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  Buzzy Gordon December 6, 2010 at 10:23pm

  Looking for a reasonable winter rental
  
  We are looking for place to spend Jan.-Feb. Expat community or typically local environment. Ideally, a property we can take care of in exchange for reduced rent, but all offers welcome.
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  John Rocky November 29, 2010 at 4:51pm

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  Velimira Velikova October 27, 2010 at 10:39am

  Spain may not be most people's first choice when it comes to skiing, but with ski resorts in five distinct regions of the country, skiing in Spain is gaining in popularity. As the second most mountainous country in Europe (after Switzerland), Spain offers excellent skiing despite its relatively southern latitude.
  Spanish winter sports resorts abound not only in the Pyrenees along the northern border, but as far south as the Sierra Nevada in the south of Spain. The temperatures might be a little bit higher, but nevertheless, snow still falls in Spain. Many resorts are easily accessible from major cities such as Madrid and Barcelona.The terrain and consistent snow cover make the country a reliable choice - with well groomed pistes, excellent facilities, high standard ski schools, a great choice of accommodation and buzzing nightlife.
  

  
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  Tripatini October 19, 2010 at 7:56pm

  Please click here to help a member with a question on cookery weekends. Thanks!
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  overlandertv September 17, 2010 at 6:41am
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  Tripatini September 14, 2010 at 2:18am

  Now on the Tripatini blog, a look at a jewel of Castile: Salamanca.
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  David Lawrence August 12, 2010 at 7:54pm

  Never wanted to ski there but I'm with you on the mountain hiking. I like the old castles and churches, the spagetti Western landscape, the girls in their flamenco dresses in Seville, the guitar music, the cafes, the tapas bars. I've been to Spain ten times and have hardly ever sat down for a meal. Affordable country, too.If I had more money I'd stay at one of the golf resorts in the south.
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  David Paul Appell August 12, 2010 at 7:48pm

  Wink beat me to it and gives a good explanation indeed. I would add that it's also one of the most varied countries in Europe, from the deserts and the beaches of the Moorish-influenced south to the cool green Celtic north. There are ancient Roman and Greek ruins; Christian pilgrimage routes; great skiing, mountain hiking, and soft adventure; destinations like Ibiza where the clubbing is world-class; stimulating modern art and music scenes; an enlightened political culture; one of Europe's best gay scenes; and the list goes on...
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  Wink Lorch August 12, 2010 at 7:32pm

  Tony - there is a long history of Brits enjoying holidaying in Spain because of cheap package tours to the coast, for sun and cheap booze.
  However, there is so, so much more to Spain than that - Madrid and Barcelona are fabulous cities, there are wonderful cultural sites like Sevilla and Granada in Andalucia, then there is fantastic countryside with mountain villages and more.
  On top of all of that, the food gets better and better and so does the wine, plus the mark-up on the wines in the restaurants is much lower than in most countries, so you can eat and drink very well indeed.
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  Tony Tien Huynh August 12, 2010 at 7:00pm

  Why do people like Spain for vacation destination?