Category: Spain

Hesperia Tower, Barcelona

Hesperia Tower, Barcelona

By on Mar 08, 2006 in Accommodation, Europe, Going Out, Hotels, Regions, Restaurants, Spain, Western Europe
The new Hesperia Tower in Barcelona is 107 metres tall (one of the tallest buildings in Barcelona) and has 280 luxuruious rooms. Two bars and a restaurant are already open, but Evo – the hotel’s signature restaurant situated in the glass-topped cupola at the top of the building – is not expected to open until
La Serrania, Mallorca

La Serrania, Mallorca

By on Mar 04, 2006 in Accommodation, Bed & Breakfasts, Europe, Regions, Spain, Vacation Rentals, Western Europe
This beautiful, minimalist property is situated near Pollensa on the island of Mallorca, Spain. Downstairs in the main house there’s an open-plan living and dining room and upstairs four en suite bedrooms. With a further four bedrooms in the annexe, a total of 16 people can be accommodated at any one time. Cost is in
Queen Victoria from Cunard

Queen Victoria from Cunard

By on Mar 01, 2006 in Caribbean, Cruises & Boat Travel, Europe, Regions, Spain, Speciality Travel, United Kingdom, Western Europe
The soon-to-be-finished Queen Victoria will enter service late next year (December 2007).   Operating from Southampton in the UK, this fine successor to the QE2 and QM2 cruise ships will be the second largest of the Cunard ships ever built. It can hold 1,968 passengers and will be heading for the Mediterranean, the Canaries, Northern
T+L Design Awards 2006

T+L Design Awards 2006

By on Feb 20, 2006 in Accessories, Accommodation, Air Travel, Asia, Attractions, California, Central America, Clothing, Europe, Gadgets, Germany, Going Out, Hotels, India, Indonesia, Italy, Luggage, Magazines, Mexico, Nevada, North America, Regions, Resorts, Restaurants, Spain, Speciality Travel, Travel Equipment, Travel Literature, USA, Western Europe, Worldwide
The second Travel+Leisure Design Awards recognise architecture and design from every facet of the traveller’s world – everything from hotels to travel accessories.   In fact, there’s 15 categories and the winner of each is as follows: Best Public Space: Terminal T4, Madrid Barajas International Airport Best Small Hotel: Básico, Playa Del Carmen, Mexico Best
El Gran Hotel Domine Bilbao

El Gran Hotel Domine Bilbao

By on Feb 13, 2006 in Accommodation, Europe, Hotels, Regions, Spain, Western Europe
The Gran Hotel Domine Bilbao is a luxury hotel in Bilbao, Spain, opposite the stunning Guggenheim Museum.   With such a renowned neighbour, it’s perhaps not surprising that design is high on the hotel’s agenda.  It is the Silken Hotels‘ first five-star hotel and the chain’s pride. The Silken Hotel group was founded in 1995
Hotel Majestic, Barcelona

Hotel Majestic, Barcelona

By on Jan 18, 2006 in Accommodation, Europe, Hotels, Regions, Spain, Special Offers & Packages, Travel Miscellany, Western Europe
Barcelona’s Hotel Majestic is running a ‘3 for 2’ offer for the months of January, February, July, August and December 2006.   Stay for 2 nights and get the third free!   The hotel is located in the very  heart of Barcelona, on Paseo de Gracia, home to the best in shopping and Gaudí monuments,
The Leading Hotels of the World winter sun offers

The Leading Hotels of the World winter sun offers

By on Jan 18, 2006 in Accommodation, Africa, Europe, Hotels, Middle East, Regions, Resorts, South Africa, Spain, Special Offers & Packages, Travel Miscellany, United Arab Emirates, Western Europe
There’s no need to shiver in chilly climates!   More than 40 members of The Leading Hotels of the World across Africa, Europe and the Middle East are offering heart-warming rates through the Leading Winter Sun program. For instance, Jebel Ali Golf Resort & Spa, Dubai has rates as low as AED 987 per room,

New 5 star hotel in Barcelona

By on Jan 16, 2006 in Accommodation, Europe, Hotels, Regions, Spain, Western Europe
Metrovacesa has acquired a five-star hotel in Barcelona and plans to prepare it for opening at the beginning of 2009 at a cost of 52 million euros.   The hotel has 251 rooms, 80% of which have sea views, and  it will be operated by Barceló Hotels & Resorts when it opens.   The hotel
New luxury hotel in Valencia, Spain

New luxury hotel in Valencia, Spain

By on Jan 15, 2006 in Accommodation, Europe, Hotels, Regions, Spain, Western Europe
A new luxury hotel is set to become the centrepiece of Valencia’s increasingly sophisticated seafront. The five-star Hotel Balneario Las Arenas is set in the 19th Century Las Arenas spa building, beside Malvarrosa beach, and its 253 rooms offer hydromassage cabins and bathtubs, free minibars, plasma TV screens, wireless internet access and CD players.
Cadiz Carnival special offer

Cadiz Carnival special offer

By on Jan 14, 2006 in Accommodation, Europe, Events, Hotels, Regions, Spain, Special Offers & Packages, Travel Miscellany, Western Europe
Experience the magic of this Andalusian carnival – probably the most dazzling carnival in Spain – during a 4 day luxury stay at Hotel Cortijo Soto Real. 571 € per person (taxes included). Offer valid between 22nd February and 6th March 2006. The hotel is also ideally located to visit the historical city of Seville,
Wings Over the Mediterranean and North Africa

Wings Over the Mediterranean and North Africa

By on Jan 13, 2006 in Africa, Europe, Italy, Libya, Malta, Morocco, Portugal, Regions, Spain, Tunisia, United Kingdom, Western Europe
Crisscrossing the Mediterranean in high style, this new adventure from INTRAV features the culture, history, and beauty of Europe and North Africa. After overnighting in London, guests begin the adventure in Sintra, Portugal (a UNESCO World Heritage Site). Two nights in Fès offer the mix of French, Arab, and Berber cultures, while a three-night trip