Barcelona Travel
We all have unforgettable memories. A place we visit, a movie we see, a painting in a museum, a restaurant we dine in all evoke a memory we don’t forget.. Barcelona is one of those places. The Gaudi architecture ( the face of Barcelona) the Catalan food ( the best tapas & La Boqueria food market) the Gothic Quarter (center of the old city), the art ((Gaudi,Picasso & Miro) make it one of the most vibrant, major global cities in the world. Ranked # 4 for both business travelers & most visited city in Europe, # 14th most livable city in the world and voted # 1 top beach city – why would we ever want to leave? Start by visiting American Express Travel to plan your getaway.
Does being married or single influence Where2Stay? Location, cost, size & child friendly all play a part. Do you want your hotel, hip & modern with sexy dark lounges, a DJ spinning “singles” on the roof? Or do you prefer a quiet, elegant & romantic hotel? Sometimes you might want to “marry” the two which is the hardest to find. You will see an M (married), S (single), or an MS, (married/single) next to each hotel.
Where2Stay
Me Barcelona – A steel & glass hotel who’s motto is ” It’s all about you”? (Isn’t it always about us?) Book the Level Sea View room on the 20th -28th floor where free IPods & Nespresso coffee makers complement the view of the Mediterranean Sea. With a poolside cocktail bar, a Heineken Terrace, Angels & Kings Club (direct from NY East Village) being a little out of the city center won’t matter. They even have a “My Best Friend & Me Package.” The Wear Girls can go together! (S)
Casa Fuster – This Casa, built over 100 years ago was considered the most expensive building of its time was a gift from Senior Fuster to his wife (how come we just get dinner?) Restored in 2008 as a 5 star luxury hotel, located on the famous Passeig De Gracia offers understated luxury. Book the Jr. Suite w/terrace, enjoy the mirrored bathtub & relax by their rooftop pool. Perfect!
Mandarin Oriental – Lattice see thru windows into the lobby, all white rooms & a hidden garden make this a Mandarin at its best. A Manolo Blahnik store doesn’t hurt either? (MS)
W Hotel – It’s not often a W Hotel offers something for everyone. In La Barceloneta on the beachfront boardwalk, this iconic structure seems to rise up from the sea. Unending views, large rooms, Bliss Spa, & amazing pool w/ sunbeds overlooking the beach. Floating vases in the lobby says it all. (MS)
Where2Dine
For tapas – few places take a reservation. Just line up and make friends. Cal Pep – no longer a secret, but told to us by Thomas Keller, Tapas 24, Lolita, Bar Mut. Don’t skip Jamonisimo for Iberian ham.
So many restaurants – so little time. A few to visit are: Sinc Sentitis, Comerc 24, Botafumeiro, Tickets (impossible to get in) El Quim, Speakeasy, Gaig…
Where2Drink
So many bars…lots of time. Dry Martini, Eclipse at the W, 7 Sins Lounge. Bambu Lounge & Speakeasy will get you started.
Where2Shop
Stroll the famous Passeig de Gracia visiting shops that are only in Barcelona. Don’t miss the unique jewelry store, Vasari where you will empty your wallet . Thank god they serve champagne! Then stroll down the street to Santa Eulalia to shop for the latest fashions! Don’t miss the Born area & Barri Gothic for unique one of a kind boutiques.
The Wear Girls partner at night too…
