The internet is the future… I don’t think so!

This week was different my fellow bloggers… I was assigned to travel… not the world but the World Wide Web.  May I say that this is even bigger than the world itself… the future is now and that is exactly what Blands Travel has been doing. Blands Travel’s new online platform is simply outstanding, the site is full of interesting features and boasts of having a complete guide and information any visitor to a destination would love to have at their reach.

The website goes beyond the norm, no longer are websites being used to inform clients and simply book your transfer or excursion.  Blands Travel has introduced a new concept in Gibraltar, the use of the “Be Inspired” tool, this fantastic setting allows any client interested in visiting Gibraltar the chance to be enlightened with the many products in line.  Anyone who is interested in visiting but has no idea of what to do in Gibraltar… this really is the tourism bible of Gibraltar, it offers absolutely anything which suits any type of visitor.  The website’s main aim is to enhance the visitors experience once in Gibraltar. 

The website has been created in a user friendly way which can target every type of customer according to their preference.  Lists of gastronomical, nature, adventure, educational and at sea experiences are presented within the Experiences sections.  The story does not end there, not only will our clients be presented with the top tours and excursions in Gibraltar, they will also have the chance of viewing our Spanish and Moroccan products.  By a click of a button, your booking with us will be confirmed.  There is no need to book whilst in Gibraltar, if you for well know you are visiting this fantastic destination why wait?

One other point which is worth mentioning is the fact that the website also acts as a form of directory and event driven handbook.  The site will be updated so that you can view all current and future events in Gibraltar, we will also inform you of any changes in our travel guide.

Do visit our website (www.blandstravel.com) in the following days as we are planning to launch our fantastic website which really does please everyone who intends to visit Gibraltar within the next year. If you need more information with regards to the website please contact the Weekly Traveller comment section.

Watch out for next week’s blog…  I will be writing about a specific location in Gibraltar… I was enquired about this a few weeks back J

Happy Travelling

The Weekly Traveller

A taste of the Andalusian city Malaga

Malaga Exposed

When you think of Malaga your first impression always seems to be the same, its where Spain’s favourite Costa del Sol starts.  To a certain point I may have agreed with this perception, until I recently visited the cultural city of Malaga, which may well be the Costa del Sol’s capital city, but in no way whatsoever does Malaga resemble other places down the coast.

The Malaga Convention Bureau recently invited me to visit Malaga on a two day visit of all its cultural and gastronomic places of interest.   I was met by fantastic hosts which really illustrated Malaga in a totally different way to what I perceived it would be.  I remember Malaga to have been a Coastal town with not much significance to what is highlighted in this modern day.  The city has been transformed into a vibrant well-orchestrated metropolitan place in which people who visit Malaga are endured with diverse historical artefacts, buildings, monuments and most of all museums.  I was shown around the historical city centre and was amazed at the curiosity and resemblances between Gibraltar and Malaga… I was told that Malaga did indeed have British influences in the early 18^th century.  One small anecdote in which quite struck me was to realise that the lower the baluster in peoples balconies were the wealthier the family.  Although insignificant to many these small well known secrets made my trip enjoyable and informative.

My overall objective out of the trip was to find how Malaga could be attracted for its culture and gastrononmy.. however, this did not mean I did not enjoy other fascinating activities planned.  I enjoyed a sail and fun outing in a Catamaran at very reasonable prices which travelled throughout the coast and enjoyed the panoramic scenery.  In the afternoon a well-deserved visit to the Malaga Automobile Museum was the day’s highlight… being shown the antique cars and having the chance of driving the 1964 Aston Martin driven in one of James Bond’s movies was simply out of this world. Frankly I would recommend anyone to visit this fantastic event driven location in Central Malaga. Soon after this unforgettable trip to the museum we embarked on a gastronomical indulgence, we dined at the Bodega El Pimpi, renowned for its set menu and typical tapas menu.  A sheer delightful evening accompanied with fancy wine made the night extra special.

For more information on Malaga and what you can do there…. Email the Weekly Traveller at excursions@blandstravel.com.

Happy Travelling

The Weekly Traveller