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Spain Travel Guide
Resources, Articles & Tips
General Information
- Spain-info - Spain-info has all kinds of information for travelers interested in Spain. Topics include: tourism, history, and culture of Spain to name a few.
- Passport Info. - A helpful "how to" site for American citizens interested in applying for a passport.
- Oanda - Currency Converter - Amazing site...has wallet size conversion chart that can be printed out so you don't have to fumble about with a calculator during your trip.
- CIA Fact Book - The U.S. Central Intelligence Agency's Fact Book on Spain.
- European Union Website - Spain is a member of the advancing European Union. See this site to find out what role they play and benefits they receive.
- 1492-An Ongoing Voyage - This site, by the U.S. Library of Congress, addresses topics associated with Columbus' discovery of the New World in 1492 and its historical significance.
- Spain Academic Resources - Lists websites of academic and research organizations, government offices, non-profit agencies and other information services.
Getting There & Around
- eXito Travel Specialists - eXito (800-655-4053) has secured special deals to most of Spain & Latin America and their knowledgeable staff can give you advice on the cheapest way to arrive, the most direct way to get there and which airlines have the best service. They excel in mixing and matching different cities and countries for a low price.
- RENFE - Spain's train system. This site provides timetables and fares from each station in Spain, as well as links to long-distance, high speed and commuter service. (in English and Spanish)
- Eurail - For non-European residents, buy eurail passes or eurailtickets for train travel within Europe.
- Easyjet - Low cost airline for travel around Europe.
Hotels & Restaurants
- Cheap Accommodation in Spain - Spanish Hotels 5 Stars from €99 , 1 Stars from €15 - last minute and peak season discounts. Lowest rates guaranteed - some with free inclusions - instant bookings - some with pay on arrival facility.
- HotelSearch - Searchable database of hotels including Spain.
- Hotels on the Web - Comprehensive listing of hotels in any part of the world. You may search in Spain as a whole or break down your request by city.
Language Related
- Ahora Hablo! Medical Edition - This medical Spanish book is pocket-sized and includes vocabulary for dental and vision care as well as many specialized areas such as obstetrics and cardiology.
- AmeriSpan Unlimited - AmeriSpan specializes in Spanish Immersion & Volunteer/Internship programs throughout the Spanish-speaking world.
- Languages of Spain - The Ethnologue Database. Includes entries on Spain's varied languages and dialects.
News & Culture
- El Pais - One of the largest and most recognized newspapers of Spain (Español)
- Granada Showcases Spain's Moorish Past - An article about the historic city of Granada in Spain, brought to you by High on Adventure, the online magazine devoted to the adventurous traveler.
- Si Spain - An interactive website which promotes free exchange of information on Spanish current affairs and its historical, linguistic and cultural development. In German, French English and Spanish.
- Prado Museum - Spain's biggest and most famous art museum, located in Madrid.
- Versión Original - An online magazine about arts, culture, current events and all areas of language and culture about Spain and South American countries.
- Flamenco - Website direct from Andalucia, Spain, the birthplace of flamenco song, dance and guitar.
Staff Picks
Travel & Tourism
- Traveling in Spain - Traveling in Spain - Photographs and travel information on Cordoba, Malaga, Madrid,Ronda, Toledo and other cities in spain. A non-commercial site with the best links to other personal travel sites on the web.
- Spain Travel Site - Information about travelling to Spain, visas, entry requirements, passport information, and links to the Tourist Office and Iberia Airlines.
- Excite! Travel - Extensive listing of hotels, restaurants, how to travel in Spain, travel bargains, booking flights and cultural resources.
- All About Spain - Information and travel site, including background on regions of Spain, a city guide to the best sights, and a travelers' yellow pages with contact information for rental cars, hotels, campsites, etc.
- U.S. Tourist Office of Spain - This Web Site has been designed to help you find out all the information required to plan a journey to Spain.
- Barcelona - A great site with details on places to visit, culture & history, and much more.
- Real Estate Listings in Spain - This site has a generous listing of international properties for sale and for rent including price and pictures of each location.
- Accommodations lodging in Spain - Accommodations lodging in Spain and Andorra together with the best exclusive offers in different types of accommodations.
Spain Travel Articles
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El Alquimista (Book Reviews) - AmeriSpan's Suzanne Keller gives us her two cents on Paulo Coelho's El Alquimista (The Alchemist).
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Bridging the Achievement Gap (Learning A language) - Marlo Goldstein, Director of Academic Programs at AmeriSpan, recently attended two conferences focusing Latino issues in North Carolina, the state facing the highest percentage of growth in the latino community. She left the conferences informed and inspired.
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Peep, peep, peep (Cultural) - Set within the fabric of a personal cultural experience, this article is a provocative and thoughtful reminder of the fragility of life; both in Latin America and in the United States. A must read for thoughtful people!
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Tres Leches (Recipes) - Tres Leches means 3 milks and gets its name from the 3 different kinds of milk added to make the cake. It is a popular dessert in many Latin American countries.
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AmeriSpan Contest: Tips and Best Practices (AmeriSpan Staff Commentary) - It is not too late to win the race for one of the Kindles or to have a very good chance in the grand prize drawing. This article will show you what to do to take become a lead in 1 week. which includes an iPod Touch, Flip Video camera, study abroad programs, language learning aids and travel gear.
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Cesaria Evora (Music Reviews) - AmeriSpan's Carol LaMastra reviews Cesaria Evora: Café Atlantico and lists a couple of runner-ups.
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The Fruit and the Root (Learning A language) - Is the life of a tree in the fruit or in the root? What does this have to do with learning Spanish? A LOT! If you want to understand "the root" of the issue, this article is a must read.
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The Four Secrets to Long Term Retention... (Learning A language) - What you learn here has the potential to completely change your life! I have specifically applied these four secrets to the development of all Bilingual America Learning Courses. and have found over and over that students who follow these "Four Secrets To Long Term Retention" achieve outstanding results.
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Tips for Traveling Inexpensively (AmeriSpan Staff Commentary) - These days, from the weak dollar to the outrageous airfares, traveling abroad may seem out of the question. We beg to differ! There are many ways you can travel that are budget-friendly. We’ve gathered together some of our favorite cheap travel tips to help you make your trip a reality!
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