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Casa rural el reguelo, Jaen

Thu, 28 Mar 2013 11:11:46 +0000

Casa Rural El Reguelo is a charming 3-bedroom cottage in rural Jaen. It is situated on a quiet country road between Fuensanta de Martos and Castillo de Locubin in the Sierra Sur de Jaén. This is the south of Jaén province and a great base for day trips to the cultural cities of Cordoba, Granada, Ubeda, Baeza, Jaén as well as plenty of smaller equally as welcoming towns.
This tiny agricultural ha...

Mon, 18 Mar 2013 19:39:37 +0000

Is The Property Right For Your Family?
Making sure you have a child proof home can be a challenge, and finding a home abroad that you feel confident in is even harder. Make sure you visit several times with the kids to identify any potential issues. Can they escape easily? Are there any obvious hazards in the home and surrounding area? You can also get an idea of the floor plan when you visit to...

Finding The Right Holiday Home For Your Family

Mon, 18 Mar 2013 19:36:04 +0000

It can be a challenge to find the perfect holiday home for your family. There are so many things to consider and important choices to make. You need to choose a suitable country, neighbourhood and the right type of home for your loved ones.

Sometimes the temptation of white sandy beaches, clear blue sea and hot sunny weather can be irresistible. However, the most important thing is whether your ...

Cross-Pollinate

Wed, 13 Mar 2013 19:00:41 +0000

Cross-Pollinate was founded in Rome, Italy in 2000 by an expatriate American couple, Linda and Steve, who packed up their apartment in Los Angeles and moved to Rome in 1999 to open an upscale hostel/hotel called The Beehive. Following their immediate success, they began Cross-Pollinate as a way to manage the overflow of demand that their small Beehive couldn't accommodate. Devoted to helping pe...

Dormirdcine, Madrid

Tue, 12 Feb 2013 14:02:48 +0000

Dormirdcine is a new experience of urban residence, cultural, modern and cosmopolitan aimed at an audience with the same features who are looking for a different product that brings new feeling to their trips to Madrid, either by necessity or leisure. The design concept conceived by Eva Almohacid, art director of DSQUADRA and interior architect, is based on giving prominence to the work of 100 ...

Casa del Mundo, Costa Blanca

Tue, 12 Feb 2013 13:59:52 +0000

Experience glamping in the beautiful inland of the Costa Blanca only 25 km from Alicante. As the name implies, when you are a guest at the Casa del Mundo, you will feel that you are on a journey around the world. Various types of accommodation have been brought together from all corners of the world. Imagine sleeping in a traditional wooden gypsy caravan, an Indonesian gazebo or an African saf...

Costa Blanca & Valencia

Tue, 12 Feb 2013 13:57:09 +0000

The Costa Blanca brings to mind images of idyllic beaches and coves in the Region of Valencia. However, the Costa Blanca also offers many other attractions that provide a careful blend of modernity and tradition. Alicante, Dénia, Altea, Calpe, Xàbia andTorrevieja are all coastal destinations with an ideal climate for practising water sports. Further inland, nestled among beautiful landscapes, t...

Cloud House Farm, Andalucia

Tue, 12 Feb 2013 13:55:01 +0000

Cloud House Farm is a secluded mountain yurt hideaway located deep in the hills of the Andalucian Rio Genal Valley just 1 hour from Ronda close to the white-washed village of Genalguacil and set against the spectacular backdrop of the Sierra Bermeja Mountain range.
Perfectly located for adventure and discovery amongst Andalucia's most spectacular hiking routes, Cloud House Farm offers a unique y...

Cuevas La Granja, Gaudix

Tue, 12 Feb 2013 13:50:49 +0000

Cuevas La Granja has 18 holiday cave houses sleeping 2, 4 or 6 people, located in Benalúa, in the heart of the province of Granada. These restored caves, on the site of a former farmhouse dating from the late nineteenth century, each preserve the original charm of this old building, without loosing the traditional flavour of its origins, whilst being equipped with all facilities and services y...

Can Xicarro, Villanova i la Geltrú near Sitges

Tue, 20 Nov 2012 09:42:05 +0000

Constructed in the late 19th century this comfortable 9 bedroom Moorish style Masia is located in 2 hectares of private walled grounds. The grounds are superb with a tennis court, a 12 x 7 metre solar heated swimming pool and a small fishpond. The pool has its own shower room and toilets. A children’s play area with swings and a chute sits next to the pool. There are manicured lawns and towerin...

Holidays for groups & large families

Tue, 20 Nov 2012 09:38:45 +0000

Punta de Vistalegre, Porto Cristo, Mallorca

Thu, 26 Apr 2012 10:56:35 +0100

Punta de Vistalegre is a stunning holiday villa with pool and sea views, which can accommodate up to 6 people in one double and two twin rooms. It is situated 60 km from the airport and Palma de Mallorca. It is close to Porto Cristo in a very quiet rural setting.
www.sescases.com

Comments:
"Punta de Vistalegre villa was a wonderful place to stay on our trip to Mallorca! We are a family with thre...

Can Pei, Alta Garrotxa

Wed, 18 Apr 2012 13:47:40 +0100

Excellent rural hideaway which is ideal for kids
Masia Can Pei 17855 Oix
972 19 55 00

Comments:
"Can Pei, about an hour and half from Barcelona, just past Girona, great place to go with kids! There are horses pony to ride for little ones, baby animals they can hold and feed...beautiful countryside, clean simple home, nice accommodations. Good food:) Extremely helpful, nice, relaxed family owns it....

Casa La Luz, Tarifa

Tue, 06 Mar 2012 22:03:57 +0000

A beautiful renovated traditional house in the casco antiguo of Tarifa. Amazing views of Africa from the roof terrace where you can eat or just chill with a couple of drinks. Sleeps 4 with 2 single beds in the downstairs bedroom and a very comfortable big double sofa bed on the top floor leading onto the roof terrace. A cot in a seperate alcove is available although the house has many stairs so...

Ibiza Retreats

Wed, 04 Jan 2012 14:09:15 +0000

Something to do without the kids really....
Group retreats and tailor-made retreats - yoga and wellness breaks for single travellers, couples, friends and families
Mind-body-spirit concierges - island experts for all things wellbeing on the white island - to feel good naturally.
Join Yoga Classes, Retreats & Workshops on their Wellbeing Calendar
www.white-ibiza.com/wellbeing-calendar

Comments:
" It w...

Mas ca la Coixa, La Garrotxa

Wed, 28 Sep 2011 13:41:16 +0100

Mas ca la Coixa is a traditional 17th century masia with four comfortable holiday apartments each sleeping 4-6 people. Ideal for family getaways in an idyllic rural setting near the historic towns of Besalú, Santa Pau, Banyoles and Olot.
Each cottage has access to an area of garden with a barbeque and garden furniture. Children are welcome to visit the masia’s little vegetable garden and chicken...

Yurts Tarifa

Thu, 15 Sep 2011 09:16:59 +0100

A family run Yurt Hostel in natural park only 3km from the town of Tarifa.
3 handcrafted and beautifully furnished yurts share a homely and well kept kitchen and terrace and a separate bathroom block.
Each yurt sleeps up to 4 people with very comfy beds, and the sounds of crickets and cowbells to lull you to sleep. They also have a self contained holiday cottage on the property.
They are a 10 mi...

Morocco

Mon, 05 Sep 2011 10:48:13 +0100

Morocco offers everything you would imagine Arabia to be. The kasbahs, the oases, the snake charmers, the whitewashed cities, the incredible food.
Its ancient cities are labyrinths waiting to be explored, the markets are bustling and of course, the cuisine is absolutely delicious. Morocco is not only a cultural experience - from trekking in the mountains to lazing at the beach, it offers a fami...

Turkey & Morocco

Mon, 05 Sep 2011 10:45:41 +0100

Here are ideas for family-friendly trips to Turkey & Morocco. If you have enjoyed a family holiday in these countries, do let us know

Turkey

Mon, 05 Sep 2011 10:42:47 +0100

Turkey has long been the bridge between the East and the West. Five thousand years of civilization has left its mark across the country, making it one of the most fascinating places to explore, especially with kids. Historical cities, ruins and the most incredible beaches, coupled with some of the friendliest people you’ll ever meet and one of the great cuisines of the world make Turkey an unfo...