Monthly Archives: July 2009

SOFITEL BIARRITZ LE MIRAMAR THALASSA

Posted on July 30, 2009 by james

Image by clickclaker via Flickr This luxury hotel and its thalassotherapy institute are located in Biarritz on the Basque Coast, just a stone’s throw from the golf course and near to the town center with its luxury boutiques, cosy tearooms, … Continue reading →

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Hotel Arts Barcelona

Posted on July 30, 2009 by james

Image via Wikipedia Steal away to the shores of the Mediterranean Sea, overlooking miles of Barcelona beachfront and the grand vista of Port Olimpic. The Hotel Arts dazzles guests with its striking, contemporary architecture and commanding location. Renowned for its … Continue reading →

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Eurostars Grand Marina

Posted on July 22, 2009 by james

Image via Wikipedia A Mediterranean atmosphere, avant-garde art and a soft sea breeze welcome you to the stunning facilities of the Eurostars Grand Marina Hotel 5* GL, located in the area of Port Vell in Barcelona. Business travellers and tourists … Continue reading →

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Newton Vineyard

Posted on July 22, 2009 by james

Image via Wikipedia The approach to winemaking is meticulous, using techniques based on an old-world style including natural fermentation and bottling without filtration whenever possible. The grapes are handled with care, hand-picked in small lots and transferred for gentle pressing … Continue reading →

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CELLER VALL LLACH

Posted on July 15, 2009 by james

Image by Nicole Lerner via Flickr From its founding in the early 1990s, by famed Spanish singer Lluís Llach and notary Enric Costa, Vall Llach winemaking has been governed by a commitment to rigor and quality. The winery lies in … Continue reading →

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Celler Mas Doix

Posted on July 13, 2009 by james

Image by Ryan Opaz via Flickr Mas Doix was established in the Priorat village of Poboleda at the foot of Monsant in October, 1998, but the Doix-Llagostera family winemaking tradition began in 1850. The Doix family originates from Poboleda and … Continue reading →

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L’Orangerie

Posted on July 6, 2009 by james

Image by johnivara via Flickr L’Orangerie, A True Gastronomic Delight, Gourment Cuisine And Enchanting Ambience With its outdoor terrace overlooking downtown Barcelona and the Mediterranean Sea, L’Orangerie is as breathtaking to the eye as it is blissful to the palate. … Continue reading →

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Gran Hotel La Florida

Posted on July 6, 2009 by james

Image by Alex Castellá via Flickr Gran Hotel La Florida poses a wealth of wonderful contradictions. Situated 500 metres above the city, away from the crowds and noise of downtown Barcelona hotels, this exceptionally restored resort affords commanding views of … Continue reading →

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