It goes without saying that every girl has a different idea of what makes a perfect hen do. So how is it that Marbella hen weekends manage to hit the mark every time? Let’s start by ticking off the prerequisites of exquisite cuisine, sparkling nightlife and an eclectic choice of activities. Then add 26 kilometres of sun-drenched beaches, cheap flights and captivating Spanish culture, and you’re half way to discovering the ideal destination. But perfect hen nights shouldn’t be held in just ‘any’ luxury beach town. For this you need somewhere extra special to spend the most memorable weekend of your life: somewhere with as much glamour as culture, a town where you are at home in stilettos and sandals, and where only the most tasteful of tourists choose to go…

If reports are to be believed Duncan James of the famous boy band Blue hasn’t been keeping up payments on his former luxury Costa del Sol holiday home.

James is allegedly being sued for £23,500 of underpaid maintenance charges on a four-bedroom luxury apartment near Marbella on the Costa del Sol coast purchased by the pop star back in 2006.

The apartment was sold over 12 months ago however the owners of the prestigious Majestic Hills development  where the apartment is located insist that payments from when James owned it are still unpaid.

There was an interesting article in today’s Telegraph about holidaymakers looking to swap homes with others in a bid to reduce holiday costs. Rather than spending money on renting a holiday villa or apartment, more families are prepared to swap their homes with other families overseas in an attempt to cut down on holiday spending.

I’ve heard about this market before but I don’t know anyone that’s tried it, however according to the article over 1.6 million people will undertake a swap this year alone.

Spain is one of the top holiday destinations for Brits heading off for their annual summer break, so it’s fitting that the Telegraph should select Spain as the first destination for their summer holiday guide feature.

Gill Charlton, of the Telegraph takes a look at the country which has topped many peoples list of favourite holiday destinations for many years. Looking at ten reasons to visit the country Gill highlights the Costa del Sol as one of the best places to holiday.

January is always a popular time to book a holiday and that’s no different for holiday villas in Spain, especially in popular resorts such as the Costa del Sol. In fact this January we’ve seen a larger than expected increase in enquiries being sent directly to the owners of the fabulous holiday homes you’ll find on Costadelvillas. With this in mind we’ve decided to offer five quick tips to finding the perfect holiday villa in Spain…

We’re pleased to announce that new travel guides are now available on Costadelvillas taking the total number of guides offered to 39. The new guides added are for Algarrobo Costa, Casares, Coin, Granada, Velez Malaga and Lake Vinuela. The guides offer a quick and easy to read insight into the most popular holiday destinations on the Costa del Sol.

Each guide contains information on the best places to eat, drink and enjoy great nightlife as well as advise on the best beaches, and attractions.

The current England and Manchester City No.1 has come under the spotlight this week after being caught on camera dancing on a bar, singing Valerie and downing drinks. The footage was captured by a holidaymaker in Linekers Puerto Banus, Marbella last week just a few days before the England teams disappointing draw with Montenegro. However Hart managed to keep a clean sheet so the booze rampage didn’t seem to have an effect on his performance. Hart has in Puerto Banus for a friends stag do along with Manchester City teammate Gareth Barry. Take a look at the video below…

When traveling one is often drawn to renting an apartment as a self catered rental as this bears clear advantages. Other travelers choose to stay at country or city hotels as their preferred stay. The choice is up to you, but keep in mind that each type has its pros and cons. Use the following criteria to make your choice.

How many travel with you?
It is obvious that hotels are increasingly expensive for extended groups of people. A family of four will call for dear hotel bills even though the hotel may be just a three star. On the other side, apartments can often accommodate 4 people, making this your most cost effective solution.

If you’re heading to the Costa del Sol to enjoy a villa holiday then you’ll probably want to doing a little bit of reading up before you get there to make sure you get the most out of your visit. So with that in mind we’ve put together a collection of travel guides that are easier to read but packed with information about a host of resorts on the Costa del Sol.

Villa-tejon is a fantastic four bedroom holiday villa in the heart of  Fuengirola. With eight single beds in 4 separate air conditioned bedrooms, this villa offers the ultimate flexibility to be used by families, couples or a mixed group. Villa Tejon its own private 9 hole mini golf course and large heated swimming pool.  There is also table tennis, a pool table and electronic darts set. The outside terrace has a BBQ and large dining area with seating for up to 14 people.

Inside the villa offers spacious accommodation with a fully fitted kitchen, dining area and large lounge complete with a TV and DVD player. The villa is ideal for families looking to enjoy a villa holiday in Fuengirola on the Costa del Sol.