Everyone loves to go on holiday and enjoy themselves for a week or two, forgetting all of the stress and hassle at home. Discovering a new place I have never been before is a feeling that I have always loved. I really like the smells, sounds and people that I meet when traveling. Somehow, it all seems an adventure I crave time and time again. Spain is by far one of the most popular destinations to visit in Europe, and if you have never been there before, then here are a few things you can do to make sure that you have an excellent holiday abroad. Some of the cheapest holidays to Spain can be found on the internet, as well as a wealth of information, which can help you to have a good time while you are on holiday there.
Where to Stay?
Whether you are traveling as a couple, a bunch of friends or even with your family, you need to choose the right location for you and what you want to do whilst you are away. There are many travel websites out there, which also include their customer’s reviews of hotels and resorts that they stayed in. This is a great way to get first-hand information of your potential holiday destination before you actually book it. You can find out all sorts of information if they are:
- Noisy
- Quiet
- Good for families
- Close to the beach
- Friendly
All of this information will be covered if you take the time to read through the reviews and see people’s impressions of the place. This can save you from having a nightmare of a holiday, as the last thing you want is a disco next door to your hotel, which is open till the wee hours of the morning, and very loud, if you have a family with you and young children. Doing some research before you go can save you this hassle.
What to Eat?
Spanish food is very delicious. And if you love seafood, then you are sure to love the food that is on offer in Spain. Some people are very fussy eaters though. If you cannot do without your sausage, egg and chips, then do not worry as you will find plenty of English food on offer if you do not fancy the Spanish food, as well as other international types of food. One of the best things about traveling to a new country though is experiencing the food. This can also give you an insight into their culture and you can find some truly delicious dishes if you are willing to try new things.
The Language
Language can be a big barrier when we travel abroad, but there will be a lot of English speaking people in Spain when you travel there. You may wish to take some Spanish classes before going on holiday, or you can even get yourself a pocket translator to take with you. Many Smartphones can also download translation software, which you can take with you on holiday to aid in communicating. You will find that the local people will tend to be even more receptive if you do try and speak their language. You never know you might just make some new friends!
Things to do
When you are using the internet before you book your holiday, it is also worth your time while taking a look at the different attractions on offer, so you can work out an itinerary of things that you want to do. Again, you will be able to find people’s feedback on the internet who have been to these attractions or been on an excursion that you are interested in and get their impressions of this. There may be a lot of things that you want to do and see but only have a limited budget as well as limited time. This is a great way to pick through all of the best things to make sure that you have an exceptional holiday. Even if you love to party and sit by the pool or on the beach all day, make sure you get out and explore your destination when you go on holiday. Otherwise, you may not know just what you are missing!
Written By: Ted Hunter
(First-time Travels’ note: I always wanted to go to Spain. While I’m still working on it, and hopefully it will come soon, I’m sharing with you an article on Tips for First-time Travelers to Spain. It was contributed to me on useful tips so you can enjoy Spain during your first visit. The internet always comes in handy, but do you know what information to look for? As I’m a sucker for research and armchair traveling before I actually embark on one, I find this article useful and I hope you will, too. I’ll save the actual experiences for my own post when I get the opportunity to personally travel to Spain.)
About the author:
Ted Hunter is a keen traveler, writer and blogger and loves to combine all three of these activities. Ted has traveled all over the world and blogs and writes articles to share his knowledge and experiences of his trips abroad. Whenever Ted is going away for cheap holidays abroad, he will use Travel Republic to book his travel itinerary.
Which city is the first picture?
The city where the photo was taken is in Malaga, Andalusia, Spain. Thanks for your visit!