Our Mobile Apps for Holiday Rentals. This month we have launched our first mobile apps for Discovery Holiday Homes. Like most apps, websites and marketing tools, they are work in progress and will continue to be so, for ever, no doubt. It has been a great learning curve and as the apps are developed by [...]
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The following content is derived from personal conversations, our trips to the island and from the international press. We thought anyone considering a trip and wanting to get a feel for the atmosphere and to know if there are any issues that may detract from a trip may find this helpful. Firstly people are still [...]
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‘’Oh we do like to be beside the seaside’’ ~ So you’ve heard about Torquay, but what about Teignmouth? With its prudently-kept pedigree from being the second oldest seaside resort in Devon after Exmouth, Teignmouth is the quietly confident older sister of Torquay; offering a timeless and untarnished quality few seafarers and daydreamers would deny. Teignmouth [...]
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Seagulls flocking around bobbing boats, retro camper vans, sunset beach walks and golden Cornish pasty crumbs…Captivating Cornwall never fails to paint a nostalgic scene of timeless fun and rose-tinted coastal stays. Whether it’s for a romantic break, timeless family fun or for a weekend fling with art, West Cornwall offers all this and more! From [...]
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VILLAS – what types, where are they , why rent? Travellers when asked where they would like to stay on their dream holiday, will often say “A villa on the slopes of a well-known ski resort, or a villa overlooking a clear tranquil Mediterranean sea with an infinity pool. Others may decide on a villa [...]
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Cyprus Marathon – Paphos start, coastal run! The biggest Cypriot Marathon of the year is held in Paphos. Every March, over 500 runners spruce up their shoes for the historic town. By no means do you need to be a professional runner to get involved however; the course is mostly flat with gently undulating gradients [...]
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Troodos Jeep Safari Jeep safaris to the Troodos Mountains are a popular Paphos excursion (yes it can snow in Cyprus, so check the weather in winter). Hire your Jeep at the Aphrodite Hills office and take off for the day or organise it with some stop offs. Your best bet is to research the various [...]
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Vouni Panayia Winery Andreas Kyriakides is to thank for Vouni Panayia Winery, just outside of Paphos. Having worked as a wine analyst in Limassol for over 15 years, Andreas is a true professional when it comes to the fruit of the vine. Deciding to set up his own vineyard wasn’t an easy process for Andreas; [...]
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One of the best-kept holiday secrets out there has somehow bypassed the ears of British holiday makers; luckily Discovery Holiday Homes are here to save the day and keep you in the know! Here are our top 10 reasons why Finland as a holiday destination wins hand down: 1. For lake lovers! Finland boasts the [...]
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They say home is where the heart is, and, when looking to attract eager guests to your holiday home you should always place yourselves in their shoes and ask the simple question, ‘’Why would I choose self-catering over a hotel?‘’ For the vast majority in the self-catering community the answer is simple; to enjoy a [...]
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