Wine is an integral part of the cultural identity of both Spain and Portugal, dating as far back as the B.C. era. Today, connoisseurs flock to this part of the world with friends, lovers or tour groups to get a truly authentic taste of the culture. But between the number of options available and the…
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Spain by Train: Custom-Crafted Itineraries to Broaden Your Traveler’s Horizons
Spain is a vibrant country full of life and rich in culture. Ensuring your travelers can take advantage of its many charms often means making compromises between what’s easy and what will give them the best experience. The advent of Spain’s high-speed AVE rail service has helped simplify the logistics of travel; Valesa Cultural’s customized…
Porto, Portugal elected best European destination
Porto is exceptional, in more ways than one. Elected Best European Destination 2014 by European citizens, Porto, the “Cidade Invicta” (unvanquished city) is history, architecture, culture, gastronomy, trade, encounters and discoveries. Enjoy strolling along the River Douro (river of gold) in the Ribeira district across from the Port wine lodges, discover Porto‘s architecture and history…
Wine tours in Spain
Maybe you have visited lots of wineries, and those who travel internationally normally know something about how wine is made too. So, needless to say as travelers we love to taste all wine, and of course learn about different methods and local grapes, as well as combining wine with the best regional gastronomic specialties as you go. At Valesa…
Where can I go by high speed rail in Spain?
AVE HIGH-SPEED TRAINS BRING CITIES CLOSER: The trains in Spain go fast across the plain…. or so one could say today. It surprises many travellers to learn that Spain now has Europe’s most extensive high-speed rail network, with more than 1,500 miles in service and many more under construction. For instance, completion of the northwest…
Luxury Hotels in Madrid and Cordoba
Here is a nice article written by Betsy Goldberg of Virtuoso on her recent visit to Spain with us. Our FAM trip had travel advisors visiting some of Spain’s emblematic cities, and some lesser frequented gems. To read more about some of the hotels click below. From the Virtuoso Blog – Just back from Spain
Cordoba by night
Cordoba, one of Andalucia’s loveliest cities, has just added one more reason to spend the night. A new initiative has been introduced in Cordoba promoting night-time visits to their Mosque-turned-Cathedral. Its called the Soul of Cordoba “El Alma de Cordoba” and allows a limited number of visitors each evening to experience an extra special illuminated…
New for Mondays in Madrid- The Prado Museum
Great news from one of Europe’s top museums! The Prado Museum announced last week that it will be open for every day of the week, no longer closing every Monday. This measure will go into effect first only for the exhibition of “The Hermitage in the Prado” which will be open Monday to Sunday beginning on…
International Luxury Travel Market - 2011
Catch up with us at ILTM in Cannes! The International Luxury Travel Market (5-8 December, 2011) is the leading annual business to business event for the global luxury travel community. The world’s most sought after destinations and unique travel experiences are showcased for the most discerning international luxury travel buyer. As an Inbound Operator will…
Virtuoso Life - September 2011
New Issue of Virtuoso Life features Valencia and Morocco. Valesa Cultural Services has been a proud Virtuoso preferred supplier for the past 20 years. We are an “On-Site” for Spain and Portugal and enjoy working with top travel agents from around the world to create bespoke Spanish and Portuguese travel experiences for their clients. September…