Tag: "Spain"

Review: Ocean Drive Hotel, Madrid, Spain

Review: Ocean Drive Hotel, Madrid, Spain

By on Jun 12, 2022 in Accommodation, Europe, Featured, Hotels, Regions, Spain, Western Europe
Ocean Drive Madrid is within walking distance of most of Madrid’s top experiences and sights.
Suite of the week: Presidential Suite - Terrace Hot Tub, Radisson Collection Hotel, Magdalena Plaza Sevilla, Spain

Suite of the week: Presidential Suite - Terrace Hot Tub, Radisson Collection Hotel, Magdalena Plaza Sevilla, Spain

By on May 09, 2022 in Accommodation, Europe, Hotels, Regions, Spain, Suite of the Week, Western Europe
This luxury suite features a stunning terrace, with a personal hot tub with magnificent views of Seville’s Magdalena Plaza.
8 reasons why the Western Mediterranean is the place to be for Summer luxury yacht charters

8 reasons why the Western Mediterranean is the place to be for Summer luxury yacht charters

By on Apr 24, 2022 in Cruises & Boat Travel, Europe, France, Italy, Regions, Spain, Speciality Travel, Western Europe
Discover why you should choose the Western Mediterranean for your next summer holiday - and why a luxury yacht charter is the best way to fit it all in.
Travel to Spain just got easier - the latest on the SpTH Health Check Form

Travel to Spain just got easier - the latest on the SpTH Health Check Form

By on Apr 06, 2022 in Europe, Health & Safety, Regions, Spain, Travel Miscellany, Western Europe
There's good news for travellers to Spain! From today, the SpTH Health Check Form is no longer needed to enter Spain for all passengers, regardless of their country of departure, who have an EU Digital COVID Certificate.
the best spas in barcelona

The best spas in Barcelona

By on Feb 12, 2022 in Europe, Regions, Spain, Spas & Pampering, Speciality Travel, Western Europe
Looking to indulge in a day of luxury, self-care and relaxation? Lucky for you, Barcelona is home to loads of great spas where you will be introduced into some heavenly sensations. Whether you’re on holiday, a work trip, or even just live locally and need some self care, there is plenty to choose from. Here are
24 hours in Gibraltar

24 hours in Gibraltar

By on Jan 20, 2022 in Europe, Gibraltar, Regions, Western Europe
Whether you’re looking for a short, or a relaxing escape in the sun, Gibraltar has everything you need with much more to offer than you can possibly imagine. However you arrive – by air, foot, car or sea – you will soon experience Gibraltar’s intricate layers of history all around you. Here’s an idea for
The Tres Tombs Parade in Barcelona

The Tres Tombs Parade in Barcelona

By on Jan 14, 2022 in Europe, Events, Leisure Travel, Regions, Spain, Travel Miscellany, Western Europe
The Tres Tombs Parade is a celebration of the feast of St Anthony Abbot, celebrated across towns and cities in Spain every 17th of January. Saint Anthony Abbot was a Roman Catholic monk and patron saint of domestic animals, basket weavers, farmers, grave diggers and the sick. This celebration is especially noticed throughout Catalonia where
Flying from the UK to Spain (and back) during the pandemic - getting through the red tape

Flying from the UK to Spain (and back) during the pandemic - getting through the red tape

By on Sep 29, 2021 in Air Travel, Featured, Health & Safety, Speciality Travel, Travel Miscellany
I recently flew from Manchester to Malaga in order to visit the luxury resort of Sotogrande and, given that many people are travelling overseas again for the first time in a long time, I thought it might be helpful to document my experience of all the ‘red tape’ in case it helps others who are
Short stay: SO/ Sotogrande, Sotogrande, Andalucia, Spain

Short stay: SO/ Sotogrande, Sotogrande, Andalucia, Spain

By on Sep 28, 2021 in Accommodation, Attractions, Bars, Europe, Featured, Going Out, Hotels, Leisure Travel, Regions, Resorts, Restaurants, Spain, Spas & Pampering, Speciality Travel, Western Europe
SO/ Sotogrande is the tenth and newest addition to Accor’s SO/ hotel brand, with fifteen more scheduled to open. Set in an exclusive gated community in Sotogrande, this is a luxury brand but with a distinctly rebellious twist – each SO/ hotel has its own unique identity and flair, whilst still acknowledging its roots. In
The sophistication of Sotogrande: the very best of Andalusian style

The sophistication of Sotogrande: the very best of Andalusian style

By on Sep 28, 2021 in Accommodation, Clubs, Europe, Family Travel, Featured, Food and Drink, Going Out, Hotels, Leisure Travel, Real Estate, Regions, Resorts, Restaurants, Spain, Speciality Travel, Travel Miscellany, Western Europe
Hidden away in eight square miles of Andalucia is arguably the most exclusive resort in the whole of Spain – Sotogrande. This upscale destination on the Costa del Sol is a haven for the rich and famous and ten times the size of Monaco. Development of the resort began in the 1960s when Filipino-American entrepreneur
The best cocktail bars in Barcelona

The best cocktail bars in Barcelona

By on Jul 14, 2021 in Bars, Europe, Featured, Food and Drink, Going Out, Regions, Spain, Travel Miscellany, Western Europe
No one has ever gone thirsty in the city where vermuterías (vermouth bars) and cervecerías (breweries) can be found on every corner. Sometimes, however, the night calls for something a little different. From classy interiors adorned in vintage velvet, to modern, hidden haunts that require some in-the-know to discover, Barcelona has countless cocktail bars to
UK green list countries for Summer yacht charters in 2021

UK green list countries for Summer yacht charters in 2021

By on Jul 12, 2021 in Antigua and Barbuda, Bermuda, British Virgin Islands, Caribbean, Cruises & Boat Travel, Europe, Health & Safety, Malta, Oceania, Pacific Islands, Regions, Spain, Speciality Travel, Travel Miscellany, Western Europe
As of 4am on the 30th of June, the UK extended its green list of countries safe for vaccinated and COVID-negative travellers, increases the options for Britons to holiday away from home this Summer. These popular destinations include*: The Balearic Islands, Malta and the Madeira Islands in Europe Anguilla, Antigua and Barbuda, Barbados, the British
Es Fum Restaurant, Mallorca

Restaurants in luxury Mallorca hotels featured in the Michelin Guide

By on Jun 29, 2021 in Europe, Featured, Food and Drink, Going Out, Regions, Restaurants, Spain, Travel Miscellany, Western Europe
Sometimes, it’s not just simply about getting away from it all, appreciating guaranteed sunshine, and feeling the sand between our toes.  It’s also about the opportunity to enjoy some wonderful food, and sampling local produce and perhaps some freshly caught seafood. One of the names associated with good food and restaurants is, of course, Michelin.
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