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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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Your Guide to Cheap Holidays in 2013

We all love a bargain, and we all love holidays, so when the two are combined it really is party time! And luckily for you, here at Beat the Brochure we aim to offer some of the most competitive and …

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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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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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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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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 …

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Why you should head to Spain this Easter

According to a recent survey, Spain remains the most popular destination for people who decide to jet away for some Easter fun in the sun. Whilst news of Spain’s popularity is hardly going to be front page news, it is …

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The Ultimate Travel Face-Off: Barcelona vs Madrid

Tigers versus lions. Red versus blue. Coffee versus tea. There have been some huge rivalries throughout time which have divided society right down the middle. The world of travel is equally as competitive with various destinations going up against each …

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4 ways to fit in with the locals when in Spain

Spain has a booming tourist industry. In 2011, over 12 million Brits visited its shores, making it one hell of a popular place for cheap holidays abroad. The charms of Spain are well known – golden beaches, buzzing cities and …

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The Three Best Places to Watch Euro 2012

Have you already started to look into where to go for your summer 2012 holiday? If yes, stop right there. Before booking up, make sure you have taken into consideration the small matter of Euro 2012. That’s right, from 8th …