<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?>
<rss version="2.0"
	xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/"
	xmlns:wfw="http://wellformedweb.org/CommentAPI/"
	xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/"
	xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom"
	xmlns:sy="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/syndication/"
	xmlns:slash="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/slash/"
	>

<channel>
	<title>Travel Tips &#187; Spain</title>
	<atom:link href="http://www.traveltodaytips.com/tag/spain/feed/" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml" />
	<link>http://www.traveltodaytips.com</link>
	<description>Best Travel Tips and Info.</description>
	<lastBuildDate>Tue, 07 Feb 2012 15:45:38 +0000</lastBuildDate>
	<generator>http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8</generator>
	<language>en</language>
	<sy:updatePeriod>hourly</sy:updatePeriod>
	<sy:updateFrequency>1</sy:updateFrequency>
			<item>
		<title>Barcelona &#8211; What You Should Discover In This Location On The Mediterranean</title>
		<link>http://www.traveltodaytips.com/travel-tips/barcelona-what-you-should-discover-in-this-location-on-the-mediterranean/</link>
		<comments>http://www.traveltodaytips.com/travel-tips/barcelona-what-you-should-discover-in-this-location-on-the-mediterranean/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sun, 04 Dec 2011 10:34:01 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Peter</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Travel Tips]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[(Barcelona]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Expedited passport name changes]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[passport]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Spain]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[travel]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.traveltodaytips.com/travel-tips/barcelona-what-you-should-discover-in-this-location-on-the-mediterranean/</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[As the second largest city in Spain, Barcelona is a hub for various facets of Spanish culture, including the arts, science, fashion, and entertainment. With a known 2000-year history, Barcelona offers a rich and complex vacation experience for those seeking a vacation with a little bit of everything: culture, nightlife, beaches, and so on. Just [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>As the second largest city in Spain, Barcelona is a hub for various facets of Spanish culture, including the arts, science, fashion, and entertainment. With a known 2000-year history, Barcelona offers a rich and complex vacation experience for those seeking a vacation with a little bit of everything: culture, nightlife, beaches, and so on. Just remember that you will need a valid passport in order to travel to Barcelona. Services like expedited passport name changes are all available online. </p>
<p>You Will Need A Passport To Get There</p>
<p>Regardless of what is wrong with your passport, you can get the problem rectified with online passport services. For instance, if you recently got married or divorced, you might need an official name change on your passport. Or maybe your passport has expired or gotten lost. Regardless of the issue, it can be fixed online. You can even get passport cards online, which allow people to spend less in order to travel to countries around the United States. </p>
<p>Barri Gotic &#8211; The Gothic Quarter</p>
<p>The Gothic Quarter, or Barri Gotic, is a beautiful and historic location in which to start your trip. The buildings of this quarter are historic, with some even going all the way back to Medieval times and even further back to Roman times. Because the roads are a little too tight for cars, exploring on foot is an good option, and many of the landmarks are easily reached this way, including impressive old churches and wide open plazas. There is also a walkway that runs along the Mediterranean Sea, providing the opportunity for a romantic walk along the water. </p>
<p>El Palau de la Musica Catalana &#8211; Palace of Catalan Music</p>
<p>Barcelona has several official UNESCO World Heritage Sites, and one of the most love is El Palau de la Musica Catalana, or the Palace of Catalan Music. Lluis Domenech i Montaner, a famous local architect, designed the building. This breathtaking structure is as beautiful on the outside as it is on the inside, full of intricate details, gorgeous colors, and more. The Church of the Sacred Family, or El Templo Expiatorio de la Sagrada Familia, is an impressive yet beautiful Gothic-style building, as well as another UNESCO World Heritage Site. Be sure to allot enough time to take in the exterior and the interior. </p>
<p>Museu Nacional d&#8217;Art de Catalunya</p>
<p>As one might imagine, Barcelona has some famous museums. One very popular one is the Museu Nacional d&#8217;Art de Catalunya. With hundreds of artworks spanning from Medieval times to the 19th century, this museum is one of the most visited in the city. The City History Museum, or El Museu d&#8217;Historia de la Ciutat, spans all of Barcelona&#8217;s 2000-year history through its exhibits. </p>
<p>Don&#8217;t Forget To Try The Food!</p>
<p>One thing Barcelona is recognized worldwide for is its food, so be sure to take advantage of it. The best way to do this is by simply asking the local people. They are able to direct you to places with authentic, delicious,and inexpensive food, ensuring you get the best possible gastronomic experience while in the city. </p>
<p>Spending some time in Barcelona guarantees unforgettable memories. Don&#8217;t let getting your passport slip your memory though. Go online and tackle all your passport issues plenty of time in advance. For example, if you plan on getting married or divorced, make sure the name on the passport is correct. If not, <a href="http://www.uspassportnow.com/services/PassportNameChange" target='_blank'>Expedited U.S. passport name changes</a> can get it fixed. Or, if you are looking to get passport renewals, replacements, or <a href="http://www.uspassportnow.com/services/PassportCard" target='_blank'>pasport cards</a>, be sure to go online to get it done. </p>
<div style='clear:both'></div>]]></content:encoded>
			<wfw:commentRss>http://www.traveltodaytips.com/travel-tips/barcelona-what-you-should-discover-in-this-location-on-the-mediterranean/feed/</wfw:commentRss>
		<slash:comments>0</slash:comments>
		</item>
		<item>
		<title>Enjoy The Food And Drink Of Lanzarote</title>
		<link>http://www.traveltodaytips.com/travel-tips/enjoy-the-food-and-drink-of-lanzarote/</link>
		<comments>http://www.traveltodaytips.com/travel-tips/enjoy-the-food-and-drink-of-lanzarote/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 18 Mar 2011 10:50:03 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Peter</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Travel Tips]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Lanzarote]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Lanzarote Holidays]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Spain]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[travel]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Vacations]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.traveltodaytips.com/travel-tips/enjoy-the-food-and-drink-of-lanzarote/</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[For many tourists good food and drink is the most important part of their vacation.  And anyone planning to spend their holidays in Lanzarote this year is in for a real treat.  As this small island in the Canaries is home to some great restaurants and markets.  All of which are easy [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>For many tourists good food and drink is the most important part of their vacation.  And anyone planning to spend their holidays in Lanzarote this year is in for a real treat.  As this small island in the Canaries is home to some great restaurants and markets.  All of which are easy to explore thanks to the fact that <a href="http://www.lanzaroteguidebook.com/car-hire.php" target='_blank'>Car hire in Lanzarote</a> is much cheaper than in say the UK. </p>
<p>Although Lanzarote is an island in the Atlantic Ocean fish takes second place to flesh here.  And the most traditional dishes feature rabbit and goat, both of which are well adapted to Lanzarote&acute;s hot, dry climate.  Restaurants on the island also rely on excellent goats cheeses as an ingredient.  And these are delicious when enjoyed with a glass of the local wine.  El Grifo is one of the best known bodegas on the island and has been producing fine wines since the 18th century.</p>
<p>Tourists will find that they don&rsquo;t even have to stray too far to sample local cuisine as many <a href="http://www.lanzaroteguidebook.com/hotels.php" target='_blank'>hotels in Lanzarote</a>  offer traditional dishes at least once a week and other menu items such as prawns with garlic are also a regular fixture.  Many locals prefer to wash these down with one of the two local lagers, Tropical or Dorada, whilst locally produced honey rum is also very popular as an after dinner digestif. For anyone staying in one of the many Lanzarote villas or apartments available for rent the basic ingredients of these dishes can all be bought in local markets should they wish to try cooking them for themselves.</p>
<p>There are literally thousands of restaurants on Lanzarote and the best of these can be found in the countryside.  Such as gastronomic gems like Ikarus, located in the one time capital of Teguise, and Lagomar, just a ten minute drive away in Oasis de Nazaret.  Lagomar used to belong to the film star Omar Sharif before it was converted into one of the finest restaurants on the island.  The actor is reputed to have staked this fantastic property in a hig stakes game of bridge &ndash; and lost!</p>
<p>Getting to the island has never been easier as there are now flights to Lanzarote that are surprisingly affordable given the fact that it is a four hour journey time from the UK.  Fares have really fallen over the last few years though and returns to this small island located off the coast of Africa are available from most airports in the UK.</p>
<div style='clear:both'></div>]]></content:encoded>
			<wfw:commentRss>http://www.traveltodaytips.com/travel-tips/enjoy-the-food-and-drink-of-lanzarote/feed/</wfw:commentRss>
		<slash:comments>0</slash:comments>
		</item>
		<item>
		<title>The Perfect District For You To Stay In Barcelona</title>
		<link>http://www.traveltodaytips.com/travel-tips/the-perfect-district-for-you-to-stay-in-barcelona/</link>
		<comments>http://www.traveltodaytips.com/travel-tips/the-perfect-district-for-you-to-stay-in-barcelona/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sun, 06 Feb 2011 10:17:15 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Peter</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Travel Tips]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[(Barcelona]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Barcelona districts]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Barcelona neighborhoods]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Spain]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[travel]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.traveltodaytips.com/travel-tips/the-perfect-district-for-you-to-stay-in-barcelona/</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Barcelona is a gigantic, interesting city with heaps of interesting, diverse areas.  Each district has its own history and qualities.  Choosing the best spot to remain in Barcelona isn&#8217;t an easy task.  One of those districts is clearly going to be suitable for you.  The issue is which one?  Wherever [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Barcelona is a gigantic, interesting city with heaps of interesting, diverse areas.  Each district has its own history and qualities.  Choosing the best spot to remain in Barcelona isn&#8217;t an easy task.  One of those districts is clearly going to be suitable for you.  The issue is which one?  Wherever you stay in Barcelona, find a great <a href="http://www.oh-barcelona.com/it/all_accom/accommodation_studio/" target='_blank'>appartamenti Barcellona</a> before your exit.  </p>
<p>If you like to live in an authentic place, think about Gracia.  Gracia is like a tiny village within Barcelona.  This district is the good place to melt with area folk and moreover, there are a large amount of charming squares to lunch and during night time, it&#8217;s the place to go not only for dinner but also for fun if you would like to escape the common holiday maker places.  </p>
<p>If you want to escape from the usual holiday maker places and the noise, consider Eixample, one of Barcelona&#8217;s best districts.  Eixample tends to the well-to-do, especially in the sections around Passeig de Gracia, Rambla de Catalunya and in the Gaudi Avenue / Sagrada Familia area.  </p>
<p>If you like the beach, you&#8217;ll potentially want to stay in Barceloneta.  This is the area where a &#8220;neighborhood beach&#8221; is easily accessed from most hotels and vacation flats.  But a note of caution : its accessibility can sometimes be a problem because, in summer, the beach is nearly always overcrowded and not necessarily carefully maintained.  </p>
<p>Sants and Les Corts are quiet residential neighborhoods sometimes avoided by travellers because there aren&#8217;t any sights or attractions to enjoy.  However , this area has many newly-constructed buildings packed with modern facilities and heaps of amenities.  The accommodations may be less expensive there and really close to the city center with public transport.  </p>
<p>But consider Ciutat Vella if you like the idea of &#8220;being in the middle of everything.&#8221; The streets here, in the guts of the city, are packed with loud and animated lots of both visitors and neighbors.  This is Barcelona&#8217;s historic center and the atmosphere is outstandingly dynamic, vibrant and memorable.  </p>
<p>Living in the Barrio Gotico, helps you to enjoy its historic background, while using some excellent accommodation.  However, there are negatives, and no review connected with staying here would be a fair one without commenting on these.  As an example, due to the celebrity of the area, Barrio Gotico is rammed with holiday makers, and pickpockets are common.  </p>
<p>uUltimately, there&#8217;s Raval.  Similar to Barrio Gotico, Raval also has a high crime rate.  People who go out for an evening stroll need to be extremely careful.  Nonetheless it also has a big immigrant population which results in an ambience that&#8217;s both firm and fascinating.  If this work helped you to select your favorite neighborhood in Barcelona, you can now book now a <a href="http://www.oh-barcelona.com/it/barcelona_hotel/all_accommodation/" target='_blank'>hotel Barcellona</a> in order to plan your trip.  <br />.</p>
<div style='clear:both'></div>]]></content:encoded>
			<wfw:commentRss>http://www.traveltodaytips.com/travel-tips/the-perfect-district-for-you-to-stay-in-barcelona/feed/</wfw:commentRss>
		<slash:comments>0</slash:comments>
		</item>
		<item>
		<title>The Most Wonderful Art In Barcelona</title>
		<link>http://www.traveltodaytips.com/tropical-destinations/the-most-wonderful-art-in-barcelona/</link>
		<comments>http://www.traveltodaytips.com/tropical-destinations/the-most-wonderful-art-in-barcelona/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 16 Dec 2010 04:30:24 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Peter</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Tropical Destinations]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[(Barcelona]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Spain]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[travel]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.traveltodaytips.com/tropical-destinations/the-most-wonderful-art-in-barcelona/</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Preparing a trip to the Catalan City can be difficult &#8211; finding the time to list everything you plan to visit can be a difficult duty, not wanting to leave anything out. Kilometres of beaches, Gothic and Roman tradition, UNESCO world Heritage Places in addition to  traditional gastronomy to tickle the tourists may be [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Preparing a trip to the Catalan City can be difficult &ndash; finding the time to list everything you plan to visit can be a difficult duty, not wanting to leave anything out. Kilometres of beaches, Gothic and Roman tradition, UNESCO world Heritage Places in addition to  traditional gastronomy to tickle the tourists may be just the beginning. If you&#8217;re an art apprentice or scholar, Barcelona has quite to offer.</p>
<p>These are just a couple of the big places Barcelona has to recommend you. Taking time to get to know the town will bring you to selected monuments you never thought existed. A small break will for sure make you well, but on the contrary won&#8217;t make it sufficient to exhaust everything that the region has to propose you. These monuments are not just recognized among tourists but also by the Spaniards themselves.</p>
<p>Catalan personality, Joan Miro has left his characteristic art all around the town, with the metropolis&#8217; airport showing you the initial example of the artist&#8217;s special method with energetic prime colours decorating the wall of terminal two. The artist has a piece on the cobblestones of Las Ramblas, and even a park dedicated to his succeed with an huge sculpture in the Sants district. Also up on Montj&uuml;ic, lies the Fundacio Joan Miro in a colorless building with brilliant place in addition to awesome sights all over Barcelona.</p>
<p>The Fundacio Antoni Tapies is located at Eixample in a Domenech i Montaner designed building that includes  a monument on top of the roof. Tapies was born in Barcelona in 1923 and is possibly the best Spanish artist to emerge since the 1950s. T&agrave;pies began as a surrealist visual artist although soon become an abstract expressionist, painting in a technique recognized as &#8220;Arte Povera&#8221;. In 1953 he started working in mixed media and was one of the first to produce crucial fine art in this way, adding up dirt as well as sandstone particles to his paint and incorporating waste paper, rope, as well as rags in his works.</p>
<p>Museu Nacional d&#8217;Art de Catalunya is one of Spain&#8217;s great museums having medieval, nineteenth and 20th century art from Catalonia. Housed in the extraordinary Palau Nacional at the end of Montjuic, its Romanesque collected works is said to be the world&#8217;s best. There are several frescoes as well as Gothic works on the lives and deaths of saints &#8211; various are not for the fainthearted. It really is also renowned for its Modernista exhibition.</p>
<p>Barcelona Museum of Contemporary Art. This art museum comes in the 11th place in the popularity list in Barcelona. Its artwork majorly deals with paintings by great painters of the second half of 20th century. The exhibitions here change each couple of months and for that reason it is highly recommended to accomplish a research on what is been exhibited in order to make your visit there worthwhile for you.</p>
<div style='clear:both'></div>]]></content:encoded>
			<wfw:commentRss>http://www.traveltodaytips.com/tropical-destinations/the-most-wonderful-art-in-barcelona/feed/</wfw:commentRss>
		<slash:comments>1</slash:comments>
		</item>
		<item>
		<title>Barcelona&#8217;s Footbal Heritage</title>
		<link>http://www.traveltodaytips.com/tropical-destinations/barcelonas-footbal-heritage/</link>
		<comments>http://www.traveltodaytips.com/tropical-destinations/barcelonas-footbal-heritage/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sat, 04 Dec 2010 09:48:05 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Peter</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Tropical Destinations]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[(Barcelona]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Camp Nou Barcelona]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Spain]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Stadium Barça]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[travel]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.traveltodaytips.com/tropical-destinations/barcelonas-footbal-heritage/</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Among Barcelona&#8217;s other widely-acclaimed visitor attractions celebrating the city&#8217;s cultural and inventive heritage, the home stadium of FC Barcelona has decisively established itself as a leader.  Incorporating exhibits devoted to all sides of the city&#8217;s famous team, as well as the possibility for fans to stroll in the shoes of their heroes, the FC [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Among Barcelona&#8217;s other widely-acclaimed visitor attractions celebrating the city&#8217;s cultural and inventive heritage, the home stadium of FC Barcelona has decisively established itself as a leader.  Incorporating exhibits devoted to all sides of the city&#8217;s famous team, as well as the possibility for fans to stroll in the shoes of their heroes, the FC Barcelona Museum is the final destination for EU football fans heading to the Catalonian capital all year long.  </p>
<p>Camp Nou, home to Barcelona football Club, is one of the most famous sporting arenas in the world.  With a capacity of 98,000, the Catalonia stadium is not only visited for football games, but also by visitors searching for an attraction a bit different from the standard fare.  For English holiday-makers, and Manchester United fans in particular, the stadium holds a special draw as it is the venue where the Red demons won over Bayern Munich in dramatic fashion to clinch their 1999 treble.  </p>
<p>Built in1957, three years after work started, Camp Nou replaced the Barcelona stadium of the time &#8211; Les Corts.  Originally going to be called Estadi del Barcelona FC it was nicknamed Camp Nou which interprets as  &#8216;new field &#8216; &#8211; by the locals to distinguish it from the old ground.  The opening game at the stadium saw Barcelona defeat a visiting Warsaw side 4-2.  Ninety thousand folk turned up to observe that game some sitting, some standing but laws now mean that all capacity must be seated.  The stadium was enlarged to its 98,000 capacity in 1982 in time for the World Cup.  If you want to visit Camp Nou, rent your <a href="http://www.oh-barcelona.com" target='_blank'>Barcelona apartment</a> before your departure.</p>
<p>Ever since that point Camp Nou has been one of the most amazing stadiums in world football.  The stadium was blessed upon opening by the Archbishop of Barcelona and it has even hosted a mass with Pope John Paul II which saw more than 120,000 folks within the stadium.  <br />Barcelona rose to prominence as one of the most respected football groups in Europe not only for the talents of its players, but also for the team&#8217;s wider-reaching attitudes towards important issues &#8211; from opposing dictatorships to banning advertising from their strips.  The significance of the team&#8217;s cultural impact and inheritance can obviously be seen in the visitor numbers for its official museum, which welcomes more than 1,000,000 fans through its doors every year.   If you want to visit Bar&ccedil;a&#8217;s Museum, you can book your <a href="http://www.oh-barcelona.com/it/barcelona_hotel/all_accommodation/" target='_blank'>Barcellona hotel</a> here.</p>
<p>Established in 1984 after decades of planning, the attraction is now Barcelona&#8217;s most visited museum, even more so than the similarly celebrated Picasso Museum.  Guests can receive the all-inclusive history of their favorite football club since its founding by Joan Gamper in 1899, including an opportunity to see the various cups and trophies won by the club since &#8211; with lead role going to the Europa Cup, from the team&#8217;s celebrated victory in 1992.  <br />.</p>
<div style='clear:both'></div>]]></content:encoded>
			<wfw:commentRss>http://www.traveltodaytips.com/tropical-destinations/barcelonas-footbal-heritage/feed/</wfw:commentRss>
		<slash:comments>0</slash:comments>
		</item>
		<item>
		<title>Barcelona&#8217;s Best Nightclubs</title>
		<link>http://www.traveltodaytips.com/tropical-destinations/barcelonas-best-nightclubs/</link>
		<comments>http://www.traveltodaytips.com/tropical-destinations/barcelonas-best-nightclubs/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 30 Nov 2010 09:40:42 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Peter</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Tropical Destinations]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[(Barcelona]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[barcelona apartments]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Spain]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.traveltodaytips.com/tropical-destinations/barcelonas-best-nightclubs/</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Barcelona draws lots of young visitors with its vibrant nightlife.  The international crowd of visitors and scholars gives the city a cosmopolitan flavor, fuelling groovy nightclubs and all-night parties.  It has got a reputation as a fiesta city for many reasons.  So why not stay in A Barcelona Apartment?.  Here are [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Barcelona draws lots of young visitors with its vibrant nightlife.  The international crowd of visitors and scholars gives the city a cosmopolitan flavor, fuelling groovy nightclubs and all-night parties.  It has got a reputation as a fiesta city for many reasons.  So why not stay in <a href="http://www.oh-barcelona.com" target='_blank'>A Barcelona Apartment</a>?.  Here are 10 more highlights: </p>
<p>1.  Razzmatazz- One of the most well-liked clubs, Razzmatazz is at the top of the indie scene in Barcelona.  Bands like The Killers and Kasabian play regularly, and on an off night they&#8217;ve still got great rock, pop, electro and punk tunes playing in their three different rooms.  Found on Pamplona 88 in the Poble Nou district, Razzmatazz is open weekends from 1 a.m.  To five a.m.  </p>
<p>2.  Moog- located in the Gothic Quarter and decorated to match its environment, Moog&#8217;s economic look mixed with its trendy crowd and techno beats make for a long night of dancing and drinking.  Moog is located at Arc de Teatre three, open everyday midnight &#8211; five a.m.  </p>
<p>3.  Elephant- One of the more upscale clubs in Barcelona, this spot is visited by the most trendy of the trend-setters.  Dress to impress or you could get turned away at the door.  Found at Passage del Tillers in la Zona Universitaria, open Thurs-Sat 11-30 p.m.  To 5 a.m.  </p>
<p>4.  Pacha- Named after its sister club in Ibiza, the Barcelona version doesn&#8217;t displease, tempting world famous DJs and hip crowds.  Dress code- no sneakers.  Located at Av.  Doctor Maranon, open midnight &#8211; 6 a.m.  </p>
<p>5.  Otto Zutz- Great music and a more mature crowd make this place a long-lasting favorite.  The club is located at the Carrer de Lincoln, at Fontana and is open midnight &#8211; five a.m.  </p>
<p>6.  Sutton- if you&#8217;re feeling overwhelmed by the young and trendy, maybe the older crowd at this relaxed nightclub will ease your nerves.  To be found at Calle Tuset thirteen and is open from 11 p.m.  &#8211; three a.m.  </p>
<p>7.  Piratas- No tour of Barcelona&#8217;s nightlife would be acceptable without seeing the sight that is Piratas.  If you&#8217;re up for an adventure then you should see this show on Calle Muntanya and open weekends from midnight &#8211; six a.m.  </p>
<p>8.  Bikini- Playing hip-hop, house and funk in a cool, casual locale, it attracts quality performers and a diversified crowd.  The club is at Deu i Mata 105, at Entenca, open from midnight &#8211; 5 a.m.  </p>
<p>9.  Baja Beach Club- located on the beach, the atmosphere is reasonably casual but that doesn&#8217;t stop anybody from raving till sunrise.  You will find this club at Paseo Maritimo 34 open from 10.30 p.m.  To 5 a.m.  </p>
<p>10.  Jamboree- located in the piazza Real, this tiny hideout offers something different to the usual techno-pumping clubs, with onstage music earlier and hip-hop played after the sets.  Open 11-00 p.m.  &#8211; five a.m.  </p>
<p><a href="http://www.oh-barcelona.com" target='_blank'>Barcelona Accommodation</a> make your stay even better!  Get one now!</p>
<div style='clear:both'></div>]]></content:encoded>
			<wfw:commentRss>http://www.traveltodaytips.com/tropical-destinations/barcelonas-best-nightclubs/feed/</wfw:commentRss>
		<slash:comments>0</slash:comments>
		</item>
		<item>
		<title>Barcelona And Its Best Places</title>
		<link>http://www.traveltodaytips.com/tropical-destinations/barcelona-and-its-best-places/</link>
		<comments>http://www.traveltodaytips.com/tropical-destinations/barcelona-and-its-best-places/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 11 Nov 2010 23:22:52 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Peter</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Tropical Destinations]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[(Barcelona]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[barcelona apartments]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Spain]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.traveltodaytips.com/tropical-destinations/barcelona-and-its-best-places/</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[The second largest town in Spain, and the capital of Catalonia, Barcelona is one of the most visited cities in Europe.  With millions of visitors ever year, the town is accustomed to an enormous inflow of holiday-makers, backpackers and town break visitors across the year.  
With such a substantial number of folks landing [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The second largest town in Spain, and the capital of Catalonia, Barcelona is one of the most visited cities in Europe.  With millions of visitors ever year, the town is accustomed to an enormous inflow of holiday-makers, backpackers and town break visitors across the year.  </p>
<p>With such a substantial number of folks landing at Barcelona airport ready to see the sights, the city has developed a superb variety of traveller and cultural attractions.  Have a look at the top five below and ensure that when you visit the pretty city of Barcelona, that you enjoy the best that the town has to offer .  </p>
<p>Possibly the most famed landmark in Barcelona is the Antoni Gaudi designed temple Expiatori de la Sagrada Familia.  Commonly known as simply Sagrada Familia, the church has been under construction since 1882 and is predicted to be finished in 2026.  This symbol of the Roman Catholic church is fantastically designed with a total of 18 towers to be finished, representing the 12 apostles, four evangelists, Virgin Mary and the tallest tower of Jesus Christ.  </p>
<p>outwardly, the Sagrada Familia is a sight to behold but the true beauty within will leave the visitor breathless.  The scale of the project that Gaudi commenced comes to life when you enter and look up at the vaulted ceiling.  Over 100 years of designing and architecture is within easy reach, with the present stonemasons still working on the project while you watch.  Words wOn&#8217;t do justice to this fantastic monument and the Sole way to entirely appreciate it is by visiting for yourselfWords cant prescribe Barcelona, you have to visit the city to appreciate itYou cant prescribe Barcelona with words, you have to experience the city by going to itYou can read everything about Barcelona but you have to visit the town to grasp itTheres no way you can understand Barcelona without visiting itVisiting Barcelona is the only real way to comprehend the wizardry of the city.  Photos and videos simply capture a fraction of the wonder and beauty of the Sagrada Familia that gives stands as a cultural symbol for the city of Barcelona.  </p>
<p>If culture is not your thing, or perhaps if you think it is not, then make a journey to a cultural, tourist and local attraction of classic proportions &#8211; the Camp Nou.  With a capacity to host almost 100,000 spectators, the Camp Nou lately celebrated its fiftieth birthday as the home of FC Barcelona </p>
<p>soccer fans from across the world will probably not have seen a stadium of such scale re history, facilities, size and atmosphere.  FC Barcelona are one of the most entertaining football teams in the world with the likes of Lionel Messi, David Villa or Xav Hernandez on the playing staff.  </p>
<p>There are a spread of deals available for different needs and budgets, so that you can book accordingly and milk hospitality packages or a simple ticket-only booking.  Visiting the Camp Nou and watching FC Barcelona will be an experience you are never going to forget.  </p>
<p>Art appreciators will be ardent to go to the Picasso Museum and view almost four thousand of Pablo Picasso&#8217;s works first hand.  Picasso&#8217;s work demonstrates a robust bond with the city of Barcelona, from his time as a neophyte to several other key periods in his creative career.  If you want to go to Barcelona you&#8217;ll be able to find the best <a href="http://www.oh-barcelona.com/" target='_blank'>Appartments Barcelona</a> over here. </p>
<p>If you are unfamiliar with the work of Picasso, take this opportunity to learn about the processes and ideas of one of the twentieth century&#8217;s most important figures. Take a look at some of his earliest works as well as a great collection of his prints that will leave you amazed by his style and technique.</p>
<p>Art and design are prevalent in all aspects of the city and are influential in Barcelona&#8217;s parks and public places. This tradition of the city is very evident in the beautiful Park Guell with its interesting architectural layout and design.</p>
<p>Park Guell was also designed by Gaudi, showing that his influence on the city is far more eminent than just the Sagrada Familia. Free entry ensures that the park is busy and popular with both tourists and locals looking to relax and unwind in its relaxing setting.</p>
<p>Tourists can experience a wonderful panoramic view of the city from the park, a perfect photo opportunity and breathtaking sight. Enjoy a stroll around the park at your own speed and get close to the skilled mosaics of the main terrace and dragon fountain.</p>
<p>Possibly the most interesting thing to do in Barcelona is a simple walk down the main street in the city centre. La Rambla represents the cosmopolitan, vibrant and lively heart of the city, with restaurants, bars and many other things to do and see for tourists and locals.</p>
<p>La Rambla is the home of Liceu, Barcelona&#8217;s renowned and celebrated opera house as well as a fantastic selection of market stalls at the Mercat de la Boqueria. There is always something happening from the harbour to the town square, as Las Ramblas has adapted to its popularity with tourists.</p>
<p>You can often walk down the street and find various street performers with a multitude of talent, as well as some with little or no talent on show. This is Barcelona, and visitors to this glorious city must take a stroll down Las Ramblas to get a real feel for the city and its people.</p>
<p>Visiting Barcelona should be an exciting, satisfying experience with so many interesting sights and sounds.  These five things which have been highlighted are just the key must-see attractions, as with any time period spent in Barcelona will expose so many more amazing activities which make this town the perfect city break destination.  Do not forget to test out <a href="http://www.oh-barcelona.com/" target='_blank'>Barcelona Appartments</a>.</p>
<div style='clear:both'></div>]]></content:encoded>
			<wfw:commentRss>http://www.traveltodaytips.com/tropical-destinations/barcelona-and-its-best-places/feed/</wfw:commentRss>
		<slash:comments>0</slash:comments>
		</item>
		<item>
		<title>Fundació Miró</title>
		<link>http://www.traveltodaytips.com/tropical-destinations/fundacio-miro/</link>
		<comments>http://www.traveltodaytips.com/tropical-destinations/fundacio-miro/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 08 Nov 2010 11:51:49 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Peter</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Tropical Destinations]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[(Barcelona]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Fundacion Joan Miro]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Fundacion Miro]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Joan Miro Foundation]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Spain]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.traveltodaytips.com/tropical-destinations/fundacio-miro/</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Father of the surrealist movement, Juan Mir was born in Barcelona in 1893.  It&#8217;s no coincidence that the Catalan capital hosts the largest collection of the whole region.  We are talking about the Juan Mir Foundation, located in a gorgeous building placed on Montjuic hill; a complex formed and developed around a square [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Father of the surrealist movement, Juan Mir was born in Barcelona in 1893.  It&#8217;s no coincidence that the Catalan capital hosts the largest collection of the whole region.  We are talking about the Juan Mir Foundation, located in a gorgeous building placed on Montjuic hill; a complex formed and developed around a square courtyard.  One of the features which make this building unique are the various rooms with ample skylights that permit visitors to admire the works by using the natural light.  In the Montjuic area ( the famous hill of Barcelona ) you&#8217;ll find masses of <a href="http://www.oh-barcelona.com/fr/" target='_blank'>Barcelone Appartement Location</a> perfect for your vacation in the city.  </p>
<p>The foundation hosts many works from the Catalan artist, including some interesting sculptures.  The total sum is about eleven thousand pieces, including 240 paintings, eight thousand drawings and nearly 175 sculptures.  As well as this there are nine textile exhibits, four ceramics works and a whole array of graphics.  </p>
<p>It was Mir himself who donated most of the works on show while others were donated by the collection of Joan Prats or from the widow of Mir, Pillar Juncosa.  Among the most noted works to be seen is &#8220;Morning star&#8221; created by the artist in Normandy or &#8220;Constelaciones&#8221; ; a sequence of twenty-three works to which the Morning star belongs.  </p>
<p>Some of the most significant work from the artist is not in the museum but placed on the highways of Barcelona : the sculpture &#8220;girl and Bird&#8221;, the bronze &#8220;Woman&#8221;, the floor of the &#8220;Pla of the Os&#8221; in the middle of Rambla, near Liceu are on show for everyone to see.  At Terminal B in the Barcelona Prat airfield you can look at his glorious ceramic mural ( Mir featuring JL Antigas ).  <br />The building of the Foundation on Montjuic hill also hosts a rich monographic library on the Barcelonan artist and masses of information regarding contemporary and modern art in general.  There are far more than 25,000 books and exhibition catalogs, as well as magazines collections and video and audio contributions.  </p>
<p>To get to the Mir Foundation you need to take the metro ( line 1 or 3 ) and get off at Espanya, where the beautiful piazza d&#8217;Espanya stands, with the magnificent fountain.  Here there are several <a href="http://www.oh-barcelona.com/fr/" target='_blank'>Barcelone Location</a> excellent for your stay in the city.  The price of a full ticket is 7.20 Eurodollars and in summer ( July-September ) the opening times run from Tues. to Sat., from 10 to 20.  On Sundays and other holidays, the museum is open from ten to 14.30.</p>
<div style='clear:both'></div>]]></content:encoded>
			<wfw:commentRss>http://www.traveltodaytips.com/tropical-destinations/fundacio-miro/feed/</wfw:commentRss>
		<slash:comments>0</slash:comments>
		</item>
		<item>
		<title>Lanzarotes Best Festivals</title>
		<link>http://www.traveltodaytips.com/tropical-destinations/lanzarotes-best-festivals/</link>
		<comments>http://www.traveltodaytips.com/tropical-destinations/lanzarotes-best-festivals/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sat, 30 Oct 2010 13:25:23 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Peter</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Tropical Destinations]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Destinations]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Lanzarote]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Lanzarote Villas]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Spain]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[travel]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.traveltodaytips.com/tropical-destinations/lanzarotes-best-festivals/</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Although the island of Lanzarote is relatively small, it has a large number of high days and holidays that add to the attraction of visiting this Canarian outpost and many visitors book Puerto del Carmen Villas to coincide with one or other of these fiestas, for instance,  New Year, Nuestra Se&#241;ora del Carmen and [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Although the island of Lanzarote is relatively small, it has a large number of high days and holidays that add to the attraction of visiting this Canarian outpost and many visitors book <a href="http://www.holidayvillasinlanzarote.co.uk/playa-blanca-villas.html" target='_blank'>Puerto del Carmen Villas</a> to coincide with one or other of these fiestas, for instance,  New Year, Nuestra Se&ntilde;ora del Carmen and San Gines which is only a fraction of the festivities that happen each year.</p>
<p>The Christmas period is always a busy time on Lanzarote.  Demand for accommodation such as holiday villas in Playa Blanca is high.  And the locals celebrate Christmas not once but twice.  As in Spain children don&rsquo;t get their hands on their presents until Epiphany on the 5th of January, or Dia del Reyes as it is known locally.  When processions take place in the main towns cross the island featuring three kings on camel back, who dispense sweets and presents to the crowds.  The best procession takes place in the islands capital of Arrecife and in the main resort of Puerto del Carmen. So if you have an expectation to reserve in one of the luxury <a href="http://www.holidayvillasinlanzarote.co.uk" target='_blank'>Playa Blanca villas</a> then book early to avoid dissapointment.</p>
<p>Carnival in the Canaries isn&acute;t as riotous as Rio, but its still a major event.  With the island essentially shutting done for a few weeks as the locals prepare to let their hair down before Lent.  A traditional fixture in most Catholic countries Carnival on Lanzarote is celebrated on different days around Lanzarote, creating a prolonged rolling celebration.  Comprising processions with floats and marching bands that really brings the island to life every February.</p>
<p>May 30th is the day that the Canary Islands first gained their autonomy from mainland Spain.  And as result this is now marked with celebrations across Lanzarote and the other six islands.  With everyone from local school kids through to the supermarkets getting in on the party.  As a wide range of events take place.</p>
<p>Corpus Christi is one of the most colourful annual events to take place on Lanzarote.  Every year in mid June groups across the island plan and create their own carpets crated from multi coloured salt, which was once a major export product.  With designs depicting scenes from the bible.  On the Sunday religious processions carrying effigies than walk across and destroy these intricately crafted tableaus. In September, the highly unique Fiesta of Dolores is a island-wide event which commemorates the miracle which saw the volcanic lava flows halted in their tracks before the village of Mancha Blanca was swallowed whole. Locals dress up in traditional costume and trek across the island on foot to give thanks for this miraculous occurrence. It is regularly attended by thousands of residents.</p>
<div style='clear:both'></div>]]></content:encoded>
			<wfw:commentRss>http://www.traveltodaytips.com/tropical-destinations/lanzarotes-best-festivals/feed/</wfw:commentRss>
		<slash:comments>0</slash:comments>
		</item>
		<item>
		<title></title>
		<link>http://www.traveltodaytips.com/tropical-destinations/1418/</link>
		<comments>http://www.traveltodaytips.com/tropical-destinations/1418/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sat, 30 Oct 2010 05:44:14 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Peter</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Tropical Destinations]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[(Barcelona]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[barcelona apartments]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Spain]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.traveltodaytips.com/tropical-destinations/1418/</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[If you&#8217;re pondering visiting Spain, Barcelona is a complete must see place to stop at.  There are many good reasons it&#8217;s one of the most well liked places to see.  Not only is it located on the stunning Mediterranean coast but it is also full of tons of standard design that you can [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>If you&#8217;re pondering visiting Spain, Barcelona is a complete must see place to stop at.  There are many good reasons it&#8217;s one of the most well liked places to see.  Not only is it located on the stunning Mediterranean coast but it is also full of tons of standard design that you can appreciate just by walking around the town and thousands of stupendous <a href="http://www.oh-barcelona.com" target='_blank'>Barcelona Apartments</a>.  If you need to go to Barcelona make efforts to get a passport renewal so your documents are recent.  If you find an internet site then you can get it done on line instead of in line in a very brief time.  Whether you have damaged passports, lost passports, or if you want to get one for the first time, make certain to find an online service to get it done.  </p>
<p>Finding a site that offers these services makes the whole passport experience very user-friendly.  In the event you are in need of US Passport Emergency Renewal, you will definitely wish to employ a web site because you can get access to it at any point of night or day.  When you visit Barcelona, make certain to take a long walk around to see the sites.  Its probably the right way to soak in the culture and design.  As you stroll round the famous streets and roads remember to try some of the local cuisine, stop to shop, and soak it all in.  One of the roads you need to visit is Las Ramblas.  If you would like an in depth view of the spanish culture that is present in Barcelona you most likely want to be sure to take a look at the side streets.  One of the key roads in Barcelona is named La Placa Catalunya.  This road connects all the major roads in Barcelona.  It has many historic stautes and locations along its trail.  When in Barcelona, make certain to visit some of the popular places like the Mercat de la Boqueria.  That is a place that many folk go to to find some of the finest shopping in the city.  Not only is it the oldest but it is also the largest market in the town.  Visitors can purchase virtually anything at this location like meat, herbs, and lots of other things.  </p>
<p>There are several differing kinds of architectural locations to go to when you&#8217;re in Barcelona.  Some of the most popular places are the attractive churches that are around.  One such church is known as Santa Maria del Mar.  It has got a gothic style and it also goes back to the 14th century.  Weekly, there are various sorts of performances that occur here like orchestras and choruses.  These go over well as the acoustic dynamics of the church increase the sound and make it amazing.  Though the churches are electrifying, it is certain a stay in <a href="http://www.oh-barcelona.com" target='_blank'>Barccelona Accommodation</a> is the highlight of any holiday.  </p>
<p>aside from visiting the numerous well-liked churches, you should make certain to do some other activities like taking cable auto rides, going to one of the very well-liked football games at Camp Nou, catching a flamenco show, walking the boardwalks along the shore and taking in the breath taking views of the coast.  </p>
<p>Spain is quite possibly one of the most attractive places to visit, and Barcelona is the height of that.  When you&#8217;re journeying to Spain, make efforts to bring a Spanish dictionary with you as it will help.</p>
<div style='clear:both'></div>]]></content:encoded>
			<wfw:commentRss>http://www.traveltodaytips.com/tropical-destinations/1418/feed/</wfw:commentRss>
		<slash:comments>0</slash:comments>
		</item>
	</channel>
</rss>

