Andorra is a co-principality (Spain & France) in a wide valley of the Pyrenees Mountains. It has a long and colourful history. Its hot thermal springs led the Romans to tarry here. The region was captured from the Muslims in 803 AD by Charlemagne. At 1300 metres (4000 feet) At elevation it offers a comfortable, dry climate to enjoy the outdoors. The entire country covers only 468 square kilometres with a population of 65,000.

Rugged and remote from the outside world until the mid-twentieth century advent of tourism, Andorra's land outside the capital (Andorra La Vela) is devoted chiefly to pasture. The rural landscape has been referred to as something out of the Hobbit. Romanesque and Medieval churches, thickset livestock collared by huge bells, rough hewn chalets with archaic wrought ironwork straight out of Grimm's fairytales, ancient village springs, and stone dovecotes tell of its long, enduring history.

We have chosen to stay in Encamp, the main town of the Parish by the same name. The population of the entire parish is just over 10,000 people. Our hotel is the Hotel la Mola. A relaxed and friendly hotel offering comfortable rooms with private bath, swimming pool and full restaurant. We are including breakfast and dinner daily. Encamp is 10 minutes from the busy commercial centre of Andorra La Vela and offers excellent access to the stunning countryside and the Caldea Spa Facility.

Caldea Spa (Oh - the Romans would be proud of this!) Caldea's natural thermal water will refresh you because it is high in sodium, rich in sodium, rich in sulphur and thermal plankton. The water at Caldea's outlet temperature is warm (68º) and rich in minerals. Relaxing in it gives an antalgic, healing, decongesting and anti-allergic reaction. We are including a 6-day pass to this world class facility allowing 3-hour unlimited use of the 'thermal-leisure area' consisting of Baths – Indoor lagoon, outdoor lagoon, Outdoor Jacuzzi, Indo-Roman baths, Sirocco bath (very relaxing hot air bath) Hammam and vaporization Fitness – foot baths, acquamassage area, showers with various water pressures to stimulate circulation. Relaxation – relaxation between thermal baths, showers is essential to enjoy the benefits of Caldea. Infra-red relaxation –helps to maintain body heat after the fitness area, is relaxing and does not tan the skin, Wood's lighting – negative ion relaxation, outdoor terrace area (all relaxation areas are suitable for reading). In addition you have a credit of Euros 100.00 to apply to any of the many specialized treatments, beauty treatments, and programs incorporating massage, anti-celllulite & slimming treatments, facial/body treatments, covering everything from reflexology to waxing. They have 5 'anti-stress' programs alone ! - we are happy to supply the list to you.

June 01
- our private transfer leaves from Toulouse Airport to take us to our hotel in Encamp
Welcome Dinner

June 02
- After breakfast we travel to La Massana province to visit 'Casa Rull'. This is an Authentic Andorran village farmhouse which replicates the life and times of a wealthy farmers family illustrating rural life as it has been for centuries. Afternoon - we visit and have an orientation of the amazing Caldea Spa facility You have a 6-day pass at this state of the art spa. Dinner at our hotel

June 03
- This morning you choose between a painting workshop or 3 hour guided walk
Afternoon at Caldea Spa
Dinner at our hotel

June 04
- Morning - breakfast and choice of painting workshop or walk
Afternoon at Caldea Spa
Dinner at our hotel

June 05
- The principal city Andorra La Vela is a bustling centre for fabulous duty free shopping
Evening - Catalan Barbecue in a classic 'borda' with meter thick walls and open fire.

June 06
- Morning breakfast choice of painting workshop and guided walk
Afternoon at Caldea Spa
Dinner at our hotel

June 07
- Morning -breakfast choice of painting workshop and walk
Afternoon at Caldea Spa
Dinner at our hotel

June 08
- Morning - breakfast choice of painting workshop and walk
Afternoon at Caldea Spa
Dinner at our hotel

June 09
- after breakfast we free day for personal sightseeing and shopping -there will be an Optional morning painting workshop Farewell Dinner

June 10
-Transfer to Toulouse Airport for flight home - we can assist with further arrangements

COST AND INCLUDED FEATURES

Cost per person (based on sharing twin accommodation) $1990.00 Cad. / $1426.00 USD

Included Features :

• all transfers and transportation from June 01 - 10
• Breakfast and dinner daily
• 5 Guided walks
• 6 Day pass to Caldea Spa
• Euros 100.00 credit toward spa treatments
• Fully escorted by Rose Tomassini
• Single supplement - $150.00 Cad. / $110.00 USD