Online mystery deal yields a top-notch hotel at discount price…and a view to die for, writes PETER CARBERY

CAROLINE HENDRIE steps aboard Carnival Cruise's newest vessel for a fun-filled voyage from Barcelona

THERE are places that have become synonymous with the stag do: Amsterdam, Prague, Blackpool, writes MATT TILLER

Welsh rugby legend 37-year-old GARETH THOMAS, lives in London

Renowned for its architecture , Catalan capital Barcelona is also the spot for shops, bars and stars says NICK BOULOS

EMILY BAMBER learns how to really pamper passengers on a cruise

Cruising these days is not just about visiting glamorous ports of call and dining in style. Varied spa treatments are now on offer while at sea

A NEW high-speed rail link has slashed the journey time between Spain’s two major cities. Shuttle effortlessly between Barcelona and Madrid.

WINTER is the perfect season to discover the vibrant streets of Barcelona. We check out the newest bars and brasseries in this ever-changing city.