In honor of our American roots (and, really, any excuse to take a day off), we took an extended weekend in Spain for Labor Day. The temperatures were soaring but somehow there always seemed to be a cooling breeze, and an icy cold refreshing beverage,in the shade. We saw the major city sites, including our fantastic hotel (Alfonso XIII), by touring in the early morning by bicycle. Highly recommend this mode of transportation in Sevilla. We also had a lovely hors...

Spain Itinerary Day 1: Malaga & Nerja Arrive in Spain and begin our journey with a tour of Malaga's Castillo de Gibralfaro; drive down the coast to Nerja; enjoy a low-key evening at Bar El Pulguilla with the local football fans. Emily was one of only 3 women in the place...and one was a waitress! Day 2: Nerja Mostly R&R at the Parador by the pool and on the beach; evening in Nerja, enjoying tapas around the town. Day 3: Granada & Monachil The Al...