Category: Spain

Top 10 places in Europe to visit this Easter

Top 10 places in Europe to visit this Easter

By on Mar 16, 2013 in Accommodation, Europe, Events, Featured, France, Greece, Hotels, Italy, Middle East, Portugal, Regions, Resorts, Spain, Switzerland, Travel Miscellany, Turkey, Vacation Rentals, Western Europe   - Read 12133 times

Looking for inspiration on what to do or where to go this Easter? Then look no further! We’ve saved you the legwork by compiling 10 great ideas for a luxury European break during the festive season. Perhaps you’d like to experience a traditional Spanish Easter celebration or wish to find somewhere with guaranteed skiing this [...]

Interview with Ana Silva O’Reilly of mrsoaroundtheworld.com

Interview with Ana Silva O’Reilly of mrsoaroundtheworld.com

By on Mar 11, 2013 in Accommodation, Asia, Celebrities, China, Europe, Going Out, Greece, Hotels, Interviews, Netherlands, Oceania, Pacific Islands, Portugal, Regions, Resorts, Restaurants, Spain, Travel Miscellany, United Kingdom, Western Europe   - Read 4683 times

With a degree in Business Studies and a Henley Business School MBA, Ana Silva O’Reilly developed her career in strategic marketing management as Marketing Director for Portugal, Spain and Turkey with global commercial real estate consultant Cushman & Wakefield. She is also a New York University alumni (NYU), having graduated from its Social Media Strategy [...]

5 hotel openings to look out for in 2013

5 hotel openings to look out for in 2013

By on Mar 07, 2013 in Accommodation, Asia, Europe, Featured, Fiji, Hotels, Oceania, Regions, Resorts, Spain, Thailand, United Kingdom, Western Europe   - Read 9882 times

Despite the doom and gloom about the global economy, the luxury travel industry still seems to be holding up well and luxury hotels and resorts continue to spring up around the world.  Here we’ve picked out 5 to look out for in 2013, from a gourmet retreat in Fiji through to a high rise hotel [...]

10 of the world’s most unusual restaurants

10 of the world’s most unusual restaurants

By on Feb 28, 2013 in Asia, Bars, Belgium, Europe, Food and Drink, Germany, Going Out, India, Japan, Maldives, Middle East, New York, North America, Restaurants, Spain, Travel Miscellany, United Arab Emirates, USA, Western Europe, Worldwide   - Read 11192 times

Travelling has its benefits, among them being able to shock people with tales of where you’ve been, what you’ve done and where you’ve eaten. There’s nothing more satisfying than making your friends and family shriek, ‘you did what?!’ Well, if it’s the shock factor you’re after, we’ve got just the thing for you; a list of 10 of the world’s most unusual restaurants. [...]

5 great ways to enjoy Madrid

5 great ways to enjoy Madrid

By on Feb 27, 2013 in Attractions, Europe, Going Out, Regions, Restaurants, Spain, Western Europe   - Read 4967 times

Madrid is a contrast of magnificence versus idyllic relaxation and freedom. Almost everything you could want can be found here, from flamenco to tapas, architecture to art, bullfighting to chocolate con churros, and a history that may prove as unexpected as it is beautiful. A walk along the Gran Via, the capital’s famous, central street, [...]

Grape expectations on Mallorca

Grape expectations on Mallorca

By on Feb 23, 2013 in Accommodation, Europe, Events, Food and Drink, Hotels, Regions, Spain, Travel Miscellany, Western Europe   - Read 1995 times

Wine enthusiasts might be surprised to learn that the Spanish island of Mallorca is home to some 60 wineries, or bodegas, which produce a total of around 300 different wines. For visitors to the island’s Fira del Vi – the wine fair held each spring in the north of Mallorca  – there’s a chance to meet [...]

Top 5 luxury honeymoon destinations in Europe

Top 5 luxury honeymoon destinations in Europe

By on Feb 21, 2013 in Europe, France, Greece, Honeymoons, Italy, Portugal, Regions, Spain, Speciality Travel, Western Europe   - Read 4323 times

Your wedding may be one of the most special days of your life, but make no mistake – if there’s a time that’s really all about you and your new partner, it’s your honeymoon. Now that you’re finally free of hectic plans and schedules, it’s time to relax, rejuvenate, and spend some blissful time together [...]

Top 10 most extravagant private island resorts

Top 10 most extravagant private island resorts

By on Feb 05, 2013 in Accommodation, Africa, Asia, Australia, Bahamas, British Virgin Islands, Caribbean, Europe, Fiji, Indonesia, Maldives, Oceania, Pacific Islands, Regions, Resorts, Seychelles, Spain, Western Europe, Worldwide   - Read 15199 times

Privacy and exclusivity often rank high on a luxury traveller’s list of priorities. For those looking for something truly indulgent, discrete and filled with luxury, we have compiled a list of the most extravagant private island resorts in the world. These islands offer the ultimate in privacy and exclusivity. Beginning at a paltry £100,000 and [...]

Suite of the week: El Aljibe, Lanzarote, Spain

Suite of the week: El Aljibe, Lanzarote, Spain

By on Feb 04, 2013 in Accommodation, Europe, Regions, Spain, Suite of the Week, Vacation Rentals, Western Europe   - Read 3679 times

Suite name: El Aljibe Location: Lanzarote, Spain Size of accommodation: 125 square metres Cost per night: 160 euros Who’s stayed there: Princess Alexia of Greece and Denmark What makes it special: A truly one-of-a-kind villa, built inside of a 200 year old water reservoir. The most spectacular part of Aljibe are its living room and bedroom. Located in the inside of [...]

5 luxury wellness holidays from around the world

5 luxury wellness holidays from around the world

By on Jan 30, 2013 in Accommodation, Asia, Central America, Costa Rica, Europe, India, Leisure Travel, Massachusetts, North America, Resorts, Spain, Spas & Pampering, Speciality Travel, Thailand, USA, Western Europe   - Read 5395 times

Have you ever felt yourself feeling exhausted after returning from a vacation? It could be due to post-vacation blues and facing the daily grind or perhaps, that holiday was really just a benefit for the kids. Often times, jam-packed itineraries also leaves us feeling worn out and in need of yet another holiday. To ensure [...]

5 of the best luxury spas in Europe

5 of the best luxury spas in Europe

By on Jan 29, 2013 in Accommodation, Europe, France, Hotels, Italy, Regions, Spain, Spas & Pampering, Speciality Travel, United Kingdom, Western Europe   - Read 8121 times

Sometimes you need a break. But not just any kind of break – a luxury break; where you’re pampered to perfection, with treatments to suit your every unique need. Whether you’re a wine lover or a fitness junkie, a pregnant mother or a first-time father – rest assured, there’s a luxury spa out there for [...]

Top 10 places in Europe to take your loved one this Valentine’s

Top 10 places in Europe to take your loved one this Valentine’s

By on Jan 29, 2013 in Accommodation, Croatia, Czech Republic, Eastern Europe, Europe, Events, Featured, France, Hotels, Italy, Spain, Switzerland, Travel Miscellany, United Kingdom, Vacation Rentals, Western Europe   - Read 12179 times

With Valentine’s Day not far away now, how do you plan to celebrate? Whether you’re looking for a romantic retreat among the snowy mountains that surround St. Moritz or a stay in a prime location on St. Mark’s Square in Venice, we think you’ll find something here to whet your appetite… Kempinski Hotel Adriatic, Istria, [...]

Luxury in the La Rioja region: drink, bathe and play in the finest Spanish wines

Luxury in the La Rioja region: drink, bathe and play in the finest Spanish wines

By on Jan 25, 2013 in Accommodation, Europe, Events, Food and Drink, Going Out, Hotels, Regions, Restaurants, Spain, Travel Miscellany, Western Europe   - Read 5354 times

When you think about it, Spain is a bit bonkers. They host the world’s largest annual tomato fight (La Tomatina), their national sport is bullfighting, they celebrate festivities by building human towers and every year, they release angry bulls into the narrow streets of Pamplona whilst willing participants run for their lives. It doesn’t sound [...]

A brush with art in Palma de Mallorca

A brush with art in Palma de Mallorca

By on Jan 21, 2013 in Accommodation, Europe, Hotels, Leisure Travel, Regions, Spain, Speciality Travel, Western Europe   - Read 3077 times

Many artists have been inspired by Mallorca’s spectacular scenery and clarity of light, and travellers to the largest of the Spanish Balearic Islands will find art in abundance here – from dramatic sculptures on road roundabouts, to a local artist’s paintings for sale on the walls of a village café. For serious collectors or art [...]

The top 5 luxury guide to Malaga, Spain

The top 5 luxury guide to Malaga, Spain

By on Jan 20, 2013 in Attractions, Europe, Going Out, Leisure Travel, Regions, Restaurants, Spain, Spas & Pampering, Speciality Travel, Western Europe   - Read 4007 times

The Andalucian port city of Malaga, on Spain’s southern coast, appears to have a bit of an image problem. Why else would a city that has been such a rich and vibrant centre of trade and culture since at least the Phoenician times be so conspicuously absent from the rankings of most desirable destinations? Blame [...]

The top 10 wine destinations to visit in 2013

The top 10 wine destinations to visit in 2013

By on Jan 14, 2013 in Africa, Australia, Austria, Brazil, California, Europe, Food and Drink, Italy, New York, North America, Oceania, Oregon, Portugal, Regions, South Africa, South America, Spain, Travel Miscellany, USA, Western Europe, Worldwide   - Read 10220 times

France is not going to be happy. Remember our ’5 best wine destinations’ post a few months back?  Well, France – often regarded as one of the best wine producers in the world – was excluded from that TripAdvisor list.  And now they’ve been snubbed again, this time by Wine Enthusiast, who have declared the [...]

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