Jewels of the Iberian Peninsula online

www.secretplaces.com - As the New York Times stated "Wear your shades when checking out this site"

Hailed by both the New York Times and the Times of London as one of the top travel destinations on the Internet, Secretplaces.com wont be a secret for long. This site is making a name for itself by providing unique access to charming independently owned hotels in Spain and Portugal. As any tourist knows, visiting these out of the way places can make a vacation a dream-or a nightmare. Secretplaces.com has done the research and the legwork to let travelers in on the hidden jewels of the Iberian Peninsula, the unforgettable spots that are nearly impossible for the foreigner to find.

Secretplaces.com has an outstanding selection. Travelers can choose between romantic seaside hotels in Asturias, traditional manor houses on the river Douro, noble city hotels in Lisbon, historic inns in Castilla, luxurious country estates in Andalusia or elegant fincas on Mallorca. Places where they are sure to come away with not only a memorable holiday but also an enriching cultural experience. Besides comprehensive information on the promoted lodgings, the Secretplaces guide provides all kinds of useful information relating to local history, culture and sports, sorted by region and hotel for ease of reference.

Award Winning Writers
The on-line travel guide is winning praises and awards for several key reasons. Michael Bendixen and Beatriz Parra Stucky have personally visited all the hotels they recommend. Each was hand picked for its charm, uniqueness and generally enchanting experience. Michael and Beatrizs personal touch is apparent throughout the Secretplaces.com, experience. In addition to the information provided in the site, the Secretplaces team will be glad to give any kind of advice by e-mail or phone. They even go so far as to provide a free advice service and are happy to set up a full travel itinerary, including recommending restaurants and places of interest. The web site is easy to navigate and visually dazzling. Within its short lifespan, Secretplaces has already won three of the industry's most prominent global awards for the concept, execution and content of its site - a Bronze CyberLion at the International Advertisement Festival 2001 in Cannes, a Silver WorldMedal at the 2001 New York Festivals and the nomination as the only finalist in the e-commerce category at the Montreux Golden Awards 2002. As the judges agreed, its simplicity belies the use of advanced technology that enables the user to navigate on all pages without having to adapt to changing layouts-all within a graphically stunning setting.

Contact:
Michael Bendixen
Secret Places Lda.
Rua Belmonte 1
2765-398 Monte Estoril
Portugal
Tel:    351 21 464 74 30
Fax:    351 21 464 74 39
E-mail: michael@secretplaces.com