London or Barcelona for NYE?? Help!
Nov 28th, 2011, 02:25 PM
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London or Barcelona for NYE?? Help!
Ok I know they are both very very different. First some background: I am meeting a friend for a romantic rendezvous and we can't decide if we want to do London or Barcelona. I will be coming form LAX Dec 25-Jan 1 with work bright an early January 2nd (ugh).
London Pros:
He lives there so we save in flights
He knows his way around, where to stay etc.
I've always wanted to recreate Love Actually
I don't hate the cold, neither does he
London Cons:
He wants to try something new
London hotels
Barcelona Pros:
It WILL be a lot warmer
New to both of us
Barcelona Cons:
Longer flight for me, with connections whereas London is nonstop
May be more expensive total with my flight plus his, plus hotels
THOUGHTS?? I appreciate it!!
Rosie
London Pros:
He lives there so we save in flights
He knows his way around, where to stay etc.
I've always wanted to recreate Love Actually
I don't hate the cold, neither does he
London Cons:
He wants to try something new
London hotels
Barcelona Pros:
It WILL be a lot warmer
New to both of us
Barcelona Cons:
Longer flight for me, with connections whereas London is nonstop
May be more expensive total with my flight plus his, plus hotels
THOUGHTS?? I appreciate it!!
Rosie
Nov 28th, 2011, 04:57 PM
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i was in barcelona the week before christmas and it was wonderful .... out of season.....no lines .... people welcomed tourists....hotels rooms a fractions of the cost vs the summer months ..... warm enough to walk and feel the city ...... the christmas markets ....
caca tio
it was special ......
caca tio
it was special ......
Nov 28th, 2011, 11:56 PM
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Pick up your 12 grapes to eat at midnight if you go to Barcelona
http://www.barcelonayellow.com/bcn-e...s-in-barcelona
http://www.barcelonayellow.com/bcn-e...s-in-barcelona
Nov 29th, 2011, 02:12 AM
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http://www.barcelona-culture.com/Gui...-Barcelona.htm
OOZES romance puts LON to shame for me...
betterbidding.com usually can snag Meridien Barceloneta
Las Ramblas bidding priceline.com from $80/nt
perfect for a tete a tete
Good luck!
OOZES romance puts LON to shame for me...
betterbidding.com usually can snag Meridien Barceloneta
Las Ramblas bidding priceline.com from $80/nt
perfect for a tete a tete
Good luck!
Nov 29th, 2011, 02:16 AM
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Nov 29th, 2011, 02:18 AM
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Vicky Cristina Barcelona is a 2008 romance comedy-drama film written and directed by Woody Allen, and starring Javier Bardem, Penélope Cruz, Scarlett Johansson and ...
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vicky_Cristina_Barcelona
sorry for th missing link above... truly wierd..
But this lays out how much better Barcelona is...
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vicky_Cristina_Barcelona
sorry for th missing link above... truly wierd..
But this lays out how much better Barcelona is...
Nov 29th, 2011, 03:18 AM
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Barcelona is warmer, but the one time I was there for the New Year, it didn't seem as though as many places were open for people to celebrate together - as though they were more likely to be at home with family and friends.
London pubs and restaurants would likely be rammed with people, and often bookings might be required (and door charges in quite a lot of popular central London pubs), but they will at least be open.
[I'm happy to be corrected if my impressions were atypical]
London pubs and restaurants would likely be rammed with people, and often bookings might be required (and door charges in quite a lot of popular central London pubs), but they will at least be open.
[I'm happy to be corrected if my impressions were atypical]
Nov 29th, 2011, 08:03 AM
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BARCELONA=booked!! Yay!
Wow thanks so much for your responses! Rebelfone- great to-do list I can't wait to explore the city and hit some of the things on that list. I have an iPhone and want to bring it, so can I get an international SIM card here in US?
qwovadis- I love that movie!! Also, you have helped me with my Italy trip in the past so thanks again for your input here as well.
PatrickLondon-I guess its all in a case by case basis, I'd rather avoid crowds anyways so Barca seems like the better fit.
domibay- Are there games Dec 25-Jan 1st, there may be a break due to the holiday.
THANK YOU ALL SOOO MUCH! Can't wait!
Wow thanks so much for your responses! Rebelfone- great to-do list I can't wait to explore the city and hit some of the things on that list. I have an iPhone and want to bring it, so can I get an international SIM card here in US?
qwovadis- I love that movie!! Also, you have helped me with my Italy trip in the past so thanks again for your input here as well.
PatrickLondon-I guess its all in a case by case basis, I'd rather avoid crowds anyways so Barca seems like the better fit.
domibay- Are there games Dec 25-Jan 1st, there may be a break due to the holiday.
THANK YOU ALL SOOO MUCH! Can't wait!
Nov 29th, 2011, 08:37 AM
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Hope you copied both the deleted posts if you think they might have useful info.
Both were nuked because they were advertisers -- one for rebelfone and one for a hotel booking site. Likely neither will be back to post.
Both were nuked because they were advertisers -- one for rebelfone and one for a hotel booking site. Likely neither will be back to post.
