Figures from the Foreign & Commonwealth Office (FCO) reveal that Britons staying in property in Spain made the most use of their local consulates in the 2009-10 financial year.Between April 2009 and March 2010, 5,283 applications for assistance were made at consulates in Spain by British holidaymakers.However, FCO minister Jeremy Browne advises some precautions to [...]
Property in France's ski resort of Val Thorens - the highest-altitude skiing village with guaranteed snow - could prove well suited to the needs of winter sports enthusiasts whether they are newcomers to the activity or experienced on the slopes.Clementine Blanchard, spokesperson for the Office du Tourisme de Val Thorens, explains that different areas on [...]
Property in Portugal's capital city, Lisbon, could prove to be a value-friendly place to spend some time this summer.Paula Oliveira, director of the Lisbon Tourism Office, explains that there are a number of ways in which the city caters for different budgets.They include some activities at no cost at all, as many museums and monuments [...]
For people looking for property in France in which to unwind, the island of Corsica could be one ideal option.Despite its location close to Italy and Sardinia, Corsica is a region of France and, according to travel guidance site TripAdvisor, is a perfect place to relax.Director of brand Angus Struthers explains that the island offers [...]
London dwellers could find property in France's Dordogne Valley easier to reach this summer as the capital's airline, CityJet, begins a new route to the region.The Midi-Pyrenees regional tourism committee notes the creation of the new route, which links London with Brive.As a result, UK residents will have three chances each week to fly to [...]
The changing euro exchange rate over the past year may mean a stay in property in Portugal is now more affordable in real terms than it has been in previous years.According to tour operator Thomson Holidays, the current exchange rate means the total cost of a holiday in some eurozone destinations has dropped by as [...]
The number of attractions that can be enjoyed using property in Italy's capital city of Rome as a starting point is too large to list, according to the Italian State Tourist Board.Spokesperson Stefania Gatta explains that the reasons to head to property in Italy's capital range from the panoramic views of the Gianicolo hill to [...]
People with furry best friends to cater for could find property in Florida to be the solution, with the creation of a new pet pampering resort at Walt Disney World.Scheduled to open on August 27th, Best Friends Pet Care Resort is designed to meet the needs of a range of creatures, from cats and dogs [...]
Property in Italy's Puglia region continues to assert its position on Europe's cultural map with the launch of the 2010 Locus Festival.The annual event is now underway in Locorotondo and is scheduled to last until August 5th, with almost all events free to enter.For international visitors staying in property in Italy for the festival, July [...]
Published by Robin WilsonThere are few locations for property in France that can provide the excitement of watching a bobsleigh hurtle down an icy track with only gravity at its back.However, la Plagne is at the heart of the region in which property in France can cater for people keen to witness - or even [...]