How do you like to spend your weekends away? Gorging on gourmet food, tasting fine wine, surfing the swell, shopping for designer labels? On a recent trip to San Sebastián in Spain’s Basque Country, the Hubby and I found that all of the above can definitely be ticked off your list.
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Rioja - where fine wines meet stunning architecture and sublime food
For anyone who loves their food and wine as much as the Hubby and I do, you must venture to the Rioja wine region of northern Spain. I’ve pretty much travelled the length and breadth of Spain over the years, but the Rioja region had escaped my wandering feet for some reason I can’t quite put my finger on. However, having experienced its delights I’ll certainly be visiting again and here’s why.
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Four perfect days in Mallorca
For me, the perfect short break is one that’s within a 2 hour flight from Manchester, has a quick transfer at the other end, includes a little bijou bolt hole to rest my head, a pool where I can take in the sun (that’s a must) and just enough on the doorstep to keep me as busy, or not, as I choose. A recent trip to Sóller in Mallorca with the hubby certainly ticked all the above boxes and more
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