http://www.kiwicollection.com/blog Pages of travel tales gathered from visits to hotels, hammams, beaches, boutiques, bars and everything luxurious in between Fri, 10 Feb 2012 19:00:54 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 http://www.kiwicollection.com/blog/trip-tips-a-historical-road-trip-through-andalusia-spain/19446 http://www.kiwicollection.com/blog/trip-tips-a-historical-road-trip-through-andalusia-spain/19446#comments Mon, 06 Feb 2012 16:45:59 +0000 Daniel Szelényi /blog/?p=19446 http://www.kiwicollection.com/blog/trip-tips-a-historical-road-trip-through-andalusia-spain/19446/feed 0 I can’t say I knew much about Andalusia, or more officially, the Autonomous Community of Andalusia; at best I would answer ‘flamenco and horses’ if asked what the region was known for. Sparked by a recent conversation, I was curious what it really had to offer, so I embarked on a road trip. I didn’t [...] 006703-16-Roof-terrace http://www.kiwicollection.com/blog/destination-dispatches-casa-fuster-footnotes/14241 http://www.kiwicollection.com/blog/destination-dispatches-casa-fuster-footnotes/14241#comments Mon, 11 Apr 2011 16:29:28 +0000 The Kiwi Insiders /blog/?p=14241 http://www.kiwicollection.com/blog/destination-dispatches-casa-fuster-footnotes/14241/feed 0 In our Northern European city below sea level, a February outing will invariably entail braving biting wind that threatens to pierce flesh and bone. In a climate like that, walks through town are about getting somewhere, anywhere, quickly. By contrast, our recent wanderings over a few warm February days through Barcelona‘s elegant boulevards and mysterious [...] 003274-05-terrace-view http://www.kiwicollection.com/blog/out-of-the-ordinary-offbeaten-paths/14265 http://www.kiwicollection.com/blog/out-of-the-ordinary-offbeaten-paths/14265#comments Thu, 07 Apr 2011 20:45:42 +0000 Joy Pecknold /blog/?p=14265 http://www.kiwicollection.com/blog/out-of-the-ordinary-offbeaten-paths/14265/feed 0 The intersecting lines, and lives, at Broadway and Seventh Avenue in New York City, or the curving stone corridors of Venice, Italy, are oft tread. These are bucket list boulevards, for sure, but there’s magic in strolling a lately laid track or unusual promenade. Herewith, three for the road: New York City, New York: The [...] tumblr_l1cf3siytP1qzmmavo1_500 http://www.kiwicollection.com/blog/summer-sangria/8890 http://www.kiwicollection.com/blog/summer-sangria/8890#comments Fri, 16 Jul 2010 19:00:50 +0000 Nicole Humphries /blog/?p=8890 http://www.kiwicollection.com/blog/summer-sangria/8890/feed 4 There’s something about summer that always makes me crave a refreshing sangria… especially on those hot days when the only thing that makes sense is the prospect of finding a patio on which to sip a cold one.In Spain and Portugal, sangria is served during summer – and year-round in the southern and eastern parts [...] sangria blog http://www.kiwicollection.com/blog/spain-wins-the-2010-fifa-world-cup/8807 http://www.kiwicollection.com/blog/spain-wins-the-2010-fifa-world-cup/8807#comments Mon, 12 Jul 2010 18:19:58 +0000 Melanie Zieba /blog/?p=8807 http://www.kiwicollection.com/blog/spain-wins-the-2010-fifa-world-cup/8807/feed 0 The  2010 FIFA World Cup in South Africa has come to a close with Spain beating the Netherlands 1-0 in the final match. And if you weren’t near a TV set yesterday here’s the winning goal by Andres Inista that gave Spain its very first World Cup win. Almost every football pundit out there says [...] spain-wins-the-world-cup http://www.kiwicollection.com/blog/the-spirit-of-football-world-cup-2010/8689 http://www.kiwicollection.com/blog/the-spirit-of-football-world-cup-2010/8689#comments Mon, 12 Jul 2010 18:18:41 +0000 Dani Kreeft /blog/?p=8689 http://www.kiwicollection.com/blog/the-spirit-of-football-world-cup-2010/8689/feed 0 Well, the World Cup has ended and the people of Spain will be celebrating indefinitely. Rightly so, considering all of the blood, sweat and tears it takes to achieve a win like that. During it all, I couldn’t stop thinking about last weekend, when I sat in front of two very different football pitches that [...] WC 2 blog img_3930_2_21 http://www.kiwicollection.com/blog/spring-is-here-and-love-is-in-the-air/7432 http://www.kiwicollection.com/blog/spring-is-here-and-love-is-in-the-air/7432#comments Tue, 18 May 2010 21:39:52 +0000 Nicole Humphries /blog/?p=7432 http://www.kiwicollection.com/blog/spring-is-here-and-love-is-in-the-air/7432/feed 1 Lovers everywhere will agree that May is an especially “sensual” time of year. And if you are lucky enough to be in Granada, Spain, you just might want to head to Villa Oniria… an intimate luxury hotel surrounded by romantic spots and hidden gems. May is my favorite month of the year, and while I [...] 007860-07-junior-patio http://www.kiwicollection.com/blog/abama-golf-and-spa-resort-to-host-abama-pro-am-golf-tournament/6149 http://www.kiwicollection.com/blog/abama-golf-and-spa-resort-to-host-abama-pro-am-golf-tournament/6149#comments Thu, 21 Jan 2010 09:00:06 +0000 Melissa Mewdell http://www.kiwicollection.com/blog/?p=6149 http://www.kiwicollection.com/blog/abama-golf-and-spa-resort-to-host-abama-pro-am-golf-tournament/6149/feed 0 To celebrate its fifth anniversary, Abama Golf and Spa Resort on the beautiful Spanish island of Tenerife is hosting the first annual ABAMA PRO-AM Golf Tournament. The tournament will take place from February 12 to February 13, 2010. Check Availability Cash prizes will be awarded to professional players and prizes for amateurs include stays at [...] Pool at Abama Golf and Spa Resort, Tenerife http://www.kiwicollection.com/blog/celebrate-the-colours-of-india-this-new-years-with-barcelo-asia-garden/5395 http://www.kiwicollection.com/blog/celebrate-the-colours-of-india-this-new-years-with-barcelo-asia-garden/5395#comments Mon, 30 Nov 2009 20:32:56 +0000 Melanie Zieba http://www.kiwicollection.com/blog/?p=5395 http://www.kiwicollection.com/blog/celebrate-the-colours-of-india-this-new-years-with-barcelo-asia-garden/5395/feed 0 If you are looking for a magical, unforgettable experience to celebrate the new year look no further than the fabulous Barceló Asia Gardens in Costa Blanca, Spain. This luxury hotel is offering “The Colours of India” program where you and your family can choose from a one to seven days stay in a Deluxe room. [...] http://www.kiwicollection.com/blog/the-butterfly-dream-at-alva-park-resort-and-spa/5141 http://www.kiwicollection.com/blog/the-butterfly-dream-at-alva-park-resort-and-spa/5141#comments Wed, 18 Nov 2009 09:00:41 +0000 Melanie Zieba http://www.kiwicollection.com/blog/?p=5141 http://www.kiwicollection.com/blog/the-butterfly-dream-at-alva-park-resort-and-spa/5141/feed 0 Check Availability Just because winter is around the corner doesn’t mean it can’t feel like spring! From now until December 31, 2009 the Alva Park Resort and Spa in Costa Brava, Spain, is offering a great “Butterfly Dream” package that includes dinner in their Grand Butterfly Garden with hundreds of flying butterflies. Set on one [...]