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White-washed buildings with flowers spilling out from the windows and balconies, paved streets winding through a charming historic core, an amazing coastline with two Blue Flag beaches among the many different strands that are on offer, a microclimate boasting over 325 days of sunshine per year, an endless selection of excellent eateries and pretty little coffee spots to choose from: this is the image of idyllic loveliness presented by the seaside town of Estepona along Spain’s beloved Costa del Sol. Often called the Garden of the Costa del Sol, for those looking for assured weather and truly dreamy surroundings, it is certainly one of the best places to vacation in Spain or holiday on the Costa del Sol! There are so many wonderful attractions and charms in this remarkable gem of a place that are just waiting to be uncovered. Read on for our list of five excellent reasons to find a villa in Estepona and then come and find even more things to fall in love with on a getaway in this dreamy holiday destination...

There is a certain point each winter where those of us who live in colder or drearier countries simply cannot wait for spring. Perhaps the days are too short or maybe there is just little sun at all but either way, between the cold and the vitamin D deficiency, we are well and truly sick of the winter. Unfortunately, there is no way to make this time go faster but you can head off to sunnier climes to help you get through it! Winter sun is an essential tradition for many or simply something that others have always wanted to enjoy and with our amazing selection of villas in some of the sunniest and most beautiful parts of Europe, we’re here to help make that happen! If you’re in search of a winter sun getaway in Europe this year then check out our guide to some of the best destinations and then browse our vacation rentals in each one to get planning that perfect break to help you get through those long winter months...

Though few people will need to be convinced of the beauty and charms of Barcelona as it is well known as a stunning, culturally-rich beachside city with a major football stadium and a highly cosmopolitan selection of incredible bars and restaurants and cafes, the recent influx of visitors who spent time in the city for the return of the incredibly popular and cool Primavera music festival reminded many of us of just how appealing a holiday destination it is. Find your vacation rental in Barcelona now and come discover it all for yourself or maybe even look ahead to next year’s edition of Primavera and beat the crowds by sorting out your accommodation now while the best of the best of our holiday rentals in the area all still have great availability. When you get there, here is our guide to some of the chicest and coolest places to eat, drink, shop, and hang out while you are in the city...