Archive for the ‘Spain’ Category
Spas In Spain Appeal To Every Taste – Zen-like Clinic, Island Resort or Art Nouveau Thermal Spa
MADRID, Spain, August, 2009 – Spas have been around in Spain some 2,000 years, since Roman times. Today, there’s a new generation of spa resorts and wellness clinics to appeal to every taste. Not to be outdone, turn-of-the-century balnearios are sprucing themselves up and adding state-of-the-art facilities. In its 17 regions, the country offers a [...]
August 11, 2009
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Murcia in Spain To Rock With Jazz, Blues And World Music
MURCIA, Spain, June, 2009 – This summer music lovers should head for a quiet region on Spain’s Mediterranean coast. Murcia will be filled with the sound of music – jazz, blues, world and rock – from not one, but two major festivals. Kicking off tomorrow, the 12th San Javier International Jazz Festival will feature 16 [...]
June 29, 2009
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MADRID’S “SUMMER IN THE CITY” OFFERS 60 DAYS OF MUSIC, DANCE, THEATRE, FLAMENCO
MADRID, Spain, June 23, 2009 – For 60 days this summer, Spain’s capital will welcome some of the world’s top performing artists. Sara Baras, Mikhail Baryshnikov, Cesária Évora, Gilberto Gil, Jerry Lee Lewis, Youssou N’Dour, Carlos Saura and James Taylor are just some of the rock, jazz, ballet and flamenco stars who will perform [...]
June 23, 2009
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Spanish Region Hosts Hemingway Look-alike Contest
PAMPLONA, Navarre, SPAIN, June, 2009 – Ernest Hemingway would be chuckling and be very pleased. The Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist and Nobel Prize author loved Spain with a passion. Now, the region where one of the world’s most celebrated writers spent many enjoyable times is returning the favor.
June 9, 2009
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MADRID WELCOMES MAJOR SHOWS OF SOROLLA & MATISSE – First Sorolla Monograph in 45 Years with 100 Works at Prado At Thyssen 80 Works by Matisse Rarely Seen in Spain
MADRID, Spain – May, 2009 – Madrid will definitely be the place for art lovers this summer. Two major exhibitions will showcase the works of two of the world’s most important artists: JoaquÃn Sorolla and Henri Matisse. On May 26 the Prado will present “JoaquÃn Sorolla (1863 – 1923),” the first major monographic exhibition [...]
May 20, 2009
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Travel Expo in Pyrenees in Spain
The 14th edition of the Feria de Barbastro, a travel expo promoting the Spanish Pyrenees, will be held in Huesca, in the region of Aragón, March 27 to 29. Exhibitors from tourism, sports and environmental organizations and culinary and cultural groups from Aragón, the Basque Country, Catalonia and Navarre will showcase their products and [...]
March 9, 2009
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WHAT’S NEW IN MADRID AND BARCELONA
Spain’s culture capitals, Madrid and Barcelona, are bursting with striking art museums, hip design hotels and trendy new restaurants serving the country’s innovative cuisine. New air and train service makes the two cities easier to reach than ever before. American Airlines will launch new daily nonstop service from Dallas/Ft. Worth to Madrid in May, [...]
January 29, 2009
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Spain keen on saving resources for future generations of visitors
BY NELSON ALCANTARA | JAN 29, 2009
As one of the world's most popular tourist destinations, Spain's tourism officials have confirmed that they have a vested interest in staying competitive. "After decades of success in attracting millions of visitors and expanding tourism beyond its beaches to all 17 of its autonomous regions, Spanish tourism officials realized [...]
January 29, 2009
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Heli-Ski Adventure in the Spanish Pyrenees
Val d’Aran (Pyrenees), Spain (January 14, 2009) – Adventurous snow skiers can experience off-trail, downhill skiing from a helicopter in Baqueria-Beret, Spain’s elite winter playground in the Pyrenees Mountains. The 71-room La Pleta by Rafael Hotels offers a Heli-Ski Adventure package that includes five-star accommodations in an Occitania Suite; two heli-ski drops; daily buffet [...]
January 14, 2009
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Talk your way into a week in Spain
Over the last few years, thousands of volunteers have participated in the unique English language immersion program known as “VaughanTown” after its namesake Richard Vaughan. Native English speakers from all over the world exchange conversation with Spaniards and in return, for their time and their input, are invited to a week’s stay in one of [...]
December 17, 2008
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