The Blog, by Splendia » Barcelona http://blog.splendia.com Ensuring you always travel in style Thu, 02 Feb 2012 11:46:46 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 The Timeless Glamour of Hotel Bars http://blog.splendia.com/2012/01/23/the-timeless-glamour-of-hotel-bars/ http://blog.splendia.com/2012/01/23/the-timeless-glamour-of-hotel-bars/#comments Mon, 23 Jan 2012 11:45:27 +0000 Poppy http://blog.splendia.com/?p=13955 The Timeless Glamour of Hotel Bars

The movies have a lot to answer for. From Pretty Woman to Lost In Translation – some of our most treasured pieces of cinema feature a memorable hotel bar scene.  Would Dustin Hoffman have been so seduced by Mrs. Robinson … Continue reading →

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One way to truly see the sights of a city is from high up in the sky. With that in mind, we’ve compiled a list of the best places from which to take in spectacular views of 10 of our … Continue reading →

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Barcelona is not only home to one of the splendid Splendia offices, but also to a range of exquisite luxury hotels. Here, we've chosen our pick of the best design hotels that sit dotted throughout the incredible Catalan capital. Housed … Continue reading →

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What is it? Churros is a traditional sweet Spanish dessert or snack made from fried dough, often referred to as a Spanish doughnut. Origins Centuries ago the first churros were made by Spanish shepherds high up in the mountains, as … Continue reading →

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A craze that has taken the world by storm is the cupcake – and with good reason! Small but perfectly formed, the cupcake was created as an individual serving, designed to bring a little piece of joy to a person’s … Continue reading →

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What Jorge Rodríguez-Gerada's solo show at Galería Ignacio de Lassaletta in Barcelona will showcase a new series from the innovative artist. Old materials in various forms have been reused, including parts from 200-year-old abandoned buildings, which have been transferred onto wooden … Continue reading →

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Escape to a world of gluhwein, gingerbread and gifts! From Barcelona to Berlin, Leeds to Lille and Paris to Prague, Christmas markets pop up all over the world and attract a vast number of excited visitors who are keen to … Continue reading →

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A weekend of architectural celebration will take place in Barcelona on the 22nd and 23rd October, as the second annual 48H Open House BCN is held. The public will be welcomed into 160 buildings with the aim of opening eyes, … Continue reading →

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Nothing quite beats sitting on a sandy beach, listening to the sound of the ocean and reading a good book. But holiday reads can actually be more than just great literature, here is a collection of books set in some … Continue reading →

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Contrary to popular belief, great hotel design doesn’t have to come with a luxury price tag. And to prove it, we've compiled five of our best design hotels for under €100 a night. From Paris to Miami, with this selection … Continue reading →

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