Sunday, 25 October 2009

Renee Zellweger gets romantic in Barcelona

How to experience the celeb holiday for a fraction of the price...

Renee Zellweger escaped the spotlight by jetting to Barcelona

Renée Zellweger and Case 39 co-star Bradley Cooper escaped the gossip with a trip to Barcelona. But you needn't be half of one of Hollywood’s hottest couples to enjoy this Spanish city.

Where to stay

Renee’s Way

She and Bradley were spotted at the 44-storey Hotel Arts. Rooms cost around £440 a night.

Your way

Doubles at Hotel Ambassador start at £103. Or try Kabul Backpackers Hostel from £14 a night.

What to see

Renee’s Way

She took snaps on the beach and checked out Gaudi’s unfinished masterpiece, the eight-spire La Sagrada Familia.

Your way

Take a lift up one  of Gaudi’s spires for free or see the city on the hop-on-hop-off Bus Turistic that departs from Plaça de Catalunya every few minutes (£16 for a day pass).

Eating and drinking

Renee’s Way

She and Bradley ate pastries at Mauri’s restaurant, a Barcelona institution since 1929.

Your Way

Eat cakes for £3 or a meal from £10 at Mauri’s on Rambla Catalunya. Tapas at Paco Meralgo  bar on Carrer Muntaner costs £4-£5 per dish.

Getting there

Flights cost from £20.99 outward and £14.87 back with Easyjet.

At these prices, make a note in your diary  and book that Barcelona trip now.

TOTAL: £68.86