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Bonita Barcelona

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February 12th 2010
We went to Barcelona looking for a nice romantic Valentines Day weekend getaway. Despite the chilly 8 degree weather and pouring rain that happens at this time of year in Barcelona, we weren't disappointed. Landing in Barcelona and arriving at our hotel (Hotel Jazz near the epic Las Ramblas) at 11pm on Friday night, we went out in hope that we could find a restaurant that was stil ... read more

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Spain's powerful world empire of the 16th and 17th centuries ultimately yielded command of the seas to England. Subsequent failure to embrace the mercantile and industrial revolutions caused the country to fall behind Britain, France, and Germany in ... ... read more