Salmon is the real gold rush in The Last Frontier. Alaskan salmon culture is a story of hope. Often represented in carved totem poles, it is a symbol of abundance, renewal, fertility and dependability. Northwest Native Americans have relied on the fish as a food source and spiritual representation for thousands of years. Despite a turbulent history, including near extinction, today, salmon are treated with the utmost respect. Traditionally, one ceremonial fish is caught early in the spring, blessed, eaten and every piece of the remaining carcass returned to the sea in the belief that the spirit will rise again completing the cycle of life. Only then can the official fishing season begin.
Set in a charming medieval village landscape that has inspired artists for decades, Catalonia’s romantic Hotel la Plaça is a beautiful and dreamy place to stay in Madremanya, Spain. This property is a peaceful destination to relax, but close enough to some of Catalonia’s best-known attractions.
