What do you think of la Tomatina Festival? We went around travel shows in 2011-2012 and asked people what they feel about the festival. We got answers like “I would love to do it” or “I would never waste food”. The event brings a boost to the local economy and the tomatoes were extra for local consumption so why not support it. It is fun and unique. It has put the small town on the world map!
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El Transcantabrico Clasico Tours starting at $3381 per person:
From Leon to Santiago de Compostela
From Santiago de Compostela to Leon:
El Expreso de La Robla starting at $916 per person:
Roundtrip Journey from Bilbao:
El Transcantabrico Gran Lujo starting at $5000 per person:
San Sebastian to Santiago de Compostela:
Santiago de Compostela to San Sebastian:
All new prices are based on a double room and are updated on our website www.palacetours.com.
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Spanish mild climate during the whole year and the extensive sandy beaches of the Mediterranean and Atlantic Ocean as well as of its two archipelagoes (the Balearic Islands and the Canary Islands respectively) have been attracting tourists from the cold territories of Northern Europe for decades. Summer resorts are popular with Spaniards too.
The Spanish coasts suitable for summer vacations include, from north to south:
Spain also has two archipelagoes, the volcanic Canary Islands, in the Atlantic, and the Balearic Islands, in the Mediterranean, both very popular with Spaniards and foreigners.
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Book your Spain summer vacation with Palace Tours today. Call us for more information and reservation at 609-683-5018 or visit our website at www.palacetours.com
Spain is a popular destination of cultural tourism due to its historical importance, especially cities like Seville, Granada, Córdoba and Toledo. Thirteen Spanish cities have been declared World Heritage Cities by the UNESCO: Alcalá de Henares, Ávila, Cáceres, Córdoba, Cuenca, Ibiza, Salamanca, San Cristóbal de la Laguna, Santiago de Compostela, Segovia, Tarragona and Toledo. Spain is the country with most World Heritage sites designated by UNESCO along with Italy, each with 42 sites.
Cultural tourism contemplates to the two big metropolis of Spain: Madrid and Barcelona, both with great historical importance. Madrid is the most touristic city of Spain, and the fourth-most touristic of Europe. In addition, there are other important cultural places in Spain, including several cities in North Spain, like A Coruña and Vigo, in Galicia, Santander in Cantabria, Oviedo and Gijón in Asturias, Bilbao and San Sebastián in the Basque Country.
North Spain is usually called “Green Spain” due to its lush green landscape, similar to the United Kingdom and Ireland. It is important in terms of folklore, nature, cuisine and even summer holidays, although beaches of the North are notably colder than the Mediterranean’s.
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If you are planning on visiting Spain this year we can help you choose from our large selection of land and rail packages and plan your incredible journey. For more information about our tours in Spain or reservation call us at 609-683-5018 or visit our website at www.palacetours.com or www.spaintraintours.com
Palace Tours is proud to introduce our latest self drive and rail journeys. Explore the South or the North of Spain at your own leisure. Visit fundamental cities, historic monuments, fascinating museums and travel either by car or high-speed train. Start your adventure in Madrid or Barcelona and travel to Segovia, Toledo, Bilbao, Granada or Sevilla to name a few.
These amazing programs include hotel accommodation, car rental or train tickets, guided tours in selected cities and airport transfers.
For more information or reservation please contact us at 609-683-5018 or visit our website www.palacetours.com
Delta Air Lines will resume seasonal service to Valencia on Spain’s Mediterranean coast. Starting June 1, 2011, Delta will offer four nonstop flights a week on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) in New York to Valencia Airport in Manises (VLC). Return flights from Valencia to JFK will depart on Tuesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays and Sundays.
The service to Valencia will continue through September 5, 2011, and the last return flight from Valencia will be September 6, 2011.
The airline also offers daily nonstop flights to Madrid (MAD) and Barcelona (BCN) from New York and Atlanta (ATL).
If Spain is your travel destination this summer please contact us to book your incredible tour package . For more information about our current tours call us at 609-683-5018 or visit our website at www.palacetours.com or www.spaintraintours.com
(Reuters) – An eruption by Iceland’s most active volcano put Europe on high alert on Monday as a billowing ash cloud drifted toward Scotland and threatened to shut down airports across the northern edge of the continent.
Northern Europe’s fringe was affected first, though experts saw little chance of a repeat of last year’s six-day travel chaos caused by the eruption of another Icelandic volcano.
People living next to the glacier where the Grimsvotn volcano burst into life on Saturday were most affected, with ash shutting out the daylight and smothering buildings and vehicles.
Europe’s air traffic control organization has said that if volcanic emissions continued at the same rate then the cloud might reach west French airspace and north Spain on Thursday. Read full story at source: Reuters
If you are traveling to Spain, Palace Tours would like to recommend that you consider travel insurance to protect your investment and yourself. Through our partnership with TravelEx, one of the industry’s leading travel insurance providers, you can obtain travel insurance directly from Palace Tours! If you would like to enroll online, or to obtain further information about the policies available, please visit our website. or call us at 609-683-5018.
Join us for a journey through the majesty and history of Spain! Palace Tours is now offering exciting land packages in Spain starting this spring. These amazing tours will include hotel accommodation with breakfast, escorted sightseeing tours and transfers between the cities in a deluxe motor coach.
Visit fundamental cities of Spain like Madrid and its Royal Palace, Puerta del Sol and Cathedral. Explore magical sights of Barcelona like Park Motjuich, Olympic Ring, Old Gothic Quarters to name a few. Discover enchanting Seville and visit the famous Santa Cruz Quarters and Maria Luisa Gardens. Travel through sunny Andalusia and relax on the glorious beaches of Costa del Sol.
Book now and recieve 10% discount on selected departures.
For more information or reservation please contact us at 609-683-5018 or visit our website www.palacetours.com
Embark on a wonderful voyage on board El Expreso de La Robla train from Gijon or Bilbao and explore the natural and man made wonders of Spain. Palace Tours takes you through the beautiful Galicia, Castilla Y Leon and Asturias regions, visiting the enchanting towns like Santiago de Compostela, Gijon, Leon, Bilbao and Ribadeo.
The lounges are acclimatized and have public address, piped music and a computer with a free internet connection. There is also daily press, magazines, library, video library and television available for the passengers. The lounges are equipped for conferences, seminars, courses and meetings, with a large screen, PC connection and more. There is also space where one can enjoy a quiet drink.
The Expreso de La Robla has four sleeping-cars, each with seven individual compartments. Each cabin is fully equipped with twin bunk-beds, a wardrobe, suitcase storage, reading light, acclimatization, piped music and telephone. Each compartment also has its own bathroom with hydromassage shower, wash basin, toilet and hair dryer. The electric current is 220 v. The size of each compartment is approximately 2 meters X 2.45 meters.
The breakfast is served on board the train, lunch and dinner are offered at finest restaurants along the way and feature a variety of highest quality Spanish specialties.
Step aboard El Transcantábrico Clasico, Spain’s first luxury train, for a marvelous journey of 8 days and 7 nights from León or Santiago de Compostela.
Discover the towns and villages of northern Spain as the train winds its way by the Bay of Biscay that lies between steep mountains and green meadows, past beaches and cliffs. Visit Santiago de Compostela, Vivero, Oviedo, Llanes, Santillana del Mar, Santander, Bilbao, Luarca and León to name a few.
The four lounge carriages of the Clasico are the most unique and beautiful places on the train. They are veritable rail treasures that are much admired owing to their exquisite design, their finish and the interior decorations. The “pub carriage” has a bar and dance floor and is decorated and lit like asmall nightclub, where lively entertainment is provided every night until the early hours of the morning. Another lounge carriage also has a bar where you can sit back and have a quiet drink. The other two lounges are for other types of entertainment, such as reading, enjoying a board game with your fellow passengers, talking or watching the passing scenery through the large picture windows.
Suites on board the train are specially designed for rest and privacy. You can sleep in comfort, as the train will be parked at a station each night. This means that your sleep will not be disturbed by moving and jolting and also gives those who enjoy nightlife an opportunity to go out and savor the atmosphere of each town.
El Transcantábrico Clásico has 28 Classic Suites. Most of them have a double bed (120cm x 185cm) and some offer the chance to have an independent bunk bed. The private ensuite bathroom has a hydro sauna, turbo massage and steam bath, and a hairdryer. The air-conditioning and heating, piped music and lights are all controlled individually. The electrical power is 220 volts. All suites are equipped with a luggage rack, minibar, safe deposit box, wardrobe, writing desk and a telephone with an outside line.
The train travels on Saturdays between enchanting towns of Leon and Santiago de Compostela and reverse. The rates start at $3810 per person and include accommodation on board the train, all meals, escorted sightseeing tours and entrance fees to all attractions along the way. Book this incredible trip with Palace Tours now and receive a one-night complimentary accommodation at a hotel in Madrid prior or after the train journey.
For more information on El Transcantabrico Classico tour from Leon or from Santiago de Compostela please contact us at 609-683-5018 or visit our website at http://www.palacetours.com/ or spaintraintours.com
