If you’ve still not booked a summer family holiday don’t panic, we’ve compiled a handy list of luxury villas which still have availability in the peak summer months. Whether it’s a farmhouse in France, a Tuscan retreat or a large family villa in Spain, there’s something for everyone – the only difficulty will be picking which one!

With Europe on the doorstep, you don’t have to travel too far for a scattering of fabulous festivities, events and concerts taking place throughout the year. A&K Villas have hand-picked some fascinating dates for the diary which are the perfect add on or main event for any short trip or holiday.

With Europe on the doorstep, you don’t have to travel too far to find some great alternative things to do over the longer weekend. Abercrombie & Kent Villas has picked the best of the bank holiday options suitable for small groups and families, the adventurous, the culture inspired, food & wine lovers and paired each with the perfect place to stay – great for those who fall into the ‘escape’ category.

La Maroma is proud to present an exciting new experiential travel opportunity: the “Gardens & Gastronomy” tour of Andalucia. This cultural and culinary package pairs tours of some of Andalucia’s oldest, most impressive and important gardens with gastronomic explorations to highlight the culinary influences of Andalucia’s three historic cultures.

Abercrombie & Kent Villas is delighted to announce the addition of 9 new villas in Sardinia to its’ existing Italian portfolio of villas in Tuscany, Amalfi Coast, Umbria and city apartments in Florence.  Situated between the Tyrrhenian and Sardinian Seas, Sardinia is the second largest island in the Mediterranean and with its crystal clear waters and rugged, mountainous coastline, is breathtakingly beautiful.

A&K have a selection of stunning lodges in Vail, Deer Valley and Beaver Creek, which are available to rent year round and are perfect for summer family adventure.  Aside from the beautiful interiors and breath-taking surroundings - with some guidance from A&K - these lodges offer families the freedom and flexibility to arrange their own itineraries for a fraction of the price of an all-inclusive resort.

Italian food and wine is renowned throughout the world and is considered some of the finest. Based on seasonal and regional produce Italian gastronomy makes full use of the country’s rich fauna and flora to create simple, yet tantalising masterpieces

Everyone has their own idea of what constitutes immaculate design.  For some it is cutting-edge, contemporary forms with polished concrete surfaces, white walls, stainless steel kitchens and abstract art.  For others, it is all about classical architecture of a particular age, castles or grand palaces with original features, furnishings and antiques.

If you’re looking to sweep someone special off their feet with a romantic trip for two, here’s our pick of properties that are perfect for a cosy stay!

We’ve selected a limited range of villas in France, just a short hop from the UK, which are perfect for long weekends. Our range of properties are ideal for a special get-together and a long weekend may be just what you need to recharge the batteries and see if a villa holiday is for you in the future.

Enjoying family meals, reading a good book, playing in the garden, pre-dinner aperitifs are all holiday activities better appreciated with the backdrop of a stunning sea view. We have selected our top villas with sea views for your consideration, from idyllic Greek islands to the cosmopolitan Cote d'Azur.

A&K Villas is thrilled to have tickets available for one of the greatest pageants in Europe - The ‘Il Palio’ Horse Race. Held twice annually on 2^nd July and 16^th August in Sienna, Italy, you can holiday at a luxury Italian villa nearby and enjoy this event from an exclusive seat with A&K Villas. A once in a lifetime experience, you can now reserve your exclusive seat to this fascinating event in conjunction with A&K.

Do you have a budding  Rafael Nadal or Andy Murray in your family? A holiday is the perfect time for brushing up on or learning a few new techniques or simply having fun playing games with loved ones. Create your own Wimbledon tournament on your own private tennis court at one of our private villas. With villas with tennis courts in Portugal, Greece, France, Italy, England and the Caribbean there is plenty of choice.

Abercrombie & Kent, the leading provider of luxury villa accommodation has launched a range of savings on a selection of private homes for bookings of 2 weeks or more during spring/summer 2012. The considerable savings apply to a number of properties in Tuscany, one of A&K Villas most popular destinations.

We are very proud to advise that Adam Coats has been recognised in Wendy Perrin's annual Villa Rental Guide in the April 2012 issue of Conde Nast Traveler as one of the world's best Villa Rental Specialists. Qualification involves rigorous vetting and inspection of client documentation such as Welcome Books and Driving Directions as well as demonstration of first hand knowledge and ability to connect clients with rental properties perfectly suited to their needs.

This ice cream festival disembarks upon Florence’s finest squares this May, paying tribute to the traditions and creativity of gelato, allowing visitors to discover the secrets of Italian ice cream while invariably sampling spectacular flavours by ice cream makers from all over Italy. 

If there’s just not enough time to relax for a whole week but you want to spoil yourself with a long weekend then take a look at our finest selection of Italian villas which are now available for short stays as well as longer holidays.