Although celery isn’t the most exciting vegetable, it’s a common ingredient in many Spanish recipes and has some great health benefits. It’s grown in warmer regions of Spain such as Murcia, which is also known as the ‘vegetable garden of…
Everyone knows that Spain makes incredible wines, and this history of winemaking goes back centuries. Therefore, it shouldn’t come as a surprise that there is more than one way to enjoy this drink. Come with an open mind and try…
This month we’re featuring a very special long-time co-worker of ours, Laura! Her story is a unique one that began in 1968 when she first came to Spain to study abroad. Over the past 55 years, she’s lived in the…
Portugal may be a small country, but it has some seriously impressive culinary offerings. The country won several top prizes at the World Culinary Awards held at the end of last year. The ever-popular city of Lisbon took home the…
We’ve been offsite exploring the stunning island of Madeira in search of the best new experiences for our clients. This small island has everything from lush gardens and dense forest to luxury hotels and unforgettable wine & culinary heritage. Most…
The Dão region is located in northern Portugal, just 1.5 hours from Porto. It is still making a name for itself on the world stage. The Dão vineyards are scattered across a mountainous area which is protected from the Atlantic…
“I spoke to Mr. Halprin and he was very pleased with everything. I was also happy with your services and being kept up to date. In fact, I have already posted on one of my Facebook groups with almost 6,000…
This past November, our travel manager Jessica attended an exciting event in the Alentejo region of Portugal called ‘Uncorking Alentejo’. This unique experience connected luxury travel advisors with local hotels and wineries, and it also incorporated a fun FAM trip…
Here at Valesa, we are passionate about responsible tourism, and we believe in giving back to local communities in need. In 2024, we proudly donated 2% of companywide profits to the rural village of Tiniskt, Morocco. The area was hit…
Spain and Portugal are famous for their diverse, regional cuisines and rich culinary traditions. During the winter, hearty stews are commonly eaten and there are plenty of recipe variations throughout the country. Here are some of the most popular stews…