In beautiful Barcelona, Spain part of the lure it the delicious food and drink. The boutique-style Casanova Hotel in Barcelona is located blocks from the La Boqueria Market has a couple of new private, gourmet food and wine tours for 2008. The La Boqueria Market Tour Package includes a market tour with Casanova's Michelin pedigree chef Jaume Brichs, a private cooking class and lunch with Chef Brichs that includes Spanish wines, and a Spanish cook book. The Sant Sadurni de Noia Wine Tour Package includes the opportunity to explore southern Barcelona wineries with a private sommelier, transportation to and from the Albet & Noya Vineyard, Catalan Wine and Cava tasting, and dinner and Cava wine pairings at Casanova's Mexiterranee restaurant. Rates for the two-night Sant Sadurni de Noia Wine Tour package start at 1208 euros (approx. $1,760) for two people in a Superior Room. Rates for the two-night Boqueria Market Tour package start at 1058 euros (approx. $1,530) for two people in a Superior Room. You might want to plan your booking for later this summer when the Casanova opens their rooftop pool and lounge complete with hammocks.
