Romance Under the Stars at a Campground

Do you prefer sleeping outdoors in a campground to chatting with strangers at bed and breakfasts? Is riding a hotel elevator to the 20th floor, searching for your room number not your idea of a romantic getaway? February doesn’t have to rule out camping locations with your special someone.

Campgrounds like Kampgrounds of America (KOA) have become more sophisticated, even offering lodges with bathrooms, kitchens, heating and air conditioning. In other words, the prices are still good, but your Valentine won’t have to “rough it” to spend a cozy night with you by the fire.

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The center of Barcelona, or Plaza Catalunya is not normally where I recommend that people stay when they come to visit me in Barcelona. It is too chaotic and noisy in the city center for my taste, and usually I suggest hotels and hostels that are tucked into side-streets or in quieter parts of Barcelona’s many barrios.

Grauis the exception to my rule. One block off of the city’s most central drag, staying at Grau doesn’t feel like staying in the city’s main hub, but gives you all the advantages of being right in the thick of it. The metro, bus, taxis, many bars, restaurants, cafes, boutiques and sites are within walking distance from Grau.

» Read more: Best Location in Barcelona: Grau Hostel