Category: Spain

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The Resorts of Costa Brava

Costa Brava, translated as ‘rugged coast’, is a great holiday destination for those looking for a peaceful holiday. The beauty of this part of the Spanish coastline is that it really does have something for everyone. Many of the resorts …

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Top Lads Holiday Destinations

Get your mates involved and pumped up for the ultimate lads holiday! If you’re looking for a quality hotel, close to the action and a pool that hits the spot – take a look at the deals here at BeatTheBrochure. …

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Top Majorca Resorts Part III

We have already run through 14 amazing resorts in Majorca – so what better way to end things than with a look at another seven worthy contenders? By the end of this post you really will have everything you could …

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We’re Going Back to Majorca – Again!

If you saw my previous post on Majorca resorts, you could be forgiven for thinking that i more or less covered this popular island – but you would be wrong! Majorca is full of resorts littered throughout the island, so …

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Must See Majorca Resorts

Majorca is the biggest, most beautiful island of the Balearics and is a true tourist gem with guaranteed sunshine in the summer months, friendly locals and a sense of being a ‘home away from home’ coming together to make all …

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Exploring the Best of Spain Part 2

Just when you thought I covered all of the popular places in Spain, I am back with more! Spain is an exotic, vibrant country with lots going on throughout the year, not to mention some of the most amazing sun …

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Exploring The Best of Spain

When it comes to holidays in Spain, it’s all about the magnificent Mediterranean coastline. We Brits love to go to Spain – it’s one of the most visited destinations here and one of the cheapest too. A bargain holiday to …

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See Moor of Spain

Leading travel writer Andy Jarosz explains why the cultural treasures of Spain should not be overlooked by sun worshippers who visit the nearby beaches every year. Sitting in the shade of a courtyard within the Alhambra, surrounded by gently tinkling …

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The Top 7 Spanish Cities

Who else loves lists? I for one do, and in this vein I have decided to rundown the top 7 Spanish cities that you must visit at some point in your life. Whether it is a stag do to Barcelona …

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Outdoor Holidays in Europe

Sometimes it can be nice to try something different when on holiday, which is why alternative holidays in Europe remain as popular as ever. With the choice to enjoy a great holiday-park sense of community or a quiet secluded getaway …

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July Holidays 2012: Pick your Destination

Are you fed up of that long commute to work, or are you at the end of your tether in your sweltering, hot office? One solution is to drop everything with little or no regard for your fellow co-workers and …

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Top Summer Solstice Celebrations around the World

I don’t know about you, but the Summer Solstice is definitely something I look forward to every year. The longest day of the year and officially the first day of summer, it’s an ideal cause for celebration and festivities have …

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Gracia Festival 2012 – The Unknown Festival?

It’s not that the Fiesta Major de Gracia is unknown – it’s average 1.5 million visitors certainly know about it – in fact this year’s Fiesta will be the 196th! It’s more that it’s a local Fiesta that is really …

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Olympic Cities of the Future

The London Olympics are now just around the corner, meaning soon London will be judged against dozens of previous host cities to see how good a games it manages to put on. But after London has had its day in …

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Spain or Portugal: Where should you head this summer?

Some months ago we pitted Barcelona against Madrid in a travel battle that sent shockwaves around the world (in our minds). But what would happen if we pitted countries against one another ? What would happen, say, if we pitted …

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5 Royally Awesome Jubilee Jaunts

The Queen’s Jubilee is fast approaching and for many it’s an enjoyable excuse to make the most of an extra few days off work! Unless you plan to celebrate with the guest of honour herself in London, it’s a great …

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Going Extreme in Spain

If you’re an extreme sports junkie then you won’t be happy unless you have something exhilarating to do on your cheap holiday to Spain. As many of the usual holiday destinations in Spain are on the coasts, you can be …