The Morocco adventure continues.....

In late Autumn I will be off again to Morocco again and this time I will be travelling to Oualidia and Essaouira which are on the coastline between Casablanca and Agadir. Ideal destinations for your luxury beach villa in Morocco.

Due to the success of our Aglou Plage portfolio which features villas in Agadir Quality Villas is keen to expand into additional coastal regions whereby families and adults can experience the long sandy beaches, memorable sunsets and have a wonderful relaxing beach holiday. Morocco still retains its history and culture and it remains remarkably inexpensive and with its all round sunny climate and high temperatures it’s a must to visit for your Morocco family villa holiday.

My first port of call will be Oualidia with its fabulous lagoon and long sandy beach. The town is small but big in impact and a surfer’s paradise. Fresh caught oysters and crab are a speciality here and a perfect accompaniment with a delicious Moroccan salad. We have 2 new villas that we hope to procure and as always they will be quality villas as our name applies.

My next seaside destination is the adorable town of Essaouira with its blue & white painted houses, excellent food medina and the harbour. A must is to go early in the morning to see the catch come in and then wander to many of the cafes for your morning coffee. Freshly caught fish and seafood is a speciality here as well as many restaurants cooking excellent Moroccan tajines and couscous. The long sandy beach is perfect for families with miles of sand for children to play. I will be visiting a lovely Riad which has its own plunge pool, a rarity in Essaouira.

These new villas will be on our website later this year so keep logging on to our web site www.qualityvillas.com or www.qualityvillasmorocco.co.uk and consider your next holiday in this new and exciting addition to our Morocco portfolio.

Gill Woolsgrove
Manager
France & Morocco

Le Vendange !!

September has long been one of my favourite months so it is no surprise that I think September is one of the best times to visit France. Not only will you get to enjoy plenty of sunshine and warm weather, but the tourist season is beginning to wind down which means cheaper travel, fewer crowds but most of all our French family farmhouses or French villas are that much cheaper to rent!!
September also marks the beginning of grape harvest season in France and in the medieval and picturesque town of Saint Emilion the wines of Saint Emilion have been well recognized and respected for centuries. A celebration honouring the harvest of these very special grapes takes place in the middle of the month with open air festivities. One of our popular South West France villas is Maison Pastorale which is less than hours drive from St Emillion.

September is a great time to check out the many vineyards around the country and go wine tasting or join in the local Vendange. The Vendange is great fun even though a bit strenuous the superb open air lunch and lively chatter dispels all that plus it’s fascinating to see how the grapes get to your bottle of wine. If this is too much like hard work then visit one of hundreds of vineyards across South West France. Wine tasting or degustation with a guided tour is a must and at the end of the day you can take home your wine and savour it at your French family villa.

We still have September availability at our villas in the wine regions of France and some at amazing prices. Why not call us now to discuss your French villa holiday in September.

If you would like to speak to a specialist regarding our villas or where best to visit, do visit this site on line: http://www.qualityvillas.com and contact our office or email us.

Gill Woolsgrove
Manager
France & Morocco

The family holiday rush to France has begun!!

Last weekend saw the biggest exodus from UK to France – the start of the UK summer holidays!! As parents pack the suitcases and children are getting their swim suits out of storage we at Quality Villas are getting ready for a busy six weeks. Our luxury villas in France all have private pools so you can be assured not only of a super house but a sparkling blue pool all to yourself!!

Before you leave its always worthwhile having a couple of essentials packed with your holiday documents and those are guide books and a simple translation booklet. Whilst we know that all you want to do is lay by the pool in your family villa in France there are some amazing sights to be seen in France and are worth a look so take your guide book and language book and explore!!

Guide Book
Do your self a favour and purchase at least two and pay attention to buy the most current editions. Rough Guides or Lonely Planet Guides are well known for their independent view and they are a great choice. These are in-depth guides printed in small letters on a thin paper to pack as much information as possible and still keep the volume small enough to fit into your luggage. If you prefer plenty of colourful photographs on a quality paper, then you will do better with the National Geographic Guides. Do study your guides before you leave, so that you can better plan your trip. You will know exactly where to go (or where/when not to go), and what can be seen near your rural villa in France.

Language
You may have heard of the French being proud of their language and although they learn English at school, they hesitate to use it. However, you would be surprised by the change in their attitude if you just try a few words or simple phrases. You are a guest in their country so it makes more sense to make the first step. You’ll be amazed to see how far a little French will go. It will literally open doors to their culture. If they see that you try with some help of mimics and hand signs you will get your message across, that’s for sure. Try simple words and then go onto small phrases. A good idea is to learn restaurant menus and foods – most important if you think you are ordering beef and you get horse instead!!

For the past few weeks at Quality Villas our phones have not stopped ringing as we have some amazing last minute reductions for your holiday villa in France. From the northern coast to Cote d’Azur there is something for everyone from a family farmhouse to a coastal villa.

If you are still interested in a late escape to the sun, our staff is on hand to discuss with you any requirements you may have.

Do visit this site on line: http://www.qualityvillas.com and contact our office or email us.

Gill Woolsgrove
Regional Manager
France & Morocco