Preferred Hotel Group celebrates Pride around the globe

41 properties join the Preferred Pride program across the globe as part of the Preferred Hotel Group. With celebrations from Europe to America to Africa, the celebrations of legalized marriage and civil unions are exciting news for the LGBT commu... Read More

Four Seasons to Open First Location in Spain Within Historic Buildings of Madrid

They say there’s no place like home, and as a San Diego dweller, I couldn’t agree more. Unless of course, you’re talking about going to Madrid, then I might have to make an exception. Add a stay at a Four Seasons hotel, and I’m there. Luckily, Four Seasons is opening a Madrid property within the next four years, its first-ever in Spain. The new hotel will set up residence in a series of heritage buildings that make up the Canalejas complex, located walking distance to city center and popular landmarks.... Read More

Take a Gastronomic Trip to Mexico Without Leaving Madrid

Hotel Villa Magna is stepping out on a limb to bring Madrid a Mexican Gastronomy Week, which will feature a wide variety of traditional Mexican dishes to satiate appetites looking for rich foods, heavy meals and a plethora of spices and chilies. Without having to step foot outside of the Hotel Villa Magna, guests... Read More

Celebrate Fashion By Jean Paul Gaultier in Madrid

The Fashion World of Jean Paul Gaultier: From the Sidewalk to the Catwalk has been exhibiting across the United States, showcasing the luxury fashion designer’s provocative work that ignited ideas revolving around sexuality, gender issues and multiculturalism.... Read More

Madrid, Spain | International Festival of Photography and Visual Arts

From June 6 to July 22, 2012, Madrid is the place to be for art aficionados with the PHotoEspa?a, International Festival of Photography and Visual Arts. As one of the most popular and influential visual arts events in Spain, this arts and culture event is celebrating its fifteenth anniversary this year.... Read More

Teatro Real

Teatro Real

Plaza Isabel II s/n
28013 Madrid
91-516-06-60

http://www.teatro-real.com/

The Teatro Real is the most coveted opera h... Read More

Madrid's Monasterio de las Descalzas Reales

At one point a thriving convent, the Monasterio de las Descalzas Reales now is home to only a handful of nuns and primarily operates as a religious museum. First opened to the public in 1960 to help raise funds in support of the convent, the mo... Read More

Palacio Real de Madrid

With 2,800 rooms and almost 1.5 million square feet of floor space, the Palacio Real de Madrid is via square footage the largest European palace. Within its walls are extravagances like artwork, fine porcelains, decadent furniture and exquisite... Read More

Museo Reina Sofia

As Spain’s premier 20th century art museum, the Museo Nacional Centro de Arte Reina Sofia was named after the Queen Sofia of Spain. Within its walls, there is an extremely impressive collection of artwork from world-famous artists. One of... Read More

Plaza de Toros de Las Ventas

Inaugurated in 1931 and with a seating capacity of around 25,000, the Plaza de Toros de Las Ventas is the most famous bullring in Spain. As one of the nation’s pastimes, a trip to Madrid would be incomplete without actually witnessing...... Read More

Museo del Prado

The massive Museu del Prado in Madrid, Spain, is home to one of the greatest art collections in the world. With such a huge collection, it can be difficult to determine which prominent pieces one should view, so the museum suggests three differ... Read More

Six Famous Attractions in Madrid

Madrid is an elegantly vibrant city full of pleasant people, dining, and sightseeing, making this a prime location for your next vacation. With such an array of places to see, restaurants to dine at and things to do in Madrid, make sure that so... Read More

Bullfighting May Be on the Way Out in Catalan, but Madrid's Las Ventas Perseveres

Bullfighting was born in Spain centuries ago, and enjoyed many decades of popularity in the Catalan region. This area, however, had its last bull fight at the end of September after it voted to ban the practice a year ago.... Read More

Best Day Parties of 2011

Some say "Live easy in the summertime." Others say "Party like you never have before." Join the jet set on a Champagne-powered, high-fashion roundup of the most exclusive day parties of 2011.... Read More