Alternative Aquitaine Blog

As featured in The Guardian January 2018 - The Best Wellness Breaks in the UK & Abroad. Check out Reboot France at Le Vignau near Hossegor...

There's now just one week still available at the beautiful Villa d'Ilbarritz this summer. If you don't have plans for the first week in July, we've got a great idea for you...

The popularity of our villa holidays in this corner of south west France led us to search for new destinations where our clients could enjoy the same high quality villa accommodation in an authentic setting...

Forget the Mediterranean coast, forget the slopes of Courchevel, Anthony Peregrine has spoken; Biarritz has the accolade "the classiest resort in France"...

What have you got planned for May half term this year? If it's not a holiday in Aquitaine, we really think it should be!

For villas at La Prade and Clairiere aux Chevreuils, both in Moliets, you can now book to leave and arrive on whatever day suits you best...

With the club house of the Chiberta Golf Course just 300m away, and views over the legendary green, we are sure our golf-loving clients will be excited to know there are still some weeks available over the summer...

How does a slow morning sipping coffee on the terrace and enjoying the sunshine sound? Well, at Maison Saint-Martin, there is a delightful south-facing terrace as well as ample grounds...

Finding a holiday destination when you have teenagers in tow can be a challenge.  Hossegor is the perfect spot...

Villa Marqueze has been transformed into a modern, light, bright house with quirky style...

The bright interior and fresh, beach-inspired decor are just perfect for a relaxed, family-friendly holiday hideaway with some stylish touches...

*Flash Sale* at our resort villas in Lacanau: 30% off selected weeks if booked by 2nd May...

Some simply delightful spots to chill out, featuring a selection of our properties in Hossegor...

We’ve all done it!  Seen the photos, dared to dream of a really special holiday villa - and then looked at the price…

The Bassin d’Arcachon is an area of great natural beauty close to Bordeaux - and a seafood-lover’s paradise!

The prices in France tumble dramatically at the end of August as by this time the French school term has already begun – this is a perfect opportunity for you to find a bargain break!

Around 20% off selected weeks at the luxury Villa d'Uhabia, near Biarritz.

1/3 off in March and April! Could you get away for a Spring break and take advantage of this fantastic special offer?  

Straight-forward seaside fun for families...

Alternative Aquitaine are one of the corporate sponsors of the FHA as part of its “500 for 500” travel industry campaign and I decided to see if I could raise a bit of extra money for the charity through sponsorship of my London Marathon run...