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BLISS SPA

8/3/2018

471. Have you ever been to paradise? And have you ever been to paradise in Barcelona? I have!! and it just amazing! Check out the Bliss Spa on the W Hotel in Barcelona. This urban oasis is just an incredible spot where you spend your Sunday. After along stressful week, where everything needs to be done yesterday, Bliss offers you the opportunity of just disconnect and recharge your energy. I just love their lemon juice and their brownies while you wait for your therapist to come and collect you, their spa is a dream come true and their products to de for! The staff is really friendly and professional and make sure you have a real relaxing day!

BLISS Spa at the W Hotel Barcelona
Direction: Plaça de la Rosa dels Vents, Barcelona
Telf: 932 95 28 58
Web: http://www.blissbarcelonaspa.es/en

A Real Urban Oasis in Barcelona

12/2/2018

466. Last Friday I discovered the real Urban Oasis in Barcelona, this sanctuary is called The Beautery. Located right in the heart of Eixample (Calle Bruc) this beautifully interior design shop has absolutely everything you need to purely relax. They take care of absolutely the smallest detail. From the moment your are greeted with tea or coffee, super clean, beautiful relaxing music and wonderful service.
I personally had the please of having a pedicure done by Anait on Friday and I loved it so much, I went again today to try the lash extension this time with Lisette. Super professional in all senses, very quite peaceful, i seriously thought I was in my urban oasis in Barcelona.
I have tried many spas in Barcelona but this one for me is the Best one located in Eixample. Adriana was really lovely upon my check out and cannot wait to go back.
Thank you ever so much for taking care of absolutely all details and give me a 5 star service in everyway!

Location: Calle Bruc, 41 Local Izquierda, Barcelona, 08013
Telf: +34 936.813.598
Web: http://thebeautery.es/contacto/

Sune by Sueños Negros

22/6/2017

422. We made our latest discover just a couple of weeks back: Sueños Negros. This boutique style shop has exclusive and unique designed items rarely seen on a high street shop.
Their aim is to offer very carefully picked items in order to offer a fresh selection of unseen clothing pieces. Always following the latest fashion, Sueños Negros they are always searching to design and uniqueness in style and in textures. They highly value handmade, small productions and are very committed with the environment. They define themselves like a special space, with special pieces designed for special people! Love it!

Address: Passeig de Gràcia, 51, Barcelona
Telephone: 934 87 71 52
Web: https://www.suneonline.com/es

Hotel W - Brunch, sushi, sandwich, pool..

30/6/2016

295. If you are looking for a cool way to end the summer and you are still feeling melancholic about those summer days next to the pool with a cocktail, keep calm! The Hotel W Barcelona organizes every Sunday a RETOX party 8This is not a Sunday Brunch) as they call it, but it so is and the coolest one too! A colorful event full of those brunch musts: pancakes, cupcakes, freshly cut fruit, smoothies of all types and even macaroons! Check it out, it is completely unseen before and a "must" check out!

Location:Plaça de la Rosa dels Vents, 1, Final Passeig de Joan de Borbó, Barcelona, 08039
Telf:93 295 28 00
Web: http://www.w-barcelona.com/retox

More than just a Coffee Shop!

4/5/2016

243. How does one feel when you are early for a meeting, and just have enough time for a quick coffee, you look around and come across into another world? Casa Bonay gives you that feeling! Looks like nothing much from the outside but once you start walking in, you find out you are entering another world almost like Alice in Wonderland kind of feeling1 Super cool and fancy! A Sleek and classy hotel with an amazing breakfast coffee zone!
Very relaxing and fantastic to chill out! Check it out!

Location: Gran Via de Les Corts Catalanes, 700, 08010 Barcelona
Telf: 935 45 80 50
Web: http://www.casabonay.com

Its beginnign to Look a lot like summer is peaking....

14/4/2016

229. We just love when that time of the year comes again, when the sun, after a few showers starts peaking. The smell of cocktails, beach, sandy scenery and a lot of light starts coming to mind. Check out the trendiest of places in Barcelona this time: SALT Beach Club located in Barcelona´s landmark the Hotel W.
A wonderful place to chill out in the evening watching the sun come down in the beach, or enjoy a light lunch with the family or a burger (if you eat meat) with friends! It has all types of atmosphere depending who you are planning the visit with. Love it!

Location: Passeig Mare Nostrum, 19-21 · 08039 Barcelona
Telf: 93 295 2819
Web: http://www.saltbeachclub.com/en/beach-club

A Real Urban Oasis

15/2/2016

189. Have you ever not felt that out of all your daily stress you just wished you found a spot, not too far where you can just relax and disconnect? The Spa 43 at the Hotel Arts is a pure urban oasis!
Just from the moment where they greet you, the staff is incredibly welcoming, they kindly accompany you to the changing rooms, which look like heaven on earth. Located at the very top floor of this blissful hotel, the views are simple stunning! The facilities are beautifully presented and their menu of treatments just wonderful. The tea in the relaxing room after your treatment is a pure luxury. A must check out to disconnect from our hectic lives from time to time! In every aspect this is a 5*****!

Dirección: Marina 19-21, 08005 Barcelona
Teléfono:932 21 10 00
Web: http://www.ritzcarlton.com

Sunday Brunch in Barcelona

15/2/2016

188. Finding a good spot for brunchin´ in Barcelona is not easy, quite a challenge! However the Hotel Arts has everything to offer you quote a brunch experience. Located in this beautiful landmark, the hotel offers a wonderful brunch by Michelin Star Chef Sergi Arola located just few steps away from the sea. The menu has a three or four course option with a sumptuous dessert t buffet to die for. Their creps and eggs benedict are a bless and their crep bar is also from heaven! The staff is incredible friendly and welcoming and the atmosphere and decoration is so lively yet chic it makes you want to stay forever.

Location: Hotel Arts Barcelona - Marina 19–21, 08005 Barcelona, España
Telf: 93 483 80 90
Web: http://www.hotelartsbarcelona.com

Be Concept Store

4/2/2016

172. It is currently very fashionable to have concept stores in Barcelona. These shops sell all kind of cool and funky items which are generally also linked to healthy lifestyles and therefore offer fresh juices. This is the case with BE Concept Store, a very trendy yet chic space which sells all kind of random stuff from cute clothes to sports gadgets. They have various ones in Barcelona, however if you try the Diagonal one, don´t forget to walk all the way until the end and discover their secret garden a delightful and cozy place to have a quiet and romantic coffee by yourself or accompanied ;)

Location: Av.Diagonal, 606, Barcelona
Telf: 93 269 38 35
Web: http://www.bethestore.com/es/tienda/outlet

Maremagnum

23/12/2015

131. If you have the time this Christmas, or even better have a free afternoon with your family or friends, take a look and go and check out this very cool place in Barcelona the Maremagnum. Located in Barcelona’s port, this very funky shopping mall has everything you need for a lovely chilled afternoon: fresh fish restaurants, lovely cafés and great shops. Enjoy a promenade next to the sea at Christmas it is a truly enjoyable way of spending an evening!

Location: Moll d'Espanya, 5, 08039 Barcelona
Telf: 932 258 100
Web: http://es.club-onlyou.com/Maremagnum

Fashion Tea!

18/12/2015

119. Yesterday I finally managed to check out myself this curious tea concept, mentioned in various other blogs.... I had some catch up girly time with my lovely friends Patri & Carlota. The Hotel Majestic has created what is called the Majestic Fashion Tea. Where every day from 16H until 19H one can enjoy a wonderful tea selection with the most exquisite plum cake (soft and tender) accompanied with cute and delicious macarrons and the best of all a chic menu of éclairs. The éclairs as the most glamorous, delicate and majestic pastries in France. The Hotel Majestic has designed a menu of éclairs where each one has a name like Rosa Clara, Jimmy Choo or even Bulgary! Beautifully classy!

Location: Paseo de Gracia 68, 08007
Telf: 93 488 17 17
Web: http://www.hotelmajestic.es

Feel like a Priness in a Castle

11/12/2015

113. Sometimes you just feel like unwinding and chilling out in a quiet and peaceful place. In The Castel de l´Oliver there is a beautiful story tale castle which is just ideal if you are in that mood. A Wonderful last century surroundings which just brings you tranquility to your mind. Very close to the famous 3 Michelin Star Carme Ruscalleda Restaurant San Pau.
The history behind this castle is also amazing! It used to be the summer house of Miláns del Bosch(famous military in Spain for the 23F episode.)

BV-5031, km. 10, 08394 Sant Vicenç de Montalt, Barcelona
Telf: 937 91 15 29
Web: http://www.hotelcastelldeloliver.es/

Just love Christmas Shopping in Style!

9/12/2015

107. If you are already feeling the Christmas spirit and just can´t wait to do your Santa´s wish list shopping, Roca Village is your place!
This a wonderful Italian style village, chic and sweet just half and hour from Barcelona city center. In fact there are coaches that leave from Paseo de Gracia which take you directly there.
This cute outlet market has chic and trendy brands on a discounted price. It is particularly adorable at Christmas time. You can spend the day there or go and grab some lunch and start the shopping. The Roca Village has various gourmet options, my favorite was Mori Sushi by Parco. The menu is not huge but the quality is enormous!
Spend a really lovely day outside Barcelona in style!

Location: 08430 Santa Agnès de Malanyanes, (La Roca del Vallès)
Telf: 93 842 39 39
Web: http://www.larocavillage.com/es/home/home

Adorable way to chill out

26/11/2015

94. After a hard working day the only thing you can think of is to hit your home and relax! However, if you come across a place like Santamasa going home might not be your first option! We came across this lovely cafe style restaurant which just seems adorable! A new concept, kind of maraca but with a catalan, meets European style. With dishes like humus or guacamole in their menu together with small pizzas, salads and typical catalan cocas. Just very eclectic and wonderful to chill out in style after work! It is located in the sweet quarter of Sarria just where Azoca is,
L´Obrador and one of my favourite apartments!

Location: Major de Sarria, 97, Barcelona
Telf: 936763574
Web: click here

Faity tale shop...secret and enchanted...

26/10/2015

66. I was going from one appointment to another when i suddenly bumped into these beautifully set bunch of pink flowers in the middle of the street. It automatically caught my eye and made me go and see what was inside! Jaime Beriestain is called. I was so pleasantly surprised!! These beautiful flowers made me go into a shop which seemed secret; it was difficult to see from the outside. This wonderfully tasteful decoration and furniture shop is perfectly presented with original pieces of unique furniture and gadgets for your house. It even has more surprises, the shop ends in an enchanted cute café which seems more like a secret garden ideal to really disconnect and disappear from the city... marvelous!

Location: Carrer de Pau Claris, 167, 08037 Barcelona
Telf: 935 15 07 82
Web: http://www.beriestain.com/_

Oriental Food, where better than the Mandarin Oriental!

16/10/2015

62.The Mandarin Oriental has a number of differnet dinning options but my favourite on a trhusday night is the terrace! Located on the ninth floor of this chic and urban style hotel, is ocated this stylish bar which offers not only amazing cocktails but the most delicious sushi ever! The california roll was aparituclarly tasty, they are rather large but seem very fresh! Very cool to enjoy a suchi night out in a wonderful outdoor space overlooking hte beautiful city of Barcelona! Reservations recommended!

Location: Paseo de Gràcia 38-40,Barcelona
Telf: 93 151 88 88
Web: click here