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5 best luxury countryside hotels in Mallorca with great food

By Deirdre O'Connor on Dec 18, 2020 in Accommodation, Europe, Featured, Food and Drink, Going Out, Hotels, Regions, Restaurants, Spain, Travel Miscellany, Western Europe

The real Mallorca has some enchanting hideaways and rural retreats set in rolling countryside, some with the World Heritage Tramuntana Mountains as their backdrop and others just a cycle ride away from the coast. There is a great choice! A love of food is synonymous with Mallorca and there are few places in Spain where […]

Catalan festive traditions

By Sandra Roig on Dec 05, 2020 in Europe, Events, Regions, Spain, Travel Miscellany, Western Europe

Christmas is celebrated in its own unique way all across the world, with countless different traditions and cultures holding its own distinctive celebrations for the festive season. Catalonia is a region of Spain famed across the globe for its proud traditions, and at Christmas time there are certainly some surprising and special celebrations. These are […]

Our top 30 hotels with splash pools in the Canary Islands

By Gail Hewitt on Nov 22, 2020 in Accommodation, Europe, Hotels, Leisure Travel, Regions, Spain, Speciality Travel, Western Europe

What child doesn’t enjoy spending time in a hotel splash pool? With lots to keep the youngest travellers entertained, we’ve searched through the Canary Islands to bring you our top 30 hotel splash pools on the islands of Tenerife, Fuerteventura, Lanzarote and Gran Canaria. We have included just 4 and 5 star hotels, and they […]

The best spa days in Barcelona

By Sandra Roig on Nov 11, 2020 in Europe, Regions, Spain, Spas & Pampering, Speciality Travel, Western Europe

Friendly warning: due to the current Coronavirus situation and restrictions that are regularly changing, it’s best to double check before leaving that the venue you’re heading to is open and operating. Deep back massages, a dip in the heated pool with panoramic sea views, and a steam in the sauna. Sound inviting? With all the […]

The best tasting menus in Barcelona

By Sandra Roig on Oct 19, 2020 in Europe, Food and Drink, Going Out, Regions, Restaurants, Spain, Travel Miscellany, Western Europe

Barcelona is home to some of the most excellent restaurants that this world has to offer, and thanks to its metropolitan community there is an ample range of cuisines and styles to suit every person’s needs. For those that appreciate the fine dining experience, there is no better way to pass an evening than by […]

5 of our favourite villas within luxury hotels in Mallorca

By Gail Hewitt on Oct 15, 2020 in Accommodation, Europe, Featured, Hotels, Regions, Spain, Vacation Rentals, Western Europe

Looking to be independent, but also have the benefits of a wealth of facilities close to hand? Perhaps villa accommodation within a luxury hotel might be an option for you to consider. Retain your privacy with the benefit of your own private pool. Alternatively, if you feel like the company of other hotel guests, you […]

The best areas in Barcelona for families

By Sandra Roig on Sep 10, 2020 in Europe, Family Travel, Regions, Spain, Speciality Travel, Western Europe

Choosing where to stay in Barcelona can feel a little daunting, given that each neighbourhood is vastly different to each other in terms of transport, general safety, and access to facilities: some of the most important factors when looking for a family holiday home. After taking all things into account, below are four of the […]

September in Seville – 6 reasons to visit now!

By Camilla Symington on Aug 28, 2020 in Europe, Food and Drink, Regions, Spain, Travel Miscellany, Western Europe

The nights are drawing in and the mornings are dark and misty but it is not quite time to dust off the woolly jumpers yet. A visit to Seville in late September can provide the ultimate last blast of Summer sun and we couldn’t recommend it more! Here are six reasons why you should visit […]

The colours of Ibiza holidays

By Gail Hewitt on Aug 11, 2020 in Europe, Regions, Spain, Western Europe

When thoughts turn to a holiday in Ibiza, you may picture its edgy nightclub scene in the heart of the resort of San Antonio. However, it’s easy to get away from 24-hour partying, and escape to the more tranquil side of this popular island. Ibiza is one of the four Spanish Balearic Islands comprising Mallorca, […]

What is Catalonia Day (La Diada) about?

By Sandra Roig on Aug 07, 2020 in Europe, Events, Regions, Spain, Travel Miscellany, Western Europe

Barcelona is the capital city of the region of Catalonia. This region in Spain is known for its rich tradition that gives the locals immense pride. From foods, to customs, this autonomous community stands out from the rest of the country. On 11th September every year, “La Diada” is celebrated, the national day of Catalunya. […]

Reina Isabel Hotel in Las Palmas, Gran Canaria

Las Palmas in Gran Canaria – a city and beach combination

By Gail Hewitt on Jul 17, 2020 in Attractions, Europe, Going Out, Regions, Spain, Western Europe

If you are on your Gran Canaria holiday, and are staying in the capital – Las Palmas – you probably want to pack in as much as possible during your city and beach break. From a golden sandy beach, to lush gardens, you can easily explore this city on foot. Gran Canaria is one the […]

Explore the best wine tours in Barcelona

By Sandra Roig on Jul 07, 2020 in Europe, Food and Drink, Regions, Spain, Travel Miscellany, Western Europe

Barcelona is slowly and carefully reopening to tourists over the summer months, like the other cities in Spain, as the country looks to rebuild its tourism sector. This move will not only see more visitors to the city of Barcelona, but also a return to many activities and companies that have been halted by the […]

The best wineries to visit when in Spain

By Carmen Caballero on Jun 19, 2020 in Europe, Food and Drink, Regions, Spain, Travel Miscellany, Western Europe

After having planned many trips within spanish wine routes, we can really appreciate that wine tourism keeps increasing every year. One of the main wine routes in Spain is undoubtedly the Ribera del Duero Wine Route, whose more than 100 kilometers long extend through the provinces of Soria, Valladolid, Burgos and Segovia. There are many […]

How hotel chains will look after us once we return

By Gail Hewitt on Jun 15, 2020 in Accommodation, Europe, Hotels, Regions, Spain, Western Europe

With thoughts slowly returning to being able to enjoy an overseas holiday once again, many may be concerned about how they will be looked after once they arrive at their hotel. We have looked into just three popular hotel chains to see what measures they have introduced with your safety, and well-being, in mind. Of […]

De-escalation in Spain: An update on Barcelona

By Sandra Roig on Jun 09, 2020 in Europe, Health & Safety, Regions, Spain, Travel Miscellany, Western Europe

Pedro Sánchez, Prime Minister of Spain, has been present throughout the COVID-19 pandemic in keeping the country aware of how they should go about winding down lockdown measures. With 17 autonomous communities in Spain, all with differing populations and land sizes, the Spanish government’s plan to phase out measures has had to be adopted differently […]

Discover Gràcia: a Barcelona neighbourhood guide

By Sandra Roig on May 18, 2020 in Europe, Regions, Spain, Western Europe

The current situation has ground travel plans to a halt. With this, we have time to pause and reflect on the trips we have made and the places we have fallen in love with. Moreover, we now have plenty of time to research places of interest to us, so that we have the perfect trip […]

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