Here you have the 10 must do things to experience Easter time as a local in Barcelona: 1. Gastronomy. At the beginning of the lent the “Coca de Llardons”, when in there the “bunyols” and, at its end at Easter time, the “monas de Pasqua”. This is really the queen of these dates. Try them at Canal, Bubo, Oriol Balaguer y La Colmena. www.canal.es, www.bubo.es, www.oriolbalaguer.com y La Colmena, Plaça de l´Àngel, 12. 2. Processions. Barcelona is not Seville but it also has its own traditional religious processions. The most well know is in the evening of the Holy Friday (the 29th...

LET’S DANCE… De Cajón! It is the most important flamenco festival in the city, a must for all art lovers and flamenco culture. The festival started in 2006 with reference names on the poster as Paco de Lucia, Los Farruco or Enrique and Estrella Morente, which comes to the festival to present his highly anticipated new album, Self Portrait. The festival also features a small carefully form cycle at the Harlem Jazz Club, every Friday from January 25 to March 1. A must! Grand Hotel Central, Barcelona, Spain This Barcelona boutique hotel, Grand Hotel Central, member of Epoque Hotels,...

The first wellness centre in Europe to be awarded the prestigious SpaExcellence Certificate MajesticSpa has renewed for a second year SpaExcellence certification awarded by the American organization SpaQuality LLC, that specializes in assessing the quality of this kind of centers around the world. In a record four years, the MajesticSpa of the Majestic Hotel & Spa has managed to comply with the high standards set by SpaQuality LLC. and become the first centre in Europe to obtain such coveted certificate, positioning itself at the top of the continental ranking. In words of Ms. Eva...

A collection of Epoque Hotels’ most stunning rooftops in Europe Savor the spectacular views at trendy hotel rooftops from New York through Rio de Janeiro to Melbourne, Australia. Either admire the stars or enjoy the sunshine while at the same time immerse yourself in luxurious atmospheres. Follow us along on a journey on the top of the boutique hotels’ roofs of Epoque Hotels worldwide. *** Dream Hotel, New York, United States When visiting New York, for the ultimate Manhattan experience, ascend to the Ava Lounge – a stunning bar and terrace perched on the Dream Hotel’s rooftop....

A selection of Epoque Hotels’ most striking rooftops in Europe When you go on vacation, on a business trip or while organizing a city break, remember that not only what is inside the hotel plays a role but also what is on its top counts as well. While booking your stay, think not only about a hotel room, but also outside the box. You will be impressed by what you can find on the top of the hotels. We encourage you to discover with us some of the best hotels’ rooftops in Europe. We will not let you down as we know the way up! *** *** Grand Hotel Central, Barcelona, Spain Without a doubt,...