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Twelve Grapes of Luck – Start the New Year with a Tradition from Spain

Twelve Lucky Grapes! Photo by Matt Westgate.

December 30, 2012 in Culinary, Cultural Experiences, Spain

Good Grapes I got an email from a friend wishing me “good grapes”.  She and I had spent New Years together once and were each served a wide-rimmed glass of champagne with twelve grapes floating in it.  “It’s a tradition from Spain,” they told us. “Think of a wish for each grape. Then eat them [...]

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The Alluring Spanish City of Alicante

Alicante by Comunitat Valenciana

July 27, 2012 in Sightseeing, Spain, Urban Adventures

If Barcelona is too overrated, or you have already finished all the tours and activities in Madrid, and you still want to stay somewhere in Spain that is not too crowded  - try the charming city of Alicante. There are a lot of cheap flights to Alicante and you might want to enjoy the long [...]

Three Reasons the Prado is my Favorite Art Museum in Europe

Goya's "The Third of May." Photo by Mark Barry

June 20, 2012 in Cultural Experiences, Cultural Exploration, Spain

Okay, let’s be fair. I haven’t been to every art museum in Europe.  Still it’s hard for me to imagine liking one better than the Prado.It meets my criteria for everything a museum should be: Not Too Big I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again – size matters.  But bigger isn’t always better. [...]

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The Top Nightspots in Los Cristianos, Tenerife

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March 25, 2012 in Spain

Are you planning Tenerife holidays? If so, make sure you head to the south coast to check out its nightlife and beaches – a killer combination if ever there was one. To find out some of the top places to go to in Los Cristianos when the sun goes down, read our guide. Los Cristianos [...]

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Top FIVE interesting places in PALMA

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February 16, 2012 in Adventure Travel, Sightseeing, Spain

You’re planning on taking a trip to a stylish and diverse destination. After long deliberation on Google, you finally found your new target location: a picturesque city of Palma. But wait, where is this place? Of course, a trip to Google or one of your favorite travel agency’s website would be the best pick to [...]

What to do in Tenerife?

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January 18, 2012 in Adventure Travel, Destination Guides, Headline, Spain

Tenerife is located off the west coast of Africa and is part of the beautiful Canary Islands. It is known as “The Island of Eternal Spring.” Cheap holidays to Tenerife are a great option for a romantic getaway as well as a family vacation. There are plenty of things to see and do and the [...]