The trip you spent so long planning has come to an end… and it’s time to return to the old routine, get used to going to work again and accustom yourself to the daily grind. It’s quite normal to feel somewhat sad, melancholy or even irritable after the long awaited holidays have finished, but now’s … Continue reading “Five tips to beat post-holiday depression”
Travel Tips and Recommendations
The Alhambra comes to your mobile
The Alhambra now has its own mobile app. The most visited landmark in Spain has joined the virtual revolution, giving you the chance to make your visit an even more complete experience. The Alhambra Official Guide [link in Spanish, however the app is available in English], created by the Council of the Alhambra, will help … Continue reading “The Alhambra comes to your mobile”
Gaudí, Miró or Picasso? Five unmissable museums if you’re in Barcelona
Museums in Barcelona Permanent and temporary exhibitions; works by Picasso, Miró, Gaudí and Velézaquez… Barcelona’s streets are filled with art and history, and its museums hold gems from different periods that you should make time to discover. Below are our recommendations of five of the best museums in the city. MACBA In the heart of … Continue reading “Gaudí, Miró or Picasso? Five unmissable museums if you’re in Barcelona”
Spain’s seven treasures
For centuries pirates have looked for treasure on far-flung islands. But we’ve found our riches here in Spain; seven exceptional treasures, which offer far more than economic wealth… These are places that give us the beauty of their architecture or of nature itself. They are the veritable ‘Seven wonders of Spain’. The Alhambra, Granada A … Continue reading “Spain’s seven treasures”
Four parks to enjoy a breath of fresh air this summer
One of the best ways of disconnecting from the daily grind and truly enjoying your much-deserved holidays is to surround yourself with nature. Spain is blessed with hundreds of parks and green zones, which are both a necessity and a luxury for city dwellers and visitors alike. Whether you’re looking for peace and tranquillity with … Continue reading “Four parks to enjoy a breath of fresh air this summer”
You can judge someone by the suitcase they use…
They go with you wherever you go, visiting every corner of the world that you visit. A faithful travel companion that never lets you down and is with you every day, step by step, on your journey. We could even talk in terms of a ‘friend’. Sensible, tough, big or small, vintage or modern. And … Continue reading “You can judge someone by the suitcase they use…”
3 charming cities to enjoy your holidays : Madrid, Sevilla and Valladolid
If you want to do something different this summer, why not try these recommendations from Vincci Hotels to spend your time off in fascinating Spanish cities away from the coast, where you can enjoy gastronomy, culture, entertainment… These are ideas for a different kind of summer, one that’s just as exciting and where there is … Continue reading “3 charming cities to enjoy your holidays : Madrid, Sevilla and Valladolid”
Travelling with children: they have fun, you have rest
Sometimes, when we have children, it can be a bit complicated to choose a good place for spending our holidays, if there is no specific entertainment for them at our destination. At Vincci Hotels, we have designed a great number of activities for the little ones to have fun, while you have your well-deserved rest. … Continue reading “Travelling with children: they have fun, you have rest”
Treat your mother with Vincci
Mothers can be caring, protective, loving, controlling, perfectly imperfect… but all of them deserve to be treated in Mother’s Day. Without them, we wouldn’t even be here. It is said that nowadays mothers, ranging from 35 to 54 years old, are less happy than their predecessors. That would mean our mothers are unhappier than our … Continue reading “Treat your mother with Vincci”
Tasting Cantabria, dishes you have to try
Cantabria’s location makes this region one of Spain’s gastronomic highlights and thanks to the clean, cold waters of the Cantabrian Sea, its seafood rivals that of Galicia or Asturias. Let’s start with one of the star products of the region, anchovies from Santoña. In the 1880s a number of Italians who worked in the anchovy … Continue reading “Tasting Cantabria, dishes you have to try”