Sevilla+2012

=== [|Seville Traveler's Experience and Tips]   === = Sevilla 2012 =

Accommodations
//A group of apartments in a 17th century Sevillian palace. Sound good? I think it looks awesome!// //6 participants will stay in [|San Jose II], a 3-bedroom apartment// //A total of 7 participants will stay in one of three patio apartments, located within the same building as the San Jose apartment. [|Patio 1], [|Patio 2], or [|Patio 3]// //Approximate cost to each participant for the apartments is $525. This is more fhan was discussed at the meeting, but I believe its advantageous location and the views offered by the terrace will make up the difference. I am a bargain hunter, but I believe the quality of this is far superior to the other options. For example, from the roof terrace, which is a communal area for the entire group, there is a view of Seville's most iconic building, La Giralda. The kids will be able to enjoy their breakfasts and dinners in a real Andalusian style patio and terrace. I believe this apartment will be one of their favorite elements of the travel experience, and we're still getting off a lot cheaper than a hotel during this peak travel season!//

The following links contain information about Seville, La Semana Santa (Holy Week), and Andaluc�­a (the region in southern Spain we will be visiting) Check back often as this page is updated!

[|Tripadvisor-Seville] [|All About Spain--Sevilla] [|Explore Seville--Semana Santa]--this is a great resource for the outsider experiencing "La Semana Santa" for the first or 100th time! Complete with a glossary of terms and a guide to Semana Santa etiquette.

Check out the following videos to learn more about Seville and La Semana Santa media type="youtube" key="ZATKM7gHLyU" height="345" width="560" __Bloggers' perspectives on Seville and La Semana Santa--Good Reads!__ [|A Catholic Outsider's Experience] [|Seville Traveler's Experience and Tips]

==Brush up on your //español// and learn more about //la cultura española//--it will improve your travel experience! == ==== An excellent Spanish course offered by BBC Languages to help get us ready for an awesome travel experience in Spain. This is geared toward beginners, but it also teaches much about Spanish culture and customs. It also acquaints the listener to the accent and cadence of "Spanish-Spanish." Enjoy! ==== [|BBC Languages--Mi Vida Loca]