NH is one of Spain's largest hotel chains and this one is modern, concrete and purpose built. The lobby is smart and contemporary with a chocolate brown accent wall behind the reception desk, and airy, whitewashed walls in the corridors. The small lounge by the […]
Category: Mediterranean
Tourists in Portugal really need to stop asking whether it’s a part of Spain
I always ask at the start of my tours, “when did Portugal become a country?” I hear the 20th century sometimes, which is funny, I mean, just look around, it would not be possible. Lots of people still think we're still a part of Spain. […]
6 of the Best Beaches in Italy
In Italy, beaches come with historic towns, tasty seafood, and fascinating backstories. While many locals flock to the sea in July and August, the preceding months of spring and early summer can still allow for some quiet exploring, swimming, and sunbathing. There are stunning beaches […]
Financial Times Names Croatia as One of Best Destinations for Tourism Investments
The first edition of the Financial Times Global Tourism Locations of the Future 2017/2018 report has ranked Croatia at the seventh top destination in the world with the highest potential for investments in tourism, reports tportal.hr on December 11, 2017. Among 43 global tourist destinations, […]
25 Things to Know about Health Tourism in Zagreb and Croatia
25 things to know about why Croatia and its capital Zagreb are set to be the next best thing in health tourism in Europe. …. St. Catherine Specialty Hospital was named “International specialist patient centre of the year" by medical travel publication the International Medical […]
Daluma Travel Cruise
Has anyone done the Split to Split 7 night cruise with Daluma Travel? They show the trip on a gullet type boat that has private rooms with AC and own bathroom. The price is considerably lower than Sail Croatia which uses a larger steel hauled […]
Traveling to Greece after Christmas
We are a family of 8 (mostly adults) arriving in Athens on Dec 26 and have plans to be in Greece until Dec 31. We want to spend a few days in Athens and then go to 2 islands (Santorini and Mykonos). On researching the […]
Person feared dead in Mallorca as Storm Ana also brings severe travel warnings across Andalucia
ONE person is missing and believed dead in Mallorca after Storm Ana began to cause devastation across Spain. Maritime Rescue are searching for the individual who is believed to have been dragged out to sea by unusually large waves in Santa Ponça. A search boat […]
Spain, Portugal brace for strong winds, rain from Storm Ana
Spain's weather service has issued its highest warning level – "red" for extreme risk – for the adverse conditions Sunday generated by Storm Ana. It says the biggest threat to public safety will be the strong winds, which could reach 120 kph (74 mph) in […]
7 fairy-tale villages that are as pretty as a picture
The village appears to rise up out of nowhere. In contrast, Mont Saint-Michel, a stunning location off France's Normandy coast, has more than two million visitors each year. … some of the best in Japanese architecture. The town looks beautiful all year round, but visiting […]