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Barcelona to me is special because it is one of those rare cities of the world that captures the essence of beach and urban life in equal measure, with the added temptations of great art, style, architecture and fabulous cuisine. Regrettably, my Barcelona trips are all too often for work. Nevertheless, I have spent enough time there to be able to make some recommendations for your weekend away. It is

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