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29th September 2009
For a group of islands situated out in the Atlantic Ocean you would expect water to feature highly in the sporting culture of the islands. There are several harbours and marinas around the coastlines of the different islands but sailing is not the primary... Read >
Author: Mark Bartley29th September 2009
France is home to a huge number of casinos, both large and small, and is without a doubt the leader in the European casino scene. France casinos are found throughout the country, including several in Paris, but probably the most prestigious and glamorous ... Read >
Author: wbdoyle22nd September 2009
The Domaine de Lavagnac in the South of France Languedoc region is set to become the premier resort for the region. The development is a very interesting investment opportunity for both financial gains and enjoyment. As investors can currently purchase a ... Read >
Author: CPson12th September 2009
The 16th century was a period of extraordinary conflict and violence. Disputes about religious and territorial matters divided the population in factions engaged in continuous wars, persecutions, and torture. Luckily, not everybody fell prey to the domina... Read >
Author: John Vespasian08th September 2009
Two months ago we asked mydeco’s Finance Manager Steve Reid whether he was nervous about his impending nuptials. ‘I’m not nervous, I’m just dreading it’ was his grim reply. But with a little support from the loving mydeco family, his spirits lif... Read >
Author: A.Deakin08th September 2009
Two months ago we asked mydeco’s Finance Manager Steve Reid whether he was nervous about his impending nuptials. ‘I’m not nervous, I’m just dreading it’ was his grim reply. But with a little support from the loving mydeco family, his spirits lif... Read >
Author: A.Deakin07th September 2009
The organic food debate hit the front pages yet again in the UK last week. Curiously, however organic winemaking doesn't seems to occupy the public's attention. So what is it, where can you get it, and is it better than conventionally made wine? Oddly pe... Read >
Author: pippym112215th August 2009
Barcelona is a wonderful city for anyone looking to escape the expensive retreats of France and Germany. Hotel prices in Barcelona can still be rather expensive, but if you know when to travel, you can find great discounts and stay at some hotels that you... Read >
Author: Alan Francis10th August 2009
Be like a human being, all are subject to the tedium of our boring, monotonous routine, and the need to feed ourselves with a change in the environment. At that time you can escape your real life, be a better solution, a plan for one or two weeks of vacat... Read >
Author: Stephanie Clarke30th July 2009
Cyprus real estate – an island full of opportunities
The Mediterranean island of Cyprus has always had a strong connection with the UK. It is one of the most popular destinations for British visitors to the region and over the past few years has beco... Read >
Author: eddieb18th July 2009
What do you think of when someone mentions a camping holiday? The cold and rain? Soaking wet sleeping bags and tent-mates that don't need sleep? A regimented holiday with the boy-scouts? Or do you think of a holiday with your first true-love? Maybe yo... Read >
Author: Robert Palmer02nd July 2009
Bordering the South of France, Monaco is known throughout the world as a country that has it all - glamour, money, security, the most famous casino in the world and more millionaires per thousand of population than anywhere else.
There's also the fact ... Read >
Author: Robert Palmer28th June 2009
So why should you go and buy a property in Cyprus?
Simple it's Europe's number one spot for holiday makers, plus it makes great sense to invest in your future. Cyprus properties are now the hottest items in the real estate market for Europe. Over the l... Read >
Author: TimMartins15th June 2009
Reserving An Automobile In FranceFrance is a wonderful country to visit and its popularity as a holiday destination seems to grow year on year. Families and couples flock there every year and share great memories of their holiday.Some people will pursue r... Read >
Author: Vito Leach09th June 2009
If you're looking for a timeshare in Europe to enjoy during your holiday each year, there are many different locations where you can find what you're looking for. As for the best locations, that's a subjective, opinion kind of statement. If you think that... Read >
Author: Robert Palmer01st June 2009
We were recently camping in the South of France in a quiet village not very far away from Nice. It had been a long drive getting there and we were all quite exhausted from the journey. As a result it was beginning to get dark when we arrived. We booked in... Read >
Author: Robert Palmer11th May 2009
As the British economy slumps further into a deep recession, many holidaymakers have opted back to a more simple kind of holiday. The days have gone where most people can afford to splash out on expensive foreign holidays and those people don't want to gi... Read >
Author: Robert Palmer16th April 2009
Self-catering holidays are becoming increasingly popular as an option for a family holiday. There are many destinations that offer self-catering accommodations. Visiting the continent of Europe for a self-catering holiday is top destination. France is one... Read >
Author: Robert Palmer02nd April 2009
This picturesque fishing port is often overlooked by visitors to this part of Provence, but to my mind it’s got far more character and is much more authentic than its more glamorous and better-known neighbour Bandol.
The best time to visit Sanary is ... Read >
Author: sue aitken26th March 2009
Many citizens of the UK are choosing to move abroad each year. Perhaps looking to buy a second home, or selling up and retiring to a warmer climate to live out the rest of their days. There are many popular destinations that draw the British to over sea c... Read >
Author: Robert Palmer25th March 2009
If you’re thinking of visiting France in your travels in the near future then you might well want to think about checking out the city of Lyon and it’s superb surroundings.
Located in the south of France, this enormous city combines a crisp culture... Read >
Author: Mairead Foley13th March 2009
Our Gallic neighbour hasn’t completely escaped the credit crunch, but the market for property in France does remain robust. This is largely due to modest borrowing levels in France, with very few native homeowners even having mortgages.
Trisha Mason,... Read >
Author: Sarah Speight10th February 2009
are in France!
One point, a licence is mandatory to be able to tour by cruiser on the French waterways, except of course you only have something like a canoe! Basically, any dinghy that has a motor means that you have to have a licence, though brief p... Read >
Author: Jessica Santoli02nd February 2009
We live in a high pressure society that creates a constant source of stress and anxiety in many people's lives. As people deal with day-to-day worries about work, finances, family, medical problems, etc. the need for stress relief often creates a little... Read >
Author: Sandi H.30th January 2009
As the credit crunch digs its heels in, those of us who love our holidays have all been left wondering how we will be able to get the holiday feeling in 2009, without spending too much cash. France is well known as one of the most popular destinations fo... Read >
Author: OllyS21st January 2009
The idea of a holiday in France has occurred to a lot of people. Next to Florida, France receives the most tourists per year in the entire world! You’d therefore expect that it is extremely overcrowded. Not so, unless you decide to go to France in Augus... Read >
Author: Robert Palmer15th December 2008
If you’re looking for some great outdoor music with a twist of jazz, then the Nice festival is for you. Every year this outdoor music festival brings the brightest and best performers on stage to perform in front of thousands of people. The festival o... Read >
Author: rahul23rd October 2008
Grenache is a very popular Spanish wine that is also called Gamacha in Catalan. It is planted everywhere in the world. It is a red wine grape that does bet in hot dry condition so it also does well in the South of France. It is thought to have originated ... Read >
Author: Sarah Martin10th October 2008
Many of us have a dream car, a car that we think “one day, I’ll own that”. Some people have not only one dream car but an entire list of varying sports cars that we’d love to drive down an open road. For those of us who win the lottery this fanta... Read >
Author: Andy Adams01st October 2008
France almost needs no introduction. It is a country overflowing with history and culture. While many of us have either heard, read, or watched about it, there is simply no substitute in being there and experiencing it yourself.
A few days, or even a w... Read >
Author: globalbpo116th September 2008
As property prices in the UK start to stabilise, an increasing number of buyers are looking abroad to invest. One of the places many investors have turned to is France which is regarded as one of the most visited destinations in the world. Last year alone... Read >
Author: Parmdeep Vadesha15th September 2008
When travelling to a country it is always worth while learning some simple phrases and words to make sure that you are understood. Having travelled to many countries, I can vouch for the fact that the locals appreciate the fact that you have made an effor... Read >
Author: Gail Burton05th September 2008
With almost 40 million visitors a year, the South of France remains one of the most sought after vacation estinations in the world. However, some basic knowledge of the area before you go can significantly increase your enjoyment of your visit to the regi... Read >
Author: Luxury Riviera Travel22nd August 2008
By Paul Lacter, Vice President, European Operations, Luxury Riviera Travel.
Despite the uncertain economic climate, there is still a strong appeal among well-to-do travelers for vacation packages that provide uncompromising luxury and style. This can ... Read >
Author: Robert Palmer15th August 2008
Despite the uncertain economic climate, there is still a strong appeal among well-to-do travelers for vacation packages that provide uncompromising luxury and style. This can be noted in the demand for luxury accommodations on round-the-world cruises, the... Read >
Author: Luxury Riviera Travel12th August 2008
With 9 million visitors every year, the French Riviera (Cote d’Azur) is one of the most famous holiday destinations in the world. It is the most visited region by French tourists and the second most frequented region by foreign tourists, just after Pari... Read >
Author: holrent24th July 2008
When I think of France I do not immediately think of stunning beaches, I think instead of Paris. But I must stand corrected because the south of France has some of the most beautiful beaches in the world. There are a wide selection of beaches in France t... Read >
Author: directline-holidays.co.uk23rd July 2008
If you are planning a vacation and still deciding on which country to visit then you should definitely go to England or France. And if a nice accommodation within your budget is on your mind then self catering holidays are an apt choice for you as it come... Read >
Author: Alpana16th July 2008
Let me tell you a story about a guy who considered mineral water healthy. He thought that the best thing in the world he could drink was a particular brand of natural mineral water H20.
He also happened to work at a treatment facility in North Carolin... Read >
Author: Hugh Harris-Evans05th June 2008
Do's and Don'ts for Your Vacation in the South of France.
By Paul Lacter, Director of European Operations, Luxury Riviera Travel
With almost 40 million visitors a year, the South of France remains one of the most sought after vacation destinations i... Read >
Author: Robert Palmer03rd June 2008
Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie now own a new home in the south of France. A source tells E! News the pair purchased a $60 million estate that includes 1,000 acres of land, 35 bedrooms and a vineyard. The estate is named Chateau Miraval and it's apparently s... Read >
Author: ameliavega2719th May 2008
For the past few years, Barcelona has overtaken cities such as Paris and Athens as one of europe's top short stay destination, and if you've been lucky enough to visit the city, then you'll understand why. If you haven't had the fortune to grace the ever-... Read >
Author: David Brydon15th May 2008
John Richardson, in his monumental three volume biography of Picasso, claims that it was the artist, and his rich American friends the Murphy's, who first started the trend of visiting the French Riviera in summer. Until then, the vacationing classes from... Read >
Author: Bob Cartwright11th May 2008
There is supposed to be a credit crunch going on, but some parts of the world, it seems, are not getting the message. While Spain has outlined a major rescue plan in a bid to boost its property industry, the Lusophone countries seem to be attracting the b... Read >
Author: Assetz UK11th April 2008
Whether it's your daily commute or your annual holiday, we all take the train to travel. In the UK, trains are notoriously unpunctual, overcrowded and often smelly. Yet despite these factors, more and more passengers are taking to the rails.
Train jour... Read >
Author: Ian Robert07th April 2008
One can tell exactly how much a US voter knows about his or her political party by what they read. As a registered Republican, I can tell you that the information that comes out of right-wing think tanks is far less valuable today than it would have been ... Read >
Author: Nick Carter07th March 2008
If you want to put a touch of je ne sais quoi into your home then why not consider the French country style of interior design. The French country style has become one of the most popular styles throughout the world and conjures up images of warm Mediterr... Read >
02nd February 2008
In the midst of the recent gloom that has encircled much of the property world following the credit crunch it appears that France is enjoying a rather better time of it than some places.
That, at least, is the verdict from VEF, the French property compa... Read >
Author: Assetz UK21st January 2008
If you catch the rock climbing bug, you’ll soon be looking for places to climb all over the world. Taking a climbing vacation to Europe should be on your list. In fact, you should take a LONG vacation!
When you think of Europe, you probably think of ... Read >
Author: Richard Chapo05th November 2007
You have just bought your gorgeous old farmhouse in the south of France and all it needs is some renovation and TLC and it will become the home of your dreams! A word of caution! It is often all too easy to become wrapped up in your optimistic hopes and d... Read >
Author: Nick01st November 2007
How to sell your house in FranceIt took me three years to sell my farmhouse in France. Firstly, to begin with I naively expected the estate agent to do it for me and secondly: well there were lots of reasons I don't need to bore you with... but I learned ... Read >
Author: Wendy Johnson19th October 2007
There is only one way to discover the real France, and that is by car. Backpackers will attempt to uncover the hidden features of this part of the continent by using public transport, but that doesn’t give you the freedom and convenience that comes with... Read >
Author: Andrew Regan28th August 2007
For years that has been the tagline of New York and Washington sporstcaster Warner Wolf. He started that schtick back in the early 1980’s and is still doing it today. The thing is, back in the old days, videotape is actually what was used in the surveil... Read >
Author: Michael Gravette09th August 2007
The experience of a beach holiday comes as a surprise to many visitors. To experience the beach in Italy is to find something very different from beach resorts elsewhere in the Mediterranean.
The Med, for so long now a favourite holiday destination wit... Read >
Author: Keith Barrett25th May 2007
So you've decided to to take a vacation in the south of France. You should consider renting a French Riviera villa rather than staying at a hotel, especially if you're going to be staying for a week or longer.
A villa in the French Riviera offers many ... Read >
Author: Cheryl Antier12th April 2007
Audi, luxury unit of Volkswagen and recipient of highly reliable VW repair manuals - to prepare for the 2007 DTM season has invited four DTM stars to test drive its R10 TDI. The four DTM stars were given the chance to test drive the 650 hp Audi R10 TDI ... Read >
Author: benjamin15th March 2007
Property prices have showed excellent average growth increases of 16% and 10% for older French properties and new builds respectively, according to 2004 figures.
France offers great diversity in both property type and region. You can buy in city, town ... Read >
Author: John Turner04th October 2006
With Europe becoming an increasingly crowded place, how do the really affluent escape the masses. It used to be a small selection of exclusive resort towns dotted around the south of France & Italy. However these have long been spoilt by over crowding, po... Read >
Author: Patrick Altoft07th September 2006
What do denim, a white shirt and the "little black dress" have in common? Each is easy to wear and can be worn by everyone. Classic material and designs make these pieces essential in the wardrobes of young and old. If you are lucky enough to discover a w... Read >
Author: Karen Richards01st September 2006
Crisis Management Can Be The Important Key To Your Company's Survival
A crisis can be a powerful impetus to your company's short and long term survival.
Contrast these two separate incidents involving world renowned pro... Read >
Author: Bill Piker22nd August 2006
Naturism is the fastest growing form of tourism and with thousands more people deciding to shed their clothes in order to enjoy a natural and liberating holiday, why not try yourself. With heat waves all over Europe, USA and further afield, do you really ... Read >
Author: Paul Andrews29th July 2006
If only I'd had the foresight to buy an investment property in Spain, the South of France, Tuscany or in Malta twenty years ago when property prices were so cheap because the desirability of the destination had yet to enjoy exposure...if only...
Many p... Read >
Author: Rhiannon Williamson15th July 2006
Located in the south of France, the beach town of Cannes is legendary. Vacation rentals in Cannes can be inexpensive unless you are trying to catch the famous film festival.
Vacation Rentals In The South of France - Cannes
When you hear the name Can... Read >
Author: Richard Rspad12th July 2006
Thousands of Britons move abroad from the UK every year, and many of them choose France as their new home. While France is only a short distance away, literally just across the Channel, there is a world of difference between these two countries and lifest... Read >
Author: Barry Hooper25th June 2006
Beginners Guide to Camping
I always get asked, "I want to go camping, how much will it cost and what will I need?"
I usually reply with a "guide to bed and breakfasts in the area you want to go, and a credit card" No, only joking! Camping in one of ... Read >
Author: Gareth Sear03rd April 2006
It is not always easy to come up with an unusual gift idea for a friend . Here a few of unusual gift available :
1. Puzzle alarm clock
It wakes you up by firing four puzzle pieces up in the air, and then it is your task to get the pieces and put the... Read >
Author: Instant instantarticle14th March 2006
What if there was a way to donate money to causes you believe in by sleeping?
What if a portion of your expensive hotel bills could be donated to charities like UNICEF, World Wildlife Foundation, or the Red Cross?
What if you could stay in your f... Read >
Author: Brian Yalung14th February 2006
Nice is in the south of France. The Queen of the French Riviera, which the French call " la Cote d'Azur" (AzureCoast or Blue Coast). It is a wonderful city with lots of charm and character; a mixture of French and Italian cultures where the people are eas... Read >
Author: Alice Flowers01st October 2005
From beaches to the alps, France has a little of something for everyone. In this article, we take a look at Paris and the beach city of Nice.
Paris
It is hard to know where to start when discussing Paris. Take a boat down the Seine River and you wi... Read >
Author: Richard Chapo01st January 2005
Writing Made Them Rich #5: Peter Mayle
by Michael Southon
Peter Mayle was born in England in 1939.
His fascination with France began at the age of
seventeen when, as the 'lowliest trainee' in Shell, he
was instructed to accompany his boss - a M... Read >
Author: micheal southon
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