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Trendy, delicious and attractive, Asiana offers antiques by day and exquisite Asian food by night.Concierge.com describes the glorious surroundings in this seemingly surreptitious building as evoking a "romantic urban netherworld"This unique combination of uses of a building works very well - once the tables are set at night the stylish surroundings evoke Asian luxury amid soft candlelight, while many of the wares from the shop owned by the chef's mother remain in sight.Jaime Renedo is the young, self-taught chef who breathes life into this popular eatery, producing a tasty, eclectic menu, combining Spanish produce and eastern flavours.ViaMichelin gives examples of dishes including lobster with fresh pasta and bellota ham served as a Chinese soup and tuna belly as a sashimi wrapped in seaweed.More top restaurants in the Spanish capital include Antojo, Casa Lucio and Hakkasan, another Asian eatery that produces a fusion of Japanese, Chinese and Peruvian flavours.

The stunning AC Palacio del Retiro is set within an early 20th-century mansion.Converted into a hotel in 2004, the 50-room venue is fantastically located right opposite the Parque del Retiro and just a stone's throw from some of Madrid's most popular attractions.With tasteful decoration accompanied by hints at the grand past of the building, the spectacular hotel draws discerning guests from all over the world.Deluxe and modern, online source Concierge describes this property as "an excellent option for families seeking convenient, high-end accommodations". This is largely due to its proximity to the park, where children can run around to their heart's content.Facilities include a spa and the Indice restaurant, headed up by David Herranz, a rising star in the world of chefs.The plush residence is in the cultural Art Triangle of the city, which is home to modern art museums including the Prado, Centro de Arte Moderno Reina Sofia and Thyssen Bornemiza.

Foreign groups from around the world join locals to wow the crowds from October 15th to November 18th in venues around the city, so book your cheap hotel in Madrid early. Out of a total of 30 acts last year, British actors put on Happy Days and French artistes made waves with comedy Le Misanthrope. Bullfighting is out as the season ends in October, but traditional Spanish cuisine is in inside the city's seemingly endless stream of bars and restaurants. There are enough boutiques to give the most-seasoned shopaholics a run for their money and plenty of opportunities to go downtown to old-fashioned markets that will eek more out of your Euro. Get to the capital earlier on November 9th for the Virgen de la Almundena festivities centred around the church of the same name consecrated by Alfonso VI in the 11th century, now known as the Catedral de la Almundena. A new church was started for the city's patron saint in the 16th century but only finished in 1993 when it was consecrated by Pope John Paul II. Madrid is also known for its football teams. A trip to the capital would not be complete without a visit to the home of Real Madrid, Santiago Bernabeu. The stadium is the site of plans for new ministries, skyscrapers, an opera house and park, some of which are expected to be finished this year.

The island of Ibiza is fast becoming the yoga capital of Europe and leading the way is a retreat behind beautiful Benirras beach.Ibiza Yoga offers beginner and general yoga courses from May to October with prices including seven nights' accommodation, three hours of yoga a day and vegetarian brunch.Living quarters vary from pagodas and teepees set on the wooded hillside to villas with views of the sea.Those settling for humbler accommodation do not miss out on the beachscapes either however, with yoga decks boasting prime locations over the breathtaking island scenery.This can be explored at closer range with relaxing walks or beach bathing following the morning's posturing, twisting, balancing and stretching.D-lite Yoga Retreat in Ibiza is another great place for a holistic holiday or for a short break to repair the party damage done elsewhere on the island.