The Blog, by Splendia » Food & Wine http://blog.splendia.com Ensuring you always travel in style Mon, 06 Feb 2012 08:30:57 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 Welcome to Miami… http://blog.splendia.com/2012/02/02/welcome-to-miami/ http://blog.splendia.com/2012/02/02/welcome-to-miami/#comments Thu, 02 Feb 2012 08:15:36 +0000 Francesca http://blog.splendia.com/?p=13944 Welcome to Miami…

Martha Valdivia is Hotel Business Director for the Americas, based in Splendia’s Miami office.  Sunshine, soft sand beaches, fabulous restaurants, exclusive shops and a world-renowned nightlife... Martha welcomes us to Miami! Describe Miami in three words? Vibrant. Diverse. Enticing. What … Continue reading →

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The movies have a lot to answer for. From Pretty Woman to Lost In Translation – some of our most treasured pieces of cinema feature a memorable hotel bar scene.  Would Dustin Hoffman have been so seduced by Mrs. Robinson … Continue reading →

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New York is one of those cities everyone should visit in their lifetime... Brought up in Queens, NY, Kevin Lee is IT Project Manager in Splendia's Barcelona office. We asked him to give us some recommendations on his favourite places … Continue reading →

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What is it? The traditional Cypriot meze meaning ‘small delicacies’ consists of six to 30 small dishes, ranging from meat and fish to dips, vegetables and cheese. What’s in it? A Cypriot meze usually starts with pitta bread and delicious … Continue reading →

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What is it? Churros is a traditional sweet Spanish dessert or snack made from fried dough, often referred to as a Spanish doughnut. Origins Centuries ago the first churros were made by Spanish shepherds high up in the mountains, as … Continue reading →

]]> http://blog.splendia.com/2011/12/26/churros/feed/ 2 Hello Hong Kong! http://blog.splendia.com/2011/12/19/hello-hong-kong/ http://blog.splendia.com/2011/12/19/hello-hong-kong/#comments Mon, 19 Dec 2011 08:52:12 +0000 Francesca http://blog.splendia.com/?p=12456 Hello Hong Kong!

Alice Heber is Hotel Business Director for Asia-Pacific here at Splendia. Based in our Hong Kong office, she knows the city inside out and has given us some insider tips for making the most out of this vibrant city... What … Continue reading →

]]> http://blog.splendia.com/2011/12/19/hello-hong-kong/feed/ 0 The Splendia Breakfast Club http://blog.splendia.com/2011/12/05/the-splendia-breakfast-club/ http://blog.splendia.com/2011/12/05/the-splendia-breakfast-club/#comments Mon, 05 Dec 2011 17:23:27 +0000 Georgia http://blog.splendia.com/?p=13411 The Splendia Breakfast Club

On Saturday morning Splendia’s most exciting event yet was held – The Splendia Breakfast Club! There’s been lots going on at Splendia lately; not only have we recently launched our fabulous gift vouchers, but the re-vamped version of The Club … Continue reading →

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A craze that has taken the world by storm is the cupcake – and with good reason! Small but perfectly formed, the cupcake was created as an individual serving, designed to bring a little piece of joy to a person’s … Continue reading →

]]> http://blog.splendia.com/2011/12/01/cupcake-crazy/feed/ 0 The Scoop on Argentine Ice Cream http://blog.splendia.com/2011/11/14/the-scoop-on-argentine-ice-cream/ http://blog.splendia.com/2011/11/14/the-scoop-on-argentine-ice-cream/#comments Mon, 14 Nov 2011 10:33:05 +0000 Georgia http://blog.splendia.com/?p=12935 The Scoop on Argentine Ice Cream

Argentina might be famous for its juicy, mouthwatering steaks, but there is more to this fascinating country’s food culture than just meat. Rich enough to rival even Italian gelato, Argentine ice cream is not to be missed, and Buenos Aires … Continue reading →

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Chocolate, beer and mussels are often the first things that spring to mind when you think of Belgium and its capital, Brussels. However, there is a lot more to the vibrant city, from stunning architecture to a plethora of museums … Continue reading →

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