Book Early and Save!

Just Sardinia are once again offering a raft of early booking discounts and offers for 2010 which represent great savings for the early bird booker! Not only will you benefit from some of the best prices, you also have more choice of accommodation, particularly important when booking for the most popular holiday dates.

Free Child Places:

Tanka Village Golf & Spa

Pullman Timi Ama Sardegna

Free Upgrade to Full Board:

Hotel Relax Torreruja

Club Hotel Baia Sardinia

Early Booking Discounts:

20% at Chia Laguna Resort

20% at Club Hotel Baia Sardegna

15% at Pullman Timi Ama Sardegna

10% on Allocation on Arrival and many more!!

Free Nights:

Stay 10 nights for the price of 8 or 14 for the price of 12 at Buganvillea Apartments in Alghero

Stay 7 nights for the price of 6 or 14 for the price of 12 at Pullman Timi Ama Sardegna

So dont delay, book today... Call Just Sardinia 01202 484858 or visit http://www.justsardinia.co.uk/ and have something to look forward to in 2010!

Hot of the press - Just Sardinia Holiday collection 2010

The Just Sardinia Holiday Collection 2010 is hot of the press and will be winging its way to you in the next few days, its packed full of holiday ideas and wide range of accommodation, from Hotels, apartments, Villas with Pools, farms, yacht charter and much more.
You can request your free copy on line or call 01202 484858 and Just Sardinia will send one in the post.

New for 2010

Secret Sardinia
The collection includes little gems that we have found that are not well known, usually family run and offering a warm welcome and plenty of local knowledge. The hotels are built in keeping with local architecture, with use of local materials such as granite, wood and wrought iron and furnished with local handicrafts and hand woven fabrics. The restaurants serve typical Sardinian cuisine using locally grown and produced ingredients with chefs creating local specialities and of course serve Sardinian wines such as white Vermentino and red Cannonau.

Walking
New for 2010 Just Sardinia are offering a Self Guided Walking Tour so you can experience the coast and countryside, warm sunshine and fantastic views that Sardinia has to offer and see more of this beautiful island. The tour will include transfers to and from Cagliari airport, welcome meeting, route guide and maps, accommodation in personally chosen hotels and agriturismi on a B&B basis, transfer of your luggage between your accommodations, telephone assistance.
A thrilling trip through the natural beauty spots and history of north western Sardinia, passing from mountains to the sea, crossing forests, olive groves, artichoke fields and vineyards, passing lagoons and beaches, bird watching and hiking along cliffs with Spanish watchtowers.

New Accommodations

Hotel Valkarana
Situated in a stunning rural location on the shores of Lake Liscia, about 30km inland from Olbia in northern Sardinia, the family run Hotel Valkarana is ideal for a relaxing holiday. It is a place of peace and tranquillity with traditional Sardinian style guest rooms, restaurant and swimming pool all set in lovely gardens overlooking the lake.

Hotel L’Ea Bianca
This small and elegant hotel is situated at Cala dei Ginepri just a few kilometres from Baia Sardinia and Porto Cervo on the Costa Smeralda. Situated in secluded gardens, Hotel L’Ea Bianca enjoys panoramic sea views across the Gulf of Arzachena to Caprera Island.

Hotel La Rocca
Situated close to the Costa Smeralda, La Rocca is a classic 4 star Sardinian hotel standing in immaculate gardens with pool, just 800m from the beach and 2km from the popular holiday resort of Baia Sardinia.

Hotel Le Palme
A typical Sardinian style hotel situated between Porto Cervo and Baia Sardinia in the heart of the Costa Smeralda, renowned to be Sardinia’s most desirable area.

Torreruja Villas
Newly built in attractive Sardinian style, the Torreruja Villas enjoy views over Isola Rossa and the sea beyond. The villas are adjacent to Hotel Relax Torreruja where guests benefit from complimentary use of facilities including swimming pool, child minding, after dinner piano bar and occasional evening entertainment.

Hotel Nascar
Situated in the small town of Santa Maria Navarrese on the dramatic east coast of Sardinia, approximately 100km from Cagliari, Hotel Nascar is a beautifully restored small town hotel just 50m from the beach.

Hotel Villas Resort
Situated near Costa Rei in the south east of Sardinia, approximately 75km from Cagliari airport, the newly opened Hotel Villas Resort with stylish accommodation is ideal for a relaxing holiday in beautiful surroundings.

Green Village Residence
Set in Mediterranean style gardens with palm trees, Green Village offers attractive self catering accommodation in a fabulous location close to Simius beach, near the town of Villasimius on the beautiful south east coast of Sardinia.

Hotel Aquadulci
A small and modern hotel located 300 metres from Chia Beach, named as one of the best beaches in southern Sardinia. Its quiet location makes it an ideal choice for a relaxing holiday.

Hotel S’acqua Sassa
Hidden in the countryside near to one of the most beautiful stretches of coast in Sardinia, Hotel S'acqua Sassa is a peaceful spot with lovely gardens, pool and restaurant just 4km from the Costa del Sud and 70km from Cagliari.

Alghero Country Resort
Situated in the countryside, just 3km from Alghero town and beach, the newly opened Alghero Resort Country Hotel is contemporary and stylish with pool, spa and tennis in a secluded location.

Hotel La Playa
This friendly family run hotel, set in pretty gardens with pool and outside dining terrace, is just 100m from the Lido beach and 2km from the old town of Alghero.

Just Sardinia have an unrivalled collection of personally chosen accommodations, combined with a friendly, knowledgeable and experienced reservations team who are ready to take your call on 01202 484858 or email holidays@justsardinia.co.uk.www.justsardinia.co.uk Alternatively book online 24 hours a day at .

Football in Sardinia - with Just Sardinia

Fancy a weekend in Sardinia watching Top Flight Football. Here at Just Sardinia our favourite football team is Cagliari currently 9th in the Serie A. Combine a weekend of shopping sightseeing and a football match in the stunning city of Cagliari this winter and you will be in for a real treat.

And don’t forget with David Beckham now playing for AC Milan from January you could get the chance to see him play in Cagliari on the Saturday the 3rd of April 2010

Listed below are the home games for Cagliari this current season. Just Sardinia can offer a week end in the T Hotel in a classic room with Breakfast and transfers for £221.50pp. Tickets for the games can be purchased in advance through Just Sardinia and will be waiting for you on your arrival at the Hotel.

The Stadio Sant'Elia (Cagliari stadium) was used during the 1990 wolrd cup, England palyed all there group mathces in the Staduim

Getting around Cagliari is easy by bus, and a must see is the San Benedetto market, The Castello area as well as the many shops.
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Sunday, 8 November 2009
Cagliari v Sampdoria, 14:00
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Sunday, 29 November 2009
Cagliari v Juventus, 14:00
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Saturday, 12 December 2009
Cagliari v Napoli, 17:00
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Wednesday, 6 January 2010
Cagliari v Roma, 14:00
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Sunday, 17 January 2010
Cagliari v Livorno, 14:00
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Sunday, 31 January 2010
Cagliari v Fiorentina, 14:00
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Sunday, 14 February 2010
Cagliari v Bari, 14:00
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Sunday, 21 February 2010
Cagliari v Parma, 14:00
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Sunday, 7 March 2010
Cagliari v Catania, 14:00
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Sunday, 21 March 2010
Cagliari v Lazio, 14:00

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Saturday, 3 April 2010
Cagliari v AC Milan, 14:00
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Sunday, 18 April 2010
Cagliari v Palermo, 14:00
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Sunday, 2 May 2010
Cagliari v Udinese, 14:00
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Sunday, 16 May 2010
Cagliari v Bologna, 14:00

Italy 2009 Award Winning Holiday Destination

The Italian Tourist Board has announced that "Italy is once again a winner in the preferences of British tourists this year. Italy was already awarded first place in the Conde’ Nast Traveller Travel Awards 2009 as “Favourite country in the world” last month. Now Italy has won top place at the prestigious Sunday Times Travel Magazine Travel Awards 2009 in the category “Favourite European Country for a longer holiday”, with Greece and Spain in 2nd and 3rd place respectively. “Food! Fashion! Culture! Scenery! In truth this was a runaway victory for la bella donna. With its mix of the best sights, smells…and designer bags” “you know there is a holiday for everyone in Italy”, this was the fitting comment of the magazine."

Just Sardinia offers Sardinia & Italy Combination Holidays to visit to one of Italy’s famous cities, Rome or Florence for sightseeing, Venice for a romantic break, or Pisa to visit the leaning Tower or Milan for shopping, en route to or from a a relaxing beach holiday on the beautiful Italian island of Sardinia. Just Sardinia can arrange both accommodation in mainland Italy with any day arrival and departure and any length of stay (subject to availability) and can either recommend a hotel or book one of your choice. Call 01202 484858 or visit http://www.justsardinia.co.uk/

The Flag of Sardinia and Tenore Sardinian Restaurant

The Sardinian flag as adopted in its present form only 10 years ago. It features a thin red cross on a white background — with the severed head of a Moor displayed in each of the quarterings.
These days the Moors face right and they each have a bandage around their forehead, rather like a do-rag. Before 1999, however, the heads faced left and the bandage covered their eyes —because what the flag symbolises is the defeat and execution of Moorish kings after the reconquest of the island in the 11th century.

Tenore Sardinian Restaurant in Barnsbury Road London N1 display the flag of Sardinia proudly, with two whopping ones draped over the front window and another flying inside over the bar. Sardinian brothers Alessandro and Dario Mele, who have worked in London restaurants for 10 years, opened Tenore earlier this year with, as chef, Roberto Tonzanu, formerly of Passione, where he worked alongside Geraldo Contaldo.
They aim to deliver a full 'taste of Sardinia', if that’s what you fancy, but it’s not compulsory. There is a dual menu, offering mainstream Italian dishes before the Sardinian specials, as well as a long list of pizzas from the wood-fired oven, ranging from a Margherita at £6.80 to assorted versions made with buffalo mozzarella at £10.75. Tenore offers an intriguing list of Sardinian wines, many based on unfamiliar grapes. The house wines come from the Cantina di Dorgali on the east coast of the island and are good value at £13.75 a bottle, £3.75 a glass — the rich red “cannonau” being in fact what is called garnacha in Spain grenache in France.

Click here to read the review in the London Evening Standard.

For holidays on the beautiful Italian island of Sardinia contact the specialists Just Sardinia http://www.justsardinia.co.uk/ Tel 01202 484858.

Just Sardinia 2010 Now on Sale!

With increasing requests and bookings for 2010, Just Sardinia now have a number of hotels, villas and apartments now on sale - some with excellent early booking offers. These include:

Cala di Falco Villas - Book early for school holidays to avoid disappointment!

Villa L’Arco Private villa with pool in the Galluran countryside

Buganvillea Apartments Alghero

Cala di Falco Residence Cannigione

*Residence Lantana Pula

Residence Porto Piccolo Baia Sardinia

#Hotel Cala di Falco Cannigione, north east

*Cala di Lepre Park Hotel & Spa north east

*Hotel Capo d’Orso Thalasso & Spa north east

*Le Dune Resort & Spa north west

*Hotel Lantana south

*Hotel La Coluccia north east

*Hotel Marinedda Thalasso & Spa north west

Hotel Porto Conte Alghero

+Hotel Torreruja Thalasso & Spa north west

*Resort Valle dell’Erica Thalasso & Spa north east

Hotel Cala Caterina south east

*Sant Elmo Beach Hotel south east

*Hotel Villa del Golfo north east

Allocation on Arrival (Le Dune Resort, Hotel Capo d'Orso, Hotel Cala di Falco, Resort Valle dell'Erica, Hotel Toreruja and Hotel Marinedda)

* Book before 31st March for 10% discount

+ Early Booking offer full board for half board price

#Free child places availablePlease ask us for details of other great early booking offers!

So dont delay, call 01202 484858 or email us at holidays@justsardinia.co.uk or book online at http://www.justsardinia.co.uk/ today for your first choice of accommodation and a wonderful holidays to look forward to next summer!

Sardinia for Late Summer Sunshine

September is a great time to visit the beautiful Italian island of Sardinia - the water is warm from the long hot summer, the beaches are less crowded, the countryside is becoming green again and the price of accommodation has dropped significantly to make it an ideal late summer holiday destination…

Just Sardinia has:

• VILLA LATE AVAILABILITY
  Cala di Falco Villas from £699 per villa
  Villa Ulivo from £999 per villa (sleeping up to 8)
  Villa L’Arco from £599


• OCTOBER HALF TERM FOR FAMILIES
  Book a great half term holiday in Alghero with a selection of good value apartments with pools, opposite the beach and walking distance of town.


• AFFORDABLE 5 STAR ALGHERO
  Treat yourself to a relaxing long weekend or short break at the charming Villa las Tronas Hotel & Spa with spectacular sea views and excellent restaurant.


• TOUR SARDINIA
  September and October are lovely months to see more of this beautiful and diverse island. Book a Southern Spectacular tour and sample the stunning coast and the dramatic countryside.


• CYCLE SARDINIA
  This is ‘the’ time of year to explore the island by bike. See more of the coast and countryside and sample family run accommodation and local cuisine.


• SOUTHERN SARDINIA
  How about a city break in the island’s capital city of Cagliari. Stay in the contemporary T Hotel and visit the nearby interesting shops, cafés bars, restaurants, theatre, museums, historic old town and port.


• SALSA SARDINIA
  Don’t forget this international event taking place at Cala di Lepre Park Hotel & Spa between the 2nd and 4th October.

Contact Just Sardinia 01202 484858 or visit http://www.justsardinia.co.uk/ with online booking, customer reviews, film footage of the island and accommodations plus the popular ‘Huw’s view’ with our personal opinion about each property giving customers quality, value and service from the Sardinia specialists.

Fascinating Sardinian Orchids

"Orchid hunting can be arduous in many places but in the mountains of Sardinia 'Ophrys' orchids grow like roadside weeds! When they bloom in April you can spot them from a moving car. Close up, the lower lip, or labellum, of these diminutive orchids bears an uncanny resemblance to a female bee as viewed from behind. This pseudobee, which is some Orphrys species come complete with fake fur and what appear to be elbows and folded iridescent wings, look as through she has her head buried in a green flower formed by the actual flower's sepals. To reinforce the deception, the orchid gives off a scent that has been shown to closely match the pheromones of the female bee.

On the island of Sardinia, the flowers of mirror orchids perfectly mimic the reflection of blue ski on a female wasp's wings. Male wasps, beguiled by the flower's sight and scent, are lured into service carrying pollen from plant to plant." Click here for picture.

Excerpts from National Geographic Magazine Sept 2009 entitled Sneaky Orchids by Michael Pollan.

JUST SARDINIA - Late Availablity

September is a great time to visit the wonderful Italian Island of Sardinia, the water is warm, from the long hot summer and swimming in the sea is great, the main August season is over and all the flora and fauna is coming back to life, on top of all this the prices of the accommodations have dropped significantly, so all in all its a great time to visit the Island

Just Sardinia has some great offers in September Including the very popular Cala Di Falco Villas from £699 for 1 week on the 26th of September and Villa L'arco this Saturday at £799 for the villa, Exclusive to Just Sardinia, this private villa is set in large gardens with its own swimming pool, located in the heart of the Galluran countryside in the north of Sardinia.

Other offers include 20% discount at the Hotel Pelicano and Free child places at the Resort Tanka Village

Strictly Sardinia

Strictly Sardinia... Are you interested in Salsa Dancing? This October Just Sardinia are offering an International Salsa Event with 3 days of dancing and fun and 23 Latin dance workshops on the beautiful island of Sardinia. Professional dance teachers will hold the courses which are designed for beginners who want to start to learn Salsa and other Latin dances as well as experts who would like to hone their skills.

Experience Sardinian cuisine and hospitality in one of the most fascinating islands in the Mediterranean:
Join the Salsa team in Sardinia at Resort Dune Village for a great fun weekend of Dancing, ideal for a special birthday party or group holiday. With prices from £200pp it’s also great value for money.
Join us for an unforgettable Salsa experience ...Join us for an extraordinary weekend in Sardinia!

For more information or to book, call Bianca on 01202 489043 or email salsa@justsardinia.co.uk.

Villa L'arco Sardinia - on sale now for 2010

Villa L’arco on sale for 2010. private villa set in large gardens with its own swimming pool, located in the heart of the Galluran countryside in the north of Sardinia. With price from £499 for the Villa in represents great Value for Money.

Villa L’Arco is a popular private villa set in a secluded rural position with swimming pool, balcony, terrace and veranda to relax and enjoy the views.


The local village of Bassacutena is worth visiting for Café Antico, the ‘Pink’ bar, small supermarket, greengrocer and butcher. Car hire is essential for getting to the beach, for visiting the larger towns of Arzachena, Santa Teresa and Palau (all approx 20 minutes drive) and exploring the local area. Winding country lanes lead to the villa and previous guests have commented that “the villa is in the middle of nowhere yet in the middle of everywhere”. Offering peace and tranquillity, with home comforts, the villa is well equipped to suit those wishing to get away from it all.

Just Sardinia are offering Villas L'arco from £499 for the Villa up to 6 sharing (price based on the 1st May 2010) Book now to secure your preferred dates

Driving to Sardinia

More and more people are asking how to avoid flying to Sardinia, while the low-cost airlines are a great cost effective option they do have there down sides.

Over the last few years Huw & Alison and the family have taken to driving to Sardinia! as well as being less stress full and no silly luggage allowance rules its great fun and a lovely way to see Europe at the same time, arriving by ship early morning on a sunny clear day is an experience not to be missed.

There are many different options, through France and Corsica, the Alps and Northern Italy you can even stop of in Pisa Florence and Rome.This year we are heading to Portsmouth to cross with LD lines to Le Havre and then driving tp Beaune staying the night in a wonderful Auberge, where I’m sure we will have a wonderful dinner and a glass of rose, the next day we’ll head up to the Alps Via Chamonix and Mont Blanc, pass through the tunnel and arrive in Courmayeur for an Italian Lunch high up in Zerrotta in Val Veny right under Monti Bianca, after lunch its just a couple of hours drive to Genoa for a late overnight crossing to Olbia in Sardinia. Just Sardinia can arrange all aspects of a trip like this and give first hand recommendations

Cycle Sardinia

Simon Rickard, one of the 5 intrepid cyclists who rode to and from Sardinia during the “Cycle to Sardinia” Charity trip, will return to Sardinia next week with his bike….but this time he’s not cycling there!

Simon was pivotal in raising over £28,000 pounds for the Poole Hospital Neo-Natal unit in Dorset. The cycle trip was a great success and just last week Simon told me that a work colleague of his had thanked him for all his efforts. Simon asked why he was thanking him again, and was told that his wife had just given birth to a baby at 27 weeks and the baby was taken to the Neo-Natal unit and nursed on one of the cots that has been purchased from the money that “Cycle to Sardinia” had raised. (All the cots have a plaque on the side of them).

Cycling is environmentally friendly, good for fitness and enables you to get a real taste and feel of the island, to meet the local people, stay in family run accommodation and to get off the beaten track and experience the real Sardinia by bike...

Just Sardinia are British Travel Awards 2009 Nominees

Just Sardinia are delighted to be nominated for the following categories in this years British Travel Awards:


Best Weddings & Honeymoons Tour Operator


Best Mediterranean Tour Operator


Best Short Haul Tour Operator

Nominations were gathered between 1 April and 16 June this year via communications to a random 1,000 of last year’s consumer voters and via press releases with TravelMole and e-broadcasts to the BTA’s own database of industry professionals. Winners will be announced at The British Travel Awards in association with Lloyds TSB Cardnet on 5th November.

Please support us by going online to http://www.britishtravelawards.com/ to register and vote for us! There are some great holiday prizes on offer for everyone who registers and votes as an added incentive!

In Search of James Bond

Last year Caterina Murino was spotted at the Hotel Capo d’Orso. If you are looking for that “Bond experience” there is no better place than Sardinia to visit, sunbath on the beaches where Roger Moore drove the white Lotus, sample the hospitality and jet set life style in Porto Cervo.

Alternatively, have a coffee in Palau where Q first hands over the Lotus to Bond, who then drives it into the sea!

The Just Sardinia Luxury Collection has been created to include the very best the island has to offer. Sardinia is famed for the Costa Smeralda, a 55km stretch of coastline with crystal clear ‘emerald’ sea, secluded white sandy beaches and architecture designed by the Aga Khan in the 1960’s to complement the surrounding beautiful scenery. Here you will find world renowned 5 star hotels (Cala di Volpe, Pitrizza, Romazzino and Cervo), designer boutiques and jewellers, elegant restaurants, stylish bars and famous nightspots attracting worldwide celebrities, royalty and millionaires as it is ‘the’ place to be seen in the summer months.

Stop Press - Summer sale 50% Discount ar Garden Beach Hotel in August

If you haven’t yet booked your summer holiday and want to escape the "Great British Summer" why not take advantage of this fantastic Just Sardinia offer, the Hotel Garden Beach in Costa Rei is offering a massive 50% discount in August.

Situated on the stunning beach at Cala Sinzias, the Hotel Garden Beach has a wonderful position, large pool set in manicured gardens and attractive bungalow style accommodation on the beautiful south eastern coast of Sardinia, approximately 70km from Cagliari airport.

Don’t miss out book now for this great deal, call us on 01202 484858 or book online on the Just Sardinia website

Surge in late Sardinia bookings

Just Sardinia are reporting an increase in late bookings. Since ITV broadcast ‘Family Getaways’ in Sardinia on the 6th July, the demand for late bookings increased.

“We are delighted to have worked with ITV to promote Sardinia as the number 1 holiday destination in the Mediterranean” said Huw Nurse, MD of Just Sardinia.

Sardinia is not a mainstream Mediterranean destination but a sophisticated Italian island, west of mainland Italy and south of Corsica. With over 1000 miles of unspoilt coastline, it is renowned for beautiful beaches, translucent azure blue sea and fascinating rock formations. Yet being the second largest Mediterranean island, it has so much more to offer with an interesting history, wild mountainous interior, vibrant towns with local traditions, colourful festivals. The people are warm and friendly and enjoying themselves in a way of life. A warm welcome awaits you in Sardinia.

For more video clips visit the JS TV on the Just Sardinia website

Watch Sardinia on ITV 'This Morning' show Monday 6th July

Watch Sardinia on ITV1 THIS MORNING programme on Monday 6th July from 10:30am with a chance to WIN a Just Sardinia Family Holiday to Cala di Lepre Park Hotel & Spa!

Just Sardinia are delighted that Sardinia will be featured during the This Morning show with a competition to win a Just Sardinia holiday. The film will show views and beaches around the Costa Smeralda and ideas for family holidays in Alghero including:

• Rural Retreat Monte Sixeri Farm Residence , Agriturismo restaurant and beaches nearby.


• Watersports including windsurfing featuring Huw from Just Sardinia


• Snorkelling on the Coral RivieraBoat trip to Capo Caccia and Neptune's Caves


• Metre of Pizza Pizzeria


• Mountain biking along the coastal paths with stunning views (see how blue the sea really is!)


• The Trenino Catalano round the historic old town of Alghero

" Sardinia is anything you want it to be..."

For more details contact Just Sardinia 01202 484858 or visit http://www.justsardinia.co.uk/ or on Monday 6th July visit the ITV This Morning Webiste

Sardinia Summer Savers!

CHILDREN GO FREE at Cala di Lepre Park Hotel & Spa!
With wonderful views towards the Costa Smeralda, this resort has activities and entertainment for all the family. £627 per adult for 7 nights based on 4 sharing in August. (Children 0-1 and the first child 2-5 yrs go free and children 6-11 receive 50% discount.)

LATE DEALS NOT TO BE MISSED – Cala di Falco Villa’s
Stunning terraced 3 bedroom villas with the use of 4 star hotel facilities£357pp based on 7 sharing a self catering villa on 25th July for 7 nights.

HALF PRICE HOLIDAYS to Chia Laguna Resort
Fantastic opportunity to enjoy this popular resort hotel in the south with one of the most beautiful beaches on the island.£252pp for 7 nights based on 4 sharing on 29th August.

GOOD VALUE Apartments in ALGHERO
Opposite the long white sandy beach and walking distance of the lively town.£143pp based on 4 sharing for 7 nights in school holidays.

Prices based on accommodation only. Flights and airport transfers/car hire priced separately for flexibility.



Please call Just Sardinia 01202 484858 or book online at http://www.justsardinia.co.uk/
The above are subject to Terms & Conditions and availability at the time of booking.

Honeymoon at the Capo d'Orso

We would like to congratulate our operations manager, Debbie Cooper, who became Mrs James Betchley on Saturday 27th June. A number of staff from Just Sardinia enjoyed a fabulous day at the Cowes Yacht Haven on the Isle of Wight to celebrate Debbie's wedding. A delightful day was had by all and the happy couple looked blissfully happy and were very much looking forward to their honeymoon at Hotel Capo d'Orso in Sardinia where they will be now relaxing in the Mediterranean sunshine - lucky them!

Of course if you are thinking about tying the knot check out Weddings and Honeymoons in Sardinia or call the Sardinia Specialists for lots of romantic ideas, locations, accommodations and romantic suites for special occasions on 01202 484858 or visit http://www.justsardinia.co.uk/

HONEYMOON SPECIAL OFFERS:

Hotel Capo d’Orso, Resort Valle dell’Erica, Hotel Marinedda and Hotel Relax Torreruja:

Offer complimentary spa entrance (on reservation) and a traditional Sardinian ring.

Hotel Corallo: Honeymoon couples or those looking for a romantic style holiday booking superior or deluxe rooms and suites can upgrade (extra cost) to the Romantic Sardinia package to receive red roses and bottle of wine on arrival, 3 days bed & breakfast and 4 days half board including an exclusive dinner on the terrace with lobster and champagne!

SOMETHING DIFFERENT...

Charter a Skippered Yacht and find your own secluded cove and explore the stunning coastline and islands from your own private haven: Sail Sardinia

Stay on a Farm in the peaceful Sardinian countryside before going on to a beach resort on the beautiful unspoilt coast: Rural Sardinia

Combine Sardinia with the delights of the famous romantic Italian cities of Rome, Florence or Venice or hop across to Corsica on your way to or from the island: Sardinia, Italy & Corsica Combinations

Car Hire Excess Insurance for as little as £1.99 per day!

Just Sardinia and Blue Insurances have teamed up to offer Car Hire Excess insurance.
From as little as £1.99 per day or £39.99 for an annual policy, Blue Insurances can now cover the excess on your car hire whilst abroad, or within your usual country of residence for a small additional premium. Your car hire generally covers you for Collision Damage Waiver and Theft. In most agreements you are still liable for the first portion of the repair or replacement costs otherwise known as the excess, which can vary from £100 up to £2,000. If the car is damaged the car rental company will charge your credit card for the excess amount and you then claim for reimbursement on your Policy. Blue Insurances insure the Policy holder, not the car rental vehicle. Car Hire Excess cover is ideal if you want to save money before you collect your rental vehicle. Click Here for a quote or to buy car hire excess insurance.....Click here for policy details.

For more information please contact Just Sardinia on 01202 484858 or visit http://www.justsardinia.co.uk/ Car Hire

Save £1000 on a Villa in Sardinia on 4th July

Just Sardinia are offering Villa Jasmine (2 bedrooms, sleeping 4/5) at the Cala di Falco Villas in Cannigione in Sardinia for £999 on 4th July saving £1000!!

The attractive terraced Cala di Falco Villas are ideally situated 500 metres from the town, port and beach of Cannigione, a popular holiday resort on the north east coast of Sardinia. Most of the villas enjoy wonderful sea views across the Gulf of Arzachena to Baia Sardinia and the Sardinian islands beyond. Villa Jasmine is situated on the garden level for 4/5 people sharing with kitchen/dining room, lounge with single sofa bed, 2 bedrooms (1 double with en suite shower and 1 double or twin), shower room, terrace with barbecue and garden with partial sea views.

Book your flights with easyjet to Olbia (just 45 minutes transfer to the villa) from Bristol (£76 ret), Gatwick (£212 ret) or with Jet2 from Manchester (£102 ret), Leeds Bradford (£152 ret) or Edinburgh (£108 ret). (Prices as at 24/6/09).

For further details call Just Sardinia on 01202 484858 or for more information, pictures and to book online visit http://www.justsardinia.co.uk/

Anyone for Tennis in Sardina?!

"The Forte Village resort in Sardinia makes for an elegant place to practice your tennis - or just relax by the pool" says Janet Street-Porter in the Daily Mail who visited 'sensational Sardinia' to brush up on her strokes, before Wimbledon commences, with Roger Taylor who reached the Wimbledon semi-finals three times in the late Sixties and early Seventies.



She went to Forte Village on Sardinia, where there's a huge tennis complex (as well as football coaching) and to sample the world-famous spa, with its sea water and mineral hot baths (great for soothing aching joints and torn muscles and tendons). The resort, a series of beautifully landscaped bungalows and hotels on a pretty sandy beach, was opened by Charles Forte in 1970, especially to cater to families and sports-orientated guests. There are loads of activities from dawn to dusk for children, and dozens of restaurants and shops.
"The best thing about the resort is that you can be completely private - my room had a little garden, a terrace to lounge on, and they brought tea and fresh fruit, unasked, every day. That's what I call service". It's just 45 minutes from Cagliari, framed by mountains, and extends over hundreds of acres down a gentle slope from the road to the sea. Once you've checked in, you're whisked to your room in an electric buggy. Cars are banned and there are plentiful racks of bikes for children and adults (extra cost).

Click here to read the full article in the Mail Online.

Another great offer for Chia Laguna in September!

Just Sardinia have another tempting offer for Chia Laguna Resort in September - Book to travel for 7 nights or more between the 29th August and 3rd October to receive a 50% Discount on the accommodation price - saving up to £619.00! The offer is available for all the Chia Village room types for stays of 7 nights or more.

Just Sardinia are also offering Chia Village between the 3rd June check in and 28th August check out and recieve the following discounts:

Stay 3-6 Nights and receive a 20% Discount on the accommodation price - Saving up to £131.00 per person!

Stay 7 Nights Pay 5 Nights - Saving up to £321.00 per person!

Stay 10 Nights Pay 7 Nights - Saving up to £458.00 per person!

Stay 14 Nights Pay 10 Nights - Saving up to £642.00 per person!

(Saving based on 2 adults sharing a Cottage Classic Room. Offer valid for Classic, Garden and Superior Garden Cottages. Offer excludes all Family Cottages.)

PLUS Travel anytime between the 24th April and the 28th August and Chia Laguna Resort will deduct €20 per room per day off your Check Out Bill - Saving €140 per week!! (Deductions made off Food & Beverage purchases only)

Chia Lagauna is a popular resort situated close to the beautiful bay of Chia on the south coast of Sardinia, approximately 50km from Cagliari airport. The resort offers guests the choice of many sporting facilities for those wishing to be active or the space and tranquillity to relax, for couples and families alike. There is a feature swimming pool with poolside bar and two further pools set amongst the cottage rooms. The resort operates a land train shuttle service to the beautiful beach, approximately 700 metres away, throughout the day. A few minutes ride takes you to the edge of the sand dunes with a decked pathway leading to the white sandy beach with clear sea, ideal for swimming and snorkelling. Sunbeds and parasols, beach towels and showers are available for guests use and there is a snack bar on the beach and Le Dune restaurant for lunch (extra cost). In the evening, guests can stroll along the Piazza and enjoy music, theatrical entertainment and visiting the small boutiques, shops, gelateria and wine bar.

For more information call Just Sardinia 01202 484858 or visit http://www.justsardinia.co.uk/

New Chef at Il Pescatore Ristorante in Porto Cervo

The Cervo Hotel, part of Starwood’s Costa Smeralda Resorts, announces new Chef Luca Depalo at the hotel’s premier restaurant Il Pescatore. This rustically elegant restaurant specializes in fish and seafood dishes with a waterfront terrace and stunning panoramic views of the village of Porto Cervo and luxurious yachts moored on the bay.

Italian-born Chef Luca Depalo has worked at various successful international restaurants, most recently at Numero in Manchester, England and has studied at the renowned Hotel Institute in Locarno, Switzerland. At Il Pescatore, his focus will be on seasonal and locovore cooking that celebrates Sardinia’s cuisine, Mediterranean influences, utilizing regional produce and ingredients. Guests can experience dishes that tell the Island’s story through its flavors and proud culinary tradition.“We have introduced several typical recipes that aim to authentically present Sardinia’s cuisine to our guests,” explains Maurizio Immacolato, Food & Beverage Manager of the Cervo Complex that manages the Il Pescatore restaurant. “Our discerning international clientele desire to experience Sardinia’s natural beauty but also discover island culture through the its unique flavors.”

Il Pescatore translates to “The Fisher” and the cuisine is wholly reflected in the name. Among others, the following are few enticing new menu items: fresh prawns, green apples and grapefruit salad; tagliolini pasta with prawns and almond pesto; and frog fish filet with flavored mashed potatoes and ricotta cheese pie with pineapple and ginger sauce. The Cervo Hotel and Il Pescatore are located in the heart of the Porto Cervo, steps away from designer boutiques, nightlife and cultural attractions. From May until the end of September, the restaurant is open every day for dinner from 8:00pm to 11:00pm and can be found crossing the charming wooden bridge that connects the Piazzetta with the Old Harbour.

The luxury Sheraton Cervo Hotel completed renovations in 2008 including the new Presidential and Royal Suites that each feature two bedrooms, private wine cellar, spacious living rooms, and Jacuzzi, in addition to a new hotel gym and bar in the swimming pool area. Overlooking the famous Piazzetta, the hotel is close to the most renowned designer shops, jewelers, boutiques and nightlife. The 96 freshly decorated guest rooms and suites are done in typical Sardinian style and fitted with refined Sardinian handcrafts. The Cervo Hotel also offers one outdoor heated fresh-water swimming pool, another large outdoor pool by the Tennis Club and a heated fresh water indoor-pool.

For more information please call Just Sardinia 01202 484858 or to book online visit http://www.justsardinia.co.uk/

Captivating Cannigione

Cannigione, with accommodation to suit all tastes and budgets, is an ideal holiday location for visiting the nearby Costa Smeralda and La Maddalena islands with beautiful beaches and clear turquoise sea...

Villa Holidays
The attractive Cala di Falco Villas are opposite the beach and close to town with use of 4 star hotel facilities.
Save £800! Villa's on 4th July (sleeping up to 7) NOW £1899!

Great Value!
Situated opposite the port, the popular Hotel Del Porto is an ideal base to explore this beautiful area.
Prices from £277pppw for bed & breakfast.

Small, Elegant and Intimate Hotel
With stunning sea views, attractive accommodation and friendly, efficient service, Hotel Villa del Golfo is perfect for a relaxing holiday or honeymoon.
Prices from £634pppw for half board.

Family Self Catering Apartments at Cala di Falco
Good value for money, close to the beach and town with use of 4 star hotel facilities including pool, children's clubs, restaurants and bar.
Prices from £428 per apartment per week (4 sharing).

Contemporary Hotel
Stay in style at Hotel Baja in the centre of town, near to the port, shops and restaurants, with pool and sun terrace.
Prices from £413pppw for bed & breakfast.

SOME GREAT SPECIAL OFFERS NOW EXTENDED!
20% DISCOUNT - Hotel Rocce Sarde, Club Hotel Baia Sardinia and Hotel Garden Beach
FREE CHILD PLACES - Resort Dune Village, Hotel Cala di Falco and Cala di Lepre Park Hotel

DIRECT FLIGHTS TO OLBIA from Gatwick, Manchester, Birmingham, Leeds, Bradford, Bristol and Edinburgh.

The above are subject to Terms & Conditions and availability at the time of booking.
Prices are for accommodation only and do not include flights, transfers or hire car.

Call Just Sardinia 10202 484858 or for more information or to book online visit http://www.justsardinia.co.uk/

FREE CHILD PLACES IN SARDINIA - ALL SUMMER LONG!

Sardinia as an ideal family holiday destination, just a 2 hour flight from the UK with stunning beaches and clear turquoise sea ideal for paddling, swimming & snorkelling, family friendly accommodation to suit all tastes and budgets, child friendly restaurants, activities for all the family and welcoming Italian style hospitality with a love for children.
Just Sardinia (Tel 01202 484858 http://www.justsardinia.co.uk/) feature Family Sardinia offering ideas and accommodation recommendations to suit all the family. This year, 3 family resort hotels in the north of the island are offering free child places for infants and 2-5 year olds (saving up to £653!) throughout the season.
Hotel Cala di Falco
A very popular, good value hotel suitable for families being opposite the beach and within walking distance of town. Here you can relax by the pool, visit some of the beautiful beaches in the local area or take a boat trip out to the stunning Maddalena islands, ideal for swimming and snorkelling in clear turquoise sea. There is a Baby club (extra cost) for 18 - 36 month olds with 24 hour nursery and bottle service and children’s clubs (free) for 4-13 year olds with activities and after dinner shows.
Prices from £1575 in August for a family of 4 for 7 nights in August with half board including free children.

Cala di Lepre Park Hotel
Attractive family resort with stunning sea views with many activities to keep all the family entertained, al fresco spa for Mum and children's clubs in high season for 3 - 14 year olds to come and go from 9.30am - 11.00pm with a play park, shaded area and range of activities including tennis, volleyball, football, archery and dancing. There is a riding school with complimentary rides for children between 8 and 14 years old (31/05 - 11/09). Children between 3 and 14 years old may have lunch (supplement for children on half board) or dinner with the child carers in a reserved area of the restaurant and there is a nursery with bottle service open 24 hours. There is also after dinner entertainment for children in the amphitheatre. Prices from £1724 in June and August for a family of 4 for 7 nights with half board including free children.

Resort Dune Village
This popular Italian style beach resort is ideal for families and represents good value for money, with 4 pools, 6 restaurants with complimentary wine and water, many activities and entertainments, Baby club with 24hr nursery and Children’s clubs for 4-16 year olds included in the price, and even some evening childcare.
Prices from £945 in June and August for a family of 4 for 7 nights with half board including free children.

Return Flights from £102 in June and £122 in August (Gatwick-Olbia). Airport transfers/car hire priced separately for flexibility with any day arrival/departure subject to availability.

Alghero, Sardinia - Prices from £88pp per week!

Alghero is an old Catalan town, nestled into the north west coastline, with wonderful views over the bay to the dramatic cliffs at Capo Caccia. The old walled town, within the ancient ramparts and look out towers, has a lively atmosphere with a good selection of shops, café bars and restaurants. It has an interesting history to discover manifested in its well preserved architecture. There is a 5km long white sandy beach stretching from the port and marina to Fertilia and other lovely coves and beaches to discover in the local area. It is an ideal all year round holiday destination to either relax and dine out in the town enjoying the local gastronomic delights, or to use as a base to explore the coastline, local towns and villages.

Just Sardinia offers hotels, villas, apartments and rural retreats in Alghero with prices from £88 per person per week. Visit http://www.justsardinia.co.uk/

Won a Dream Holiday in Sardinia

Just Sardinia in assocation with La Dolce Vita Show, are delighted to announce that Mr Michael Redfern from Burton on Trent was the lucky winner of the 'Win a dream holiday in Italy' competition. With over a 1,000 entries, Mr Redfern said "he was very surprised and pleased to have won the Villa Holiday in Sardinia. He will taking his wife, sister and brother in law".

Congratulations to Mr Redfern from all at Just Sardinia!

Villa L'Arco is a popular private villa set in a secluded rural position with swimming pool, balcony, terrace and veranda to relax and enjoy the views.

Sartiglia Horse Event in Sardinia on Sky

At the end of February, Mark Jennings from http://www.chillipeppertv.com/ (from the Just Sardinia TV/Travel Guru film shoot) went to Sardinia to film the ‘Sa Sartiglia’ festival in Oristano – the most spectacular and choreographed carnival in Sardinia! It is an equestrian event with ancient origins in which brave horsemen compete in a centuries-old celebration as participants in traditional Sardinian and Spanish costume perform amazing stunts on horseback and drive the horses at full gallop to pierce a suspended star in the ‘sartiglia’ (ring). The more holes are made in the star, the luckier the year ahead will be. (The horse racing picture we use in the brochure and on the website is of this event.)
Just Sardinia helped Mark to get assistance with the filming from the Oristano Tourist Board . You can watch on Sky Sports at the following times and it is also going to be on BBC world and CNBC Europe and in FEI Equestrian World magazine.
Monday May 4th at 8pm on Sky Sports Xtra 30 mins (The latest equestrian news.)
Other Airings:
Mon, 4th, 9:30pm Sky Spts Xtra
Tue, 5th, 12pm Sky Sports HD2
Tue, 5th, 12pm Sky Sports 2

Summer in Sardinia with GREAT May and June Offers!

Fantastic Special Offers:

Book Chia Laguna Resort before the 31st May and receive not only a 15% Discount but also 7 nights for 6 AND 20 euros per room per day off your check out bill - saving 140 euros per week!!

Private Villa in Sardinia:

Excellent value private villa with pool situated in the countryside sleeping 4/6. Prices from £399 for 7 nights in May.

Villas with use of Hotel Facilities:

Attractive terraced villas opposite the beach and within walking distance of town, with benfit of 4 star hotel swimming pool, tennis court, restaurants and bar. Prices from £499 per villa for 7 nights.

Sardinia Combinations:

Stay in one of the famous Italian cities, before a relaxing week in Sardinia for a contrasting holiday experience. Prices from £715pp for 7 nights.

Active Sardinia:

How about a leisure cycling holiday to experience the stunning views and Sardinian way of life. Prices from £340pp for 4 nights.

BOOK NOW:

Don’t miss your last opportunity to book our GREAT special offers!
Call the Sardinia Specialists Tel 01202 484858

Or Visit www.justsardinia.co.uk

Fay and Mandy from Just Sardinia Walk the Walk...

Fay and Mandy from Just Sardinia are joining 15,000 other mad fundraisers at midnight on Saturday 16th May, in Hyde Park, London, to walk 13 miles for Walk the Walk, raising vital funds for Breast Cancer (see http://www.walkthewalk.org/). They have been pounding our seafront pavements in Bournemouth in an effort to achieve the finish line and are sincerely hoping that someone will be on hand to help them to their hotel room at silly o'clock when they finish!

We all know someone who has been touched by this menacing disease, please help support this worthwhile cause.http://www.justgiving.com/fayhargreaves

www.justgiving.com/amandacunningham

Sharing an Italian Secret in the The Telegraph

Sardinia is little known to outsiders, but comedienne Ronni Ancona was soon seduced by the island's fine resorts, pristine beaches and ancient culture....she and her family stayed at Forte Village Resort and Hotel Costa dei Fiori, both ideal for exploring Cagliari and the rest of southern Sardinia. Click here to read full article in the Telegraph online.

easyJet Sale! Book your flights to Sardinia now!

For 5 days only easyJet.co.uk are running a special half price sale to all your favourite destinations including Sardinia! Save up to 50% for travel between 22 April to 10 June 2009, including May bank holidays and half term! But hurry this sale must end at midnight on Tuesday 31 March 2009.

May half term sample prices include: Gatwick to Olbia (north east Sardinia) Sunday 24th -31st May £159.85pp return and for a short break Tuesday 26th - Friday 29th May £72.85pp return!

Luton to Cagliari in the south of Sardinia on the Sunday 24th - 31st May £181.85pp return and Tuesday 26th - Friday 31st May £109.85pp return.

Then call Just Sardinia 01202 484858 or visit http://www.justsardinia.co.uk/ for a choice of accommodation with GREAT offers for hotels, beach resorts, spas, villas, apartments, farms and yachts with flexible durations (self catering Saturday or Sunday only for 7 nights).

Sardinian Luxury Yacht Tax Scrapped

A tax on luxury yachts mooring in the waters of Sardinia and private jets landing at its airports is to be repealed by the Mediterranean island.

Sardinia's new governor, who is the son of Silvio Berlusconi's tax adviser, is to scrap a tax on super yachts as one of his first acts in office.
Ugo Cappellacci will also repeal a tax on private aircraft touching down on the island, which had cost jetsetters such as Mr Berlusconi, who owns a large villa on Sardinia, up to £690 a time.

Mr Cappellacci is also expected to loosen restrictions on construction along Sardinia's rugged coastline.
The luxury yacht tax, which critics said scared away super-rich boat owners, was introduced in 2006 by Sardinia's previous centre-left governor, Renato Soru, who was ousted in elections last month.
He had argued that revenue from the tax helped boost the island's economy and contributed to conserving its natural beauty.
Sardinia is a summer playground for the world's rich and famous, particularly along its famed Costa Smeralda, or Emerald Coast.
The tax currently applies to all yachts longer than 46ft. The owners of mega-yachts reaching 200ft in length were being charged up to US$20,000 for the privilege of spending the summer in a Sardinian port.
Even boat owners visiting the island for just a day were required to pay the tax.
The fees were up to 50 times higher than those of equivalent yachting destinations such as Croatia, Greece and Sardinia's northern neighbour, Corsica.
Mr Berlusconi plucked Mr Cappellacci from virtual obscurity to contest the Sardinian election.

Click here to read full article on Telegraph.co.uk

Fantastic Offers for Chia Laguna Resort

Beat the Euro
Just Sardinia are offering a 15% discount plus 7 nights for the price of 6 (saving up to £223 per person!) AND €20 per room per day towards your extra’s bill! Click here for Special Offer!

Families at Chia Village
Cottage style family rooms, children’s play area with pool, complimentary mini and junior clubs, a Nursery and babysitting available.
Prices from £408 per adult with 1st child free!

Luxury at Hotel Laguna
Refined contemporary hotel rooms and suites with high quality ceramics, artwork and soft furnishings plus panoramic views from the balcony and dinnerat the a la carte La Terrazza Restaurant.

Activities at the Resort
There are many sporting facilities for those wishing to be active including sailing, windsurfing, waterskiing, canoeing and scuba diving plus five-a-side football, tennis, golf, beach volleyball and a gym.

Early Booking Offers
DON’T MISS OUT! Book before 31st March for other fantastic discounts and FREE child places at hotels, beach resorts, spas, villas, apartments and rural retreats.

Direct Flights to Cagliari in the south of Sardinia from: Heathrow, Gatwick, Luton, Bristol, Manchester and Edinburgh.

Just Sardinia MD elected Chairman of ABTOI

Huw Nurse, Managing Direction of Just Sardinia, has been elected Chairman of ABTOI (Association of British Tour Operators to Italy) which promotes Italy as a holiday destination. The association's website http://www.loveitaly.co.uk/ is home to over 70 UK travel specialist companies who offer the greatest variety of holidays to Italy and its islands. Here you can obtain useful information and advice, including hot-off-the-press tips about current news and events. Very simply, it's the place to plan, book and even take advantage of the special offers to ensure your perfect holiday to Italy.

Gordon Ramsey opens his first Italian restaurant in Italy at Forte Village

For 2009 ‘La Cantina del Forte’ hosts the Gordon Ramsey’s restaurant thanks to a chef personally trained by Gordon Ramsey in London. Intimate ambience, unparalleled service and fine dining, La Cantina del Forte offers tasting menus suggested by internationally renowned chefs, accompanied by wines of the highest quality.

“Gordon Ramsay is one of the greatest chefs in the world and his firmament boasts fourteen Michelin stars, gathered over his dazzling 10 year career. In 1998, at the age of just 32, having given up his passion for football due to injury, Gordon Ramsay opened his first restaurant in Chelsea, London and gained his first three Michelin stars. Since then, his cooking, which blends boldness and delicacy, innovation and tradition, has travelled all over the world and, from summer 2009, will also exclusively grace the Forte Village dining table. It is a new pinnacle of taste in one of the most prestigious parts of our resort” Forte Village Resort Sardinia.

Book before 30th April 2009 and Just Sardinia can offer up to 2 free Child places (aged 0-11 years inclusive) when sharing with 2 full paying adults at Il Villaggio - Saving up to £2335.00 for a family of 4! Click here for more Special Offers.

Free Drinks at Hotel Carlos V in Alghero!

Just Sardinia clients (age 5 years and over) staying at the Hotel Carlos V for 7 nights or more between June and September 2009 will receive a daily allowance of €3 per person for drinks in the El Mirador Bar. Also twice a week during June to September, the El Mirador Bar will have an after dinner Happy Hour, where drinks will be half price! (No tokens can be used at this time). Offer is combinable with the Early Booking Offer of a 5% discount on the accommodation price if booked before 31st March when travelling between the 1st May and 31st October 2009 - saving up to £33 per person!

Deep Blue Sardinian Sea and Corsican coastline

"The colour of the sparkling cobalt sea is similarly intense and spectacular along the Sardinian and Corscian coastlines" reports Phil Brotherhood, who visited Sardinia last August to write this article for Coast & Country magazine (February 09) circulated in Cheshire, Shropshire and North Wales on the back of flights to Sardinia from Manchester, Birmingham, Liverpool and Leeds Bradford. Click here to read full article online after his stay at Resort Valle dell'Erica and Hotel Capo d'Orso as guests of Just Sardinia.

Just Sardinia throws wet sponges at MD for Red Nose Day!

To raise money for Red Nose Day Friday 13th March 2009, the staff at Just Sardinia paid a contribution to throw big yellow sponges at MD (Huw Nurse) and raised £40! They celebrated with Debbie's home made red nose cup cakes !

Sardinia Meets Manchester

Huw and Emma from Just Sardinia visited the Hotel Lowry in Manchester this weekend to attend the presentation of Sardinia to Manchester. The event was a great success with VIPs from Sardinia mixing with local dignitaries from Manchester. The Confindustria del Nord Sardegna working with the Italian Tourist board put on a weekend of events, workshops and a show at the Trafford Centre with a wonderful Gala Dinner on the Friday night. “It was great to meet so many people at the event and to promote Sardinia to the people of Manchester", commented Huw Nurse, MD. Just Sardinia can offer flights from Manchester, Leeds, and Liverpool to all 3 airports in Sardinia.

New Hotels for Italian & Corsican Combinations

Just Sardinia can now offer a range of hotels in Venice, Florence, Pisa and Rome to compliment their Sardinia Combinations programme. “We are delighted to now be able to offer a wider choice of hotels in these great Italian cities, as well as offering the best prices”, commented Huw from Just Sardinia. To read more about Just Sardinia’s Italy and Corsica Combination Holidays click here.

Just Sardinia gives you spending money!

Book Villa L'Arco, Villa Ulivo or Cala di Falco Villas before the 31st March 2009 and Just Sardinia will give you between €50 and €300 to put towards your holiday grocery shopping, meals out, excursions or whatever you choose! Minimum stay 7 Nights, Saturday to Saturday arrivals/departures only. Terms & Conditions apply, please ask for details. Click here for full details

Dolce Vita Show London 2009

La Dolce Vita is the UK's most influential Italian lifestyle event. Now in its 5th year, La Dolce Vita offers an authentic Italian experience, with a true taste of Italy. Just Sardinia are able to offer our cusomters free tickets - if you would like to receive them please email carmen@justsardinia.co.uk with your name and address and we will pop them in the post.

The Dolce Vita is from the 26th March – 29th March 2009 at Olympia in London. For more details click here.

Cycle Sardinia - to get off the beaten track and experience the real Sardinia by bike...

After Huw (MD of Just Sardinia) cycled to and from Sardinia for charity, Just Sardinia are delighted to offer Leisure Cycling Tours so you too can experience the freedom of the roads, coast and countryside, warm sunshine and fantastic views that Sardinia has to offer and see more of this beautiful island. Cycling is environmentally friendly, good for fitness and enables you to get a real taste and feel of the island, to meet the local people, stay in family run accommodation and to get off the beaten track and experience the real Sardinia by bike...

Just Sardinia can offer a choice of 3 self guided tours and we can tailor make other itineraries to suit you, your family or your party’s requirements. A typical tour will include airport transfers, custom made tour bike, all equipment needed (excluding bicycle helmets which you can rent if you don’t bring your own), route guide and maps, accommodation in personally chosen hotels and agriturismi on a B&B basis and transfer of your luggage between your accommodations.

South West Sardinia ‘The Southern Spectacular’
Ride amongst abandoned mines and empty beaches in total freedom, at your own pace, enjoying every single spot of this wonderfully dramatic and romantic area of south western Sardinia.
Total distance: 285km • Nearest Airport: Cagliari • Duration: 7 nights Saturday - Saturday (any day departure supplement) • Prices from £602pp (excluding flights)

North West Sardinia ‘The Northern Explorer’
A thrilling trip through the natural beauty spots and historical areas of north-western Sardinia. Passing from the coast to the inland lakes, archaeological sites, castles and the forests to beaches.
Total distance: 302 km • Nearest airport: Alghero • Duration: 7 nights • Prices from £664pp (excluding flights)

Alghero-Bosa-Alghero ‘The Coral Coast Cruiser’
Ride the Catalan ramparts of Alghero up to the trachyte spurs of Monte Minerva rising above Lake Temo, down towards the sea, along the river valley, through the wild kingdom of the griffon vulture as far as the medieval town of Bosa.
Total distance: 124km • Nearest Airport: Alghero • Duration: 4 nights • Prices from £390pp (excluding flights)

For further information please contact Just Sardinia on 01202 484858 or visit http://www.justsardinia.co.uk/ for further details of the cycle itineraries, accommodations, map, safety tips and frequently asked questions.

Just Sardinia offer an exclusive collection of hotels, beach resorts, spas, villas, apartments, farms and charter yachts throughout the island with inspirations and recommendations for family holidays, spa breaks, luxury hotels, honeymoons and weddings, tours and multicentre holidays and combinations with Corsica and mainland Italy. New for 2009, watch JS TV with film footage of coast and countryside, accommodation and activities to really get a taste of this beautiful island.

Sardinia is now easily accessible with daily direct flights from London airports and regional flights from Bristol, Birmingham, Manchester, Nottingham East Midlands, Liverpool, Leeds Bradford, Dublin and new for 2009 Edinburgh.

Holidays can be tailor made with flexible durations, flights from regional airports throughout the UK and car hire or airport transfers.

Press Contact:
Alison Nurse, Marketing Director Tel 01202 489042/07818 484747
email alison@justsardinia.co.uk for specific information, prices, pictures and firsthand knowledge.ABOUT JUST SARDINIA
Just Sardinia is an independent company established in 2000 based in Christchurch, Dorset and specialise in selling tailor made and package holidays to Sardinia. Being members of ABTA W6775 ATOL 5994 and AITO Just Sardinia gives all customers full financial protection for their holiday and peace of mind when booking.

Just Sardinia pride themselves on in depth local knowledge of the island, the Directors having lived and worked there since 1982. Just Sardinia have personally selected a collection of hotels, villas, apartments and farm accommodation considered to be the very best that the island has to offer in idyllic locations, with excellent facilities and a choice of activities. We believe that we have a choice of holidays to suit everyone’s taste and budget and can offer any day arrival/departure and any length of stay with or without flights for total flexibility. With local representatives in Sardinia, we also offer personal assistance on holiday and an emergency telephone number.