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Marbella doesn’t lose its sheen just because the high season ends.  In fact, with 320 days of sunshine a year, it maintains that “oh so peachy” glow all year. So why are we lamenting the end of summer anyway? There are those who only like to come here in July and August, but for more and more

8 Questions You Must Ask Your Holiday Rental Agents How often is the property checked? What is included in the rental price? Are there any additional fees? What is the cancellation policy? Who cleans the property? Is there a cleaning fee? What are the risks? What insurance is recommended for accidents? Think you know it

Marbella, Spain has often been compared to California, but is this is a valid claim? We can see why our favourite Costa del Sol resort is viewed as a mini- version of The Golden State. Some similarities are the climate, the nature (both destinations have beaches and mountains) and the beautiful people. Nonetheless, let’s not

It happens every year. Summer can’t last forever, so why does it feel like those hazy, endless sunny days just didn’t last long enough? Below are the five phases of the summer blues and how to overcome them. If you’re anything like us, you’ll go through these five stages before you finally just get on

Renting out your property for short-term holiday rentals can be highly lucrative, but it’s also a lot of work and the right mindset is a must. From the owner’s perspective, it’s important to treat your venture as a business from the start and to avoid common pitfalls. If you’re considering turning your second home into

At Swish we are used to seasoned travellers, some of whom are of the four-legged variety. We understand that it can be hard to leave your furry family members at home, trusting their care to someone else, so we appreciate that a holiday may not be the same without your pet. Many of our villas