Panoramic Villas

Tasty Barbecue Ideas

Post author By Bev Amaechi
Post date June 12, 2013

Having your own private terrace with a barbecue is one of the great things about staying in a private villa. Sometimes it’s nice to just chill out by the pool and enjoy a relaxed lunch or dinner in the privacy of your own private gardens. Everyone can throw a burger or a sausage on the grill but we thought you may want to be a little more adventurous and local, fresh ingredients are so easy to find now that you can rustle up a tasty barbecue feast in no time! Here are a couple of great recipes to get you started…

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Holiday Cocktails

Post author By Bev Amaechi
Post date June 10, 2013

Most of us like to enjoy a cold drink while we are on holiday. If you fancy something a bit different why not try making your own cocktails for by the pool or before you head out to dinner? The simple cocktail recipes are easy to follow and they don’t use lots of ingredients so you should be able to pick up whatever you need from the local supermarket while you are on holiday… Enjoy and drink sensibly! Don’t forget to pack your cocktail shaker!

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Costa del Sol

Tarifa: the most southerly town in continental Europe

Post author By Bev Amaechi
Post date June 9, 2013

As enjoyable as villa holidays on the Costa del Sol are, sometimes it’s good to get out and about and explore areas that are a little more off the beaten track. Visitors to the Costa del Sol will often take day trips to well-known destinations like Mijas, Puerto Banus and Marbella, but there’s a certain reluctance to venture further afield. It’s a shame really, as if you were only to go that extra mile you’d discover some real gems. Take Tarifa for example. It’s a name you’ll hear a lot on the Costa del Sol. It’s trendy resort popular with the younger generation, but maybe for that reason not too many people visit it by chance. If you get the chance we’d definitely recommend a trip to Tarifa; you certainly won’t regret it.

Alhaurin El Grande Costa del Sol Spain

Alhaurín El Grande: a traditional Costa del Sol town at its best

Post author By Bev Amaechi
Post date June 8, 2013

If you’re currently looking round for a holiday and are considering renting a holiday villa, then there’s every likelihood that you’ve considered the possibility of a sunshine break on the Costa del Sol. It’s a lovely place to go to, with great food, great beaches, welcoming locals and a fabulous climate. But what if a beach holiday is not the thing for you? What if you prefer to take your summer break somewhere more secluded, away from the madding crowd and other tourists? Well, you might like to consider the lovely traditional Andalusian town of Alhaurín El Grande. If tradition is something you appreciate, then you’ll find it in abundance in Alhaurín El Grande.

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Duty Free Allowances

Post author By Bev Amaechi
Post date June 7, 2013

Duty free shopping is all part of going on holiday. The arrival at the airport gives you free reign to buy yourself a new perfume, get the latest sunglasses and a litre of your favourite tipple before you’ve even jetted off anywhere! However, if you are travelling within the EU, as lots of us do every summer, you can’t take full advantage of duty free shopping as the sale of duty free alcohol and cigarettes was abolished in 1999. This doesn’t mean that you can’t get slightly cheaper offers than you would on the high street but you won’t get the same bargain prices as those passengers travelling outside of the EU. Here’s our guide to how much duty free you can stock up on when travelling inside and outside of the EU…

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