While famed modern architect Frank Gehry may have experienced a few hits and misses (namely, the Experience Music Project in Seattle) in his prolific career, one of his creations stands head and shoulders above the rest in terms of instant recognition: the Guggenheim in Bilbao. While another of Gehry’s famous frameworks houses the Guggenheim New York, [...]
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Stay Here: Iberostar Grand Hotel Mencey, Spain
Those who travel to Spain should consider a stay at the Iberostar Grand Mencey in Santa Cruz de Tenerife. Declared a cultural heritage site and completely renovated in 2011, this 5-star luxury hotel is renowned throughout the Canary Islands and all of Spain for its gorgeous rooms, superb location and amazing amenities. Built in a distinctive Colonial style, the [...]
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Stay Here: Hotel Torre Del Visco
In the remote Matarranya region of Spain, Hotel Torre Del Visco is an oasis among old kingdoms and rolling hills. Many cite this region as Spain’s Tuscany, and it’s easy to see why. This hotel is one of the most remote in the country, looking over the Puertos of Beceite mountain range. The Tastavins River borders the forests, [...]
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Tourist Attractions in Spain
If you are planning a trip to Spain, you may be surprised to learn this sunny destination offers more to do than going to the beach or watching a bullfight. Tourist attractions in Spain run the gambit from historic sites like the Aqueduct of Segovia or the medieval Cuenca to popular party destinations. Sites to [...]
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Cook With Volcanic Heat at El Diablo Restaurant, Spain
An active volcano bubbles molten lava six feet below the El Diablo Restaurant in Lanzarote, one of the Canary Islands off the coast of Spain. So, what do the chefs do? Use the geothermic heat to cook your meal. El Diablo, which appropriately translates to “The Devil,” makes its way onto the list of unique [...]
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Must Visit Places: Mount Teide
With more than 300 days of sunshine each year, it’s no surprise the Canary Islands are the go-to spot for European holidaymakers. The beaches here are sought-after white strips of sand lapped by turquoise waters. But visitors to the chain’s largest island, Tenerife, might be surprised to see an active, snow-capped volcano on the horizon. [...]
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Muga de Beloso Hotel in Pamplona, Spain
Muga de Beloso-Alma Pamplona resides in a unique building just minutes from the centre of Pamplona, a city with a multitude of distinct corners marked by the Sanfermines and the Camino de Santiago. A fortunate spot from which to notice Pamplona and take pleasure in an city setting which is at the same time bounded [...]
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Hotel Cortesin in Costa del Sol, Spain
In the heart of Spanish Costa del Sol between Marbella and Sotogrande, looking over the Mediterranean Sea, there is a place where nature gently disappears into the great, deep, blue sea. Finca Cortesin is a private community that offers members a personal refuge in an atmosphere not found in any other place. If you want [...]
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Hotel Meninas in Madrid, Spain
The Hotel Meninas, located in Madrid, is found in a celebrated building dating from the nineteenth century. It has been completely renovated and transformed into a hotel, but still keeps the ornamental and structural elements of the period when it was built. The hotel is very centrally situated and consequently it is quite easy to [...]
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Praktik Rambla Hotel in Barcelona, Spain
Praktik Rambla, found in beautiful Barcelona, exemplifies an original boutique hotel notion, an outstanding mixture of beautiful design, stylish luxury, genuine regional design and a paramount setting, all at a low cost. Praktik is situated in Barcelona’s nerve center, on 27 Rambla Catalunya. It inhabits one of the most exemplary buildings in the Eixample: the [...]
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