Pumpkins are the symbol of fall here and in the US. From Halloween through Thanksgiving, these large vegetables from the squash family take on many forms, from jack-o-lanterns in the US to soups and even lattes in both countries. Pumpkins…

Ribera del Duero is one of the most recognized of all Spanish wine regions. Located just 2 hours north of Madrid, this area contains a number of exceptional wineries, rolling hills and historic castles. Most of the vineyards occupy both…

Meet our wonderful reservation manager, Olga!  Born and raised in Madrid, she decided to get her degree in tourism because she loves to travel and organize events. Her mother grew up in Switzerland and her father in France, so she’s…

We’d like to update you on the current crisis in Spain. On Tuesday, October 29th, unprecedented heavy rainfall took place across the eastern and southern regions, and it has continued to rain there throughout this past week. These severe rainstorms…

Thanks to the Judson family for this wonderful feedback after their trip to Spain with us: The team in Spain did a great job. We had an idea of where we wanted to go and what we wanted to see,…

Located north of Madrid, this authentic small city is brimming with UNESCO World Heritage sites and medieval architecture, not to be missed. Here are our favorite visits: Burgos’ most iconic landmark is the Gothic Cathedral of St. Mary, built from…

In November, our US marketing and sales rep Samantha Coffey will be attending the Connections Luxury Community Event in West Hollywood. This event provides meaningful networking opportunities with other professionals in the luxury travel market. Valesa, along with other international…

Here at Valesa, we believe that all travel experiences should include opportunities to immerse yourself in the local culture, to learn, and to have fun doing so. Since food and gatherings are such integral parts of Spanish and Portuguese culture,…

Throughout Spain and Portugal, it’s common to see canned foods on bar menus and in shops. Although many Americans may associate canned foods with poor quality or flavorless ingredients (read spam from WWII), in Spain and Portugal this couldn’t be…