Category: Spain

Interview with John Dixon, Chairman and Managing Director of Prestige Holidays

Interview with John Dixon, Chairman and Managing Director of Prestige Holidays

By on May 07, 2011 in Africa, Bermuda, Canada, Caribbean, Celebrities, Europe, Interviews, North America, Regions, South Africa, South America, Spain, Switzerland, Travel Miscellany, United Kingdom, Western Europe, Worldwide   - Read 2600 times

John Dixon is the co-founder, Chairman and Managing Director of independent tour operator Prestige Holidays and has worked in luxury travel for over 40 years. Prestige Holidays is celebrating its 22nd year in the luxury travel market and is  known for its quality holidays, excellent personal service and strong attention to detail. The company features four and [...]

5 of the best hotels in Spain

5 of the best hotels in Spain

By on May 05, 2011 in Accommodation, Attractions, Europe, Going Out, Hotels, Spain, Western Europe   - Read 608 times

Spain is one of the best tourist attractions in the world and one which has so much to offer to people of all ages whether you like the bustling cities or the relaxed beaches. Madrid alone offers the remains of the Moorish wall, small gothic churches, it also boasts the royal palace alongside some truly [...]

5 of the best places to play golf in Europe

5 of the best places to play golf in Europe

By on Apr 21, 2011 in Europe, France, Ireland, Leisure Travel, Portugal, Regions, Spain, Speciality Travel, United Kingdom, Western Europe   - Read 1747 times

If you are a true golf aficionado, a golfing holiday at one of Europe’s luxury golf resorts would be a dream come true. There you can golf the same fairways that have challenged some of the world’s golf legends, fine tune your game, sample some of the best cuisine the region has to offer and [...]

2011 Summer holiday hotspots according to Great Hotels of the World

2011 Summer holiday hotspots according to Great Hotels of the World

By on Apr 21, 2011 in Accommodation, Africa, Asia, Brazil, Europe, Greece, Hotels, Iceland, Italy, Middle East, Morocco, Portugal, Regions, Resorts, South America, Spain, Sri Lanka, Turkey, Western Europe, Worldwide   - Read 2487 times

In a bid no doubt to build awareness for its members, Great Hotels of the World has revealed its holiday hotspot predictions for Summer 2011 based on searches made on their site. 1. Tenerife, Spain The Canary Island of Tenerife is a firm favourite with holiday makers and continues to be one of the most [...]

Europe’s top 10 hidden gem hotels

By on Apr 20, 2011 in Accommodation, Belgium, Europe, France, Germany, Greece, Hotels, Ireland, Italy, Netherlands, Norway, Regions, Spain, United Kingdom, Western Europe   - Read 674 times

I’m not sure what makes a hotel a ‘hidden gem’ as a considerable number in the list that follows are to be found in major European cities. That aside, here’s the top 10 hidden gem hotels according to Tripadvisor. (They don’t actually say ‘Europe’s top 10′ but since all of them are in Europe (in [...]

5 of the best hotels in Majorca

5 of the best hotels in Majorca

By on Apr 19, 2011 in Accommodation, Europe, Hotels, Resorts, Spain, Travel Miscellany, Videos, Western Europe   - Read 592 times

Majorca is the largest of the Balearic Islands and lies in the Mediterranean Sea just off of the South East coast of Spain. Being further south comes with its benefits and being closer to the equator brings you a much warmer atmosphere. Majorca is a beautiful island and with it brings some beautiful culture. In Palma lies the magnificent [...]

Europe’s top 5 luxury hotels

Europe’s top 5 luxury hotels

By on Mar 28, 2011 in Accommodation, Eastern Europe, Estonia, Europe, France, Germany, Hotels, Netherlands, Regions, Spain, Western Europe   - Read 1206 times

If you’re planning a trip anywhere in Europe and looking to really indulge yourself in complete luxury, there are many great hotels out there that can attend to your every need. Here are some of the best. 1. Casa Fuster, Barcelona The Casa Fuster is popular with many travellers as this gives you a real [...]

Interview with Anupam Dasgupta, General Manager of Ananda in the Himalayas

Interview with Anupam Dasgupta, General Manager of Ananda in the Himalayas

By on Mar 21, 2011 in Africa, Asia, Celebrities, Europe, Food and Drink, India, Interviews, Leisure Travel, Middle East, Oman, Regions, Spain, Speciality Travel, Travel Miscellany, Western Europe   - Read 553 times

Anupam Dasgupta has been with the IHHR group for over 6 years in several roles and is now the General Manager at Ananda. Ananda, located in the foothills of the Himalayas, is a world-leading spa where a holistic approach is taken towards rejuvenation using the three ancient Indian philosphies of Yoga, Ayurveda and Vedanta. The award-winning retreat combines [...]

Formula 1 Barcelona Grand Prix – May 2011

Formula 1 Barcelona Grand Prix – May 2011

By on Mar 17, 2011 in Europe, Leisure Travel, Regions, Spain, Speciality Travel, Western Europe   - Read 349 times

Fernando Alonso, Sebastian Vettel, Mark Webber, Lewis Hamilton… yes… they are back! Melbourne will be the first Grand Prix of the season which we expect to be one of the most exciting in recent years. The Formula 1 competition will arrive to Barcelona in May, and everything is ready for the big motorsport event. For those [...]

Which hotels in Europe would make your top 10?

By on Mar 16, 2011 in Accommodation, Belgium, Czech Republic, Eastern Europe, Europe, Greece, Hotels, Hungary, Italy, Portugal, Regions, Spain, Western Europe   - Read 1049 times

Tripadvisor have contacted me with their list of the top 10 hotels in Europe. And it’s perhaps not the most obvious names that make the list. Here’s their top 10: 1. Golden Well (U Zlate Studne), Prague, Czech Republic 2. Anastasis Apartments, Imerovigli, Greece 3. Al Ponte Antico Hotel, Venice, Italy 4. La Villa Marbella [...]

Marbella Heights Hotel: Balinese style and Mediterranean comforts

Marbella Heights Hotel: Balinese style and Mediterranean comforts

By on Mar 15, 2011 in Accommodation, Europe, Hotels, Regions, Spain, Western Europe   - Read 1003 times

Discovering luxury from a stay abroad can mean many things: opulent design, indulgent amenities or the mere pleasure of peaceful tranquillity. Set amongst the rolling hills, olive groves and rugged mountains of Andalucía, The Marbella Heights Hotel uniquely combines all three, creating a divine recipe for all luxury-lovers. With rose-coloured stone and terracotta turrets, this [...]

Top 10 charming European towns and cities

By on Mar 11, 2011 in Belgium, Czech Republic, Eastern Europe, Europe, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Portugal, Regions, Serbia and Montenegro, Spain, Western Europe   - Read 708 times

Looking for somewhere in Europe with distinctive charm?  Then take a look at this recently-published Tripadvisor list of the top 10 charming European towns and cities. Unlike many previous TA lists that we’ve published, this one isn’t overly-dominated by any one country but instead offers a good mix of options. Let us know what you [...]

Cruel hotel ‘ghost’ joke

By on Mar 10, 2011 in Accommodation, Europe, Hotels, Regions, Spain, Travel Miscellany, Videos, Western Europe   - Read 542 times

Forgive me because I don’t know the name of the hotel but I think it’s in Madrid… anyway, even if your Spanish isn’t up to much, you’ll soon get the idea – clearly someone has a rather warped sense of humour!

The top 10 cities to visit in 2011

The top 10 cities to visit in 2011

By on Mar 10, 2011 in Africa, Asia, Australia, Belgium, Europe, India, Israel, Mexico, Middle East, Morocco, New York, New Zealand, North America, Oceania, Regions, Spain, Thailand, USA, Western Europe, Worldwide   - Read 572 times

Lonely Planet earlier this year produced a list of the top 10 cities to visit in 2011. It wasn’t just ‘yet another top 10 list’ – well, it was, but it at least gave some good reasons for why each place was worthy of visiting this year. Here’s their top 10 and, if you want [...]

19 of the world’s sexiest hotels

19 of the world’s sexiest hotels

By on Mar 03, 2011 in Accommodation, Asia, Belgium, California, Caribbean, Czech Republic, Eastern Europe, Europe, Florida, France, Germany, Hotels, Italy, Jamaica, Nevada, New York, North America, Regions, Spain, Thailand, Turks and Caicos, United Kingdom, USA, Western Europe, Wisconsin, Worldwide   - Read 1175 times

Just two weeks after The Luxury Travel Bible issued a press release with its top 10 sexiest hotels in the world for Valentine’s, I’ve been sent an email by Tripadvisor with their own top 10 sexy hotels.  Perhaps not surprisingly, there aren’t many that are common to both lists.   Here are the two lists: [...]

The world’s scariest footpath and motorbike trail

By on Mar 02, 2011 in Adventure Travel, Europe, France, Italy, Regions, Road Travel, Spain, Speciality Travel, Travel Miscellany, Videos, Western Europe   - Read 672 times

There’s nothing luxurious here, but I think anyone with a love of travel would find it interesting, so I’m sharing it regardless!  First up, a footpath that’s being billed on YouTube as the world’s scariest.  El camino del ray is a via ferrata that’s now fallen into a state of disrepair, located in the province [...]

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