Barcelona Vacation: 6 day Family Trip with Cooking Classes, Hiking, Bicycling

Food & Fitness Vacation

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Hiking; Biking; Spain; Catalan food and wine; Cooking Class;

Here in the coastal Empordà region of Catalonia, fresh ingredients come from terraced olive groves, rice paddies, kitchen gardens, and the sea. It’s a beautiful place to taste, cook, and exercise. We’ve also built in time for you to relax in the luxury of a gorgeous country villa, explore the ...

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Destination:: Barcelona, Spain

Trip Length:: 6 days

Price Range:: From $3000 to $4000 per person See what this includes and what this excludes

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Recommended for:: 15 - 17, 18 - 20, 25 - 30, 31 - 35, 36 - 40, 41 - 50, 51 - 55
Family Trip, Group Retreat, Trip Around the World

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Here in the coastal Empordà region of Catalonia, fresh ingredients come from terraced olive groves, rice paddies, kitchen gardens, and the sea. It’s a beautiful place to taste, cook, and exercise. We’ve also built in time for you to relax in the luxury of a gorgeous country villa, explore the historic city of Girona, or visit the beach towns of the Costa Brava. The program is limited to 18 participants. The course begins with a Pilates class, a cava tasting, and a celebratory dinner on Monday night and ends after breakfast at the villa the following Saturday—May 26-31, 2008. The course fee of $3,450 covers double occupancy accommodations, daily classes, activities, tastings and meals as outlined above, including selected wines paired with our meals (not cocktails or other beverages), and transportation on our excursion to the winery and coast. You will need a rental car (or we can help you arrange for a driver) to get to and from the villa retreat location, and we think you’ll appreciate having your own transportation for exploring the region during your free time. Participants who wish to participate in daily fitness activities must be in good physical condition, though no prior Pilates experience is required.

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Trip Itinerary

Day 1 - 6 - Barcelona

Experience the best of travel and wellness on this In-Season Special combining naturally healthful Catalan food and wine, the chance to relax in a luxury villa near Barcelona, plus Pilates classes, biking, and hiking. In collaboration with one of New York’s top Pilates trainers, Karrie Adamany.

Hotel

5 nights in a villa in the Catalan countryside, dating to the 14th C and stylishly restored as a boutique inn (double occupancy).

Spa/Wellness

6 daily Pilates classes with renowned New York-based master teacher Karrie Adamany. mat sessions focused on centering, stretching, strengthening.

Bicycling

A guided half-day cycling trip through country landscapes and historic hilltowns.

Hiking

A guided half-day hike along the spectacular Costa Brava.

Cooking Classes

Two cooking classes revealing the secrets of low-fat, high flavor Catalan cuisine that you can use at home.

Wine

A tour, tasting, and picnic at vineyard known for its biodynamic wines.

Food and Dining

Tastings of olive oils, cheeses, and other seasonal Catalan specialties.

Food and Dining

Five breakfasts, three lunches, and three dinners. You’ll enjoy healthy, seasonal, local cuisine including some indulgences—a true Mediterranean diet, but not a diet or weight loss program (nor is this designed for vegetarians or vegans). The trip also includes Gratuities at our restaurant meals and Travel medical insurance MedEx TravMed Abroad.

Sightseeing

An excursion to the seaside arts town of Cadaqués.

Relaxation

Relax by the pool (which uses a natural salt-ionization purifying system) or enjoy our insider food, history, and culture tips to make the most of your free time.

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