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MAKE THE MOST OF YOUR BARCELONA TRIP IN 5 DAYS

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A View Of Barri Gothic

Whether your idea of vacation is taking a stroll along a sea, relaxing at the sun-kissed beaches or spending the entire day exploring the architectural treasures, Barcelona has you covered. Those who have been to Barcelona are full of stories about the incredible city and they have this indomitable desire to keep coming back again.

Barcelona has so much to offer to the tourists that even a lifetime might not be enough to see it and do it all. In most cases you have just a few days or maybe a week if you are lucky to spend in the city. Here are a few tips that will help you make the most of your Barcelona trip in just 5 days.

Day One – Explore The Historical Treasures

The roots of the city go back to the pre-Roman times and you can see the influence of that era even today. If you are a history buff and wish to know the past of Barcelona closely then spend a day visiting the various city museums and other historical buildings. At the Barcelona History Museum, you can actually walk through Roman ruins. The Picasso Museum houses over 300 pieces of work by Picasso. Other historical buildings worth visiting are The Gothic Cathedral and Barcelona Museum of Contemporary Art.

Day Two – Pamper Your Palette With The Taste Of Spain

Spend a day learning, exploring and experiencing the varieties of food in Spain. There are various food markets worth exploring in the city and there are guided tours that will take you around Barri Gothic and neighboring areas. The tour will help you learn about the food culture in Barcelona.

Day Three – Relax In The Sun Drenched Beaches

When you are in Barcelona, you just cannot miss a day out in the sun drenched pristine beaches. Whether you want to spend an activity-filled day enjoying the various water sports or simply wish to relax at the beach, you need at least an entire day to soak in the beach fun.

Day Four – Enjoy The Architectural Wonders

On day four, spend some time appreciating the various architectural wonders of the city. Barcelona’s Gaudi is a world renowned architect who is known as the father of the Modernista architecture. He has a unique style and his various works attracts many visitors to the city. The four main architectural wonders designed by him are La Sagrada Familia, Casa Mila, Park Guellm, and Casa Batllo. You can enjoy a walking tour of the various Modernista movement sites by famous architects.

Day Five – Relax And Enjoy The City

On day five, you can enjoy a thrilling aerial ride on the Harbor Cable Car which starts from the beach in Barceloneta and takes you to the Montjuic Hill. From the hill, you will be able to enjoy spectacular views of the city overlooking the Olympic stadiums, a Spanish village and beautiful gardens. Spend the remaining time enjoying Barcelona food and drinking a lot of sangria. If you still have time then watch a football or soccer match in Barcelona.

5 UNIQUE PLACES TO STAY IN BARCELONA

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Traditional architecture in Barcelona

HOTEL 1898

Formerly headquarters of the Philippine Tobacco Company, this exceptional hotel is located in Las Ramblas, in the center of Barcelona, where luxury and small pleasures, in a colonial style, remind you 19th century Spain. Featuring a rooftop seasonal swimming pool, suites with private terraces, a spa and a heated indoor pool as well. Work out your tensions in a well-equipped cardio gym with sauna and steam room, or relax with aromatherapy, massages, or reflexology. The multilingual staff, concierge service, and 24-hour front desk are happy to help you. The hotel also offers an array of amenities to the business traveler. The business center, conference room, meeting rooms, provide ample space to complete business. The facility also offers an audio-visual room and free Wifi. A restaurant, 2 bars and 2 coffee shops are on site for the use of the guests of this 169 room hotel.

LE MERIDIEN BARCELONA

A 231 room hotel situated on the famous Las Ramblas Street in the heart of Barcelona’s bustling and historic district. Relax with a fine selection of cocktails in Le Pop Cocktail Bar or dine in the Centonze Restaurant with products bought from local markets. The non-smoking rooms are family friendly, allow pets, are wheelchair accessible and air conditioned. For the business traveler, laundry services, dry cleaning services, and a business center with internet access are available. The hotel has 7 meeting rooms that can accommodate up to 126 guests as well as a banquet room. After a long business meeting or a day of sightseeing, relax with excellent room service or work of the tension in the fitness center with gym, workout room or spa. The multilingual staff is happy to assist you.

OLIVIA BALMES HOTEL

A modern hotel deemed as an oasis in the heart of Barcelona. The modern amenities are designed to satisfy the most choosy travelers. With soundproof windows and enclosed balconies, you will be able to relax but all the while enjoying Barcelona. This 128, all-exterior, room hotel boasts of modern, cutting edge materials used to made each guest rooms an unforgettable experience. The air-conditioned, family-friendly rooms are wheelchair accessible and spacious. Soak up the Barcelona sun in the rooftop outdoor pool and terrace or work off your tensions in the new 7th-floor fitness room. Business travelers will not be disappointed with the conference rooms and small format meeting rooms with state of the art technology and free Wifi. The Seventeen Restaurant, Bar and Lounge offers a combination of Mediterranean and Catalan cuisine with the tranquility of large windows to let in bountiful natural light and ambiance.

ALMA BARCELONA

This 72-room hotel in located in the heart of bustling Barcelona, in an elegant building that dates back to the start of the 20th Century. Contrary to the exterior, words such as modern, chic, and stylish and used to describe this hotel. Only a 3-minute walk from the Barcelona’s Passeig de Gràcia metro station, it is easy to navigate the city from here. The individually decorated, modern rooms are air-conditioned, offer free Wifi, and feature stylish furnishings and even bathrobes and slippers. Relax after a hard day in the indoor pool or sauna or arrange a soothing massage. Business travelers will appreciate the meeting rooms, free high-speed internet, and service. The hotel has a restaurant, a café, bar, and a garden terrace.

EL PALACE HOTEL

This 5-star hotel, located in the center of Barcelona, is very close to Las Ramblas and the city’s main attractions. The elegant 125 guest rooms are tastefully and individually decorated with historic significance in mind. This pet-friendly hotel also offers child care and entertainment for younger guests with on-call medical staff. El Palace has a parking service but also offers luxury vehicles with private chauffeurs. The fitness buff will be awed by the fitness center, gym, and workout rooms. The business traveler will be inspired by the 24 business center with free internet, printers and materials.

 

Why Traveling Is Important For You

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Woman traveling

Every once in a while, we all get this adrenaline rush when we see people traveling to beautiful places, meeting new people and having fun. Traveling is something that everybody loves. You don’t need a reason to travel but, when you do, your world gets better. Here is a list of reasons why you should give yourself this treat:

  • Liberating: Traveling alone or in groups is liberating. You get to know yourself better. You get to spend time with yourself or loved ones which seems impossible given your schedule. Traveling helps you outgrow your shyness and lets you be yourself. It gives us the power of freedom and enjoyment that we often lose in our day-to-day lives.
  • Novelty: A change of place is extremely important every once in a while. We often feel suffocated and closed when we live in the same place and follow the same routine for too long. When we see new people and places, it makes a lot of difference – inside and out.
  • Culture: This is probably the best reason to travel. We get to learn about so many different cultures by traveling to new places. We get to build our knowledge about new languages, new traditions, festivals and art. Traveling is like a celebration of life. And once you travel to new places, you realize why it is talked about so much. It educates you like no book ever will.
  • Culinary: Traveling helps us to try different cuisines of different places and that is a whole other world of enjoyment. Any experience is good experience, they say. And when you try different food items at different places, it helps you gain better judgment along with enjoyment.
  • Self-Satisfaction: When you travel, you somewhere satisfy your inner self. You help it explore places and ideas that would otherwise have rotten inside of it. Traveling helps you become a better person, as a whole. It helps you in being a polite and a sensitive person.
  • Broad-minded: Traveling broadens your horizons. It makes you gain a lot of perspectives and gives you the chance to learn to see things from other peoples’ point of view. It helps you gain a conscience and at the same time, changes the way you think about a lot of things.
  • Independent: The best part about traveling is that it makes you independent. It gives you the freedom to be who you want to be and just the way you want it to be. The more you travel, the more you lose dependence on others.

Traveling changes you for the good. It helps you know yourself better and gives you an opportunity to make yourself even better. It improves you. It strengthens you. It brightens you in so many ways that you may not even notice. But, in the long run, traveling to places makes you see the world from a different perspective and also lets the world see you differently.

Tips For Traveling

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Whenever you are traveling, there are certain things that you have to keep in mind. It wouldn’t matter if you are a frequent traveler or you are traveling for the first time; there are certain things that you should always remember every time you travel. Here are a few healthy tips that you can follow while traveling:

  • Keep a backup:

If you are traveling to a new place, make sure you have a backup of all your documents in addition to what you carry in your bag. This will be of great convenience if by mistake you lose any of your documents like passport, visa, travel papers, etc. in a foreign land. Maintain the habit of keeping a backup and carry it safely whenever you travel.

  • Splurge in check:

Sometimes, with the excitement of being in a new place, we go overboard with the spending. You should always see to it that you are spending in your limit so that you don’t end up being broke in a foreign country.

  • Volunteer:

You can always try to volunteer for social causes when you are in a different place. This will help you help others and make contacts with them. Also, this will make others think good of you, which can always come in handy.

  • Maintain notes:

Keep writing no matter how hard you find it. Even if you don’t find the time to do it, make the time. When you maintain a diary with you while travelling, it helps you keep memories safe. It is like storage of your happiness and who wouldn’t want to do that? Write about the things you have seen, the people that you have met or the food you have eaten and this will fill you with a great energy.

  • Stay in touch:

No matter where you go, any place can get a little lonely sometimes. You should always be in touch with your family and your friends. This will not only help them know that you are fine, but you too will gain the knowledge of how they are. Not every day, but you should contact your people back home once or twice every week.

  • Broad Minded:

When you are traveling to a different place, things are not going to be the same as your native place. You must accept that. Don’t be too keen on judging people quickly. You should try to give them time, be patient and learn to talk to them before you make quick calls about their lifestyle. Keep an open mind and let the change kick in and more importantly always have a positive attitude. Don’t let the change bring you down or bring any kind of negative influence on your travel.

  • Patience:

Don’t spoil your day or your mood merely because you missed a train or a bus. There will always be another one. You are not going to be lost. Enjoy and be calm.