Palacio Real

Una fiesta Real

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December 21st 2005
Madrid - December 17th to 20th, 2005 December may not be the best time of the year for those wishing to escape the London cold as the city is only a degree or two warmer than the British capital this time of the year. However, for those wishing for a quick, action packed weekend (and a couple of more days!), Madrid is great for a change of scene if nothing else. A two hour flight fr ... read more

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Spain's powerful world empire of the 16th and 17th centuries ultimately yielded command of the seas to England. Subsequent failure to embrace the mercantile and industrial revolutions caused the country to fall behind Britain, France, and Germany in ... ... read more