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Spain is home to some of the most beautiful wineries in the world. As the third-largest producer of wine globally — beaten only by France and Italy — Spain produces more bottles a year than the US, Argentina and Chile combined. Popularized by the Romans, Spanish wine has been produced since the first century AD,... View Article

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I recently enjoy a Mediterranean cruise on Costa Cruises newest and largest ship: Costa Smeralda. You can read all about my experience on board the ship here! While this is the 5th largest ship in the world with endless amounts of activities and restaurants to enjoy, I had just as much fun off the ship with Costa. Thanks to their incredible variety of on-shore excursions, I was able to explore a new place every day when we weren’t at sea. Costa really wants you to get into the soul of each place you visit, and with local guides that makes it very easy. Also, they offer very inclusive adventures with excursions for anyone whether you’re young, old, an expert trekker or prefer a slower pace – there is something for everyone!  Volcanic Vineyard Wine Tasting in Sicily  While we were in Sicily and docked in Messina, I decided to choose their ‘Wine Tasting in a Volcanic Vineyard’ excursion. I absolutely love tasting wine around the world, but this was my first time visiting a vineyard that’s situated 500 meters up the eastern slope of a volcano – Mount Etna to be specific! In fact, Etna is the largest of Italy’s three […]

If there is one European country that has witnessed an impressive line-up of new luxury new hotel openings over the past 18 months, it is Spain. Despite the pandemic, the Iberian nation has welcomed everyone from Four Seasons to Rosewood for the very first time. However, with Covid-19 dashing many a travel plan, you’d be... View Article

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With the chilly weather firmly setting in, now is the perfect time to look ahead and book in for a much-needed dose of sun. And, thanks to its enviable Mediterranean location, Spain offers mild climates and plenty of sunshine, even through winter. Winter sun aside, one of the most appealing reasons to visit Spain out... View Article

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From the privileged waterfront location to the expertly designed modern rooms and delicious cuisine, I enjoyed everything about my recent stay at NOA Boutique Hotel located in Oleiros, A Coruña – the richest municipality in all of Galicia. Here in northern Spain, relaxation, wellness, gastronomy, and environmental care are combined at NOA, along with personalized service and attention to detail to enhance your experience. Despite this luxury boutique hotel’s cosmopolitan spirit, its Galician identity is always present too. The NOA Boutique Hotel is comprised of 32 rooms, including 4 suites, all distributed across 3 floors where every room has a terrace facing the sea. We stayed in a Superior Junior Suite, a very spacious room on the second floor, divided into a living room and bedroom. The suite’s minimalist, modern open-space design by Sinaldaba Studio gives all the focus to the sea views through its floor-to-ceiling glass windows. I couldn’t believe just how special it was waking up to sparkling views of A Coruña Bay and the Castle of Santa Cruz. Along with the castle, there are many historical and cultural places to visit near NOA Boutique Hotel such as the Mer Lighthouse and A Coruña city. I’d also recommend Bastiagueiro and Santa Cristina […]

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Leave the tropics for a trip to the European countryside for a reset.

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Leave the tropics for a trip to the European countryside for a reset.

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With its balmy summers, white sandy beaches and impressive architecture, Spain might not be the first place that springs to mind when considering the destination for your next ski vacation. But as the second most mountainous country in Europe, Spain boasts over 30 exhilarating (and often overlooked) ski resorts that are less crowded than their... View Article

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