If you are considering travelling with us for the first time, then we would like to welcome you and tell you a little about ourselves.

We are a small, independent tour operator and now in our 21st year of operation. True to our Sardinian origins, we are inspired by our deep-rooted love for this beautiful island and our desire to share some of our favourite places with you. We therefore have unrivalled knowledge and local contacts, making us one of the UK's foremost specialists to Sardinia. The properties we feature are all quality hotels and self-catering villas and apartments, hand picked to appeal to those looking not only for luxury, but also for properties with a certain amount of character and charm.

Our reservations team have all visited Sardinia and there is always someone you can talk to about your chosen property or resort. Whether you are looking for a family hotel, a property near a golf course, a spa hotel, a romantic hideaway or even a yacht, you have only to ask us.

We pride ourselves on our ability to be totally flexible in our approach to your travel arrangements. Although we offer traditional 7 and 14 night holidays, we realise that many people now have a more independent approach to travel and may prefer flexible durations or multi-centres. We can prepare a tailor-made itinerary to suit your needs, making use of our special contract rates for flights, hotels, car hire and private transfers. Just tell us what your plans are.

It is true to say that the world of travel has changed beyond recognition over the past few years. Yet in spite of the Internet, we find most of our customers still prefer to ring and chat to a 'human being' about their holiday plans or to tell us what a lovely time they had when they return. If Sardinia is your chosen destination this year, then let us show you our beautiful and unique island.

Very few places are so magnificently unspoilt and undiscovered as this enormous island; the second largest in the Mediterranean, with a history dating back 4,000 years. This is a land that still remains largely untouched by mass tourism, a land where you can still escape to the interior, explore mysterious ruins, or ride narrow gauge trains into the mountains. Although part of Italy for more than a century, Sardinia retains its ancient and unique culture.

The coastline is one of endless variety: secluded coves, soft, white sandy beaches, lonely wild beaches and towering cliffs. Hundred of miles of beautiful scenery await you. Inland, Sardinia is mountainous and rugged; its unusual flora and fauna include many rare species, long extinct elsewhere. The interior of Sardinia boasts countless archaeological sites, the most enigmatic of which are the 7,000 prehistoric nuraghi - massive stone structures built entirely without mortar. Were they dwellings or fortresses? No one knows for certain. See them for yourself and make up your own mind. Then there are the many fascinating Roman and Phoenician remains, and the enchanting Romanesque churches, scattered throughout the countryside.

For most visitors however, the main attraction is almost guaranteed sunshine, amazingly coloured seas and beautiful beaches. Sardinia is perfect for a relaxing beach holiday.

Climate
The Sardinian climate is typically Mediterranean, with mild winters and hot summers. The prevailing wind blows from the northwest (the dry Maestrale), whilst the hot winds from the south are known as the Scirocco. Most of the rainfall is in autumn and spring.

During July and August the pace and temperature increases and native Italians, including the international elite, arrive, converging on fashionable resorts such as Porto Cervo on the Costa Smeralda, making it a magnet for the rich and famous - with prices to match! Even in high season however, it is still possible to find small, secluded coves with soft, golden sand, where you can simply relax and let the cares of the world drift away. For the more energetic, the major tourist beaches also provide all the water sports you could wish for, including windsurfing, water skiing and sailing.

Above all, wherever you go, the warmth of the Sardinian welcome is still unchanged - and so is the quality of the traditional local cuisine and our superb wines.

Cuisine
Sardinian cuisine is traditional, local and delicious: the food varying from area to area. Roast suckling pig is a firm favourite in mountain areas, whilst on the coast, a variety of excellent seafood dishes such as octopus, lobster and clam soup are always on the menu. Sardinian wines are of good quality and reasonably priced too. Popular white wines include Vermentino and Nuragus, whilst lovers of red wine will appreciate Cannonau and Monica. No meal would be complete without Mirto, Sardinia's after dinner liqueur, which is made from the berries of the myrtle plant.

Golfing in Sardinia
Sardinia features three spectacular, championship golf courses of international reputation:

Pevero Golf Club on the Costa Smeralda, a 18-hole (par-72) golf course. Designed by Robert Trent Jones located between the bays of Cala di Volpe and Golfo del Pevero.

Is Molas Golf Club near Pula, on the south east coast, a 27-hole (par-72) golf course enjoys a prime location just 10 minutes from the Forte Village.

Is Arenas Golf Club located north of Oristano, a 18-hole (par-72) golf course. Designed by Von Hagge and set beautifully amongst the pine forest and lush vegetation, it has been named by golf magazines as one of the 20 best new golf courses in Europe.

For further information please contact our reservation team.