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Our Favorite Foodie Vacations in Europe from Spectre Tours

[fa icon="calendar'] Jul 21, 2015 9:00:00 AM / by Alyssa Arroyo posted in France, Spain, food, Italy, Group Travel, Ireland

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If you are a foodie who has an itch to travel we have some of the best vacation destinations for you! Spectre Tours offers some amazing guided tours through Europe, many of which are an amazing gastronomic experience. There are four all-inclusive tours that hit the spot for us that we would like to share with you.

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Avoiding the Tourist Traps: Finding the Best Tapas Bars in Madrid

[fa icon="calendar'] Nov 27, 2014 9:00:00 AM / by Myrna Arroyo posted in Spain

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Madrid, the capital of Spain, is noted for the hundreds of tapas bars that line the streets. But as a visitor to this cosmopolitan city, how do you know if you’re in a tourist-trap tapas bar or in one that the locals frequent? Here is a primer to help you find the best tapas bars in Madrid.

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Ideas for a Wine Tasting Tour in Spain

[fa icon="calendar'] Nov 25, 2014 9:00:00 AM / by Myrna Arroyo posted in Spain, Wine Travel Ideas

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Wine tasting anywhere in the world can prove to be spectacular, but in Spain it is delightful to combine that with a taste of history and beauty that is outstanding. There are numerous magnificent vineyards, and it is impossible to mention them all, but here is a sampling of what you will find when you vacation in Spain. You will visit wineries, discover wine-making secrets, stay in accommodation set inside vineyards, and discover the joys of matching food with an appropriate wine. Wine tasting in Spain is a great experience not be missed.

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Things To Do When Visiting Madrid

[fa icon="calendar'] Sep 18, 2014 9:00:00 AM / by Myrna Arroyo posted in Spain

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Hola!  Are you thinking of traveling to Spain?  Then consider visiting Madrid.  Located on the river Manzanares, it has more cloudless days than most other European cities.  

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5 Local Foods to Enjoy When Visiting Salamanca, Spain

[fa icon="calendar'] Sep 11, 2014 9:00:00 AM / by Myrna Arroyo posted in Spain, food

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Situated in the western half of Spain, on the Northern Plateau, is the ancient City of Salamanca, Spain. Known as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, University City and culinary hot spot, its roots stretch back to the Iron Age. Although there is certainly a lot that could be said about the Castile-Leon Region’s popular destination, today, we wanted to highlight its cuisine.

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A Wine Lover's Dream Trip to Spain

[fa icon="calendar'] Aug 4, 2013 8:18:00 AM / by Myrna Arroyo posted in Spain, Bucket List Trips, Wine Travel Ideas

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I've been thinking of putting together a trip to Spain, and here is a sample itinerary of where I would go.

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