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Experiencing Valencia

2010 June 23

Valencia is the third-largest city in Spain and is the home of paella (YUM!) and the famous Falles festival. With its seaside setting, mile upon mile of sandy beaches, a treasure trove of heritage buildings and the futuristic City of Arts & Sciences (designed by one of my favourite architects, Santiago Calatrava; and Felix Candela), Valencia is a tourist hot-spot.

I was thrilled to receive an invitation from the Tourism Board of the region of Valencia for a five-day visit along with travel bloggers from around the world. The trip includes beach time (yay!), indulgence at the Sha Wellness Clinic, many undoubtedly fabulous meals, delicious cocktails, a travel blogger gathering and concludes with the Formula One race. Needless to say… I can’t wait! :-)

My flight to Valencia with Transavia, a fun Dutch regional airline, takes off in a few hours. I’m really looking forward to meeting my Twitter friends @Traveldudes, @AbigailKing, @501places, @Adventuregirl, @WildJunket, @IsabellesTravel, @HotelIsabel, and making new friends with other Tweeps and travel bloggers.

Update

Read my posts on Valencia and other posts related to this trip:

You’re most welcome to follow our trip to Valencia via the Twitter feed below or on Twitter. The hashtag we’ll be using is #blogtripF1.

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  1. July 4, 2010

    Hello Juan,

    It certainly was! Great to meet you and your family in Valencia. Let’s keep in touch. I look forward to visiting you in Asturias one day.

    Cheers,
    Keith

  2. July 4, 2010

    Keith, It was a fantastic experience. I hope to see you soon in Asturias.
    Best regards
    Juan Otero

  3. June 28, 2010

    wowwww..wonderfull.. i like valencia

  4. Graham permalink
    June 23, 2010

    Enjoy it. One of the hidden jewels of Europe and you are here for the fiestas by the beach tonight

  5. June 23, 2010

    Will a digital postcard do? LOL! :-)

  6. June 23, 2010

    how nice.. have a great time! send ciki a postcard please:)

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