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Why Experts Warn Visiting Spain Now Poses a Huge Risk of Identity Theft

Travel NewsDecember 11, 20246Views

The Spanish government calls it Royal Decree 933/2021, but the tourism industry calls it something more sinister: Tourism Big Brother. On December 2, 2024, a new law took effect in Spain. All hotels, vacation rental property owners, campsites, and rental car desks are now legally required to collect a long list of personal details about…

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Frommer’s Spain: What’s New and When to Go, According to the Authors of Our Latest Guide

As with many travel hot spots, Spain has undergone some not-always-welcome changes related to crowds, costs, and climate in recent years. Barcelona's visitation numbers, Seville's summer temperatures, and the country's once rock-bottom prices are all significantly higher than they used to be. But, according to the authors of the freshly updated, newly released edition of…

April 30, 2024264Views

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Road Trip Itinerary: Go Ham! Taste the Best Jamón Ibérico in Spain

If you crave classic Mediterranean landscapes—and delicious jamón ibérico (Spain's famous delicacy of special cured ham)—then you're going to love this memorable road trip from Seville. A translucent slice of ham melts on your tongue and the acorn tang hits the back of your throat. You’re sharing a plate of…

April 29, 202489Views

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Spanish Wine Itinerary: Exploring the Sherry Triangle of Andalusia, Spain

Sherry is one of the world’s most famous types of wine, but it's also one of the world's most unsung. It’s best appreciated once you have visited the places where it has been made for centuries. A tour of the so-called “sherry triangle” in a corner of southwestern Spain, between the cities of Jerez de…

April 28, 202476Views

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What Is the Legal Drinking Age in Spain? (And Other Alcohol Laws Tourists Should Know)

Studies show that young people are drinking less alcohol than previous generations did, suggesting that the hedonistic heyday of debauched spring breaks and other booze-fueled youthful vacations is behind us. (Beleaguered residents of coastal communities from Miami Beach to Phuket might beg to differ.) Still, it's safe to assume the world's drinking laws won't be…

April 26, 202484Views