Why Valesa Cultural?
We are dedicated to creating unique and fulfilling trips for each client including the best products and services that we personally inspect. Whether individuals or groups, we work collaboratively throughout our tailoring process to personalize each experience down to the last detail. Excellence in our service is our priority and so we proudly offer:
Meet the owner…
Marcy Forman, General Manager and Co-Owner, is an accomplished travel professional with 40 years experience. Marcy holds a Bachelor’s of Science in Hotel Administration from Cornell University and Spanish Culture Studies from Southern Methodist University in Madrid.
MARCY FORMAN
General Manager / Co-Owner
Where we operate
At Valesa, we not only understand clients individualized needs, but we are experts on the destinations we service as well. As passionate, bicultural professionals, we provide cultural experiences in:
Once we know all about you and what you’re seeking, we’ll craft the trip that best suits your interests, preferences, and tastes.
Where To Go
Regional Highlights
Trips Gallery
Special Interest Trips
Happy Client – Little Family
“I just wanted to send a quick note to say THANK YOU SO MUCH for all your help planning our honeymoon! It was well worth the (very long) wait to get there. Both hotels were absolutely perfect and spectacular, we were spoiled every day with pastel de natas, macarons, champagne, wine, and birthday cake in…
Staff Spotlight – Miriam
Say hello to Miriam, our finance whiz with a passion for adventure! Originally from Málaga, she began her academic journey with a degree in Business Management. While she wasn’t sure which business path to take at first, her love for math and problem-solving set the tone early on. Then came three years in London, where…
Move Over, Manchego!
When it comes to cheese, Manchego often steals the spotlight in the Iberian Peninsula—but Spain and Portugal have much more to offer. Here are our picks for the best regional cheeses you’ve probably never heard of: Azeitão is a creamy, artisanal sheep’s milk cheese from the Setúbal region of Portugal, just south of Lisbon. This…