Aparthotel La Mirage, a familiar choice in La Manga del Mar Menor
Aparthotel La Mirage is a choice of comfortable four star accommodation in La Manga del Mar Menor, an alternative that offers a total of 75 apartments, ideal for a family of four, well-equipped with all necessary facilities for a days at all rest and comfort, and privacy as if you were at home.
This is a complex located conveniently in the tourist region of Murcia and was totally refurbished in 2002. Besides the apartments, also includes a number of other facilities such as reception available 24 hours a day, swimming pool and playground for entertainment of the younger members of the family.
The apartments, meanwhile, are divided into five floors of the building and have separate kitchen equipped with fridge, cooker, sink and utensils, a main room with two beds, living room with sofa bed and television, safe, closet and full bathroom with hairdryer. They also have a nice balcony to enjoy the surroundings and fresh air.
For catering services, this apartment hotel has a bar, beach bar in the pool area and a buffet style restaurant which also serves special dishes like children.
Laundry, parking if you arrive by car or rent one at the destination, entertainment for the whole family and wide area be pleasant terrace where sun bathing are other spaces and services offered by Aparthotel La Mirage .
This establishment is located, on time, on the Mediterranean coast, in the tourist La Manga del Mar Menor, and its environs will be accessible to large number of shops, entertainment, shopping and other entertainment. Moreover, only 50 meters you will find a public transport network to connect to other attractive points of destination.
This apartment complex is part Entremares, a group that also owns the Hotel Entremares Bio Marino and the Thermal Spa Carthaginesian, recommended alternative to spend a family holiday in this tourist area par excellence. This option has the feature also have a spa and thalassotherapy Centor highly appreciated in the region of the Costa Calida, Cartagena and Murcia.
For more information, please visit the website Entremares and find out the latest news and promotions group, including for the next Easter.
What you should know about the River Thames

The River Thames is one of the landmarks of London and one of the highlights of his trip to London, England. When you reach the city you should see the sunset over the water. "It is a truly spectacular sight" . The red sky blends in beautifully with the water. The Thames runs through southern England, with the bottom of the river is full flow through central London. Not just go through the capital, also finds its way through other sights such as Oxford English and Windsor.
These are the things you should know the River Thames:
– The river begins as a small stream in a field in the Gloucestershire area (an estimate that the source is approximately one mile north of the village of Kemble, near Cirencester) The Thames flows through more than 200 km across the Cotswolds and the cities of Oxford and Windsor before he makes his way to London!
– The Thames has been known that was frozen in the past. London's people enjoy "Frost Fairs" on the Thames during those times, was frozen due to cold winter weather. The freezing of the river before it was in the 12th century. In modern times due to the faster flow of the Thames, the river is not frozen.
– The Thames is the longest river in England and the tidal changes and smaller larger occur in the spring.
– Experts estimate that the Thames flowed from Wales to Clacton and became part of the river Rhine This was before there was the North Sea.

– Some 37 river crossings are on the Thames, with 33 bridges and 4 tunnels (excluding London Underground tunnels).
– If you've seen swans and their young in the river Thames, is because the Thames has been home to swans from their origin, that since the 12th century.
– The River Thames is home to a wonderful fauna and over 100 different types of fish inhabit its waters.
– They say the river water is drinkable in the Thames, so for example if you leave a glass of water during the night and morning the settlement of sediments and has remarked that the water is potable. However, no recommend to try this!
– London is home to an astounding four World Heritage sites (the Tower of London, Westminster Palace, Maritime Greenwich area, and Kew Gardens) and they are all located along the River Thames!
– Before the sewerage system was built for the city, the Thames River was known as a terribly dirty. During the 19th century, sewage and waste throughout the city is pumped from there. At one point in the mid-19th century era was called "The smell" as the stench was so bad. Things have improved dramatically since those days.
– The Tower Bridge, which opens at an average of 1,000 times a year is an event to see if they are sailing along the River Thames. The opening is only 61 seconds. There are wonderful trails to enjoy along the Tower Bridge where you can see all the sights along the Thames.

Good luck in your travels along the Thames!
The best castles to stay in Europe, according to Tripadvisor reviews (1st part)
Castles – Hotels in Europe there are many old buildings that have served as fortresses and royal houses of homes or inns, and now hosting thousands of travelers each year. Tripadvisor the travel portal has recently released its list of "Ten Best Castles with accommodation" of Europe, based on assessments of its users.
Within this list has included the Chateau des Ormeaux, in the Loire Valley, France, a castle whose construction date back to the reign of Charles X.
At present, appears as an attractive guesthouse located near the vineyards of Touraine, with only four rooms well decorated with beautiful antiques, pool and a tropical paradise.
"Something romantic and a little different, so completely recommend this castle" can be read as a criticism on the site.
Also in the Loire Valley you can find another alternative with charm: the Chateau de Verrières, an old building which has maintained its private mansion atmosphere with decor and furnishings are also original: "I enjoyed the stately elegance in this stunning castle, furnished in the style of Napoleon III, "wrote one user on the Internet.
Back in Scotland, specifically, in Inverness, is situated the famous Castle Stuart: created in 1625 by James Stuart, now is a five-star lodging alternative, refined and romantic, with eight rooms and other facilities that transport the visitor about few centuries ago.
"The highlight of our stay was romantic candlelit dinner, with Piper in a large dining room. We feel like a king and queen, "said another user recreated the magic here.
The Castle Hotel Auf Schönburg, Germany, is one of the highest rated on Tripadvisor, which is located in the medieval town of Oberwesel, which together with the Middle Rhine Valley are World Heritage of UNESCO.
Besides the place of great natural beauty where it is, has the particularity to date from the tenth century AD. A series of elegant rooms, restaurant with terrace and the best views of the river, personalized attention and many details will make a stay here an experience to remember.
Finally, in this post say that the fifth castle accommodation included in the list was the Ashford, in Cong, Ireland: its origins date back to the thirteenth century and is surrounded by forest with dense vegetation. It is an alternative romantic with beautiful views and good service, another dream castle for a few days to rest and all with great style.
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The NH hotel chain lands in the UK: H10 London Waterloo
The hotel chain H10 Hotels opened its first hotel in the UK: Although this group has several stores in Spain, the Caribbean and Italy, the H10 London Waterloo is the first hotel to open in the British country, particularly in London, and this is a new building and located in a key region of the city.
Specifically, this modern establishment is located in the popular Waterloo Road in the heart of London, and close to many attractions such as Parliament, Big Ben or Westminster Abbey.
This city hotel, four star, is the contemporary of other similar H10, and interior designers whose work Pedro Peña Malaga managed to give chic avant-garde design, but masterfully combines functionalism with a traditional European style british.
This brand-new option provides a total of 144 rooms of which 32 are deluxe and a special Waterloo Suite. Both the rooms and other facilities noted for the abundance of natural light coming in through the large windows of the building.
The rooms are well equipped with LCD flat screen TV, free Wi Fi, free entrance to iPod, with intelligent control air conditioning, mini bar, safe, bathroom with full amenities kit and room service all day.
With regard to restoration, this new hotel offers a la carte restaurant called Three or Two, with cuisine that offers both international cuisine dishes as specialties meditate Terrans. You can also enjoy a snack or drink on his Circus Bar.
Other benefits include H10 London Waterloo service of Beauty Center, located on the eighth floor and offers from sauna and full gymnasium, to power showers and more personalized treatments.
For business travelers, meanwhile, may have four meeting rooms with capacity for more than 50 people, a complete Business Corner, and all the necessary audiovisual equipment and technology.
Moreover, with regard to its strategic location it is worth mentioning that this new H10 is located just 600m from Waterloo station, so has the metro and train connections to all London.
This newest of the chain falls within the process of expansion in major cities of Europe, a plan which also envisages the London Waterloo and the earlier opening of H10 Roma Citta last year, the Berlin Ku'Damm H10, which is expected to open its doors for the last quarter of this year.
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Thirteen hotels join the Association of Friends Camino de Santiago de Madrid
Thirteen hotels in Madrid have joined the group "Friends of the Camino de Santiago", thus, the establishments will be offered as accommodation for all pilgrims in the Holy Year 2010, both for those who are just passing through the capital as to undertake their journey from here, from the so-called Camino de Madrid.
Among the facilities that offer these hotels to the parishioners to submit their passport Pilgrim, highlights a 10 percent discount on the value of the rooms.
The Astoria Hostel, Hostel Persal, Hotel Ateneo, Hotel Dos Castillas, Europa Hotel, and Hotel Liabeny, are the first six of the thirteen establishments are now friends of the Way.
The list is completed by the Meninas Hotel, Hotel Moderno, Hotel Opera, Plaza Mayor, the Puerta de Toledo, the Regent and the Hotel Santo Domingo.
As you can see, there are alternatives at all levels and all budgets, from hostels to hotels of three and four stars, so that pilgrims from all over insurance will find an option suitable to your tastes and financial possibilities.
"Madrid has a very important role in the Camino de Santiago", since "many pilgrims make the world scale" here, secured from the Group.
Driven by increased demand that the Camino de Madrid is among the believers, a group of hotels in the historical center of the Spanish capital has been linked to "continue to promote the role of mother on the road and give advantages to the pilgrims in this year Xacobeo "according to Esther said Villa, a member of the association and director of the Athenaeum Hotel.
As we noted, these hotels offer a discount of 10 percent to all those who manage their reservations online and submit the Passport coupon Pilgrim and booking confirmation at the front desk at check in.
Other advantages include the advisory service and information on the way, and the slogan of free baggage.
The Association of Friends of the Routes of Santiago de Madrid was born several years ago and has since worked in pursuit of the Way, between the relevant actions will account also have recovered and marked the route.
The Road to Real Madrid from the Church of Santiago and San Juan Bautista, located at 24 James Street, near Opera, where the pilgrim can collect the credentials to serve as a safe conduct throughout the course.




