Sunshine Getaways with Amanda Lamb

Amanda Lamb, JB Gill and Sam Pinkham scour the sunniest corners of Europe for holiday homes to rent. In this first episode the presenters are in Spain, competing to find their favourite affordable properties in and around Benidorm.

Amanda, JB Gill and Sam Pinkham tour the Chianti region of Italy which straddles Tuscany and Siena, searching for the best holiday rentals. JB favours a property in Berberino Tavarnelle with a vineyard view and access to the historic town, while Amanda finds a Tuscan property located in the town of Montefioralle. Sam rivals their choices with a Tuscan farmhouse that has access to a shared pool.

Amanda, JB Gill and Sam Pinkham are in the Navarre region of Northern Spain, competing to find the best holiday rental. With Pamplona at its centre, a city best known for the running of the bulls, people have been trekking this breath-taking landscape for hundreds of years. JB's choice is a chic two-bedroom apartment with four balconies overlooking the city streets. Amanda's option is a secluded farmhouse with an authentic flavour of country life. Sam's choice is a fairy-tale farmhouse surrounded by scenic walks.

Amanda, JB Gill and Sam Pinkham are in Spain, competing to find their favourite holiday rental for a great value stay on the Costa Blanca. Amanda's option is an apartment that comes at an unbelievable price during low season. Sam opts for a traditional Spanish villa complete with the use of a pool, and JB's choice is located in the heart of the Old Town and provides a beautiful enclave to soak in both the atmosphere and the gastronomy.

Amanda, JB Gill and Sam Pinkham head to the Costa Blanca, where they champion a beachfront apartment, a rustic option and a penthouse as the best rental properties.

Amanda, JB Gill and Sam Pinkham are in Lucca in Tuscany, picking a shabby-chic apartment, a multi-level property and a house tucked away in the countryside.