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Head out for a walk from a property in Italy

The Euganean Hills in the Veneto region are an excellent place to go walking while staying in a property in Italy, one journalist has claimed.Writing for Italy Mag, Myra Robinson pointed out that this collection of 17 extinct volcanoes provides the perfect backdrop for a stroll, adding that there are several routes available to tackle.She [...]

By |2011-04-08T18:00:00+01:00April 8th, 2011|Articles|

More people jet off to stay in a property in Spain

The number of people taking flights to Spain increased at several of the country's airports, the latest figures for European air travel show.It seems that more travellers decided to visit a property in Spain during February this year, when compared with the same month in 2010.Among the destinations to see the largest increase in passenger [...]

By |2011-04-07T18:00:00+01:00April 7th, 2011|Articles|

Find a property in Italy ‘just outside’ Rome

Anyone who is looking for the ideal property in Italy should consider the merits of staying just outside Rome, it has been suggested.Stefania Gatta, a spokeswoman for the Italian State Tourist Board, commented that it is relatively easy and cheap to travel into the capital from the outlying areas."What a lot of people do now [...]

By |2011-04-07T18:00:00+01:00April 7th, 2011|Articles|

Viewing properties in Lisbon by tram

One of the things I remember most about my visit to the lovely city of Rio in Brazil was the truly spectacular tram ride in the district of Santa Teresa, so you can imagine my pleasure when I discovered that there are still old trams in Lisbon too! Tramways are not just a good way [...]

By |2011-04-07T10:22:20+01:00April 6th, 2011|Articles|

Madrid is upping its game

Although Spain did not win either of its 2012 or 2016 Olympic Games bids, there nevertheless have been enormous benefits in that many improvements are still taking place in Madrid. It seems that the public was so thrilled with the changes that they wanted them to continue – and there is always the hope of [...]

By |2011-04-06T16:44:22+01:00April 6th, 2011|Articles|

A New York view without the cost

When Carol Dunning was looking to buy a property near New York City she decided to test the waters in Jersey City. Enjoying a week in a friend’s flat Carol said, “It’s far less expensive than New York, plus I have the benefit of stunning views of the Manhattan skyline. And rather than live amongst [...]

By |2011-04-12T10:43:30+01:00April 6th, 2011|Articles|

Stay in a property in Italy for sunshine and festivals

Those who want to enjoy a break this month may want to consider planning a visit to a property in Italy following the advice of one publication.An article in the Irish Independent suggested heading to Sicily for "the processions and mosaics".It noted that the Easter celebrations on the Italian island can be "spectacular", adding that [...]

By |2011-04-05T18:00:00+01:00April 5th, 2011|Articles|