A writer has spoken out about his choice to move from London to a property in France, praising his decision and noting the change in his lifestyle now he lives on the continent.Writing for the Telegraph, newspaper columnist Michael Wright noted that despite having a number of passions in life, he realised one day that [...]
British holidaymakers have a continuing love affair with getting away to Tuscany, it has been noted, which could be of interest to those who own property in Italy.Writing for the Telegraph, overseas property expert Anna Tyzack said that while the area may be associated with expensive breaks, there are properties in Tuscany which are affordable [...]
The OECD is predicting 4 per cent economic growth for Brazil in 2010, adding weight to the assertion that the country is rebounding from the economic slump in an emphatic manner. This all points to a healthy future for property investment in Brazil, both for investors and for holiday home buyers. President da Silva's efforts to [...]
If you own a property in Meribel region of France, book some time to visit in March next year for the Altitude skiing and comedy festival.Due to take place from March 20th to March 26th, the Altitude Festival - otherwise known as the Festival on the Hill - is the brainchild of snowboarders Andrew Maxwell [...]
Tourists are still on the lookout for holidays which are good value for money and also offer a unique and interesting travel experience, it has been noted.According to director of product management at Expedia.co.uk Jonathan Cudworth, while package breaks continue to be popular with holidaymakers - and have helped firms such as Thomas Cook perform [...]
If you are heading to a property in Spain this month, make sure you get out and experience one of the Dia de los Santos Innocentes (Innocent Saints Day) festivals which are held all over the country on December 28th.The Dia de los Santos Innocentes event will take place in a number of towns and [...]
Those heading for a holiday to Europe to stay in a property they own on the continent could find some winter travel advice useful.According to Sean Tipton, a spokesman from ABTA - The Travel Association, there are a number of ways in which holidaymakers can avoid problems with illness on trips.He noted that "it is [...]
Those who have moved from the UK to a property in Spain or other parts of Europe may be all too aware of the impact of annoying neighbours.According to research from Abbey Mortgages, nearly 100,000 people have moved house over the past two years to get away from those who live next door.Commenting, head of [...]
Energy efficient products for the home have become increasingly popular over the past few years, it has been noted.Those who own property in France may have themselves installed environmentally friendly items, such as low energy washing machines or energy saving bulbs, as such fixtures can often now have a bearing on people's choices of where [...]
A travel journalist on a holiday to the French capital city of Paris has assured visitors they do not need to spend a massive amount of time on the city's main attractions.Writing for the Daily Mail, Frank Barrett said in his opinion, "there is no visiting experience in the world that should legitimately take much [...]