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.

ST GEORGE’S DAY is always low-key in England, but not in Barcelona, where Rebecca Ford finds it is celebrated not only with characteristic Catalan passion but also unashamed romanticism.

BARCELONA, with its tradition of seafood and meat dishes, is now fast becoming one of Spain’s top destinations for foodies, says Jane Memmler, who works up an appetite exploring the city’s best tapas bars and restaurants.