I Love Touring Italy - Turin, Piedmont

(Thu Sep 20th, 2007, by Levi Reiss)

If you are looking for a European tourist destination, consider the Piedmont region of northern Italy. Depending on your interests, this beautiful area might be an ideal vacation spot. You can get classic Italian food, and wash it down with fine loca...

A Spanish Tourists Destination with Religion

(Thu Sep 20th, 2007, by Ray Walberg)

There are many buildings and attractions in Spain that look as they did centuries ago, but there are few that still operate like they did in the generations that have past. The Monasterio de las Descalzas Reales is one such location. It is the monast...

Historic Library Tour in Spain

(Thu Sep 20th, 2007, by Peter Wilson)

Many people say there is nothing like a good book. How about a good building full of books and a lot of history. That is what one of Spain's biggest attractions in Madrid has to offer. If you are traveling through Spain, you owe it to yourself to sch...

Holiday and History in Madrid

(Thu Sep 20th, 2007, by Greg Muldec)

One of the locations very few would want to miss while visiting Madrid, Spain is the Puerta del Sol, or 'Gate of the Sun'. This is a roadwork system that looks much like the sun. It starts with a slab outside the Casa de Correos, and going out from t...

Traveling the Royal Side of Madrid

(Thu Sep 20th, 2007, by Linden Walhard)

For a feel of royalty while traveling through Madrid, you need not go far, just to the Palacio Real, or the Royal Palace. An astounding building, it has nearly 3000 rooms, not to mention it's 40 staircases, and 240 balconies. When it comes to the mag...

An Artistic Holiday in Spain

(Thu Sep 20th, 2007, by Leroy Calstard)

If you have a desire to see some of the best art in Spain, look no further than the Museo Nacional Centro de Arte Reina Sofia on Calle Santa Isabel 52. Among the masterpieces hanging on the walls are works from Solana, Miro and Picasso. One of the mo...

See the Outdoors on your Madrid Trip

(Thu Sep 20th, 2007, by Greg Muldec)

You should always stop and smell the roses. You can do just that in Retiro Park in Madrid. But that is just the beginning of the magic at the Parque del Buen Retiro. While the park is only 300 acres, not massive for a park, that space is well used to...

Serviced Apartments vs Hotels, Which Is Better?

(Mon Sep 17th, 2007, by Jain)

Let’s have a look at the pros and cons of luxury hotels and Serviced Apartments and find out which makes more sense for your next vacation, business trip or leisure trip. When you plan a vacation or leisure trip, you may automatically think of t...

Hiking Tips for a Safe Outdoor Holiday

(Thu Sep 13th, 2007, by Peter Wilson)

Hiking can be a great outdoor vacation or adventure, and usually it is not dangerous. But, you are outside and often find yourself far from civilization, and you could get injured or even worse. With that in mind, it is very beneficial to heed some b...

Romantic Travel and Vacation Destinations

(Thu Sep 13th, 2007, by Vince Paxton)

Millions of families take summer vacations together each year. Travel with the entire family can be a wonderful experience, but there are times when you and your partner need some time alone. A romantic getaway may be just what you need and, fortunat...