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Barcelona – A Wonderful City to Visit
Published February 16, 2012 | 
Barcelona is a wonderful city to visit and it need not be expensive. There are free gardens, exhibitions and galleries, and discovering the city’s ancient boulevards, markets, quarters and churches is completely free – you just need to know where to look. Barcelona is a very child friendly city. It is not uncommon to see young children out late at night in terraces and on the streets when normally you would expect them to be in bed. So it’s no surprise that there are a host of attractions for children as tourists, as well.
Taking a villa rental in Barcelona surely has a lot of advantages. First of all, a villa rental would enable you to generate significant amounts of savings. Barcelona hotels and other accommodations are common and are also practical, but that is not so if you are going with a large group. If you would lease a villa rental in Barcelona you would be able to pay a fix rate to occupy a villa or townhouse no matter how many you are in the group. Aside from that, you would also have the feel and comfort as if the villa is your actual home.
With the help of internet, one can search for different package that is available for a vacation to Barcelona at varying rates that most likely suit your budget. Within a couple of minutes of search on the net can get you the best possible package rates as well itinerary that suits your requirements without costing you a lot of money.
Recommended hotels in Barcelona:
1. Best Western Hotel 54 Barceloneta Barcelona
Address: Passeig Joan de Borbo 54
Overall rating: 4 out of 5
Cleanliness: 4.1 out of 5
Dining: 4 out of 5
The Hotel 54 Barceloneta is located in one of Barcelona’s most attractive and popular districts which was originally the fishermen’s quarter. Ten guests mentioned the beach in a review, ten loved it. We found 54 reviews that said the hotel is in a convenient location.
2. Bed & Breakfast Gabriel La Rambla Barcelona
Address: Pasaje Escudellers, 7
Overall rating: 4.1 out of 5
Cleanliness: 4 out of 5
Service: 4.1 out of 5
Dining: 4.1 out of 5
Location: 4.5 out of 5
B&B Gabriel La Rambla is a design bed and breakfast in Barcelona that is part of a group of Las Ramblas B&Bs located in the historic centre of the city, close to major landmarks and well connected to El Prat International Airport. 13 mentioned the cost of their booking in a review, ten thought it was a fair price. Five guests mentioned the room cleanliness in a review, four felt they were very clean.
3. NH Forum Hotel Barcelona
Address: Ecuador, 20
Overall rating: 4.2 out of 5
Cleanliness: 4.3 out of 5
Facilities: 3.9 out of 5
Location: 3.9 out of 5
Rooms rating: 4.1 out of 5
The NH Forum is situated in Les Corts neighbourhood, next to the Fira de Barcelona, the AVE railway station and close to Diagonal Av and L’Illa shopping centre. We found 12 reviews that said the staff were helpful and polite.
4. Barcelona Catedral Hotel
Address: c/ Dels Capellans 4
Overall rating: 4.4 out of 5
Cleanliness: 4.5 out of 5
Service: 4.4 out of 5
Facilities: 4.3 out of 5
Rooms rating: 4.3 out of 5
It is a short walk from the hotel to the Plaza Catalunya, the Paseo de Gracia, the harbor and the Liceo Theater among many other popular destinations. 30 guests reviewed the pool, 28 said they loved using it. 255 guests mentioned the hotel’s location in a review, 249 said it was conveniently located.
Most Popular Beaches in the World
Published January 7, 2012 | Beaches are one of the most popular places in the world to go to especially if you love the warm weather and indulge under the heat of the sun.
Nothing beats the feeling of serenity when you are walking along the sand and feeling the breeze of cold air as you wander along a secluded area away from the busy city and far from stressful work.
Forbes mentioned some of top and most popular beaches in the world in their website. Known for its prestige, it’s really an honor for a place to be listed in the world’s famous magazine.
Some of those beaches are Bondi Beach in Australia, known for diving and snorkeling and its powdery sand and deep blue water. Other worlds known beaches are Catalina Island from off the coast of California and South Beach in Florida; also home to the famous South Beach diet. There are also the Fiji and the Maldive Islands, along with Seychelles and the Caribbean.
The Canary Island in Spain and the Corfu in Santorini, Italy are among the Europe’s finest and magnificent.
Lastly, they mention of the Phi Phi Island in Thailand. Some of the missing beaches which I think should be included in the lists are the Boracay and El Nido from the Philippines and Jeju Island in South Korea.
Stuff You Do When Booking Flights
Published December 6, 2011 | Flight booking tips comes first when looking for a place to travel. Most travelers take the opportunity of low cost flight when going to places especially abroad. Some of the tips that we need to remember are;
It’s always an advantage to book in advance so as to get the lowest price from airline companies. However, too early can sometimes be disadvantage since even airfares fluctuate. Try to compare fares. Search for multiple promos and sites offering promos and discounts. If you can compare all those deals then you can come up with a good one.
You can also check budget airlines. They are advisable for short distance trips and make you save on some pennies. Most budget airlines operate in a once a day or twice a day basis only so it’s important that you know their flight schedule. You can also ask your travel agent for this and have them book a flight for your convenience.
Check discount airlines website directly and from time to time for their fare price listings. However since they are minor airlines, chances are they might never serve either your destination or departure city.
Alternative airports are also cheaper so if you’re willing to have an extra hour or more driving, you might as well use these.
Travel Photography Tips
Published November 18, 2011 | If we want our travel to be as enjoyable and as memorable, we have to take pictures to capture every important moments of it. Travel photography indeed makes your vacation or even simple getaway complete.
We like to take pictures of almost everything that catches our attention. But aside from taking pictures, it’s also important to know some information on how to make your photos more meaningful. Or by knowing this information, you can transform simple and ordinary photos to something extraordinary and even magnificent masterpieces of art!
If you’re going to a certain place, make sure to do a little research of the place. The internet is the place for research aside from library or museum. You can also ask someone who have been to that place before so that you’ll know which places and things need to be photographed.
Be aware that there are places wherein taking pictures are not allowed, so make sure to ask the local authorities for permission.
If you know that it’s safe to take pictures, then go ahead. Take pictures that will depict not only the scenery but also people, food and culture.
Wander and explore. By doing these, you’ll get to take more photos and appreciate the place even more.
Safety Travel Tips
Published October 6, 2011 | No one is excused from having a bad misfortune or incident, especially a person traveling abroad. To avoid such things from happening here are some travel safety tips that everyone should know.
Before you go, make sure that everything is all properly attended. Dress appropriately and do not wear any mark or sign of an affluent terrorist. Avoid wearing expensive looking jewelry because they can draw the attention of bad guys especially thieves.
Travel light. Bring only the important things that you need. In this case you’ll have more freedom to move quickly or run when it’s really needed.
Do not bring too many valuable items and as much as possible keep your passport, cash and credit cards locked in a hotel safe. Or if you need to bring them outside, don’t put them all in once bag, pouch or pocket.
It’s better to bring travelers’ check and credit card instead of cash. Also, make sure that you have prescriptions when you are bringing some medicines or drugs.
It’s also a good thing to have a photocopy of your passport in case you lost it by accident and by placing name tags in each of your luggage. There’s no need to bring the social ID card and lastly, leave a copy of your itinerary to your family before going on a trip.
Hotel Booking and Hotel Upgrade Tips
Published September 5, 2011 | Like what I’ve mentioned, some of the most important hotel booking tips are done on the phone rather than online and assigning it on your travel agent rather than by yourself.
This time let’s talk about hotel upgrade tips.
Getting a hotel upgrade doesn’t only mean moving to an executive room or suite from your single or twin sharing room. Technically it can also be moving to a room with ocean view or quiet wing as explained by Harper.
There’s no harm in asking for an upgrade as long as you’re courteous enough and most importantly the timing is just right.
Some of tips include booking for a mid range room. In this case, it’s not so awkward to ask for a room upgrade. If you also know think that there are not so many visitors in the hotel (weekdays) the better timing to ask for an upgrade.
Also dress appropriately before asking and be friendly to the receptionist and everyone in the reception area. You can also negotiate; say you will refer the hotel for their extra ordinary service and accommodation to your family, friends and even company. Little disaster can also be helpful. I know someone who had an upgrade due to the server’s fault of not informing them that the menu was not available and they had to wait for a long time.
Hotel Must Know
Published August 13, 2011 | 
Choosing the hotel where a traveler will stay is tantamount to booking a good flight. You have to remember that in any travel, you must have a good night rest.
There is no hotel advice or hotel guide that you should take for granted. Sometimes even the hotel secrets and hotel tricks are important for you to get the best and fairest deal when booking for reservation.
First thing to keep in mind before choosing a hotel is that it’s not a holiday season, if you would like to have cheaper hotel rate. Making a reservation ahead of time can also entitle you with some discount and less hassle in finding vacancies.
Online reservation is really convenient though sometimes it’s better to consult your travel agent regarding hotel reservation. However, experts advise the use of phone inquiries rather than online booking since you can have a direct contact with hotel management thus making it more conventional.
From your phone call, you can inquire all the services and amenities that the hotel can offer so you can adjust what exactly you will bring during your stay.
Upon checking in, ask which service is provided with charge and how much is the cost. For security reason, ask for a card wherein you can find the hotel name, location and telephone number if in case you got lost exploring the city.
Amazing European Travel
Published July 9, 2011 | Europe is known as the most popular and desired continent for travelers around the world. Reasons why tourists prefer Europe is its strategic location (relatively easy land travel) since its countries are connected into one amazing continent.
European travel, European vacation and even cruises are among the top searched topics in different search engines. That makes it easier for a person planning to go to Europe to have different tips before embarking on a travel.
First things first, if you will visit the continent you might as well check which cities would you like to visit. Would you like to see Paris, Venice or London? Location wise, choose the cities which are closer to one another. If you will visit France, you may head to either Germany or Spain going to Portugal.
The entire Europe is known for its architecture, history and culture so anywhere you go, you will be provided with a complete package for everything that any traveler wishes to experience.
And if I were to visit Europe, my first stay would definitely be Italy. I would love to visit the cities where I could go back to the renaissance era. Italy is also a home for fashion and style. Travelers can enjoy shopping for authentic and trendy designer clothes and stuff. Lastly and definitely the best is the Italian cuisine. No one goes to Italy and forget to fall in love with its pasta and pizza!
Top 5 Travel Destinations in the World
Published June 3, 2011 |
According to the World Tourism ranking the top 5 travel destinations are France, United States, China, Spain and Italy. The ranking is released by the United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) three times in a year. The rating is actually based on the number of visits and by the tourism revenue generated.
Hands down to the romantic city of lights, Paris deserves to be on its top spot. Besides, it’s not just the magnificent Eiffel Tower that French are so proud of, not to mention fashion food and definitely museums.
Ranking on second is the land of the free and the home of the brave so to speak. Yup, the United States of America which is if you will think deeply is somehow connected to France through the Liberty Tower. If you will to ask me why US is one of the best travel destination in the world, my simple answer would be the glitter and glamour of Hollywood and all things associated to it – Universal Studios, gaming and casinos, Disneyland etc.
The rest would be a historical tour to China, not so expensive but truly memorable.
Then going back to Europe to visit the Rome, coliseum, more museums and other architectural masterpieces in the rest of Italy and Barcelona, everything else are so exciting.
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