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Forum: Europe
Nov 30th, 2024, 12:18 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 5,959
Posted By Maribel

Yes, it's certainly worth the journey to tiny La...

Yes, it's certainly worth the journey to tiny La Salgar, especially now.
In Teguise, at the two-day Saborea Lazarote festival, Esther and Chus (mother and son--Esther is Nacho Manzano's sister)...
Forum: Europe
Nov 30th, 2024, 10:15 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 5,959
Posted By Maribel

Just one day before they were awarded their 3rd...

Just one day before they were awarded their 3rd Michelin star, we were fortunate at Saborea Lanzarote to attend a presentation of Esther Manzano and her son Jesús (now chef de cuisine) of Casa...
Forum: Europe
Nov 29th, 2024, 11:16 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 613
Posted By Maribel

My inbox has been completely inundated this week...

My inbox has been completely inundated this week with Spanish hotel chains' Black Friday deals. I thought of you when receiving a Black Friday alert for the Petit Palace/Icon chain, which has 5...
Forum: Europe
Nov 27th, 2024, 12:20 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 613
Posted By Maribel

I agree completely with ekscrunchy that in May a...

I agree completely with ekscrunchy that in May a 4-star hotel in Sevilla, such as the Kivir facing the Guadalquivir, may be over your budget (rates start at 230 euros plus per night),
but check...
Forum: Europe
Nov 20th, 2024, 12:36 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 2,538
Posted By Maribel

Eks, We followed you by 2 days (as usual!!!) at...

Eks,
We followed you by 2 days (as usual!!!) at La Castela.

Don't have photos right now, but I have to say that for the price to quality ratio (in Spanish the RCP), this is the best place in...
Forum: Europe
Nov 20th, 2024, 12:11 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 552
Posted By Maribel

As you've probably researched, the orchestra...

As you've probably researched, the orchestra seats (butacas de patio) are quite pricey, but for an orchestra performance the mezzanine (platea) in our experience is fine.
We only splurge for...
Forum: Europe
Nov 20th, 2024, 12:03 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 2,538
Posted By Maribel

I'm happy that you did enjoy el Figón del Huécar....

I'm happy that you did enjoy el Figón del Huécar.
Yes, Cuenca, particularly the old quarter, is a victim of the España despoblada", as are many villages in Aragón.

I´m happy that you ventured...
Forum: Europe
Nov 20th, 2024, 11:49 AM
Replies: 63
Views: 4,840
Posted By Maribel

I have actually never had sardinas, pulpo...

I have actually never had sardinas, pulpo (octupus), conservas or dried seafood at Casa Montana. Seriously. Never. There are many off menu options.
You really, really (imo) don't want to get up...
Forum: Europe
Nov 20th, 2024, 11:39 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 336
Posted By Maribel

From our experience, many Canadiens seem to...

From our experience, many Canadiens seem to gravitate to the Tavira area, the east coast of the Algarve, to Cabanas de Tavira specifically, as we saw many Canadien flags from their rental there. The...
Forum: Europe
Nov 18th, 2024, 06:34 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 552
Posted By Maribel

As Revulgo says, the most well known chefs at...

As Revulgo says, the most well known chefs at this market you’ll find at LaLópez, award winning, then Sincio then Doppelgänger, which has been at this market for a long while and which is upstairs...
Forum: Europe
Nov 17th, 2024, 06:04 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 552
Posted By Maribel

We took friends to the Mercado de San Miguel last...

We took friends to the Mercado de San Miguel last week for a walk through (their request) and the secret to visiting this very, very busy market to find seating is to go early, before 11 am. The...
Forum: Europe
Nov 7th, 2024, 08:51 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 3,988
Posted By Maribel

Hi eks, I think this is THE trip when you put...

Hi eks,
I think this is THE trip when you put into effect your "trim down" policy! :lol:

Yes, do email the Orfila about the possibility of arranging private transportation, a taxi with Spanish...
Forum: Europe
Nov 6th, 2024, 08:54 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 629
Posted By Maribel

Sorry Bilbo, you're absolutely correct, of...

Sorry Bilbo, you're absolutely correct, of course! :) Should have written Schengen zone/EU country! Very, very important point. Today I've been very frazzled.
Forum: Europe
Nov 6th, 2024, 08:49 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 3,988
Posted By Maribel

Ekscrunchy, I believe that the trains may be...

Ekscrunchy,
I believe that the trains may be running by the time you arrive. I certainly hope so, or that IRYO can offer you an alternative bus transfer, although the journey will be longer.
...
Forum: Europe
Nov 6th, 2024, 08:32 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 629
Posted By Maribel

As I mentioned in my post above, we really need...

As I mentioned in my post above, we really need to know if you are arriving by air to Sevilla or to Madrid and from there making a transfer down to Andalucia. Knowing this important piece will garner...
Forum: Europe
Nov 5th, 2024, 08:47 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 629
Posted By Maribel

It's become quite hard to head out of a flight...

It's become quite hard to head out of a flight arriving at Barajas and taking the train from Atocha rail to Granada. Why? Because the currently reality is that after 9 am, there are only 4 direct AVE...
Forum: Europe
Nov 4th, 2024, 10:52 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 776
Posted By Maribel

danon, Well...the Icon Wipton certainly isn't a...

danon,
Well...the Icon Wipton certainly isn't a bargain, as I just checked the rates for Jan & Feb. Ouch. And for light sleepers on the weekends Jorge Juan is very noisy. So probably not a good...
Forum: Europe
Nov 4th, 2024, 08:41 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 776
Posted By Maribel

danon, Look at the Icon Wimpton on Jorge Juan,...

danon,
Look at the Icon Wimpton on Jorge Juan, remembering that the Icon is the top brand of the Petit Palace group.
Forum: Europe
Nov 3rd, 2024, 10:33 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 776
Posted By Maribel

Hi danon, Just received an email from the hotel...

Hi danon,
Just received an email from the hotel Casona 1900. The property has been sold and will no longer be a hotel. They'll be closing their doors on Dec. 31. Such a shame!

enas tardes Sra....
Forum: Europe
Nov 3rd, 2024, 10:09 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 776
Posted By Maribel

Hi danon, I haven't a clue. I can't book an...

Hi danon,
I haven't a clue. I can't book an early Jan. stay on their web page or any other web page for that matter. But I haven't received any notifications of a 2025 closure, a total...
Forum: Europe
Nov 3rd, 2024, 05:13 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 776
Posted By Maribel

I would simply email your hotels explaining the...

I would simply email your hotels explaining the situation and the possibility, not certainty, that you may arrive solo. And if you do arrive solo(hope not), you will want the same room that you...
Forum: Europe
Nov 2nd, 2024, 10:42 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 310
Posted By Maribel

Yep, it should read square METERS! Thanks! ...

Yep, it should read square METERS! Thanks! Excellent catch, but too late to edit! :)
Forum: Europe
Nov 2nd, 2024, 08:59 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 310
Posted By Maribel

The location of the 5-star Only You (formerly the...

The location of the 5-star Only You (formerly the Ayre Astoria Palace) can't be beat, ime. If price isn't a major factor, I would choose the Only You.
The double premium rooms measure a...
Forum: Europe
Nov 2nd, 2024, 08:48 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,924
Posted By Maribel

Aliced, Is there a way that you could be in San...

Aliced,
Is there a way that you could be in San Sebastián by January 5, the eve before Epiphany?
If so, you could witness the festive Magi Kings' Parade, the Cabalgata de Reyes, which starts at 6...
Forum: Europe
Nov 2nd, 2024, 03:28 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,151
Posted By Maribel

ekscrunchy, I'm far more optimistic today that...

ekscrunchy,
I'm far more optimistic today that the high speed train route from Madrid to Valencia will be back to normal in less than two weeks because of current reporting.
Yesterday's headline...
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