Combining the top five wines in Spain with the quality and creativity of the best food in Spain and set it in an elegant private villa just outside of Girona makes for a masterful culinary tasting experience like no other! Vega Sicilia Reserva , Mauro Terreus 2006 , Vega Sicilia Único Reserva 2000, Contador 2008,…
If you are looking for a change of pace and want to avoid the museum crowd I have the place for you!
Even though I have lived n Madrid for ten years I always try to keep up on my museum visits. Recently I went to the Hopper Exhibit at the Thyssen Museum and it was absolutely fantastic expect for one thing…the crowd.
Madrid and Barcelona are two amazing cities, each offers fantastic food, an enormous buffet of art, history and culture, and incredible spots for great day trips. But there are many differences between the capital and its beach side counter part and how you enjoy them depends very much on your individual taste and your trip objectives.
A great way to get a different perspective on Spain is see it from the air, nice and slow. A hot air balloon ride in spain is much like the slow food movement, its about taking your time and savoring every moment. Yes you will have to wake up at the crack of dawn but…
Customer service in Spain is always a popular topic amongst foreigners and Spanish alike. The Spanish complain about it because that’s what they like to do and the Americans complain about it because that is what they know. The big difference between the two is that the Spanish accept it and the foreigner (particularly Americans)…
I love travel, I love experiencing new places, and I love getting inside a city as if I was a local, but I do not always love being a tourist. Going to a new country or city can have it challenges especially if you do not know anyone in your destination. There are all kinds…
Sagrada Familia is one of the most popular attractions and in season the lines can be long and the wait hot and sweaty. I can not stress this enough, Barcelona is packed with tourist and locals alike and you do not want to waste your time in line getting hot, grumpy and tired.
Its time again for courtyards of Cordoba, every year residents of the city of Cordoba open up their inner courtyards to the public for viewing. Many enter a competition with winners in various categories. If you find yourself near Cordoba its an even not to miss! Tourism of Cordoba – The CourtyardsTHE COURTYARDS FESTIVAL…
Sometimes great things come in small packages and San Sebastian is no exception. On the northern coast of Spain, in Basque country, San Sebastian is well known now for its culinary delights and independent thinking. It’s a small town with two beautiful beaches right down town. It combines old traditional practices like gastronomic societies and…
Escape on one of our day trips from Madrid to the wine region of Ribera del Duero for a special wine tasting and gourmet lunch at one of the best vineyards in Spain. You will be picked up by chauffeured sedan at your hotel or apartment and taken to the helipad at Cuatro Vientos airport…
Flamenco Classes In Madrid for beginners It is amazing to see the before and after effect on people having taken this class. More than learning how to dance flamenco, it is about feeling flamenco as you learn the basic movements essential to dance; the posture, the feet, the arms, hands and head. It is our…
Don´t miss the tasting tour in Madrid savoring the best gourmet shop the city offers. Are you ready? A gourmet experience of Iberian ham, olive oil, cheese and chocolate and a visit through a charming central neighbourhood. A truly interactive visit for foodies to three of our favourite gourmet shops. What makes the Iberian ham…
The classics and the lesser-known heroes of Spanish wine This introduction to Spanish wine with our sommelier in a delightful local wine delicatessen in the centre of Madrid takes you through the classics and the lesser known emerging stars of Spanish wine, looking at the regions, the Spanish qualification system, label-reading and the tasting…
A personal and behind-the-scenes visit with lunch at Botin Restaurant, the world’s oldest restaurant founded in 1725 and listed in the Guinness Book of Records. The Restaurant Botin Experience; a guided tour of the restaurant, its history, its art and its anecdotes. Following the tour, we will serve you a variety of dishes, The Classics…
If you are wishing to spend a different day don´t miss the Gourmet Madrid Tapas Tour, an experience with five senses. Albariño with padrón peppers, Ribero de Duero with Jamón de bellota” from Salamanca, “bienmesabe” fish with Rioja …the possibilities are endless. Our gourmet tapas tours in Madrid will take you on a delightful cultural…
Once is never enough. You’ve been to Marbella before, so you’ve checked the five-star hotels and Michelin star restaurants off your to-do list. But have you really experienced it like a local? Enjoying the best in Spain is about digging deeper, making connections and experiencing luxury from a new perspective.
To live Marbella like a local you need to skip the hotel, and make a private villa with pool and ocean view your base for the next few days. Just imagine what this will be like: when you arrive at your new home away from home, you’ll find the refrigerator stocked with all your favourites, the champagne chilled, and your butler awaiting your every request. Dinner, prepared by your personal chef, will be served on the terrace overlooking the sea, and then it’s early to bed as tomorrow is a big day.
If you don´t know what to do in Madrid on a rainy day, here we suggest you some interesting ideas to spend a different day in your stay in the capital. Living in Madrid I am used to sunny days all the time and love spending as much of it as I can outside whether at…
A great way to move, eat, and learn your way around Madrid! Leave your guidebook in your room; it’s already out of date and the big tour buses have too many people and way too many rules. On this tailor made orientation we will mix some of the best highlights of Madrid with some “off…
Madrid is filled with beautiful fountains. A great way to enjoy a sunny day is walking from fountain to fountain across the city. This tour will take you down Paseo de Castellana passing Cibeles, Neptuno, and Atocha then across town to the Madrid Rio stopping in a few places off the beaten path in Madrid.…
Semana Santa in Madrid is an spectacular event with a lot of processions through the streets. Easter week in Spain is always a bit surprising for those of us not originally from here. I happened to catch one of the “Semana Santa” processions here in Madrid right in front of the Royal Palace. This one…
Best In Spain is born out of my passion for travel, my ability to navigate the cultural landscape, and the desire to share great experiences of Spain with other travellers. I created it so that you can find the authentic and wonderful experiences it’s taken me years to discover whether you’re on weekend break, two-week vacation, or six month business secondment.
