Archive for July, 2009

Romantic Vacation in Costa Brava

Monday, July 27th, 2009

Costa Brava Romantic TravelCosta Brava is a hub of romantic and luxury hotels that couples can choose for their romantic vacation. Romance and the activities that go with it really vary from different couples.

Costa Brava bed and & breakfast hotels are sculpted to make every romance memorable and once in a lifetime experience. Yes, the back drop is just perfect. Romance for me is walking hand in hand with my partner and talking about histories and artifacts in The Figueres. Or perhaps we just wanted to lie down in a private cove and enjoy the sun and sand together or walk together while the sun is setting behind us- would The L’Escala be perfect for such?

History gallivanting, I wanted to know who dated whom during the Jews, Arab and Romans invasion of Costa Brava, Girona and Montserrat perhaps can give answers to this romantic cravings. And after an afternoon of resting on shady part of the beach perhaps we can dressed up and join some locals in the celebration of life. I would just love to join the many Spanish locals as they go to tapa bars.

With romance there is an element of color, and I wish to take pictures with my partner in the middle of the field of colorful flowers or the endless green colors of grasses of mountains- El Cabo de Creus is the answer to that.

The sea that almost surrounds Costa Brava is just an ideal destination for romance and hideaways. I conceived ideas of sounds like the chirping of the birds and the gentle wooshing of the waves that gently lulls and wakes up me from sleep.

With no worries of expensive charges and costly vacation fees; Costa Brava caters to all romantic couples from the posh and the budgeted couple traveler. Every romantic dream comes true in Costa Brava.

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Health Travel Tips before heading to Costa Brava

Thursday, July 23rd, 2009

The travelerIt is very exciting when you were planning to travel abroad to spend your holiday vacation. Yet it would not be as exciting as it could be if you were not ready about it especially if you were not feeling good. Talking about your health before traveling abroad, it is very important that you were always ready not only with your packs but most importantly with your health. You will never be as excited just like the others if you were not feeling good. Therefore, before living your place you have to check your health or yourself too aside from the things that you have to bring with you abroad. Especially if you will be heading in Costa Brava, this place is amazingly perfect so don’t let the chance lost of seeing all its incredible splendors.

Here are some of the travel health tips that you can consider when traveling abroad.

  1. Get vaccinated—perhaps you are going to Costa Brava; know first what are the types of vaccinations they are recommending. Not all of the countries have the same vaccination treatments. Some of the countries have precise requirements about vaccination, therefore before going to Costa Brava ask your doctor first what kind of vaccine you need.
  2. Bring with you your personal medical information records—bringing with you your personal medical information card is important, especially if you have medical history. From your personal medical record it would be easy for the doctors to identify your disease if ever something would happen to you while you were in Costa Brava spending your holiday vacation.
  3. Bring basic medicines with you—bring some of the basic medicines you commonly intake. Remember, some of the basic medicines that you will be brining are not available in the country you were going to visit.
  4. It is very important for you to know the basic first-aid—wherever you go it is very important that you know the basic first-aid because it is very useful especially when something accidentally happen to you or with someone who were with you.
  5. Be informed about your insurance coverage—and lastly before heading to the place you wanted to be, check first the travel insurance you get and try to check what area you are covered. Be sure that your health insurance is also covered.

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The best places in Costa Brava ideal for short period of breaks

Thursday, July 16th, 2009

Costa Brava is one of the most famous destinations in Spain. The natural beauty of Costa Brava as well as its endless stretches of sandy beaches is some of the factors why this city has been the favorite destinations of all the tourists around the world. Recently, there are various contemporary and international tourists’ resorts along with the huge hotels. Costa Brava as well boasted its pristine fishing villages, ancient castles, medieval towns and sheltered rocky coves. If you were planning to visit Costa Brava for just a short period of time, planning for the best itineraries is important. Below are some of the places to go when you were in Costa Brava.

  • Santa Susanna—this is one of the best tourist’s attractions that you could add in your lists of itineraries during your holiday vacation in Costa Brava. Santa Susanna is an old walled which is set back from the beach. If you want to witness some of their big fiestas the best time to visit here would be during the month of August.
  • Lloret de Mar—this is previously a fishing village which has a great history from the past. Today, Lloret de Mar is one of the best resorts that have been rushed with thousands of tourists the whole year round. This is the best place for party animals who love bars, pubs, discos and beach parties.
  • Water World—if you have kids with you during your holiday vacation brings them here. There are many activities that your kids will love here such like rapids, wave pool tubes, Jacuzzi’s, slides and more.
  • Tossa de Mar—a tourists attraction which is located about 20km at the north of Lloret de Mar. This is also the best place if you were looking for tranquility. Swimming on its nearby silky sand beach is also enjoyable.

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A Toast for Tossa de Mar Travel

Wednesday, July 1st, 2009

Tossa de Mar. Costa Brava SpainTossa de Mar used to be a fisherman’s village with a strong character on the south area of Costa Brava. Lloret a town in Tossa is gifted with the combination of castle and sand; mountain and sand.

Words limits the description of Tossa de Mar. So, have you seen some pictures of this village? Have you come across of pictures depicting a village that seems to exist in Robin Hood times? Spanish destination seems to have this character- a town or city which can depict an aura and atmosphere of the present times and not totally erasing the picture of the past. The castle-like buildings, the monasteries, and the architecture seems to be transported back to time.

Villa Vella is a medieval town with a Roman origin complete with flower scents and cafes. Its wall dates back as far as the 12th century. There are only three towers preserved in this walled tourist attraction namely the Jonas tower, entrance tower and Homage tower. Try also to see the Entrance tower and get a picture of the view of the bay from there.

Villa Vella views are unmatched. If you are here for visual pleasure you just come to the right place. It is nothing so elaborate but imply beautiful. The month of august is peak season in this beautiful fishing village. So, come here before or after the August season to avoid the crowd. Tossa de Mar just can not help but magnet hoards of tourist from all over the world.

Costa Brava is named as a wild coast to give justice to the rough coasts, mountains that surrounds the place. But the crystal blue is irreplaceable. Sangria made form certain lemonade and wine is very popular here. So, better take a long drink from ‘porro’ and cheers and toast for it existence.

Tossa de Mar is known in the 20th century as the haven of artists for artist visits this place to exchange ideas. And they were also the first group of people to discover the beauty of Tossa de mar.

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