There are a few options when flying into Barcelona. You can fly into Barcelona International Airport for the most convenience however there are two cheaper options outside the city. Girona Airport and Reus Airport are both around a 70 minute drive from Barcelona. They are mainly used by low cost airlines so you can save a substantial amount of money when traveling with them if you don’t mind not landing in the city.

Many people choose to arrange a car hire Barcelona Airport deal before their arrival. This can be a great way to avoid the holiday rush at the car rental counter as well as meaning you get to secure the rental car of your choice rather than having to choose from whats left over.

Gaudi is a name you will see everywhere when walking around Barcelona. The great mans influence can be found in many locations. La Rambla is in the lively city centre where you will find a hub of activity. This famous pedestrian strip offers plenty of shopping opportunities with little stalls and market sellers dotted around.

The Gothic Quarter, La Sagrada , Mila House and the famous Nou Camp stadium are all great places to check out. Take the tour of the trophy room at the Nou Camp to bask in the clubs great history.

Lets face it, most of us get precious little holidays so it really is a shame to waste any precious days off. If you arrive at your destination and have planned nothing then you may miss out on things you would really enjoy. Many tourist attractions will have strict schedules so you may think “its OK, Il go see it tomorrow” only to find that its closed and your flight leaves early the next morning.

If you have children in tow this can be an even bigger issue with promises perhaps been broken, There is a vast amount of information available online and I would be very surprised if you could not find detailed information about your holiday destination with a simple google search. There are lots of reviews sites out there that offer first hand experience of the various attractions and sights on offers.

You should also check out reviews of any hotels, cheap car hire companies, restaurants etc before you leave. You dont want to waste money or have something that could have been easily avoidable taint your holiday. Unfortunately things can sometimes go wrong in countries or cities you are not used to.

A little prepration can go a long way, Start making a list today of must see places.