Thanks to this board, our trip to Spain was an extraordinary experience.
Our twenty day trip included Madrid and then we rented a car and drove to Zaragoza, Huesca, Jaca, San Sebastian, Santander, Bilbao, Oviedo, Cangas de Onis, the Sajambre region (what a view!) then on to Leon and from there back to Madrid to spend a couple of days before our return to the US.
One recommendation that I will make is the use of the BANCOTEL vouchers (talones).It's use saved us about well over 50% of all our accomodations and car rental. Instead of staying in three star hotels we were able to stay in 4 and 5 star hotels and drive around in a brand new Mercedes 3(something). It was the best deal learned from this wonderful board.
The way we did it was, once we got to Madrid we went to a travel agency (right in the Puerta del Sol) and they arranged EVERYTHING including the Bancotel talones and explained each hotel accomodation in detail including calling ahead with the appropiate reservations etc.. What a deal!
Anyway we want to thank everyone for all your input prior to our departure and if there are any questions at all, about the different regions we stayed, do not hesitate to ask us as this would be the least we can do for such wonderful board. Thanks again and
can't wait to get back!! Regards