Celebrity Travel: Go Away With Roselyn Sanchez
Best known for her roles in "Chasing Papi," the "Rush Hour" franchise and "Without a Trace," Roselyn Sanchez portrays Gigi Mendoza in the ABC series "Grand Hotel." An avid traveler, the actress says she prepares for her family's upcoming trips by recharging at home. "We work like crazy, have two kids and are always on the go," says Sanchez, 46. "We travel a lot, so my favorite weekend getaway is being able to stay home with my kids and read at night." She and her husband, actor Eric Winter, also are the authors of the children's book, "Sebi and the Land of Cha Cha Cha."
Q. What is your favorite vacation destination?
A. I love Barcelona. I went once and I fell in love to the point that I thought I had lived there before. I recommend that visitors go to Las Ramblas. There's a humongous farmers' market that is phenomenal, where you can learn about the culture. It's beautiful and whatever they sell is fresh and top of the line and organic. It's like a whole experience.
Q. What untapped destination should people know about?
A. The first thing that comes to my mind is where I come from, Puerto Rico. I think a lot of people may already know about it, though.
Q. What was the first trip you took as a child? And did you love it, or not so much?
A. I don't remember the first trip, but I do remember going to Costa Rica when I was very young. I remember that it was very cold and I thought that everyone was very light-skinned, funnily enough. I remember going to a glass factory and a cheese factory. I loved the cheese!
Q. What's the most important thing you've learned from your travels?
A. I love traveling and I think it's such a valuable experience. Going to school is fantastic, but when you actually travel the world, you learn about cultures, ideas and vision. It's an invaluable education. It would be wise and beneficial for every person to travel if they have the opportunity.
Q. If you could only pick one place to eat, which would you choose: A casual meal at a street cart or fine dining at a nice restaurant?
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