouses in Majorca are often chosen by those seeking a truly authentic experience of country life in locations that are more appropriate for a holiday of quiet relaxation.  Rent a holiday home in Majorca by searching through our large selection of holiday apartments, holiday villas, rural homes, cottages, houses and other types of holiday rentals in Majorca.

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