Urban Network Capital Group breaks ground on Visions Resort & Spa

Located in the foothills of the Sierra Nevada mountains, Granada is presided over by the Alhambra and those snow-capped ranges. Despite the stronghold summoning travelers by the droves, the Andalusian city slips under the radar and offers a rich cultural experience minus the crowds of Spain’s largest cities.

Civitatis, an online travel agency specializing in tours and attractions, said it had found whitespace to compete against bigger players like Viator and GetYourGuide by targeting speakers of Spanish, the most widely spoken first language after Mandarin.

Europe is home to 63 of the top 100 city destinations in the world, according to a new ranking.

In 2023, Paradisus by Meliá officially opened two new locations in Spain-Paradisus Salinas Lanzarote and Paradisus Gran Canaria. In March, the Paradisus Gran Canaria made its debut as the first Paradisus in Spain. The resort features 297 rooms and suites, with wellness facilities offering the latest technology, and nine dining areas where guests can experience global cuisine and traditional local flavors.

The aroma of a tapas bar is an incongruous sensation when dressed in ski kit, but it’s the end of a long day on the slopes, and plates of grilled squid, spicy patatas bravas and plump green olives are on offer, along with a bargain glass of Rioja (€3.50/£2). It’s 6pm and the lifts have only just shut in Sierra Nevada, Europe’s most southerly ski resort. The mountain town in Andalusia enjoys lots more sunshine than most ski areas in the Alps. This, admittedly, is accompanied by a fairly functional assortment of accommodation spread along a steeply winding road. Unless you’re staying right in town, walking home while carrying your kit takes quite an effort at this altitude. The resort’s hub, Pradollano, sits at 2,100 metres, while the ski area’s 65 miles of pistes extend up to 3,398 metres: the chilly summit of Veleta, Spain’s third-highest mountain. 

Yes, it's true that some of the world's best all-inclusive resorts cost thousands of dollars per night. Still, there are also plenty of affordable vacation properties available for every type of traveler. Whether you are planning a Maldives trip on points and miles, a safari with the kids or a rejuvenating getaway to the Caribbean — and need to stick to a budget — you'll be happy to know that affordable all-inclusive resorts exist in all these dreamy destinations.

Despite the La Niña weather pattern that dumped snowfall by the foot last winter at many mountain resorts in the western United States, global warming fundamentally threatens the survival of the ski business. In response, ski areas are increasingly investing in efficient snow-making and carbon emissions reductions. Some areas, especially in the West, are also pursuing another method: developing terrain higher up mountains where colder climes or steeper, tree-filled terrain are more likely to hold the snow.

From beautiful rooms and suites to an array of dining options, the resort is an ideal place for every type of guest. 

Luxury Florida property leverages enhanced camera technology in order to instantly identify and respond to potential safety threats in real-time.

Lavanda’s customer-focused PMS allows Node to offer a personalised service to a new generation of residents who value adaptability and flexibility over being tied to rigid long-term contracts. Now, it can offer a mixed strategy of short, medium and long-term stays in the same building, allowing the company to diversify its assets and adapt them to fluctuations in demand.

We’ve gathered the 7 best ways to learn basic Spanish, with the aim to make it easy and enjoyable for you to build a regular language habit.

His interest in creating imaginative dishes led him to restaurants and dining facilities across the U.S., including Walt Disney World where he was a cultural representative and culinary intern early in his career.