Hurry down to Chester Zoo this summer to catch a glimpse of their newest and cutest additions to the Chester Zoo Family. Four tiny cheetah cubs, who are only five weeks old, have finally stepped outside after being lovingly nursed and cared for until they were ready to become acclimatised to their new surroundings.

The four Northern Cheetah cubs are the first litter of cubs ever to be born at Chester Zoo and the feat is even more impressive considering the species are tragically dwindling in their native habitat of North East Africa.

 The cubs are so young that their gender cannot yet be confirmed (zoo keepers have earmarked the six week mark as the time when this should be announced) and as yet have not been named, however this has not failed to reduce their popularity as they have frolicked and played around in their enclosure with their mother KT, in front of hundreds of adoring fans and animal lovers.

Rent a Holiday apartment in Chester and stay over the weekend as there’s so much to see and do in Chester Zoo, including the fantastic Dinosaurs At Large exhibition which includes 13 life-size and scarily life-like animatronic dinosaurs including T-rex, Allosaurus, and Dilophosaurus amongst others.

Chester Zoo is a fantastic day out for children and adults alike and with these two great additions to the Zoo it is becoming one of the leading Zoo’s in the country. Hurry down this summer and catch the baby Cheetah’s at their cutest and the dinosaurs at their scariest, click here to view some of our amazing luxury cottages in Cheshire.

Manor House is a luxuriously spacious property situated in the heart of Umbria Italy. The house is set back into the natural beauty of the Umbrian countryside and is home to stunning woodland areas with picturesque, rolling hills.

The location of the property is ideal due to the outstanding site areas for the very best olive and wine production, with amazing views spanning the Amita and Cetona peaks and the Chiana valley.

The home is built on an estate complex of 220 acres, with a kilometer long drive way adding privacy and intimacy. The decor is traditional with its large brick and stone arch ways and terracotta ceilings.

The surrounding areas will enchant you when medieval castles and towers peak through the morning mist and wild boar, deer and porcupine can be found.

The property includes absolute exclusivity for all guests including a private pool, walking trails and all of the states amenities.

Attractions in the resort include the Umbria jazz festival at Perugia. The festival welcomes jazz musicians from all over the world to take part in this free open air concert in the town centre. For the up most exclusivity and luxurious life style, click on the link below to be introduced to your new holiday home.

Click here to have a look at this fantastic property that is a worthy competition winner.

Who’s got the Monday Blues? The weekends are often over to quickly and before we know it Monday is upon us and it’s back to reality. But here at Perfect Getaways HQ, Tom and I are aiming to lighten the load of that Monday feeling by creating a “Happy Monday’s” blog each week. Tom and I will pick our top destination and properties of the week and will feature it in our weekly “Happy Monday’s” blog.

This week it’s Santa Ponsa in Majorca. To be in with a chance of having your property featured on our “Happy Monday’s” blog, send us your property ID numbers and our property of the week will be included in the blog every Monday!

Perfect Getaways have launched a new mobile website www.perfectgetaways.mobi, which recognises when a visitor is using a mobile device when searching to rent holiday homes and direct them to a dedicated mobile version of the website. If a visitor has an iphone or android phone it directs them to the app specific to that phone. So check it out!

Perfect Getaways now have Facebook and Twitter pages where we constantly keep you updated on the best holiday properties, destinations and what we’re up to here in The Creative Department. To be in the know with what we’re up to, simply like our Facebook page and follow us on Twitter. This will allow you to be up to date with any competitions, promotions and the best holiday deals!

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Not booked a holiday for this summer yet? Looking for last minute deals? Why not take a peaceful and relaxing break to Torre del Mar situated in the Costa del Sol. With the town’s traditional fishing villages and cultural ways, you will struggle to stress. Torre del Mar is located on the coast of Spain and is a picture of tranquility with its white sandy beaches and breath taking views.
   Torre del Mar is about 10 minutes away from AquaVelis, a large water park which holds over 21 rides and slides, a lazy river and various gift shops and restaurants so you are sure to have a fun filled day out.
   Alternatively if you are feeling a little more adventurous, Just 30 minutes away from Torre del Mar are the annual festivals at Nerja  which sees street parties commence, fair ground rides arrive in town and mothers and daughters get into the spirit of Nerja’s culture by wearing traditional flamenco dresses. So if you’ve missed out on your ticket to Glastonbury, Why not enjoy a fabulous holiday as well as being part of the wild and exciting atmosphere that is the Nerja festival? Perfect Getaways currently have properties available in the heart of Torre del Mar. To get in touch with the owner directly and to view a vast array of properties click here.

There’s more to Newcastle than a group of luminous orange morons getting drunk and falling face first onto pavements. In fact, there’s more to Newcastle than giant-bellied topless men standing on football terraces booming out inaudible phrases like a drunken foghorn. And there’s more to Newcastle than Cheryl Cole.
           

Newcastle is a buzzing hive of creativity, culture and art. In fact the Newcastle-Gateshead area has the “hippest” street in Britain according to a recent Google poll, beating off competition from London, Leeds and Liverpool.
 

South Shore Road, on the Gateshead side of the river, is the epicenter of creativity for the North where the Sage music centre, described as “in the top 5 best concert halls in the world” by Lorin Maazel, Philarmonia’s Director of Tutoring can be found. The Baltic Centre for Contemporary Art is also located on South Shore, which does what it says on the tin and more by being the biggest gallery in the world of its kind, as well as providing a constantly changing line-up of exhibitions, activities and workshops.

And if that wasn’t enough, the “hippest” street in Britain also overlooks the revolutionary millennium bridge that majestically sits on the river Tyne. The “Blinking Eye” tilts daily at lunchtime giving you the perfect opportunity to sit down and enjoy your lunch as well as take in the fantastic sights of the bridge and the city itself.

Nearby, the stunning Biscuit Factory is a goldmine of art space, displaying and selling anything from paintings, prints, sculptures, ceramics, glass, furniture and jewellery. Add to that the building is a 32,000 square foot converted Victorian factory and it is evident the Biscuit Factory is another fine example of Newcastle’s vibrant and eclectic art scene. Proving once and for all there’s more to Newcastle than “Geordie Shore”.

Tonight saw the contestants in The Apprentice having to design and implement a Mobile Phone App that would receive the most downloads.  Perfect Getaways has recently bought the world’s first dedicated Villa Rentals iPhone app and created the world’s first dedicated Villa Rentals Android app.

Easter is one of the loveliest times of the year to visit Cyprus, and by spending Easter in Oroklini, Larnaka, you will get a real feel for how important and special this religious holiday is for Cypriots. This year, Easter Sunday falls on April 24.
Bus fares to villages such as Lefkara, Tochni and Agios Theodoros are just €2.00 return per person.
During Holy Week, people fast. ‘Tsoureki’ (sweet bread), ‘flaounes’ (cheese, raison and mint scones) and ‘koulouria’ (sesame seed biscuits) are baked using up the ingredients not allowed during fasting.

Holy Thursday is the service of the crucifixion and on Good Friday the ‘epitafios’ (Holy Sepulchre) is decorated with flowers for churchgoers to walk under.
On Saturday, an effigy of Judas the traitor is burnt on a bonfire (‘lambraja’). At midnight, church bells toll and fireworks are set off to announce that Christ has risen. The priest offers the eternal light to all present and people exchange the greeting ‘Christos anesti’ (Christ has risen) and reply ‘alithos anesti’ (truly he has).

On Sunday morning, there is another church service and at lunchtime there is a family feast of lamb. On Easter Monday people play outdoor games in the village square and watch traditional dancing. The local Municipality offers all drinks including wine and beers and of course the local traditional drinks such as ouzo and zivania along with traditional Easter sweets free of charge.  All of this can be enjoued by staying at Reginas Exclusive Villas who have a number of quality Holiday Villas to choose from - a couple of examples can be seen below:

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Perfect Getaways has a large selection of superior properties available in Dordogne and Lot et Garonne in Aquitaine.

The fantastic Chateaus are advertised by Classic French Homes and we are delighted that all properties can be contacted direct off the website www.perfectgetaways.co.uk.  If you are looking for large stunning accommodation, Elegant Country Chateau has eight bedroom and sleeps 18 people.  All of the rooms are large and spacious, fully equipped with modern facilities and beautifully furnished with French antique furniture. Children have not been forgotten and there are plenty of facilities for the young in your holiday group. The Chateau is walkable to the local village where there is a boulangerie, bar and restaurant. From the kitchen, you look down over the dining terrace with views over to the heated pool and lake. It is a perfect place to enjoy long summer evenings and stunning sunsets.