We were quite fortunate to visit the Mandarin Oriental, Barcelona in October and then return for a weekend stay in November. Special thanks to Carolina Wechsung, Leisure International Sales Manager, and her team for making us feel welcome. What an incredible hotel! The Mandarin Oriental, Barcelona is located Passeig de Gràcia, near the Casa […]
Read more »The Majestic Hotel & Spa is located in the heart of Barcelona, on Paseo de Gracia, near to buildings by Gaudi, incomparable shopping, and many of Barcelona’s historic tourist sites. This was my second trip back to The Majestic and I was looking forward to an in-depth tour and dinner. The Majestic Hotel & […]
Read more »After staying a few days at the Hotel Ritz, Madrid I was excited to visit El Palace. Prior to the change of name (2005), this hotel was also the first Ritz hotel. In fact, the nameplate – reading Hotel Ritz – is set in the sidewalk as you enter the hotel. The hotel first opened […]
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Ron Phillips is an Independent Consultant of Brownell Travel 
Ron Phillips is an Independent Consultant of Brownell Travel