Review of Barcelona
Barcelona
Take flights to Barcelona for intimate tapas bars, seaside promenades and stunning Modernist architecture.
Things to do
Climb the spiral stairs of La Sagrada Família, for heart-pounding Barcelona views stretching to the sea. The spiky stone towers soar above the church’s Nativity Facade, a riot of intricate carvings of flowers, animals and sacred imagery.
Shopping
Browse glamorous Passeig de Gràcia for designer home-wares and fashion on your Barcelona city break. Quirky Modernista buildings line Barcelona’s key shopping avenue, and outdoor cafés serve welcome tapas and drinks under the dappled shade of plane trees.
Restaurants
Paella is a Barcelona signature dish, scattered with succulent prawns and mussels. Share a platter on the Barceloneta waterfront after your flights to Barcelona, accompanied by chilled white wine and the soft breeze wafting in off the sea.
Nightlife
A dozen bars line the arcades of Plaça Reial in the Gothic quarter. Hear live jazz, watch flamenco, dance on your Barcelona holiday or relax under palm trees and Art Nouveau lamps in one of Barcelona’s most historic squares.
When to go
KLM has frequent flights to Barcelona. Experience February’s Carnaval or visit in September to watch the La Mercè Festival street parades in honour of Barcelona’s patron saint.
Review of Curacao
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Great wether and food07 Mar 12
Curacao is a nice island, great whether (sun and a bit windy) and has nice restaurants. At night you can just wandering around in your t-shirt, not to worry that it is getting cold. If you want to have a relaxing holiday, then Curacao is your island. Also great with small kids.Janneke - Netherlands
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General impression 4 Hotels 4 Restaurants 5 Activities 4 Shopping 2 Going Out 3 Events 3 Average grade 3.6 Report abuseReviewer's tip
If you want to taste world’s best steakhouse, visit El Gaucho. It's not located in the center, but at the top of a hill at 15 minutes drive. The view from the restaurant is great and after the first time, you want to come back for more delicious food.
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We loved Curacao08 Feb 12
Friendly people and gorgeous weather. Most restaurants offered excellent food and friendly service - Brakkeput Mei Mei was disappointing in all aspects (the only exception). Outside Willemstad and away from the big hotels there's a good variety of beautiful, idyllic beaches, most within a half hour's drive. We snorkeled and our teenage boys went diving. Visibility underwater was an amazing 60+ meters and you almost step on the reef from the beach. Only negative thing about Curacao is the litter everywhere. Paper and plastic bags add nothing to the ambiance of what is otherwise a beautiful island. Despite this, we'll be back.Colin - Netherlands
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General impression 5 Restaurants 4 Activities 3 Shopping 3 Going Out 4 Events 4 Average grade 3.8 Report abuseReviewer's tip
Rent a car and get away from Willemstad. Find Kokomo Beach - a newly opened beach with restaurant and shady places to sit. Great food, good service, comfortable sunbeds. Professional dive school. Check the website.
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Always nice to be here!08 Feb 12
Nice beaches, friendly people, good nightlive!Report abuseChristel - Netherlands
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General impression 4 Hotels 4 Restaurants 4 Activities 4 Shopping 4 Going Out 4 Events 4 Average grade 4.0
