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Spain Michelin Star Triangle Les Moles Jeroni

Delicious drives in Spain: The Michelin Star Triangle and a special gem

By on May 22, 2017 in Europe, Featured, Food and Drink, Going Out, Leisure Travel, Regions, Restaurants, Road Travel, Spain, Speciality Travel, Travel Miscellany, Western Europe

I was delighted to team up with Hertz recently to introduce you to some wonderful Delicious Drives in this relatively undiscovered part of Spain. Our first route covered Belle Epoque by the beach and the spectacular Desierto de las Palmas. The second route included a fun boat trip, meeting the Mussel Professor, and areas of […]

Delicious drives in Spain: Morella to Peñsicola, via Vilafamés

Delicious drives in Spain: Morella to Peñsicola, via Vilafamés

By on May 21, 2017 in Attractions, Europe, Featured, Food and Drink, Going Out, Leisure Travel, Regions, Restaurants, Road Travel, Spain, Speciality Travel, Travel Miscellany, Western Europe

Recently I teamed up with Hertz to explore some of Spain’s most beautiful towns, as part of the Delicious Drives series. This remarkable route includes a town where Game of Thrones was filmed, which also used to be a Papal Residence, an inland town with stunning views that was re-constructed by artists and an incredibly […]

Cisco the Mussel Professor Musclarium Delta de l'Ebre

Delicious drives in Spain: The Delta de l’Ebre to Els Ports Natural Park

By on May 20, 2017 in Attractions, Europe, Featured, Food and Drink, Going Out, Leisure Travel, Regions, Restaurants, Road Travel, Spain, Speciality Travel, Travel Miscellany, Western Europe

After our first Delicious Drive with Hertz, we continued north, heading into the south of Catalonia, to discover the magical landscape of the Delta de l’Ebre Natural Park. The setting has attracted film crews, including Sahara and U2 for Vertigo. Catalonia’s second largest wetlands has been a protected space since 1983. Driving down its narrow […]

Desierto de las Palmas views and food

Delicious drives in Spain: Valencia to Desierto de las Palmas, via Benicassim

By on May 19, 2017 in Attractions, Europe, Featured, Food and Drink, Going Out, Leisure Travel, Regions, Restaurants, Road Travel, Spain, Speciality Travel, Travel Miscellany, Western Europe

I teamed up with Hertz recently to explore some stunning routes that are off the typical tourist trail here in Spain. These special experiences capture the essence of the gastronomy of the areas featured, all embraced by spectacular surroundings. Breathtaking views, fun adventures and delicious foodie offerings were thoroughly enjoyed on this road trip. Our […]

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Secrets of Spain: magical Miravet in Catalonia

By on Sep 14, 2016 in Attractions, Europe, Going Out, Regions, Spain, Western Europe

A mystical mist enshrouds the magical Castle of Miravet, wafting over the little Catalan town that clambers its way up the hillside. Miravet overlooks the River Ebro, with narrow streets, that ooze character. Although it only has a population of around 770 inhabitants, it boasts a Renaissance Baroque Church, a Jewish quarter, and an interesting […]

Mykonos Greece celebrity holiday destination

12 classy European destinations that celebrities love

By on Aug 15, 2016 in Attractions, Celebrities, Croatia, Eastern Europe, Europe, France, Going Out, Greece, Ireland, Italy, Regions, Spain, Switzerland, Travel Miscellany, Western Europe

Dramatic shorelines, Mediterranean elegance, iconic walled cities and a quaint Irish town with a friendly dolphin are some of the many attractions that draw celebrities to these classy European holiday destinations. Follow in your favourite celebrity’s footsteps to one of these wonderful European locations, in search of beauty and chic, and live it up like […]

Shipwreck beach sunset Zakynthos Island Greece

14 breathtakingly beautiful Greek islands

By on Jul 14, 2016 in Europe, Greece, Regions, Western Europe

At the delicate age of 13, I visited the Greek islands for the first time in my life. I have never recovered from the experience, nor do I want to! The breathtaking natural beauty, that typical blend of bright white and azure blue that embellishes so many of the buildings, the curious, friendly Greek people, […]

Tamariu Catalonia

Secrets of Spain: Tamariu – a tiny, precious jewel on the Costa Brava

By on Jun 14, 2016 in Accommodation, Attractions, Europe, Going Out, Hotels, Regions, Spain, Western Europe

They say that the best things in life come in small packages, and certainly when it comes to the tiny coastal village of Tamariu this is definitely true. Smell the wafting aroma of the pines overhead as you lie on the beautiful horseshoe shaped beach, and listen to the lapping Mediterranean waves. You don’t need […]

Frigiliana Spain beautiful cobbled street

Secrets of Spain: fabulous Frigiliana

By on May 13, 2016 in Attractions, Europe, Food and Drink, Going Out, Regions, Spain, Travel Miscellany, Western Europe

Frigiliana is officially one of Spain’s most beautiful towns. A whitewashed village that simply oozes charm, Frigiliana is perched in the Sierra Almijara mountain range, overlooking the sparkling Mediterranean, located 300 metres below. Only a few minutes drive will take you to the gorgeous seaside town of Nerja, located just 6 km away. A stay […]

Cadaques Catalonia at night

Charming Cadaques: Dali’s dreamy Summertime town

By on Apr 14, 2016 in Attractions, Europe, Going Out, Regions, Spain, Western Europe

Salvador Dalí soaked up heaps of inspiration, light and colour in the charming, dreamy seaside town of Cadaques, in Catalonia. He spent many a delightful summer there, in his younger days, and later worked and lived in his home workshop in Port Lligat. Cadaques’ crystal bay is located where the Pyrenees mountains come down to […]

Begur Costa Brava Sa Tuna

Beautiful Begur: Spain’s secret jewels

By on Mar 15, 2016 in Accommodation, Attractions, Europe, Food and Drink, Going Out, Hotels, Regions, Restaurants, Spain, Travel Miscellany, Western Europe

Beautiful Begur is where you will find some of the best beaches and coves that the Costa Brava has to offer. Imagine crystalline waters, embraced by verdant green pines, that dig their roots into the cliff face. Their aroma is seductive, as you explore the spectacular surroundings of this chichi Catalan town. Cast your eyes […]

Ronda Spain

Secrets of Spain: spectacular, romantic Ronda

By on Feb 15, 2016 in Accommodation, Attractions, Europe, Going Out, Hotels, Regions, Spain, Western Europe

A spectacular city, in a daringly dramatic location, romantic Ronda is a must for anyone who loves beauty, history, culture, romance, delicious food and a taste of Spain’s Andalucian lifestyle. Perched on a plateau above a deep ravine, this captivating place is named Ronda because it is “surrounded” by the mountains of the Serrania de […]

Santiago de Compostela Cathedral

Seductive Santiago de Compostela, Spain

By on Jan 19, 2016 in Accommodation, Attractions, Europe, Events, Food and Drink, Going Out, Hotels, Restaurants, Spain, Travel Miscellany, Western Europe

Santiago is seductive. Once referred to as “an ideal city, which is overflowing with history and timeless as well” in a UNESCO-ICOMOS report, Santiago de Compostela is one of Northern Spain’s jewels. Many consider it to be Northern Spain’s most important tourist destination. Its old quarter is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and the city […]

Girona Bridge Decorated Flower Festival-1

Secrets of Spain: gorgeous Girona

By on Dec 20, 2015 in Attractions, Europe, Food and Drink, Going Out, Leisure Travel, Regions, Restaurants, Spain, Speciality Travel, Travel Miscellany, Western Europe

Explore chic boutiques, gastrobars and galleries, some of which can be found in delightful Art Nouveau buildings and even in Medieval palaces, in the gorgeous city of Girona. A city of fascinating contrasts, Girona enjoyed wealth during the Medieval period, which means that visitors can see fine Gothic and Romanesque architecture: buildings which still remain […]

Calella de Palafrugell views from sea

Secrets of Spain: Calella de Palafrugell – Catalonia’s prettiest resort?

By on Nov 15, 2015 in Attractions, Europe, Going Out, Regions, Spain, Western Europe

Considered to be Spain’s prettiest resort by some British travel journalists, Calella de Palafrugell is an idyllic, ancient fishing village, with crystalline water that laps up against the sandy shores, where fishing boats lie on the sand, just as they have done for centuries. Whitewashed and pastel coloured buildings watch over the Mediterranean, silhouetted by […]

Altafulla beach Spain

Secrets of Spain: Altafulla – an elegant, UNESCO Golden Coast jewel

By on Oct 15, 2015 in Attractions, Europe, Going Out, Regions, Spain, Western Europe

Located on Spain’s Golden Coast – the Costa Dorada, Altafulla has a lovely golden sandy beach, which is embraced by a gorgeous, authentic promenade. What makes Altafulla different to some of the other seaside towns on the Costa Dorada, is its promenade, known as the Botigues de Mar, its Roman villa, Els Munts, which was […]