October 15, 2009 at 11:32 am (Andalucia, Choice of restaurants, Malaga, Private pool, Rental Accommodation, Spa tub)
For a touch of escapism, romance and pampering try a night under the stars in a jacuzzi hot tub.
Just minutes away from the hustle and bustle of the Costa del Sol. Alhaurin el Grande the nearest town to my delightful hideaway was awash with great restaurants and even better – walking distance.
So tuck-in enjoy the fantastic food and walk it off home then massage the night away in the hot tub or take a private mid-night dip in the secluded pool, then relax in the moonlight on the fabulous roof terrace. I did.
El Roble Holidays
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June 16, 2009 at 9:43 am (Canary Islands, Spanish Island, Wine, Wine Tastings)
Lanzarote has been producing wine for centuries, back to the malvasia wine which graced the tables of Europe´s elite in the 16th century.
Now a new and innovative bodega has opened up and already won the title of Best New Bodega 2008 at the 7th Open Wine Assembly in Madrid.
Stratus uses high tech methods combined after intensive research conducted by the director Alberto González Plasencia.
Bodegas Stratus is the result, an almost cathedral like central hall where the wine is produced. The production so far includes Stratus a dry Malvasia wine, with a fruity, citrus flavour, a red wine with the aroma of mulberry and a sweet Moscatel which is a Malvasia and Diego grape combination. A rosé is planned to be added to the range shortly.
Photos thanks to http://www.lanzaroteguidebook.com/
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April 11, 2009 at 9:29 am (Barcelona, Gastronomy, Michelin Restaurants, Urban)
The Culinary Institute of America has awarded chef Ferrán Adrià of El Bulli Restaurant in Cala Montjoi, Catalunya, north of Barcelona its Chef of the Year Award.
Adrià is famous for his avant-garde cooking, his restaurant El Bulli has been named World’s Best Restaurant by Restaurant magazine four times in six years.
El Bulli is open from June 16 through December 20 in 2009 but no reservations remain for 2009, to book for 2010 contact El Bulli after December 20, 2009.
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March 4, 2009 at 10:01 am (2* Restaurant, Barcelona, Luxury Hotels, Luxury Vehicle Hire, Michelin Restaurants, Private, Romantic Hotel, Spas, Unique, Urban, Vehicles)
Tags: ABaC Hotel
The ABaC Restaurant and Hotel in Barcelona is one of the latest additions to the style gurus Mr & Mrs Smith boutique and luxury hotel collection.
ABaC Restaurant & Hotel
The ABaC in the popular Zona Alta area of Barcelona makes it difficult to leave the premises and explore the city. With plenty of little luxuries: Spa with Jacuzzi, hammam, and chromotherapy room, free WiFi throughout, valet parking, huge flatscreen TV with internet, DVD/CD player, remote control lights and blinds, minibar, Hérmes toiletries.
Between Xavier Pellicer’s fusion style seven-course Michelin cuisine and the sumptuous rooms make sure it’s a several day stay to enable time to explore this amazing city.
For more information on ABaC Restaurant & Hotel
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February 11, 2009 at 10:11 am (Rioja, Wine, Wine Tastings)
Tags: Wine, Wine Courses, wine vineyard tours
In the heart of the famous Spanish wine region of La Rioja, Dinastía Vivanco wine cellar, wine museum and research foundation is home to The Foundation’s Documentation Center.
It houses over 8,000 documents and works relating to vine growing and was awarded Best Of Art and Culture by The Great Wine Capitals International Network.
A visit here is included in two of the trips organised by Epicurean Ways for this year why not try:
- Wine Roads of Rioja & La Ribera del Duero
- Wine Lover’s Rioja
Both trips take place in May and September/October and spend half a day at the Dinastía Vivanco Museum and tour its bodega or cellar.
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December 5, 2008 at 10:29 am (Wine)
Tags: best wine Spain, Spanish wine
According to the U.S. magazine Wine Spectator, six Spanish wines have made it into its annual Top 100 List. The list is their 2008 pick of the top 100 wines in throughout the world.
The six Spanish wines that are included are, in number order:
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34 – Condado de Haza Ribera del Duero Crianza 2005
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36 – Bodegas y Viñedos Maurodos ToroSan Román 2004
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52 – Bodegas LAN Rioja Reserva 2004
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65 – Bodegas Muga Rioja Reserva 2004
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71 – Bodegas Sierra Cantabria Rioja Crianza 2004
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90 – Churchill Douro Churchill Estates 2006
With christmas just around the corner what better time to sample some of the best Spanish wines or plan a visit to the wineries that produce the best. Cheers!
See here for the full Wine Spectator list
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October 21, 2008 at 8:23 am (Unique, Urban, Valencia, Wine)
This amazing little hotel has a wine shop as its reception and only three guest rooms. Choose the intimate Antique Baroque Style, Silk Route or the modern La Lluna de Valencia with its roof top terrace providing fantastic views of the city.
Designed by Herme Ciscar and Monica Garcia the ground floor wine shop also has glamorous books and wine-related pieces of art.
Located in front of the Central Market in the heart of Valencia Casa Azul is a little gem, wine, rooms and a city centre hideaway – superb.
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September 4, 2008 at 9:58 am (5* Hotels, Gastronomy, Honeymoon, Hotels, Michelin Restaurants, Rural, Spanish Island, Spas)
READS is a privately owned luxury hotel on the gorgeous Island of Mallorca, nestling at the foot of the Tramuntana mountains it is surrounded by 20,000m2 of landscaped garden, its own vineyard and beautiful peaceful countryside.
A restored 16th century house, the renovations took over 7 years and have achieved a gorgeous eclectic 5* hotel.
The amentites are:
Vespasian spa
Michelin starred Bacchus Restaurant
Bistro 33
Browns Cocktail Bar
Two private salons
A 200m2 outdoor pool
A cycling centre
A boutique
3 terraces for outside dining
Reads was awarded “The Most Excellent Country Hotel in Europe 2003″ by Condé Nast Johansens.
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