Salsa Dancing Course with Champagne in Barcelona
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Your Accommodation:
Duques de Bergara**** (Bed & Breakfast)
The Catalonia Duques de Bergara Hotel is located in the heart of
Barcelona, a short walk from Plaza Cataluña and the Ramblas. The
hotel is housed in an art-nouveau building dating from the end of
the nineteenth century. It was fully restored and extended in 1998
to take in the similarly classical adjoining building and
now has 148 well appointed rooms. It has a bar and a
swimming pool located in a lovely interior patio as well as a
good restaurant.
Rialto*** (Bed & Breakfast) (Included)
Superbly located just off Las Ramblas, Hotel Rialto is in the
heart of Barcelona 's Gothic Quarter. It is situated
close to shops, cafés, and restaurants and a short taxi ride from
the beach. The hotel was refurbished in 2001. All rooms are
en-suite with telephone, television and air
conditioning/heating.
Food & meals:
International cuisine
Barcelona offers a wide choice of restaurants offering many
different types of cuisine from all over the world - modern
Catalan, traditional Spanish, Italian, Chinese, Lebanese, Moroccan,
Argentinian, Colombian and much more.
Tapas and raciones
Its worth remembering that Barcelona is a cosmopolitan city, and
prices here are higher than in other parts of Spain. A good way of
keeping your costs down it to eat 'tapas' by way of a meal. Tapas
bars are an intrinsic part of Spanish culture. ‘Tapa’
translates as ‘lid’. The idea is that you keep you hunger in
check by ordering small plates of food. In most tapas bars
you don’t sit down. Rather, you stand or sit on stools at the
bar. In tapas bars and in many restaurants you can also order
‘raciones’. A ración is a plate of one type of dish (either
meat or fish or salad etcetera). The idea is for a group of
people to order a ‘ración’ each and for the group to then share the
dishes between themselves. It’s a great way to be able to try
different dishes! If you would prefer to eat a sit down three
course meal, we suggest that you eat at a restaurant with a set
menu.
Health and Fitness:
There are no particular health requirements for a dance holiday.
However you should be able to dance for at least two hours a day in
order to be able to enjoy the dance classes.
What to wear for Salsa dancing:
We recommend that you bring shoes with a leather sole for the dance
classes and the evenings. Your shoes should be comfortable and
supportive. Wear lightweight cotton socks to avoid sweaty and
blistered feet! Wear comfortable loose clothing for the classes.
The Barcelona Salsa clubs are quite informal - it is common for
both men and women to wear jeans. Most of them do not allow shorts
or trainers.
Useful Things to Bring:
Camera
Shoes suitable for spending a long time walking around the
streets
Summer clothing for day and light jacket for evenings if
travelling between May and October.
Warm jacket for day and evenings if travelling between November
and April.
Swimming costume, suntan lotion and beach gear if travelling
between May and October.
At Your Destination Banks and Money: The easiest way to buy
obtain euros is by using a credit card at one of the numerous cash
points. You can buy small amounts, as often as you like, at any
time, without queuing. You will need to know your P.I.N. Cash
points are very easy to use. Bank opening hours are normally 9.00
a.m. to 2.00 p.m. Banks will change cash, travelers cheques and
will sell you currency on your credit card providing the lines are
open. You will always need to show your passport at a bank.
What previous Customers Have Said about this
Holiday:
'Brilliant way to experience Barcelona, meet like-minded people
and Salsa the night away!'.
'V.relaxing and organized events v. enjoyable. Liked having
choice to be independent as and when you please.'
'Its an absolute joy for me to write a letter of appreciation to
you and your whole team for the totally fantastic holiday that I
have just had dancing Salsa in Barcelona. It has become one of our
all-time top three holidays to date. Our group comprised English,
Chinese, Danish, Dutch, French-Moroccan, Indian and Irish with ages
ranging from about 25 to 59; it was an excellent advertisement for
the United Nations and anti-ageism.'
'Great fun made special by terrific host'.
Is this holiday for me?
Yes, because this has something for everyone. Barcelona is a
happening city and whatever happens you spend a weekend break in
the fascinating vibrant city. The night-life is pumping (you can
take it or leave it). If you like Salsa you can mix it up with the
locals who are mad for it and if you've never done it before it’ s
a great crash course and a fantastic introduction.
Climate and weather:
Barcelona is located on the Mediterranean coast and so the
climate is always mild and nearly always sunny. It can be possible
to bathe in the sea as early as February although you might have to
be fairly enthusiastic. The beach chiringuitos (cafés/restaurants)
are open from around May to October.
Books on Barcelona and Spain:
It may be worth your while reading up on your destination before
you go.
‘Time Out Guide to Barcelona’ – the best local guide.
‘See Barcelona’ is an excellent glossy booklet sometimes available
free in the reception of many hotels.
Penelope Casas writes beautifully on Spain, The Blue Guide’ or “The
Foods and wines of Spain”.
Ian Gibson’s ‘The Fire in the Blood’ is one of the most fascinating
insights into Spanish Culture.
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