Okay, here’s Part 2 of my trip to Spain. Madrid and Toledo!

We stayed at the Hyatt Centric Gran Via which I LOVED!!!! Amazing staff and our room
had a huge terrace and excellent view of the Gran Via. Rated 5* by European standards, very central and walkable to main attractions and they have one of the best rooftop bars in the city (similar to my hotel in Malaga).

“1920 Bad Company” was one of the highlights of my trip, it’s a speakeasy, excellent vibes and amazing energy and you’ll just need to make reservations via Instagram. The line to get in was a block long, definitely check out my pics.

Definitely recommend doing a Tapas crawl down Cava Baja street, restaurant/bars usually open at noon and stay open until 4, then closed and open again for dinner at 8p.

Madrid and is very walkable so no need to rent a car. They have a very good transportation system, and Uber and taxis are everywhere and cheap.

Toledo was a very easy day trip by train or bus from Madrid, and we did the Hop on Hop Off bus tour which picks your up at the train station. Toledo is breathtaking and I’m glad I took you guys advice to visit. Quick note, there’s no Uber in Toledo, but they do have taxis and buses which appear to run frequently during the day.

The Mercado San Miguel I’ll be honest, I was not impressed. Fairly small, but everything I sampled was delicious especially the oysters and Cava tasting.

We did a Flamenco show which was another highlight of my trip, I thoroughly enjoyed it and it’s definitely worth the experience!

Here are the names/details of the places we toured, ate at and enjoyed nightlife/cocktails!

*Madrid - My See/Do List:
Plaza Mayor
Prado National Museum (free daily from 6-8p)
Mercado San Miguel
Royal Palace of Madrid
Retiro Park
Flamenco Show at Corral De La Moreria

*Bars/Speakeasy:
1862 Dry Bar
1920 Bad Company (A MUST)
La Santoria
Bar Cock
Casa Toni (Bar & Tapas)
Malaspina
Vinoteca Vides

*Cava Baja Street - Tapas Crawl
Taberna La Concha
Diaz Y Larroy- tapas and wines
La Pasada La villa
La Pasada De Dragon
Casa Lucas
Taberna Tampretino (food duck thighs and ambiance)
Los Heuvo de Lucio

*Madrid Restuarants:
El Club Allard
Cantina La Traviessa
Taverna txaoli
Panem Bakery (breakfast)
Honest Beans and Honest Greens (good coffee)
El Tigre Sidra Bar
Botin (Madrid’s oldest restaurant)

Again, they eat late in Spain, so if early dining is your preference you might be disappointed (or just plan accordingly).

Weather was absolutely gorgeous in Madrid as well, high 60’s, clear skies and sunny!

Until next time…Keep calm and travel!

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Day trip to Toledo

Lunch in Toledo

More of Toledo

Puerto Rican cuisine in Madrid

Long yet comfy flight back home! Was even able to pic these two beauties up at the Duty Free Shop at Madrid airport.

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Wow! See better country. How can I disappear enter this place?

Shalommy:
Makes no sense!

bad belle spotted

I always enjoy your threads, especially the pictures.

Keep it up!

What about their racism oga

mexxy1:
I always enjoy your threads, especially the pictures.

Keep it up!

Thank you friend!

VandalSavage:
What about their racism oga

I personally didn’t experience any. The locals were quite friendly and helpful.

Another banger! As always, the pictures are beautiful, and I am pretty sure, the experience was priceless!

I am curious, what is your budget like (I understand it is for two persons)? Give a range if you don't want to be specific.

Mstravelindiva:


Thank you friend!

You're welcome.

Gerrard59:
Another banger! As always, the pictures are beautiful, and I am pretty sure, the experience was priceless!

I am curious, what is your budget like (I understand it is for two persons)? Give a range if you don't want to be specific.

Flights will vary depending on where you’re flying from. I typically budget $200 euros a night for lodging (4*/5*) and $50-$75 euros per day for meals. I also budget about $5-$10 euros for museums.

I travel off-season to get the best rates for lodging, flights which means the attractions are less crowded. Also, if you’re open to staying in a hostel, I’ve seen them as cheap as $7 euros a night. Nothing fancy, but comfortable, clean, safe, and centrally located. I hope this helps. Safe travels my friend!

Mstravelindiva:


Flights will vary depending on where you’re flying from. I typically budget $200 euros a night for lodging (4*/5*) and $50-$75 euros per day for meals. I also budget about $5-$10 euros for museums.

I travel off-season to get the best rates for lodging, flights which means the attractions are less crowded. Also, if you’re open to staying in a hostel, I’ve seen them as cheap as $7 euros a night. Nothing fancy, but comfortable, clean, safe, and centrally located. I hope this helps. Safe travels my friend!

Thanks!

Gerrard59:


Thanks!

So 3k dollars don run this travel so for at least 3 nights, to and fro flights, meals and tours for those 3days


Cheap

Ebubu:


So 3k dollars don run this travel so for at least 3 nights, to and fro flights, meals and tours for those 3days


Cheap

Meals vary based on your preference, I shared my budget however, you can easily find meals for 1/3 the cost I paid. Hope this helps!

Mstravelindiva:


Meals vary based on your preference, I shared my budget however, you can easily find meals for 1/3 the cost I paid. Hope this helps!

Hello mstravlindiva, I'm planning a trip in December with my beautiful African American fiancee to south Africa and I'm sure you have traveled there bf . So I want you to assist us with getting a tourist company that can help us with a better deal . I hope to hear from you soon . Thanks

zolajpower:


Hello mstravlindiva, I'm planning a trip in December with my beautiful African American fiancee to south Africa and I'm sure you have traveled there bf . So I want you to assist us with getting a tourist company that can help us with a better deal . I hope to hear from you soon . Thanks

Hey friend! Unfortunately SA is not a country I have visited yet, but it’s on my list. You may want to try travelzoo.com for travel deals to SA.

I hope this helps!

Mstravelindiva:


Hey friend! Unfortunately SA is not a country I have visited yet, but it’s on my list. You may want to try travelzoo.com for travel deals to SA.

I hope this helps!

Okay thanks , I will look it up .

I sighted one of your thread at frontpage this morning. Every other chapter of the other thread I opened are breathtaking. Keep it coming ma'am.
Pls take me along like your handbag when next you are traveling

PrincessB1:
I sighted one of your thread at frontpage this morning. Every other chapter of the other thread I opened are breathtaking. Keep it coming ma'am.
Pls take me along like your handbag when next you are traveling

Thank you kindly friend! :-D