Travel Monday – Barcelona: enjoy some tips of things to do and places to see on your next trip to the beautiful seaside city of Barcelona!

Dream Destinations – Ronda, Spain: take a tour of this gorgeous hideaway through photos, and add it to your list of places to visit next.

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Travel Tuesday – Just Desserts: travel around the world through sweets and delicious desserts.  Take a look at the mouthwatering churros from Madrid, Spain!

Street Art Series – Barcelona: as long-time readers know, I am practically obsessed with street art.  Here’s a closer look at some colourful examples of Barcelona’s vibrant street art.

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Travel Monday – Valencia, Spain: looking for a great place to get away from it all and relax this summer? Head to Valencia and enjoy the Spanish cuisine and culture.

Travel Monday – Madrid, Spain: want to get away but you prefer a more bustling city environment? Travel to Madrid instead and enjoy all that the Spanish capital has to offer!

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As you can see, we’re big Spanish fans here at Travelfusion and congratulate the team and the country on yesterday’s victory.  It’s hard to believe that it’s all over and we’ll have to wait four years for more World Cup fun!

Here’s a series of photos of one of my dream destinations, Seychelles.  Located off the eastern coast of the African continent, Seychelles is a nation that is made up of over 100 small islands.  The beauty of these islands is difficult to describe in words, with unspoilt beaches, clear waters and exotic wildlife all the norm in this area.

Here are a series of photographs of this breathtaking destination for you to enjoy and help you start daydreaming right along with me!

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Although I have only visited Madrid once, my favourite part of the city and reason why I’d love to travel back is the enormous Retiro Park.  Known by some as the “lungs of the city,” Retiro Park is like an oasis in the middle of this busy city and offers respite and calm in an otherwise frantic place.

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For a more active day in the park, hire one of the many rowboats and propel yourself around the beautiful lake near the majestic monument to King Alfonso XII, but be prepared to be in tourist photographs!  Or, grab a cold drink and seek out some shade under one of the many trees around the park.  It’s easy to see why Retiro Park has been a top destination for both tourists and locals since it was built in the 1500’s.

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Once you’ve had your fill of relaxation and tranquility, seek out a local tapas bar and enjoy Madrid’s culinary specialties.  Order a drink at the bar in any tapas restaurant and you’ll be treated to these “small plates” of delicious bite-sized treats in a variety of flavours.  From savoury tarts to small bits of chorizo sausage, tapas are always my meal of choice in Spain.  Washed down with a glass of sangria, tapas are a great idea either to start off your night or as the cornerstone of your evening in Madrid.

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Wait for temperatures to get a bit cooler and take a trip to Madrid this autumn. Flights from London to Madrid in late September start at £ 37 return.  Flights from Dublin to Madrid start at £ 51 return for the same weekend.