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The spectacular and elegant dining room hosting the luxury Sunday brunch buffet at the Mandarin Oriental Ritz Madrid

The Hotel Hacker Guide: How to Enjoy 5-Star Luxury Without the Overnight Price Tag

Beautiful things bring me so much joy. After working really hard both at home and at work, I find myself needing a little guilty pleasure every now and then. I deeply appreciate quality, attention to detail, and things well-done—which is exactly why I love luxury hotels. Of course, staying overnight in a five-star palace on […]

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5 Most beautiful restaurants in Madrid

Madrid is not only the capital of Spain, but also one of the gastronomic capitals of the world. There are about 10.000 restaurants in Madrid, some of them are the most beautiful you’ve ever seen. If you’ve been to Madrid, surely you know that madrileños really know and love their food. That’s why the competition between

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A beautiful selection of gourmet pastries and sweets served during the luxury Afternoon Tea at the Mandarin Oriental Ritz Madrid

Afternoon Tea at the Brand New Ritz Hotel Madrid

Eager to try a different out of this world experience? Afternoon tea at the brand new Ritz Hotel Madrid is a must. On April 15 the Ritz Hotel in Madrid reopened its doors. This highly anticipated opening happened after three years of renovations. The hotel conceived by Cesar Ritz opened for the first time 110

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Best Day Trips from Madrid: Manzanares el Real

The region of Madrid may be one of the smallest in Spain but there’s still a lot to see. There are plenty of charming villages and historical sites surrounding the capital of Spain. Some of the best day trips in the area of Madrid include Aranjuez, Chinchon, Patones de Arriba or Manzanares el Real among

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A Healthy Guide to Madrid: Plans & Food

There are plenty of healthy things to do in Madrid. From international races to good-for-you food, the list of options for health-addicts are endless. It hasn’t always been like this, though. The terms flexitarian, paleo or vegan were unknown in Spain a few years ago. Even though the famous Mediterranean diet that characterises our lifestyle

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How is Hispanic Day Celebrated in Spain?

Spain’s National Day (Fiesta Nacional de España) is October 12, a.k.a. Hispanic Day (Día de la Hispanidad), it commemorates the arrival of Christopher Columbus to the Americas. As it is Spain’s big day, we get the day off and families celebrate attending one of the many events throughout the country or spending some quality time

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Madrid for Foodies: Trendy Restaurants Part One

Many visitors come to Spain because of our food culture every year. Spanish cuisine is well-known and respected all over the world and Madrid is one of its gastronomical capitals. Even though Spanish flavors attract swarms of tourists on its own, Madrid restaurants make a big effort to lure foodies in with beautifully decorated eateries.

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5 Unusual Things to Do in Madrid: Plant Lovers Edition

The last few weeks of summer have been packed with really exciting plans. The main reason we love Madrid so much is the wide variety of things to do. Possibilities in big cities are endless, from the most common things you can do everywhere to unusual and unique plans and events. On this post you

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