Explore the Modern Barcelona with Radisson

2023-07-24 General, News Comments Off on  Explore the Modern Barcelona with Radisson
Radisson Blu Barcelona Spain

We recently had the pleasure of visiting Radisson Blu in Barcelona and we were absolutely delighted with our experience. What impressed us the most about this hotel was its commitment to sustainability, demonstrated by its LEED Gold certification. Additionally, the hotel is situated in Eixample, a trendy neighborhood that is popular among locals, providing a truly authentic experience.

The outdoor spaces were a highlight of our visit, with two terraces available for events or simply enjoying the beautiful Mediterranean climate. Hotel facilities include 182 rooms and two meeting rooms with a maximum capacity of 60 people in theatre-style seating.

Until next time! And thanks for breakfast 😉

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Carnival & Candy Crush

2019-02-26 News Comments Off on Carnival & Candy Crush

The Carnival week has just started in most parts of Spain, and a lot of local traditions and curiosities take place, as we speak.

One, very special, festivity takes place in the village of Vilanova i la Geltru, called “Les Comparses” – “Candy War”.

This upcoming Sunday, more than 10.000 couples will dress up under the flag and colours of their associations, and will dance the streets to marching bands and carnival rhythms. They throw candies at rival associations and by-passers, in colourful assault, and end up on the Town Hall Square, where the Candy War will start at a signal. Everyone has to find the best way to protect themselves, while at the same time, throw candy at their rivals. There is one candy war for children and then the adults take their turn. By the end of the day, the streets of Vilanova, are the authentic scenery of Real Life Candy Crush, and will remain sticky for days afterwards.

Isn’t that a sweet tradition?

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The difference is PLUS.

2019-01-20 News Comments Off on The difference is PLUS.

 

We are very proud to announce that as of January 2019 we are a part of PLUS DMC Group J

PLUS DMC is an exclusive, professional network of European DMC who share similar values, skills, expertise and market focus. The mission is simple:  to gather and share our knowledge of Nordic markets in order to become the best DMC of our respective destinations. All partners are unique and independent, but with eachother’s support, and every day we have the opportunity to grow and become better.

If you would like to learn more about PLUS DMC and get to know our partners, click on the following link: www.plusdmc.com

PLUS makes the difference!

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Patience is a virtue.

2019-01-06 News Comments Off on Patience is a virtue.

Finally, the 3 Kings have arrived! Spanish children have finally recevied their presents, from the Spanish version of “Santa”. The 3 wise men or the 3 Kings, arrived with a big pararde yesterday afternoon, bringing gifts and presents to the children, which was already listed in their letters to “The Majesties”. The parade takes place in all cities, but also locally, in small villages. At the end of the Parade, the Mayor of the city/village, gives a magic key to the 3 Kings, which gives them access to all the houses in the county. In the evening, the families set out food & drinks for the camels, and when children wake up (normally very early!!) on the 6th of January, His Majesties, have left plenty of presents during the night. Today is a day for family gatherings, and tradition is to eat the “Epiphany Cake”. And tomorrow, the Sales start in all the shops! Felizes Reyes everyone!

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Rough night for this little guy.

2018-12-24 News Comments Off on Rough night for this little guy.

While most of the western world prepare themselves for receiving Santa Claus tonight, the Catalans have a different twist to the gift exchange. This little guy, the “Cagatio”, will be in charge of joy and play (and maybe some anger release), while children beat him, so that he can “crap” their gifts! The story built up around the “Cagatió” keep children busy the days before Christmas. Sometimes families go to the woods and “accidentally” stumbles over him or he might show up misteriously on your doorstep, any day in December. The children feed him with bread, cookies or fruit and by Christmas Eve, he’s so full, that when they beat him with a stick, while singing a rhyme, he will crap presents for all. You might think it’s strange to relate crap and Christmas presents, but historically crap meant good luck, as it was used to fertilize the soil, in order to obtain a great harvest. Spain has many traditions different from the rest of Europe, but the “Cagatió” is a local tradition in Catalonia, and can’t be found anywhere else. Even Hollywood celebrities have told their version of this.

Check it out here:
Viggo Mortensen explica a 1 televisió dels EUA com els catalans fan cagar el tió.

We wish you a very, merry Christmas, whatever your traditions might be, and will follow up with more, local traditions in 2019.

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