Garnet's Life Adventures

So we've got the week of Valentine's Day off so my course-mate Susan & I decided to go for a mini holiday during that week - somewhere a little sunnier & warmer than London - Look at what we got for less than $400.00/person (including flight and B&B for four nights)

4* Estival Park - 4 nights at bed & breakfast

Location: Costa Dorada

Costa Dorada is Spain's 'Golden Coast', stretching from Barcelona to south of Tarragona in the Catalonia region. Visit the vibrant, historic city of Barcelona, with its famoushalf finishedd Gothic cathedral by Gaudi and the pedestrianised Las Ramblas with its stalls and cafes. Or explore the Roman and Gothic town of Tarragona. With the option of hire car, taxi or the train from La Pineda you will be able to explore the locality with great ease. Serious shoppers should head to Barcelona with the wide choice of modern department stores and designer shops, to stalls on Las Ramblas and the Els Encants' open air market.

Your holiday price includes: Return flights, all taxes, 4 nights accommodation on a bed & breakfast basis.

Accommodation description:
This attractive hotel was built in 1992 and completely renovated in 2002. It offers a total of 968 double rooms spread over 5 floors in the main building and the neighbouring building. Guests are invited to take advantage of the spa facilities, the hairdressers and a disco.

Facilities available at the hotel include:
Air conditioning
Laundry
Room service
Reception area
24 hour check-in
24 hour reception
Safe
Money exchange
Lifts
Hairdresser
Game room
Bicycle rental
Car park
Garage
Table tennis
Squash
Billiards/snooker
Entertainment
Activities (adults)
Indoor and outdoor swimming pools
Sauna and spa (local charge)

Room facilities:
Private bathroom with shower
Rooms sleep maximum 3 persons
Telephone
Air conditioning
Local TV
Minibar
Safety deposit box
Fridge/freezer
Food and beverages
Restaurant
Bar

Now if I can just remember some of the Spanish that Kathy & I learned during our "honeymoon" in Costa Rica last January!!! (local guides asked if "we were on honeymoon" since we weren't sisters, after we tried to explain they just smiled, laughed a bit & said, "it's okay to be on honeymoon")

Of course this will not compare to the Saranac Lake Winter Carnival parade & Lions Club chili sale that I will miss, but there is always 2007, right?!?!?!?

4 nights in Spain should be a nice break from the stress of uni & London!! Just have to finish off our grant proposal & presentation for this Thursday & Fridayrespectivelyy.

So tonight Susan, my roomie (or should I say flatmate) Louise, & I made dinner - it was sooooo good, see photos.