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Things to Know about Using #OUIGO High-Speed Rail
What better way for you to take in iconic landscapes between beloved cities like #Barcelona and #Madrid than from the comfort of a high-speed train! You can simply sit back and enjoy the ride to your next destination with views of rolling hills, distant mountains, rocky gorges, and winding rivers.

OUIGO (pronounced “we-go”) has been the low-cost, high-speed rail line trusted in #France for nearly a decade, with routes to popular destinations like #Paris, #Bordeaux, and #Marseille. After much anticipation, last year the rail service launched daily journeys across #Spain, making treks between #Barcelona and #Madrid a breeze. And because #FriendsTravelWestHollywoodCa is connected to #RailEurope’s live and extensive inventory of routes and trains, booking for you is easy, go to #Spain and/or #France.

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Tips to ensure your clients have the best OUIGO experience
Plan Early: For the best pricing and availability, we recommend booking train tickets three to six months in advance. Be sure to remind you to arrive at the station 30 minutes prior to departure on the day of the trip. This ensures sufficient time to board the train and store luggage.

Enjoy Snack Time: Travel days often mean grabbing a meal on the go or having to wait until the next city to eat. Luckily for you, every #OUIGO train is equipped with an onboard cafeteria called a Ouibar, which is stocked with a variety of hot and cold drinks and snacks so you can nibble as the scenery goes by outside.

Consider OUIGO+: For an upgraded experience, including more legroom, additional luggage space, and premium entertainment, think about booking #OUIGO+ class.

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Spain’s Annual Theater and Opera Cultural Festivals JESS@FriendsTravel.com

Spain’s Annual Theater and Opera Cultural Festivals have been attracting international visitors interested in the legacy of the Spanish Theater and its Language.
This is evident when you visit the city of Almagro in the heart of Castilla-La Mancha. Every year this medieval city honors Spain’s Golden Age of writers of the 16th and 17th century during the Theater Classical International Festival that takes place in July. The plays by Spain’s famed medieval writers like Calderon de la Barca, Quevedo or the great Lope de Vega are performed by the Spanish Theater Company.
But the surprise is where the festival takes place, in its medieval open theater a landmark, a smaller version of the Golden Globe Open Theater in London, dating back to 1629 when the first play is recorded to have taken place. The only open theater in Spain, the “Corral de las Comedias”, is located in Almagro’s Plaza Mayor. The structure is an example of an open theater from the early 17th century. In 1955 it became an official historic and artistic monument. You can also enjoy an evening of theater in the Old University Renaissance Warehouse. During your stay you will visit their National Theater Museum, and the Almagro’s historic buildings like the Maestri Palace, and manors like El Mayorazgo de los Molina or La Casa del Prior to name just a few.
Another important annual Festival takes place in the Region of Extremadura’s former Roman city of Merida. During the month of August the locals celebrate their Festival of Classic Theater and Roman heritage and organize wonderful Greek classical plays and Operas, in one of the best preserved Roman Amphitheaters in Spain. Between performances, you will tour Merida’s impressive and comprehensive National Museum of Roman History, walk along the remains of the former and impressive Circa Roman City and visit Merida’s Aqueduct. August also offers visitors a chance to try dishes and sweets that date back to the Roman occupation. The locals dress in Roman attires and join the many festivities that happen during this month.
The historic city of Oviedo in the beautiful Northern Region of Asturias, is also known for its Opera Festival featuring wonderful performances starting in the month of September!
For more information on our packages to these unique cultural festivals and historic cities kindly email us right now! . We look forward to working with you!
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Spain Vacation JESS@FriendsTravel.com

Package Pricing Includes
• Private airport transfer from Madrid Airport (MAD) to city center hotel
• 4-nights at Gran Hotel Ingles, Deluxe room, breakfast & VAT
• Madrid: Private half-day tapas walking tour
• Madrid: Private half-day Madrid city walking tour
• Madrid: Private full-day tour of Toledo with gourmet lunch
• Madrid: Private half-day Madrid art triangle (Prado, Thyssen, Reina Sofia) walking tour
• Madrid: Flamenco show in Madrid
• Private transfer from city center hotel to Madrid Airport (MAD)

Itinerary Summary
Day 1 Madrid: Arrival, airport transfer, hotel check-in, evening tapas walking tour
Day 2 Madrid: Half-day Madrid city walking tour
Day 3 Madrid: Full-day tour of Toledo with gourmet lunch
Day 4 Madrid: Half-day Madrid art triangle tour. Evening Flamenco show
Day 5 Departure, airport transfer to Madrid Airport (MAD)
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#Spain #Tablao #Flamenco! JESS@FriendsTravel.com

You don’t really know Spain until you experience Tablao Flamenco!

Flamenco’s instruments and music originated in #Andalucia during the VIII century under the #Moorish occupation and the growing Jewish and Christian Communities.

Later the #Gypsies “Gitanos” absorbed the sounds and instruments as part of their very own culture and way of life. It has remained this way to date. The “Gitano” Clans passed on through their songs the beginnings of Flamenco, eventually integrating it into their gypsy culture. The initial Flamenco consisted purely of sounds and songs accompanied by the rhythm of hands and palms. Later the guitar would be introduced and finally Flamenco would be complimented with footwork and “Castañuelas” (#castanets). #Castañuelas

In the 18th century schools of Flamenco started to blossom in the cities of #Cadiz, Jerez de la Frontera and Sevilla’s “Triana” Gypsy Quarter. These styles and schools of Flamenco would extend to the Caves of Guadix, Sacramonte in Granada, Cordoba’s outskirts, Ronda and Jaen.

Flamenco like Jazz in America, originally was not favored by the elite and high society, it was seen mostly as entertainment for the working class. During the late 19th century and beginning of the 20th, you could only find performers of “Cante Jondo” an emotional singing and clapping of hands in local city cafes. Similar to the evolution and acceptance of Jazz in America.

This changed in the 1940’s and 50’s, when Flamenco started to gain popularity and “Tablao” footwork on wooden stages became a must see. With Tourism to Spain the demand grew even more to see Flamenco. Master guitarists such as Paco de Lucia, Victor Monge “Serranito”, or Tomatito are just a few of many that helped to bring guitar concerts to the large stage.

#Andalucia’s #culture, #heritage cities and #gastronomy are all intertwined with the history of Flamenco. When you visit #Sevilla’s Museum of Flamenco or the Andalusian Center of Flamenco in #Jerez de la Frontera, you’ll learn the many dancing styles and techniques as well as outfits used in Flamenco.

You will also learn of master dancers such as, Carmen Amaya, Cristina Hoyos, Sara Baras, Antonio Gades, “El Farruco” and singers like Carmen Linares, Lola Flores, Jose Mercé, José Domínguez Muñoz “El Cabrero” and Enrique Morente to name just a few.

We invite you to experience “Tablao” Flamenco and look forward to working with you in 2021!

Tell us: who will be traveling; names as they read on passports; day date time for your trip; preferred cities; prefer to fly First Class, Business Class or Coach at our #DiscountAirfares! Or would you prefer a private jet charter for your family and friends! Style and category of accommodations. We will curate your stellar vacation based on your wants, needs, desires, expectations and budget.

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Spain Basque Country Cuisine JESS@FriendsTravel.com

There are more Michelin star restaurants in the Basque Country per capita than anywhere in the world, 29 and still counting. Since the 70’s pioneer Chef Juan Mari Arzak started to combined traditional Basque dishes with French gastronomy creating a whole new world class cuisine. “La Nueva Cocina Vasca”. Here you will partake of this great cuisine when you visit the sophisticated cities of San Sebastian and Bilbao, as well as the lovely historic towns of Hondarribia and Getaria. The abundant fishing waters of the North Atlantic, provide their Chefs with the perfect ingredients for unique seafood dishes.

Vegetables grown in their fertile Valleys are so flavorful, they have become main dishes in their own right. Like eggplant, white asparagus and wild mushrooms. Or you accompany a meat dish witha “Piparrada”, sweet red and green peppers sautéed in olive oil. Their secret is not very secret. Use the best natural produce and prepare them so as to enhance their natural flavors. It’s the way they’ve been cooking for generations.

We will introduce you to the delightful “Pintxos”, gourmet tapas, complimented with local white wine “Txakolí”’. A slightly effervescent, fruity and dry wine. Or you might prefer a world-class red from La Rioja Alavesa. The Basque Country is more than a region. It’s a culture. A friendly people with a history all their own and a language so different linguists can’t figure out its source.

Our Dine Your Way through Spain Programs are designed to not only be a feast for your palate, but for your eyes and hearts as well. We look forward to working with you in 2021 for all of your travel arrangements!

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#Spain #Valencia, #Cartagena and #Toledo JESS@FriendsTravel.com

 

#Valencia, #Cartagena and #Toledo, 8-Day / 7-Night Package

Package Pricing Includes
Private airport transfer from Valencia Airport (VLC) to city center hotel
3-nights at Hotel Palacio Vallier*, Deluxe room, breakfast & VAT
Valencia: Private half-day historical walking tour with City of Sciences and Arts tickets
Valencia: Private half-day Paella cooking class
Private transfer from Valencia to hotel in Cartagena, with sightseeing stop in Alicante
2-nights at Hotel NH Cartagena*, Superior room, breakfast & VAT
Cartagena: Private half-day walking tour
Private transfer from Cartagena to hotel in Toledo, with sightseeing stops in Albacete and Consuegra, private guided tour of Consuegra white windmills & traditional Manchego lunch
2-nights at Hotel Boutique Adolfo*, Junior Suite, breakfast & VAT
Toledo: Private half-day walking tour
Private transfer from Toledo to Madrid Airport (MAD)

Note: the Carthagineses Romanos Festival occurs in September, book now for 2021! 

*Hotels may be substituted based on availability and/or if the traveler has one where they want to stay.

Itinerary Summary
Day 1 Valencia: Arrival, airport transfer, hotel check-in
Day 2 Valencia: Half-day historical walking tour
Day 3 Valencia: Half-day Paella cooking class
Day 4 Valencia/Cartagena: Transfer from Valencia to Cartagena via Alicante, hotel check-in
Day 5 Cartagena: Half-day walking tour
Day 6 Cartagena/Toledo: Transfer from Cartagena to Toledo, Consuegra tour, hotel check-in
Day 7 Toledo: Half-day walking tour
Day 8 Departure, airport transfer to Madrid Airport (MAD)

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#Spain #Barcelona JESS@FriendsTravel.com

#Spain: #Barcelona
Barcelona Add-on Package, 5-Days, 4-Nights 

Package Pricing Includes
Private airport transfer from Barcelona Airport (BCN) to city center hotel
4-nights at Hotel Almanac, Almanac King room, breakfast & VAT
Barcelona: Private half-day tapas walking tour
Barcelona: Private half-day walking tour of Barcelona with Sagrada Familia
Barcelona: Small-group full-day tour of Girona and Costa Brava
Barcelona: Small-group half-day cooking class with Boqueria Market visit
Barcelona: Private half-day Gothic Quarter walking tour with Picasso Museum
Private transfer from city center hotel to Barcelona Airport (BCN)

Itinerary Summary
Day 1 Barcelona: Arrival, airport transfer, hotel check-in, evening tapas walking tour
Day 2 Barcelona: Half-day walking tour with Sagrada Familia
Day 3 Barcelona: Full-day tour of Girona and Costa Brava
Day 4 Barcelona: Morning half-day cooking class, afternoon half-day Gothic Quarter tour
Day 5 Departure, airport transfer to Barcelona Airport (BCN)

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#Spain La Batalla de Vino

La Batalla de Vino – Spain

Thousands gather in the village of #Haro on June 29 each year in Spain’s northern wine region for La Batalla de Vino (aka the San Vino Wine Fight Festival). On a hill overlooking La Rioja’s vineyards, participants douse each other from head to toe using water pistols, buckets and spray bottles with the red wine from surrounding wineries that wasn’t good enough to be bottled. On the eve of the Wine Fight, crowds congregate on the streets of Haro and engage in lively sessions of drinking and dancing until the wee hours. The practices of today’s festival are believed to have stemmed from a centuries-old land dispute between Haro and the neighboring city of Miranda de Ebro.
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#Esquerra de l’Eixample, #Barcelona #Spain

Esquerra de l’Eixample, Barcelona Spain
#Catlan enginer Ildefons Cerdà was a pioneer of urban planning.

Eixample is Catalan for “expansion” and this sprawling neighborhood, on a strict grid pattern, falls into two distinct sections: The luxurious and touristy Dreta de l’Eixample, and the more down-to-earth, residential area, Esquerra de l’Eixample.
“During Barcelona’s strict lockdown,” says Time Out, the courtyards of Esquerra’s apartment blocks “became focal points for the city’s energy — as in the pop-up Hidrogel Sessions, in which residents dressed up in costumes and organised mass dance parties from their balconies.”

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Specials!!! Souther Spain – Barcelona to Seville 12-Day / 11-Night Package Looking forward, we thought this package to Spain was noteworthy as it reflects a slight new angle instead of the standard routing everyone already knows. The package starts in Barcelona and then follows the southern coastline along the Mediterranean with overnights in Valencia, Cartagena, Malaga and finally ending in Seville. 1st class train between Barcelona and Valencia, private transfers between all other cities. Private tours everywhere along with deluxe up-market accommodations (5-star).  As with all our packages your needs are our priority and customizations are what we do best whether it be this year or next. Package Pricing Includes Private airport transfer from Barcelona Airport (BCN) to city center hotel 3-nights in Barcelona at Hotel Almanac, Almanac King room, breakfast & VAT Barcelona: Private evening tapas tour Barcelona: Private half-day walking tour of Barcelona with Sagrada Familia Barcelona: Private full-day sightseeing tour of Montserrat and Penedes wine region Private transfer to rail station, 1st class train to Valencia, transfer to city center hotel 2-nights in Valencia at Hotel Palacio Vallier, Deluxe room, breakfast & VAT Valencia: Private half-day walking tour of Valencia Private transfer from Valencia city center hotel to Cartagena 1-night in Cartagena at Hotel NH Cartagena, Junior Suite, breakfast & VAT Private transfer from Cartagena city center hotel to Malaga 3-nights in Malaga at Gran Hotel Miramar, Deluxe Sea View room, breakfast & VAT Malaga: Private half-day walking tour of Malaga with Picasso Museum Malaga: Private full-day tour of Granada with Alhambra Palace & perfume workshop Private transfer from Malaga city center hotel to Seville with sightseeing along the way 2-nights in Seville at Hotel Mercer, Deluxe room, breakfast & VAT Seville: Private half-day walking tour of Seville with Cathedral, Giralda and Alcazar Seville: Evening Flamenco show and tapas dinner in local restaurant Private Transfer from Seville city center hotel to Seville Airport (SVQ) Roundtrip #DiscountedAirfares First, Business, Coach. Your hone town to/from Spain. Hotels listed are our suggestions, but can be changed. All trips planned to YOUR wants, needs, desires, expectations, and budget. Itinerary Summary DAY 1 Barcelona: Arrival, airport transfer, hotel check-in, evening tapas tour DAY 2 Barcelona: Half-day walking tour of Barcelona with Sagrada Familia DAY 3 Barcelona: Full-day sightseeing tour of Montserrat and Penedes wine region DAY 4 Barcelona/Valencia: Round-trip transfers to/from train station, 1st class train to Valencia, hotel check-in (Note: new cleaning and safety precautions implemented on trains) DAY 5 Valencia: Half-day walking tour of Valencia DAY 6 Valencia/Cartagena: Transfer from Valencia to Cartagena (170 miles), hotel check-in DAY 7 Cartagena/Malaga: Transfer from Cartagena to Malaga (245 miles), hotel check-in DAY 8 Malaga: Half-day walking tour of Malaga with Picasso Museum DAY 9 Malaga: Full-day sightseeing tour of Granada, Alhambra Palace, and perfume workshop DAY 10 Malaga/Seville: Transfer from Malaga to Seville (150 miles), sightseeing of Ronda, Setenil  de la Bodegas and Zahara de la Sierra along the way, hotel check-in DAY 11 Seville: Half-day walking tour of Seville, evening Flamenco show with tapas dinner DAY 12 Seville: Departure, airport transfer to Seville Airport (SVQ) EMAIL #JessKalinowsky JESS@FriendsTravel.com 24|7|365 We’d love to connect with you! #FriendsTravelWestHollywoodCa90069 Be sure to follow us on social media for upcoming information about our travel packages, news on Europe opening up to international travel, and more! http://www.facebook.com/FriendsTraveWestHollywood http://twitter.com/FriendsTravel