Clonmelgal

Grasias! It is early planning still but definitely for one day out.

I was looking for a "day trip" during my 4 days in Barcelona and the possibility of going to Zaragoza appeared in my searches. Would it make an alternative to Montserrat? This would be mid- November.

How do I join? Just "weigh- in"? LOL

I downloaded some series from Disney+ and Netflix but they wouldn't play. It said they couldn't be shown in that area. I downloaded the wrong (unenjoyable) books so I was not prepared that way. In November, I'll bring better reading materials. Also I had no warm weather clothes and I was unprepared for how hot the Bahamas was.

I get a 2nd chance this winter.

I did a TA last November, Barcelona to Tampa. Travelling through the straits a small group of about 20 people gathered at the bow. (if it had been a Disney voyage there would have been hot chocolate and toddys!) There was so much fog all day. We followed our cruise progress via some app on people's phones. We never did hear or see Gibraltar much to our dismay. We finally left one lonely person and went to bed at 1 am.

I did my first TA last November- Barcelona to Tampa with 3 days in Barcelona at the start. The time difference at the start just killed me. I didn't sleep for two nights but, since it was my first time in Barcelona I carried on. This year I've booked a week at the star because I loved Barcelona so much, and hotels are so reasonable. The time adjustment on the return cruise had no effect on me whatsoever.

I did Barcelona to Tampa last November. Never needed a jacket except after the sun went down, and one day when it was so foggy, wet and damp. I could have swam every day. It became very hot after we crossed the half way to Bahamas. Mind you it might always be so!

I've worked with two agency's so far and neither o e has helped . I ended up paying more for one cruise than through the cruiseline itself. They chose my cabin and it wasn't what I wanted at all. From now one I'm booking myself through the company.

There is a HOHO stop at Placa Catalunya which is at the north end of la rambla? Also it stops at the Colom/Musee maritim which is at the south end of la rambla? This was how I accessed it myself.

Great thanks!

Thank you for this great advice. One question: when you say escalators, are you meaning the funicular? I would especially like to take them up the hill. I want to walk from la rambla to the funicular station near fundacio Joan Miro. Thanks for your help!

Hop on hop off route.

I really like the hop on hop off bus. Get off whenever you like. I do research at home, maybe a small guide book. I have had one too many bad experiences with guided tours. They cancel, don't show etcetera. Rick Steves has two free and enjoyable walking tours on his site app. I spent 2 days pre cruise last year and followed this plan. Please buy Sagrada Familia and Parc guell tickets at home. The are impossible to buy on the day. You may need to buy Museum tickets early too.

Solo cabins are often much more than a good deal on a regular cabin. Every cruiseline asks how many occupants per cabin, just default to one. I don't know about the single supplement? I just double the amount listed for one person. A solo doesn't pay double the port fees and taxes. The cruiseline itself will do the math and tell you what you'll pay at the end of the process. Go all the way to the final amount for that cabin and see if that's what you want to pay for your trip. If I see a cruise advertised for $545 a person, Oceanview cabin, I know I'll pay about $1100.00 plus taxes and port fees for one. I've been on two cruises with two different cruise lines and that's always how it has worked. PS that's how hotel rooms work too. You pay for the room regardless of whether there is one or two occupants. Good luck! A cruise is a great way to travel if you are traveling solo. It's very safe and can be amazing.