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Monthly Archives: September 2011

Skiing tips

Sep 30, 2011 - Posted by Leigh Cooke

Whether you’re a seasoned pro or new to the idea of skiing, make sure you check out our skiing tips to ensure you’ve got everything covered before you hit the slopes. Maximise your skiing time by sorting the following online …

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A guide to Saint Marteen

Sep 28, 2011 - Posted by Leigh Cooke
St Marteen

Like visiting two countries… you can get a little European or Caribbean during your stay in a luxury Saint Marteen villa!  Half the island is French and half Dutch.  Although French and Dutch are spoken, English is also spoken throughout. …

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Top 10 ‘must see’ at Disney

Sep 27, 2011 - Posted by Leigh Cooke

With so many choices at Disney World the largest resort of its kind in the world, it’s hard to select what to miss!  It would be impossible to see everything unless you stayed for a very long time!  Of course …

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24 hours in Chamonix

Sep 26, 2011 - Posted by Leigh Cooke

What would your perfect 24 hours in picturesque Chamonix in the French Alps be?  Skiing on some of the black runs and finishing with full-on Après Ski, cocktails, divine French food before heading for some shut-eye in your luxury Chamonix …

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Reasons to hire a car for your vacation

Sep 21, 2011 - Posted by Leigh Cooke

Want the freedom of the open road?  Want to feel like you can go anywhere?  Car hire from Top Villas whatever your destination gives you that freedom and flexibility so that no destination is out of bounds! Hiring a car …

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Summary of my vacation to St Tropez

Sep 19, 2011 - Posted by Leigh Cooke

Well, I’m back home now and the tan is fading already … but the memories aren’t! I have to say that my 2 weeks stay in a luxury St Tropez villa was one of the best vacations I’ve ever had! The …

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Pampelonne beach, St Tropez

Sep 14, 2011 - Posted by Leigh Cooke

St Tropez is famous for its beaches, so it visiting Pampelonne was top of our wish list for things to do in St Tropez.  We were not dissapointed! Cabane Bambou, one of the child-friendly areas of Pampelonne, was a fantastic …

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Our luxury villa in St Tropez

Sep 9, 2011 - Posted by Leigh Cooke

I cannot believe I have been in St Tropez for a whole week – it’s going to fast!  I love it here! The main reason we have come to St Tropez is to attend a wedding.  So today, on the …

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St Tropez – well worth a visit

Sep 8, 2011 - Posted by Leigh Cooke

Yesterday we made our way from Grimaud to St Tropez.  Turns out it wasn’t market day so the traffic was really kind and it only took around 20 minutes in the car.  We parked at the port – 10 Euros …

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St Tropez today!

Sep 6, 2011 - Posted by Leigh Cooke

The weather here today is a gorgeous 27 degrees and our St Tropez villa isn’t bad either! This morning we enjoyed a continental breakfast by the swimming pool with freshly baked croissant, ham and melon from the village of Grimaud.  We attempted a …

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