August 28, 2008 at 5:11 pm (Barcelona, Hotels)
The Hotel Murmuri is located in the very center of Barcelona, on Rambla de Catalunya, it opened its doors in March 2008.
What better base could you find than near to the Gaudi momuments and home to the best shopping area. This is the sister property of the renowned 5 Star Grand Luxe Hotel Majestic, offering excellent service to the most demanding traveller.
This is one of the Preferred Boutique Hotels with just 53 rooms and designed by the British interior designer Kelly Hoppen – it’s a beauty.
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August 27, 2008 at 3:41 pm (Lists)
Tags: Theme Parks
According to yet another list from Trip advisor the top Theme Parks in Europe are:
- Disneyland Park Paris – Marne-la-Vallee, France
- Tivoli Gardens – Copenhagen, Denmark
- Gardaland – Garda, Italy
- PortAventura Theme Park – Salou, Spain
- Alton Towers – Staffordshire, England
- Efteling – Kaatsheuvel, The Netherlands
- Europa Park – Rust, Germany
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August 13, 2008 at 12:00 pm (Beaches)
Tags: Best Beaches Spain
Spain comes up trumps in the Tripadvisor Top Ten European Beach Town List with 3 Spanish beach towns featured. Beaches where you can swim, wine and dine in Europe are as follows
- Monterosso al Mare - Italy
- Fira - Greece
- Menton - France
- Amalfi - Italy
- Propriano - France
- St Ives - England
- Ibiza Town - Spain
- Nerja - Spain
- Lagos -Portugal
- Cadaques -Spain
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August 13, 2008 at 7:47 am (Hotels, Luxury Hotels, Rural, Spas, Wine Tastings)
Tags: Wine weekend
A luxury weekend is being held to celebrate the 150th anniversary of the Vinos de los Herederos del Marqués de Riscal winery in Rioja, hosted by The Luxury Collection and Christie’s auction house.
The weekend includes
- innovative spa treatments
- fascinating contemporary architecture in a historic setting
- an exclusive gala dinner and auction from Christie’s
- culinary delights prepared under the guidance of Michelin-starred Chef Francis Paniego
- the chance to sample a range of vintage Marqués de Riscal wines
- a range of Vinotherapie treatments available throughout the weekend in the hotel’s own Caudalie Vinothérapie Spa
- the opportunity to attend a series of lectures on wine, regional art, design and architecture.
This Super Vintage Weekend takes place from Friday October 24th and its finale will be the auction by Christie’s of a unique lot of wines that includes 131 Riscal vintages dating back to 1862.
The two night weekend costs €2,495 per person or a special package is available for €250.00 per person to attend the gala dinner and Superlot Live Auction only.
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August 11, 2008 at 9:02 am (Honeymoon, Hotels, Spas, Wine Tastings)
Tags: Luxury Hotels
The famous and innovative architect Frank Gehry designed this luxurious ultra-modern cool-looking hotel which is covered in pink, silver and gold titanium.
The colours represent the wines and their packaging and the flowing almost sail-like roof flows like the countryside. This is a unique stay complete with wine cellar, vinotherapy spa and it is of course situated in the heart of Spain’s wine growing area.
For fine wine, exclusive spa treatments and exquisite dining look no further than the Hotel Marques de Riscal
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