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

Vegan Bakery Wild Lulita is a vegan and gluten free cake shop, organic shop, and creative concept store that promotes a healthy, delicious, and sustainable lifestyle. Founder, Lucy Cheyney, uses natural and healthy ingredients to create a variety of cakes, brownies, and muffins — everything from chocolate and cardamom sponge cake to sticky fudge brownies. The vegan bakery also has freshly made, cold pressed juices, smoothies, and shakes all named after goddesses like Lakshmi, Aphrodite, and Athena. Customers also can try out the acai bowl with granola or the vegan ice-creams in seasonal flavors that can be served with granola and fresh fruit.   About Andrea FellmanAndrea Fellman is the founder and creative director of The Barcelona Edit.View all posts by Andrea Fellman

The American Pastry Shop Sil’s Cakes American Pastry specializes in American style desserts like brownies, cheesecake, cinnamon rolls, cookies, and cakes. Cheesecakes come in medium (6 people) and large (10 people) sizes and in a variety of flavors, including Nutella, banana, caramel, cookie dough, Irish coffee, mango, and the classic. Prices for cookies start at 2 euros and at 30 euros for cheesecake and layer cakes. Stop by to choose from a wide variety of ready to sell treats, or place a special order for a celebration or event. Sil’s is especially known for their birthday cakes. Also check out a classic panettone, perfect for any time of the year, but especially during Christmas. About Andrea FellmanAndrea Fellman is the founder and creative director of The Barcelona Edit.View all posts by Andrea Fellman