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Unique family attractions in Majorca
Unique family attractions in Majorca Majorca in Spain is one of the top holiday hotspots for families to visit when going abroad. Renowned for its pristine beaches, natural beauty, golf, scenic drives...
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Hidden gems in Spain: Top undiscovered resorts
Hidden gems in Spain: Top undiscovered resorts Thousands of holidaymakers head to Spain every year for a healthy dose of Mediterranean sunshine and laid back beachside living. As it is such a popular...
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Making the most of a holiday in Tenerife
Making the most of a holiday in Tenerife Image obtained from Flickr.com under Creative Commons (c) rwx Just because the summer seems to be reaching an abrupt end in northern Europe, don’t give up on...
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Why Palma is the perfect place for a spot of winter sun
Why Palma is the perfect place for a spot of winter sun Photo credit: bortescristian via photopin cc As the nights start drawing in at alarming speed in northern Europe and with just a few weeks to go...
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Alpine touring at Vallter 2000 in Spain – the ultimate skiing experience?
Alpine touring at Vallter 2000 in Spain – the ultimate skiing experience? When I was growing up, it was all very simple. ‘Skiing’ meant downhill skiing in the Alps – or for some brave people, Scotland....
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For the best value ski resort in Europe, head to Spain
For the best value ski resort in Europe, head to Spain I’m not really a gambling man but I’m willing to bet that for most people considering a skiing holiday in Europe the classic destinations of...
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Grown-up accommodation in Barcelona
Grown-up accommodation in Barcelona Barcelona has become an urban tourist hotspot and attracts millions of visitors year on year. As it gets more and more popular, the prices of staying there get...
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Villa Estel – Grown-up Holiday Accommodation in Pollensa, Mallorca
Villa Estel – Grown-up Holiday Accommodation in Pollensa, Mallorca Pollensa (On Mallorca island), the quaint and serene fishing village in Spain, attracts many visitors from every part of the world....
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Hotel Review – La Rectoria de Sant Miquel de Pineda, La Garrotxa, Spain
Hotel Review – La Rectoria de Sant Miquel de Pineda, La Garrotxa, Spain It’s probably best to start this article by making it clear that this is not going to be a regular hotel report, because this is...
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Next trip details: Back to the Costa Brava
Next trip details: Back to the Costa Brava What’s next up for Grown-up Travel Guide, I pretend to hear you ask? Catalonia, that’s what! In two days time, to be precise. Yes, just a week or so after...
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Floating over volcanoes in the Girona Pyrenees
Floating over volcanoes in the Girona Pyrenees Let’s start by getting one thing straight – if you’ve yet to experience a hot-air balloon ride, you are missing out. Granted, it’s not for absolutely...
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PortAventura – Europe’s best theme park
PortAventura – Europe’s best theme park Introduction You know we like theme parks by now, right? It all started with a bit of an epiphany in Florida a couple of years ago. Until that point none of the...
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Pearls of the Costa Brava – Blanes
Pearls of the Costa Brava – Blanes Introduction As you may recall, I spent a total of over four weeks in Catalonia this summer, three of them on a family road trip and the rest of the time on a press...
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Pearls of the Costa Brava – Sant Pere del Bosc, Lloret de Mar
Pearls of the Costa Brava – Sant Pere del Bosc, Lloret de Mar Note: My meal was generously paid by the Costa Brava Tourist Board as part of a press trip. Opinions are, as always, my own. Introduction...
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Hotel Review – Hotel Guitart Monterrey, Lloret de Mar, Catalonia, Spain
Hotel Review – Hotel Guitart Monterrey, Lloret de Mar, Catalonia, Spain Note: My stay was hosted by the Costa Brava Tourist Board as part of a press trip. Opinions are, as always, my own. If you read...
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Pearls of the Costa Brava – Tossa de Mar
Pearls of the Costa Brava – Tossa de Mar Introduction This is the latest article in the series detailing some of the many highlights of the Costa Brava in Catalonia. In case you missed them, you can...
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Pearls of the Costa Brava – Palamos
Pearls of the Costa Brava – Palamos Introduction This is the third article in the series detailing some of the many highlights of the Costa Brava in Catalonia. In case you missed them, you can read the...
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There’s more to Ibiza than clubbing – but plenty of that too…
There’s more to Ibiza than clubbing – but plenty of that too… The Balearic isle of Ibiza is famous for its clubs and lounges – and rightly so. But there’s way more to this pearl of the Mediterranean...
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Hotel Review – Hotel Trias, Palamos, Catalonia, Spain
Hotel Review – Hotel Trias, Palamos, Catalonia, Spain Image (c) Hotel Trias Note: My stay was hosted by the Costa Brava Tourist Board as part of a press trip. Opinions are, as always, my own. For our...
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Year-round sun and fun in the Canary Islands
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