Posts Tagged ‘Spanish Trails’

Wow. We had a great time hiking in the hills outside of Barcelona with our friends at Spanish-Trails.com . First, Charles takes us through the town, then to lunch, then for a hike in the hills. Check out the video!

We had a great time in Catalonia in Northeastern Spain last month with the Charles and Tracy at Spanish Trails. Here’s a brief video on kayaking through the caves and coves off the coast. Pay special attention to the geology of the rock. Many different colors of sedimentary rock line the shore.

Oh, the caves are very cool! We went out in the kayak, then came back around in the Zodiac for some up-close shots.

You’ve GOT to go visit Spain! In and around Barcelona, Spanish Trails offers a number of trips, including kayaking, hiking, climbing, wine-tasting, horseback riding and city tours.

Heavens. Spain–or more accurately Catalonia–still is on my mind. This area, which includes Barcelona and the area north and northeast up to the French border, was totally unfamiliar to me.

Actually, it only was because of my sister’s trip there two years ago that I had any interest in visiting. Barcelona is incredible: the whole vibe is hip, fun and irreverent. Look at the Favorite Sons: Gaudi and Dali.  At left, I am checking out the city from atop Gaudi’s famous “Sagrada Familia” Cathedral in Barcelona.  If you need any evidence that art and architecture can indeed change the world–plan a trip to Barcelona and remove all doubt.

Barcelona’s popular. But the area around there is off the grid. Places like Figueres, Girona, Rupit–who’s heard of those? Who’s been there? Below, here’s a snap from the Txalaka Tapas bar in Girona. Dee-licious.

This is the home turf for Spanish Trails. Choose a “Taste of Barcelona” food and wine tour, or a horseback tour through Spanish wine country. Heck, Tracy and Charles Harris-Inman will even custom-design an itinerary. Choose hiking, rafting, wine-tasting…the works.

We’re still working on some of our videos and photos. Watch for more in the coming weeks. Below, we’re on a tour of the Costa Brava in a Zodiac. Actually, we’re checking out the area for a kayak trip later in the day. Note the different colors in the rocks. We explored caves, watched birds fish–checked out some great, inaccessible beaches and enjoyed some great Spanish wine. Wish you were there with us!

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Anchorage-Minneapolis $394rt through Sept. 10 . Wow! That’s $100 cheaper than tickets to Seattle!

Whether it’s a tour, a cruise or a resort, check with your travel agent for the best deals. I came back with good reviews for Spanish Trails in Catalonia, for example. If you’re headed to Barcelona, Kelly Jo can make arrangements to go on Spanish Trails’ wine trips, their sea kayaking excursions–or hiking in the Pyrenees Mountains! Careful–that last step is a doozie! Check with Kelly Jo for all the details. Ask her about 65 percent discounts on “Sandals” all-inclusive resorts Jamaica, Antigua, St. Lucia, or the Bahamas. Plus, she always has some great cruise deals at her fingertips. Call (907)561-2434 or toll-free (800)544-2217.