Delta Goes Non-Stop To Valencia From New York

The Tourist Office has just passed on some great news for travelers to Spain from New York City. Delta Air Lines is about to resume service to Valencia, a breathtaking city on Spain's Mediterranean coast and popular summer destination. The new flights start on May 28 and take place four times a week from JFK airport.

“For several years now, Valencia has been Spain’s fastest growing destination for international visitors. With Delta’s new non-stop service, Americans will be able to travel here faster and more conveniently,” said Belen Juste, Minister of Tourism for the Valencia Region and President of the Valencia Region Tourist Board.

Valencia is known for more than its pristine coastal properties. Visitors will find unique gothic and renaissance architecture, an amazing, unique cuisine (try the paella) and some of the best weather in Europe. Check out the Valencia section on our website for more information, hotel offerings and some helpful travel tips.

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Air Europa Flys Nonstop To Spain

We received another round of excellent news for American travelers eyeing a Spanish vacation in the near future. Starting June 1, 2009, Air Europa will fly nonstop from JFK Airport in New York to Madrid Barajas International Airport in Spain. Rates start at $490 plus taxes and surcharge. For those looking for a real value, we recommend looking into Air Europa's special $159 fare to mark the low season (starting October 29th). This flight in combination with the unbeatable hotel and tour rates that we offer is a great value play for 2009.

Here's the full story from the Tourist Office of Spain:

New York, NY, March 6, 2009 – There’s good news for American travelers to Spain. Air Europa, which recently announced new non-stop service from New York to Madrid, is offering some very competitive fares for its inaugural season. And there was news coming out of FITUR, Spain’s annual tourism fair which ended a few weeks ago. One of the world’s leading tourism expos, FITUR attracted more than 260,000 attendees who had the opportunity to learn about new developments throughout Spain’s 17 regions. Air Europa Announces Introductory Fares Spain’s second largest airline has announced a promotional fare for its new service to Madrid. Beginning June 1, when Air Europa launches daily nonstop service from New York’s John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Madrid Barajas International Airport (MAD), the fare will be $490 plus applicable taxes and fuel surcharges. Later in the year, the airline will have a special low season fare of $159 to mark its inaugural season. Valid beginning October 29, that fare is good for midweek flights, must be paid upon booking, and travel must be completed by December 13. Air Europa will fly 299-seat Airbus 330 aircraft in two-class configuration. Founded in 1986, Air Europa is the second largest carrier in Spain and today serves 44 destinations. The airline is part of the Globalia Corporation and is an associate member of the Sky Team Alliance. For further information about Air Europa, go to www.aireuropa.com.

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Hot Deal: Hotel Duquesa de Cardona

As the snow melts and temperatures begin to rise, we know nothing gets the blood flowing better than a hot deal. Today we're featuring a fantastic set of offers for Hotel Duequesa de Cardona - a stylish 4-star boutique hotel in the heart of Barcelona's Gothic Quarter. Overlooking the Olympic Port, Columbus monument, the World Trade Center and Las Ramblas, Duequesa de Carbona provides the perfect home base for an unforgettable Spanish experience.

Our hot deals are as follows:

• April Special - Weekday (Minimum stay of 3 consecutive nights required): Valid April 1 through April 30
  
  Rates: Start at €137.70 + 7% Iva tax, per night (based upon double occupancy in a Classic Room). Offer is subject to availability. Rates with breakfast included also available.


• April Special - Weekend (Minimum stay of 3 consecutive nights required): Valid April 1 through April 30
  
  Rates: Start at €165.24 + 7% Iva tax, per night (based upon double occupancy in a Classic Room). Offer is subject to availability. Rates with breakfast included also available.


• Free Night Offer: February 1 through March 31 (except February 15-20), and July 1 through August 31
  
  Stay for 3 consecutive nights and pay for only 2 nights. Offer is subject to availability.

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Hot Deal: Casa Romana

Located in beautiful Seville, Casa Romana is a 19th century mansion that was transformed into a hotel in 2004. The property has surely maintained its classic old world architecture and charm, yet the addition of modern amenities make Casa Romana the perfect destination for today's travelers.

The hotel is near Plaza del Duque and a short walk to the Cathedral, Giralda, Barrio de Santa Cruz. A 15 minute stroll takes you to the Plaza de España (a splendid tiled treasure), María Luisa Park (once a private royal park and site of the 1929 Spanish American Exhibition) and Museo de Bellas Artes - a local fine arts musueum.

The ILC special offer is valid until December 23, 2008. Rates start at €100.00 + 7% Iva tax, per night (based upon double occupancy in a Standard Room) and include buffet breakfast.

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Hot Deal: Hotel Alhambra Palace

ILC is proud to announce a special deal for booking a stay at the historic Hotel Alhambra Palace. Inaugurated by His Majesty the King Alfonso XIII, this 4-star Moorish castle-style hotel was built in 1910 and is located on the Alhambra Hill in Granada.
The property is a short 5 minute walk to the Alhambra palace (built in the 13th century) and the Generalife summer palace and garden retreat. It's also a 5 minute ride to the city center, which includes Capilla Real (a royal chapel), a 16th century cathedral, Albaicin (old Moorish quarter), the Archeology Museum and the Sacromonte.

Rates for this hot deal start at €150.00 + 7% Iva tax, per night (based upon double occupancy).
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Hotel Claris in Barcelona

Today we'd like to feature the wondrous Hotel Claris in Barcelona.

This contemporary 5-star G.L. (Gran Luxe) hotel was built within the former 19th C. Palace of Count Vedruna, and offers guests classic old world style. It is located in one of the finest areas of Barcelona, on one of the best shopping blocks in the city

• Only 1 block from the Paseo de Gracia, a block made famous by Antonio Gaudí’s two most distinctive buildings, the Casa Batlló and Casa Milá


• A short walk to the Plaza Cataluña, Las Ramblas, and the Gothic Quarter (old section of the city)


• In the old section, visit the Cathedral of Barcelona (13th C.), La Boquería Market (7th C.), Gran Teatre del Liceu (1847 Opera House), Frederic Marés Museum, Olympic Port & Aquarium, Picasso Museum


• 10 minutes by taxi to the Sagrada Familia, Montjuïc, Museum of Catalán Art, Miró Foundation


• Metro Station: Passeig de Gracia - 2 blocks away


• Train Station: Sants - 10 minutes by taxi or metro


• Airport: 15-20 minutes by taxi (12 km)

Visit our site on Hotel Claris for more information and some amazing photography.

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