06/11/10 Holiday home blog

Journey to the Centre of the Earth

Jules Verne‘s world-famous novel “Journey to the Centre of the Earth” is about a fantastic expedition to the Icelandic volcano Snaefellsjökull. Three people descend deep into the crater and find a cave which leads down to the the core of ...

05/21/10 Dalmatia

This is where the sun smiles

Dalmatia which stretches from Starigrad-Paklenica down to the southern point of Croatia is one of the most varied regions along the Adriatic Sea. Some of the conspicuous features of Dalmatia include pretty small towns influenced by Venetian elements, fjord like ...

05/07/10 Greece

Array of islands with diverse choice

The film “Mamma Mia“ with Meryl Streep and Pierce Brosnan was a box office hit in 2008. Part of the reason for the success of this film was the picturesque setting on the islands of Skopelos and Skiathos in the ...

02/26/10 Tuscany

Wanderlust to Italy

Once again one of most booked travel destinations on atraveo. The longing and yearning for Italy has one name – Tuscany! You can expect charming country estates surrounded by olive groves and light flooded cypress avenues. Even famous stars such ...

11/30/09 Summer 2010

Vacation periods in demand

Like this year our experts are expecting particular holiday destinations in 2010 to be fully booked up months in advance even though there are a large number of properties. For following periods a high level of demand is predicted:

10/27/09 Ski holiday in the Salzburger Land

Slopes, party and powder snow

More than 1,700 kilometres of slope in more than 22 ski regions guarantee endless winter fun. Many winter sport regions present themselves in this way but the Salzburger Land has much more to offer! This popular holiday region in the heart ...

10/20/09 Ski huts and winter vacation

Now it's getting cold!

There is a glimmer in the air and the thermometer is passing 30°C – so is this not the ideal time to consider where you want to spend your next winter vacation in order to cool off? On atraveo the ...

10/14/09 Our trip to Fanø on the Danish West Coast - a field report

Fancy a bit more sea?

Holiday in Denmark usually has something to do with the sea. Most of the 26,000 holiday properties are not far away from the North and Baltic Sea and are particularly near the beach. The west coast of Denmark is very ...

10/09/09 Large holiday houses for special occasions or holidays with friends

Why not something more sociable?

Melissa lives with her husband and children in London, grandma Mary and grandpa James are in Manchester, Jason and his girlfriend call Brighton their home – they like many other families are spread out over the whole country! Make use ...

08/14/09

Spend a vacation in a castle like a king

Once upon a time there was an old castle that was located between volcanic beaches, green headlands and endless forests on a small hill. Inside one could smell the wet logs that were crackling in the open fire. What sound ...

07/12/09 Vacation with your dog

Guests with pets

Animal lovers will not want to leave their pets behind when going on vacation! For this reason atraveo provides more than 75.000 holiday accommodations where pets are welcome guests. Here many properties allow one or even more than one pet! ...

07/10/09

Mediterranean coasts of Spain - Vamos a la playa

The coast lines of Costa Brava and Costa Blanca very much entice with their great diversity and numerous beaches. A holiday house at the sea in Spain or a holiday apartment with sea view in one of the well known ...

06/26/09

Rendevous in Aquitaine

Meet the French and get a feel for the light hearted enjoyment of life - something you can find across France though probably there is no place as nice and diverse like Aquitaine to experience this feeling. Whilst there why ...

04/17/09 Croatia

Fun in the sun for a great price

Just throw your trunks, swim suite, sandals and beach towel into a suitcase and off you can go! There’s not really much else you need for your holiday in Croatia. The warm temperature of 27 degrees enables you to enjoy the ...

04/16/09 Adriatic Sea

Pulsating beach life on the Adriatic Coast

The Italian Adriatic stretching from Grado in the north to Cattolica in the south attracts many with its endless long sandy beaches. Families with children will be able to find everything that they need for a pleasurable beach vacation: flat ...

03/03/09 Another way to discover Europe's major cities

City apartment instead of hotel

Discover the major European cities from a new angle by selecting a holiday apartment as your accommodation. Compared to a typical three day city tour with a three star hotel a city apartment provides you with unimaginable freedoms. Soak up ...

01/15/09 Mediterranean

Paradise Islands

Vulcano scenery, turquoise blue sea, heavenly sandy beaches, mountain ranges in the sea, biosphere reserves, diving paradises loads of sun! All of this is to be found on Mediterranean islands paradises. One is able to explore the most diverse landscapes ...

07/18/08 Tyrol

The ideal place for a summer holiday in the mountains

Are you interested in enjoying a summer vacation in the mountains in front of a panoramic view of the snow covered peaks of the Alps? Then head off to Tyrol! Here one can experience absolute freedom and undertake long hiking ...

06/06/08 Liguria

Glamour of the Italian Riviera

In the northwest of Italy one can find Liguria which is quite a diverse region. It offers harmonious contrasts between the Mediterranean coast with its bathing towns and fishing villages on the Gulf of Genoa and the hilly heartland with ...

05/23/08 Côte d'Azur

The sunny side

There are bright blue skies and the sun. The Côte d’Azur provides 300 sunny days in the year and one should enjoy this on one of the many lively beaches in elegant bathing towns or on a golfing course. atraveo ...

04/24/08 Crete

Where Zeus used to bathe

Crete is the most popular holiday destination for those people who want to spend their holiday in Greece. Due to the diverse countryside the biggest island in the eastern part of the Mediterranean Sea provides the holiday maker with many ...

03/17/08 Lake Garda

Panoramic views of the Alps meet the climate of the Mediterranean

The Lake Garda combines in a very unique way the breathtaking panoramic views of the Alps with the splendid Mediterranean climate. Take a stroll along the water fronts of Lazise or visit the heart of the medieval town of Malesine. ...

03/17/08 North Sea

Golden October sun on the North Sea beaches

The dunes appear to be glowing with a golden shimmer in the autumn sun while the seagulls struggle against the stiff breeze. The beaches of the North Sea seem to be sheer endless in the months of October and November. Even ...

03/17/08 Provence

Fragrance of lavender and antique treasures

Why not go on your next summer holiday to the Provence in the southeast of France. Cézanne and van Gogh were enthralled by the colourful countryside, the never-ending fields of lavender and the vineyards. Enthusiasts of the antique period will ...

03/13/08 Northern France

The beauties of Brittany

This French holiday destination for individualists has much more to offer than sun, beaches and ocean. A variety of splendid churches, medieval towns and prehistoric cultural sites provide a diverse choice. All this is engulfed by more than 1,100km of ...

02/14/08 Balearic Islands

Almond blossom on Majorca

Those who travel to Majorca between mid January and the end of February will be able to witness a countryside that is dominated by the colour pink. At this time around 8 million almond trees blossom which is a unique ...

12/12/07 Czech Republic

Winter wonderland

Why not try and experience a winter holiday in the Czech Republic. The ski regions of Jizera Mountains (Isergebirge), Beskidengebirge and Kartonosze Mountains (Riesengebirge) fulfil all the requirements to have a splendid winter day. Especially families with small children will ...