Recently in Valencia Category

Families with young children hardly need to be reminded of the release of Disney/Pixar's Toy Story 3, the latest chapter in the saga of Buzz and Woody, but they might appreciate this bit of news. Starwood is celebrating this monumental movie with a chance to book a memorable family holiday at more than 100 properties around the world. Enjoy your biggest adventure yet with this special offer, which includes 50% off a second room and a free viewing of a Disney movie every night of your stay. Best of all, kids eat and drink for free. Rates start at just 330 euros at the Schloss Fuschl Resort & Spa, Salzburg, a member of Starwood's Luxury Collection, a perfect destination to have a Sound of Music experience. The Westin Valencia has rates starting at 125 euros, and is just minutes from one of Europe's best family attractions, the City of Arts and Sciences. There are participating hotels and resorts throughout Europe, Africa, and the Middle East, so check the list and take the family on a vacation they'll remember forever.

The America's Cup sailboat race may be over, but there's still plenty to see in the Spanish city of Valencia. And since the Westin Valencia is one of this week's participating Starpicks properties, now just might be the perfect time to pay a visit to this jewel of a city on the Mediterranean coast. With last-minute rates of at least 20% off regular rates for stays during the next two weekends, it won't hurt a bit to enjoy a couple of days wandering through the Santiago Calatrava-designed City of Arts and Sciences, (video right) or enjoying the many bohemian bars along the Calle Alta.

Of course, the Westin Valencia is in itself a Valencia attraction. The building was originally constructed from a modernist style dating from 1917, and is now one of the most impressive structures in a city of impressive structures. When dinner time rolls around, guests can enjoy delicious seafood and other specialties at the Rosmarino Mediterranean Restaurant, or international delights at Oscar Torrijos. Thanks to the tradition of afternoon siestas, Spaniards are able to enjoy nightlife until the wee hours, so if you're well rested, be sure to drop by H-Club Valencia for some expertly-mixed cocktails and live music until 2:30 a.m. The Westin Valencia is just one of more than 35 Starpicks properties this week, so take a look at the list and decide where you'd like to go on your next adventure.