Mayan Luxury Spa The Mayan Luxury Spa is located inside the iconic Palace Hotel 5*GL (formerly the Ritz) and is inspired by the Mayan Culture, a place where mind, body and soul become one. The spa is an eight-time winner of the “Best Luxury Hotel Spa” in Spain, Europe and worldwide, a recognition granted by the World Luxury Spa Awards. The Spa offers sounds, rituals, and traditional Mayan treatments, along with the exclusive and prestigious French luxury cosmetics brand, Anne Semonin. Feel like you are relaxing in the Mayan Riviera with their traditional body treatments, massages and facials. You can also enjoy a Mayan Rebirth ritual in their pre-Hispanic Sauna modeled after the Mayans using volcanic stones. The Mayan Luxury Spa has a sister spa at The Claris Hotel & Spa 5*GL and also offers in-suite spa experiences at a few luxury hotels and apartments. About Meagan BellovinMeagan arrived in Barcelona in 2019, having left behind a full life of family, friends, and career in Austin, Texas. Originally educated as a journalist, Meagan taught children in her local public school system for nearly ten years before moving to Barcelona with her husband and dog. Since her arrival, she has embraced local living, taking Spanish classes, making new friends, and rediscovering her journalism past by writing for The Barcelona Edit.View all posts by Meagan Bellovin

  Cupcake, Cava, and Coffee The cheerful Irish owners of La Cava Cakery have paired two great pleasures in life – gourmet cupcakes and cava. The cosy shop, located on a main thoroughfare in Gracia, is a well-designed blend of stylish light fixtures, tall tables and bar stools, plus an Instagram-ready array of cupcakes in a range of flavors from salted caramel and red velvet to the more traditional chocolate and strawberry. Enjoy a signature cupcake with a mug of their specialty coffee or flute of cava. Cupcakes also are available by order to celebrate a special event, birthday, or business meeting. All cupcakes are baked on site using quality ingredients. Check out these other specialty Barcelona bakeries. About NicholeView all posts by Nichole | Website

Mi-Mo Korean Cosmetics A recent addition to the Korean Cosmetics in Barcelona club, the relatively small Mi-Mo was started just a year ago by entrepreneur Tamara Kovkel. Despite a smaller storefront and online presence, Mi-Mo delivers a more affordable collection (sheet masks for only 1.50€) of unique Korean beauty treatments combined with one-on-one instruction about how to use Harry-Potter-potion style products, such as soothing placenta face masks, snail mucin serums, and spider web toners. A second location is coming at Calvet, 44. Most popular product: Secret Key Lemon Sparkling Peel Gel (13.60€) To Try: Gel-consistency toners that don’t require a cotton ball or swab. The folks at Mi-Mo have strong feelings about adhering to toner use, despite it being an extra step shoehorned between post-cleansing and pre-moisturizing. The delicious smelling Hyaluronic Moisture Toner from It’s Skin (16.99€) makes it easier to add it to your routine.   About Meagan BellovinMeagan arrived in Barcelona in 2019, having left behind a full life of family, friends, and career in Austin, Texas. Originally educated as a journalist, Meagan taught children in her local public school system for nearly ten years before moving to Barcelona with her husband and dog. Since her arrival, she has embraced local living, taking Spanish classes, making new friends, and rediscovering her journalism past by writing for The Barcelona Edit.View all posts by Meagan Bellovin