Stiges, Barcelona, Spain

7 Days Sunday, March 18 - Sunday, March 25 2012

8 bedrooms, 9 bathrooms (ensuite)
2 bedrooms 1 bath coach house

Set high on a hillside in the Penedes wine region, the masia is surrounded by the Garaf National Park and offers dramatic sea or mountain views from every room or terrace. This tranquil haven has more than 300 acres of private grounds with vineyards, olive groves and fruit trees, yet is only a 30 minute drive from Barcelona and 10 minutes from the lively beach resort of Sitges.

The casita adjoins the Main House separated by a patio area. It is a two storey cottage which is open plan. It is entirely separate from the main house and as well as access from the main house has its own drive from the dirt road which runs along the side. It has a bathroom to the right on entry beyond which is a fully fitted kitchen and small dining area. Past the kitchen is a lounge with double sofa bed. The upstairs area is a mezzanine construction split into two areas in which there is a double and single bed. To go upstairs you will need to negotiate a spiral staircase which is not suitable for the elderly. The casita is a simpler cozier style to the main house and offers extra space which is communicable with the main house but also allows families or teenagers a separate and distinct place.

Cost for Villa
$835.00 per person based on 18pp traveling

Deposit is 30% of the total due, per person, not $100 per person like we have paid in previous years.

Depost is $250.50 if you have half now $125.25 and half $125.25 in 2 weeks that would be awesome. We cannot secure the dates w/out the full deposit. Full payments are welcomed and appreciated. Final balance is $584.50

If using Paypal, my account is samanthastylesu@yahoo.com make sure you send the money as a GIFT so additional monies won't be deducted from your payment.

If you prefer, send checks to: Samantha Hudson c/o Regus, 2002 Summit Blvd, Suite 300, Atlanta GA 30319.

Balance of $584.50 is due on or before January 8, 2012 for a January 15 wire transfer date.

Billing Breakdown:
October 1 $147.00
November 1 $147.00
December 1 $147.00
January 8 $143.50
Total Balance $584.50

Friday, March 16, 2012

In Case of Emergency - Info for Villa

Telephone numbers
Paul Christoforou 630 227 669
Almiral de la Font Tel . 93 743 2204
C/ Olesa de Bonesvals, Valles Altos, Sant Pere de Ribes, 08810, Barcelona.

Thursday, March 15, 2012

Catering Balance

Catering Deposit Update
I must apologize, catering deposit is 1000 euros not USD. Our original deposit should have been $1330.00 plus the wire transfer fee of $35 = $1365.00.

$1330 chef fee/ 18pp = $74pp
$35 wire transfer
$1365. total
$40 chef
$50 groceries
15 - 20% tip will be collected in Spain

I have already paid the difference of $15pp. I am hopeful that the $150 will still cover the price for the chef as well as the groceries for our brunches. I will collect the remaining $90 in Spain as stated in previous blog post. This price may be more or less depending on the price of groceries.

I do not need the additional $15, it is still included in the $90 balance that is owed upon arrival. I just wanted everyone to know as we have $300 less to spend on groceries.

Lastly, this price has nothing to do with the items we will stock in the villa, upon arrival.

Dexter PIF ($50 taxi)
Katrina PIF
Aleks PIF
Samantha PIF
Kerri 60 balance
Kumara 60 balance
Cheryl 90
Renee 90
Robert 90
Kelly 90
Traci 90
Aretha 90
Drew 90
Craig 90
Niger 90
Sue 150
Jeannetta 150
Aisha 150

Monday, March 12, 2012

Places To Dine In Barcalona

http://gastronomyblog.com/2010/05/25/bar-pinotxo-barcelona

http://www.restaurantmontiel.com/

http://cincsentits.com/en/cuisine

http://suquetdelalmirall.com/index_en.html

http://gruptravi.com/

http://www.grupotragaluz.com/rest-tragaluz_en.php

http://www.tapas24.net/

http://comerc24.com.mialias.net/restaurante.php?lang=eng

http://www.hisop.com/flash/hisop_ENG.htm#Res

http://www.ohlahotel.com/#/es/gastronomia/sauc-restaurante/imagenes

http://alkimia.cat/?page_id=18&lang=en

http://www.cuinessantacaterina.com/

http://www.tallerdetapas.com/eng/argenteria/index.html
Argenteria 51 (Born) / Barcelona Tel. 93 268 85 59
INTRODUCTION
Here down the old silversmith’s street in the exciting Born district, stands the second Taller de Tapas. Once Barcelona’s commercial heart, this area is now known for its designer boutiques and some of the best shopping in town. The listed building, dating from the 16th century, was originally a nun’s convent. Converted with care and respect it is now a lively, expansive restaurant. Its floor-to-ceiling front windows look out over a picturesque square where you can eat gourmet local delicacies from the Costa Brava such as king prawns from Palamòs and Nuri’s home made fresh goat’s cheese drizzled with honey in the shade of a tree. Its long bar and kitchen are an island of fine food and wine inside the big central room. Argenteria pulsates with life morning, noon and night. It’s a great place to eat – but a fun place to meet people too.


Link for various places to dine and cocktail.

http://www.jetsetreport.com/restaurants.php?cityID=38&CityName=Barcelona
http://gastronomyblog.com/restaurant-reviews-index-world/#Barcelona








Monday, March 5, 2012

Shuttle to Villa

We can supply a mini bus and a six seater for the main group and then a car for the two people arriving later. The total price for everyone to include luggage, motorway tolls, airport parking is 299.00 euros, which equates to just 23.00 euros per person.

As a suggestion, the main group arriving at 7.50 can wait in arrivals for the later arrival and have a relaxing coffee and catch up. We will arrive slightly later when Katrina arrives. Our team will meet you in the coffee lounge at 9.30. As you are not checking in until 11am, there is no rush.

My mobile is +34 663801325 Mike’s is +34 647044889 Do you have a mobile number?

Kind regards

Paul


Remember to exchange USD to EUROS as we have to make payment in EUROS for all services rendered.

Drew, Craig and Robert, will be renting a car, they are not included in the pricing. If anyone else plans on renting a car at the airport, let me know ASAP!


Dexter I have your money for the shuttle bus arrival. I will give you the difference for your return, you will need to add additional monies, as it has to be paid in euros.

Friday, March 2, 2012

Converting USD to EUROS

For those of you traveling through Atlanta, you can convert your USD to EUROS, in the airport atrium D & E.

Thursday, March 1, 2012

Computers

Kids, if you plan on bringing your puters to spain, make certain that you have a european adapter to charge your computers as well as your cell phones.

Banking

Make sure you call your bank/credit card companies to inform them that you will be traveling abroad.