Madrid Travel Facts

Posted: April 25th, 2011 | Author: | Filed under: Uncategorized | Tags: , , , , , | No Comments »

Over the time Madrid has become one of the most loved tourist destinations of the world. It is the largest city of Spain and the most happening one as well. Madrid has something great to offer to everyone with varied interests who are visiting the place; sightseers, shopaholics, art lovers, night junkies will all be more than satisfied. It would definitely be correct to claim that Madrid is the heart of Spain and therefore represents the aura of Spain in its true colors. There are so many things to do here that you will find yourself at a loss as to where to begin from. However, following are a few things you cannot afford to skip when exploring Madrid.

Art Museums:

Madrid is famous for full entertaining art museums. There are three renowned museums in Madrid that you cannot miss out on; these include: Museo del Prado, Centro de arte Reina and Thyssen Bornemisza. These are some of the greatest attractions not just for the art lovers but in fact for everyone. The art collection of these museums includes master pieces from Goya, Joan Miro, Salvador Dali and a lot of other artists.

Parque del Buen Retiro:

This is a marvelous park which the tourists should not forget to visit at least once. If you are looking to have a great time in Madrid, then do include this park in your list. The Park looks beautiful with a lake in the middle. Plus, this is a place where you will encounter a number of different painters and performing artists who surely add the extra zing to this enchanting park.

The Royal Palace:

Royal palace unlike what the name suggests is not a place where the kings and queens reside but in fact it is used to organize different state functions. However, due to its majestic beauty, it drives the tourists from all over the world to take a glimpse of this palace. People love to capture their memories in cameras here, so don’t forget to bring along a camera with you too.

Bull Fighting:

Well, if you have been to Madrid and missed out on bull-fighting, you have missed out on a great deal. The bull fighting tradition has been going in Spain for a long time and offers an exciting sport scenario. Even if you are not a great fan of fighting games, you should not skip this thrilling experience. I bet you will be trembling with excitement while watching it and you will love it.

Shopping And Eating:

Madrid offers a great number of opportunities for shopping and eating. If you want to visit the best market places of Madrid then take a walk in the El Rastro market and Merceado de La Paz. Finally, appease your taste buds with the regional sumptuous cuisine of Madrid from the nearby caf©s and restaurants.


European Vacation – wheelchair accessibility – Italy, Tunisia, Spain, France, Monaco (Paraplegic)

Posted: March 30th, 2011 | Author: | Filed under: Travel For Disabled | Tags: , , , , , , , , , | 11 Comments »


My aunt and uncle took me on a cruise around the Mediterranean (my cousin came, too). About halfway through, I started taking pictures of restrooms, ramps, elevators, etc. Hopefully some people may find this video useful if planning a trip overseas. I did not mention in the video that most decks on the Ocean Princess had accessible restrooms. I was even able to use some of the regular ones by transferring from outside the stall. My suite was an accessible one. It had no steps to get in the bathroom and a roll in shower. (The other rooms all had one step to get in the bathroom.) Overall I was pleasantly surprised about how easy it was for accessible travel in Europe. Then again, maybe I just got lucky.


The Best Villa Is?

Posted: September 24th, 2010 | Author: | Filed under: Destination Guides | Tags: , , | No Comments »

There are many people that have the money to purchase a villa and it would seem that finding the perfect one for an individual person is not the easiest of things to do by any means. When looking for a great villa to buy and stay in there needs to be a point where you need to know what you are doing. it is a lot tougher than even looking to buy a place in your own country so here are just a few tips to really help you out when it comes to something like this.

 

The Location

Choosing the location is the first step and without this you really do not have a chance at all at finding the place that is going to be perfect for you. the best thing to do is sit down as a family and discuss the possible locations that you could be going too, this is the best thing. you then need to look at each location individually and actually weigh up all of the positives and negatives to see which is best.

 

The Villa

Once the location has been chosen you need to then make the even bigger decision in choosing the villa that you are going to want to purchase. the decision that you need to make here is an even tougher one than all of the other decisions because you need to find somewhere that is suitable for all of your needs and this actually includes things like shopping, pools and an awesome beach view.

In the end I would go for something like Villas In Spain so look out for Spanish Villa Images to help you out.

 

Of course you do not have to stick with Europe, there are some amazing villas in places like Orlando, Florida!

In the end it is up to you on what you choose you do!


Lanzarote Budget Villa Breaks Whatever The Weather

Posted: June 15th, 2010 | Author: | Filed under: Destination Guides | Tags: , , , | No Comments »

The little island of Lanzarote offers big value for money for anyone seeking a self catering holiday on a budget.  As it is home to a very large selection of privately owned accommodation – normally available at prices that just cannot be matched in other parts of Spain.  As here owners enjoy a year round rental season – as well as a reliable flow of tourist guests.

Along with the other six Canary Islands Lanzarote enjoys a fantastic semi-tropical climate, delivering clement weather whatever the time of year. Thanks to its geographical situation close to the Tropic of Cancer and just off the coast of Africa.  This is married with very low levels of rainfall, together creating a dry and arid terrain – desert like in places – which is largely devoid of trees and vegetation.

The scenery here is made even more surreal and strange by the fact that Lanzarote was rocked by enormous amounts of volcanic activity some 250 years ago.  Leaving much of the interior of the island looking like a scene from a science fiction film.

Away from the volcanic region Lanzarote´s beauty is more conventional and in keeping with other holiday islands.  With around 100 beaches sprinkled around the coastline and three modern and well developed holiday resorts for visitors to enjoy. All of which boast a good selection of Lanzarote villas ,holiday apartments and holiday bungalows.

The biggest resort on Lanzarote is called Puerto del Carmen and is home to some great beaches – just a short drive from Arrecife airport.  These fine stretches of sand are the main reason why it is so popular with tourists – along with the fact that visitors can also enjoy great nightlife here and plenty of good quality bars and restaurants.

Typically Holiday Private villas in Puerto del Carmen are a popular choice with tourists and offer good value for money too – with prices starting at about €500 per week.

Second in terms of visitor numbers to Puerto del Carmen Playa Blanca is the islands fastest growing destination.  And this has expanded enormously since the first hotels and villas were built here back in the 1990´s, the resort has become a byword for good value accommodation. You can find plenty of Playa Blanca villas can be found here.

Lanzarote can be enjoyed as a holiday destination at any time of the year.  But some months are better than others – with the most unreliable weather usually experienced during February and March.

Not all holiday activity is restricted to these main areas and additional resort areas include Costa Teguise which is actually by far the most northerly resort throughout the island and is almost certainly just a pleasant 17 minute cab or coach ride from the main airport, and not forgetting the islands newest high-class resort of Puerto Calero which is very much unashamedly targetted towards the exclusive end of the holiday break marketplace with an exceptional selection of boutiques. not to mention as normally would be expected from a resort of this visibility a remarkable 400 plus berth marina if you are fortunate enough to be able to vacation here on an individual’s very own personal motor or sailing luxury yacht.

You’ll never be stuck for a day wondering what to do if you need a break from the beach, places to visit include for example The Cactus Garden -The site here was formerly a quarry – but today it is home to over 1,000 different species of cacti.  All artfully arranged in terraces around this bowl shaped ampitheatre-like space.

Enjoy your visit here.


myHotelVideo.com presents Foxa in Valladolid / Castile-Leon / Spain

Posted: April 25th, 2010 | Author: | Filed under: Accommodations | Tags: , , , , , | No Comments »


More @ www.myhotelvideo.com Location: The hotel is an impressive and easily accessible hotel which combines elegance and comfort, providing the ideal setting for a business or leisure stay in Valladolid. The bus and train stations, shopping opportunities, the cathedral, San Pablo Church, Santa de la Antigua Church, the Plaza Mayor and the Calderon Theatre can all be reached easily by car. Facilities: This business hotel, which opened in 2008, offers 70 suites, as well as a highly-versatile and stylishly-designed event space making it the perfect venue for a business meeting, wedding or celebration. It isair-conditioned and has a lobby, 24-hour reception and check-out service, currency exchange facility, cloakroom, lift access, café, breakfast room, Internet and WLAN access, as well as room and laundry services. Parking facilities are available to guests arriving by car in the form of a car park and parking garage. Rooms: The spacious and luxuriously decorated rooms are all exterior. The rooms come with double or king size bed, en suite bathroom, hairdryer, direct dial telephone, air conditioning, heating, safe deposit box, a minibar, satellite TV, radio, CD-player, WLAN access and a pillow menu. Balconies and terraces also feature. Meals: Breakfast is available. Payment: The following are all accepted as methods of payment at the hotel: American Express, Diners Club, MasterCard and VISA.


myHotelVideo.com presents Palm Oasis Maspalomas in Maspalomas / Gran Canaria / Spain

Posted: April 20th, 2010 | Author: | Filed under: Accommodations | Tags: , , , , , , , | 2 Comments »




More @ www.myhotelvideo.com Location: This apartment hotel is lies in the tourist area of Maspalomas and is located around 1.5 km from the beach and the centre of the town. Links to the public transport network, a lively nightlife, bars and restaurants are all to be found in the immediate vicinity. Facilities: The wheelchair accessiblehotel has a total of 186 double rooms and 48 apartments/ studios spread over 5 floors. The building offers a lobby with a 24-hour reception and a bar. Guests are invited to make use of the air-conditioned restaurant. Those arriving by car may make use of the hotel car park. Laundry services complete the amenities on offer at this hotel. Rooms: The comfortable en suite rooms and apartments/ studios are fitted with a hairdryer, a direct dial telephone, a kitchenette, air conditioning, central heating, a safe (for an additional charge) and a balcony or a terrace. Sports/Entertainment: In the tropical flower grounds, guests will find a freshwater pool and a sun terrace. Guests may take advantage of the indoor swimming pool and a Jacuzzi. Sports enthusiasts may enjoy a game of tennis or a work out in the gym (additional fees apply). The seasonal entertainment programme also adds variety to guests leisure options. Meals: Guests may choose their breakfast, lunch or evening meals from individual buffets. It is possible to book a half-board stay.