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VISITE A BARCELONA EN ENERO 2009 EN CRUCERO. LUEGO ESTUVE 5 DIAS EN BARCELONA QUISIERA SABER COMO PUEDO COMPRAR POR INTERNET ACEITES,VINOS,QUESOS ETC

Hola, if there is anyone that either lives in the area or is familiar, could you please let us know. This is a 3 star hotel, which is located on the same side as the Casa Mila/or the La Pedrera. The 3 star hotel is located in Passeo de Gracia, right at the end of the famous La Pedrera, the hotel has about 5 floors only.. as a matter of fact, there are two adjacent hotels (two hotel next to each other). The office or the guest’s registration is on the second floor.

We check all the website possible and none of which is the hotel we are looking for. Many thanks for your input for the correct name of the hotel and the telephone number. Cheers to all!

I saw the article on Expo Souvenirs on Las Ramblas. I, too, thought the guys there were great and very helpful. I purchased a souvenir sword for my son, and I was advised that I would not be able to bring it back on the cruise ship, so I asked them to shop it and they agreed. I purchased it 9/30/2009. Today is 10/29 and I have not received it. I have sent 2 emails to them and they have not responded to me. Is anyone able to help, or tell me what my next step should be? Thanks for any help.

hi all, could anyone give my wife and I some advice on the easiest/cheapest way to get from Barcelona to nice. We are in Barcelona at the present time and would like to be on the move in a couple of days.

thanks for any help. great traveling to you all, greg

The question is how the City is going to reduce the number of visitors to 50% (2M) ?
http://www.20minutos.es/noticia/541816/0/park/guell/entrada/
http://www.lavanguardia.es/ciudadanos/noticias/20091010/53801491848/el-ayuntamiento-apuesta-por-cobrar-entrada-en-el-park-guell-park-guell-barcelona-olot-ricard-martine.html

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Hi all

I'll be visiting barcelona soon and am a bit of a fashion junkie. What are the boutiques like there? im not into chain stores much and like nice quality but not too expensive :)

i also plan to visit other parts of spain but cant decide yet. Any tips of places really worth visiting for their natural beauty? and of course nice shops for this shopaholic? ;)

Thanks in advance...

Hi there, I was wondering how much is it for the blue tram to Tibidabo, and the entry fees for the amusement-parks?

I was not able to find online how to get to this place from metro or anything. it seems to be a beautiful park to visit during spring time which is when we will be going for the visit.
and is it free?
ty all

I really do not want to miss something great but also do not want to go to one if it is not my taste for 9 euros. so for people that only like traditional oil paints and all, should I even bother to go?

many thanks

I could not find even in its own web site whether to visit inside is free or not I just know it closes at 2:30

Hi
are tips generally given to waiters and waitresses in restaurants, if so what are the tips based on? for example here in NY, I usually double the tax. In Barcelona, how should I determine the amount of tip to give?
Thank you!!

Are there any recommended tour agencies in Barcelona to use in March 2010 or should we use the cruise line (NCL) cruise excursions? We are staying here two nights pre cruise at the end of March. Do not know the hotel yet.
Thanks in advance.
Catherine

Hello,

My fiance and I are celebrating the final two nights of our honeymoon in Barcelona. We're going to be there on a Saturday and Sunday evening. I've always heard about the over-the-top Barcelona nightlife and I want to get the full experience on the Saturday night. We're both in our mid-20s and enjoy fashionable restaurants and trendy dance clubs.

What would a typical night look like? Tapas and drinks, dinner, dancing etc.? We'd appreciate recommendations on what hot spots to visit.

Many thanks!
Patrick

l am traveling with my teenage daughter in Nov. can anyone tell me the best area to stay.we have never been to spain before.
also if anyone has a good recommendation for a self catering apartment, l would really appreciate it

Hello there,
Just wondering if anyone knows anything about the University of Barcelona and its reputation as I am thinking of taking a master programme there (Cognitive Science & Language). Also, is life expensive in Barcelona - accommodation, geleral living and food costs? I am aware that it is no doubt a fun city, but I am trying to work out if I can afford it before taking the leap! Of course, I would gladly take up a part-time job, but I think this may be difficult as I am lacking in Spanish or Catalan... Would be grateful for any advice.
Cheers...

Hi,i have booked a short break for my mum and dad to a hotel in central barcelona just off the Rambles.
My question is how is the best way for them to get to their hotel from the main airport,are the buses easy or would a taxi be better and roughly how much will it cost?
Thanks in advance for any replys.
Barry

Pardon the double entry for my question.

Are there internet cafes in Barcelona? We are departing from there on a cruise. Does anyone know if there are internet cafes in: Alicante, Malaga, and Cadiz, Spain? How about Lisbon and Funchal, Portugal and Casablanca, Morocco?
Thank you for any help on this subject.

We are a group of 4 vegetarians (no meat or fish) plus 1 more who eats everything arriving in Barcelona October 20th for 3-5 days. Planning to stay in an apartment (I think MH Apartments Guell was mentioned as an option)

Any tips on local veggie dishes and also places to eat for lunch and dinner?

One more question - we arrive on a Champions League football day (against a russian team), but thankfully early morning. Are there places to avoid on this day?

Hi,
we're a group of 3 ~ 4 friends travel about one week to Barcelona end of Oct, beginning of Nov.

we were wondering how to get around the city and decided to rent bikes. Is it a good ideas? can anyone give us like an approximately pricing list, like to rent a bike for like a week?
we found a couple of deals online but we dk if they're reliable? has anyone tried it before??

And also I personally was wondering if we could buy like a pay-as-you-go phone card or simcard to contact one another in case we get lost or smt ^^

tnx a lot!!!

My husband and I are planning a two week trip to Spain and I am thinking perhaps a week in Barcelona or more and a few days in Girona. What is the average temp in January? I know it's hard to predict (I was in Istanbul at the same time of year and it was unseasonably warm and sunny so you never know), but usually? We're from Portland, Oregon and since it's around the same latitude I expecting around 50-55F. Also rain? Lots of it or not so much? Any info would be helpful. It's always hard to know where to go in winter which is unfortunately about the only time he can get time off work. We aren't much for laying around beaches. We love architecture and history. Anything you can tell me about Girona would be great. Thank you!

Are any VT members going to be on Red Bull Air Race Show October 3-4 in Barcelona?

Just leanred from my hotel that they will shut down the air conditioning system beginning mid Oct. Would like to know if any hotels, their air con will continue operating? Pls recommend some hotels around the La Rambla area closed to the cruise port?

Thanks

I am planning a surprise trip to Barcelona at Christmas and am trying to get some details of attractions, restaurants etc that will be open. We will arrive on the morning of 26th (which I know is a holiday) and will be staying 2 nights. Its particuarly 26th (St Stephens Day)that I would like to plan ahead for. We will be staying in 1898 Hotel of Las Ramblas. I would like to go for something to eat and then ot The Magic Fountains as we have never been before. Any advice much apprceiated. Thanks.

I'll disembark from Adossat Quay (Cruise terminal, likely on "c" terminal) by the end Oct and would like to know whether or not there is a direct Airbus from terminal to the El Prat Int'l airport. If so, any website I can search for time and fare schedule. If no such bus services, how can I take the public transit to the airport.

Thanks

Are bars, clubs, etc. open on Sunday nights and worth going to? I will be in Barcelona just for the night (arriving 10:45, flight out next morning at 8:30) and was thinking it might make more sense to go out for the night instead of getting a hotel. Thoughts?

If it matters for the question, my trip is in October and I am a 36-year-old female.

Thanks!

I'll be in Barcelona by mid Oct for 3 days. Other than the famous spot in the city centre, I would like explore the neighbor city. Any city can recommend? How to get there? Any Bull Fight I can watch in nearby city?

Is the T1 ticket good for multipal days?

Thanking in advance for your valuable input.

Regards
Stephen

Hi,
can someone please suggest a hotel...that is central, rooms with private bathroom & in the region of around 25euro per night?

thanks
Pierre

Does anyone knows if there are left luggage facilities or lockers at Estacio Franca in Barcelona?

Thanks in advance...

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Hi All

I was suppose to go to Barcelona next month with a friend, however something came up and my friend had to cancel. I am torn between trying to find another companion or going by myself.

Ive never travelled on my own before, especially to a different country.

Would you recommend Barcelona to a solo female traveler? is it safe? if so which area should I stay in? what are some safety tips? Is it even worth me going on my own, or should I just wait until someone becomes avaiable (although I'm not having any luck in finding anyone.)

Also what are some fun things for a solo traveler to do in Barcelona.

Thank you so much!