About Amsterdam (AMS)
If you are on the land where you find sumptuous canal houses and alluring gabled facades, then you are surely in the beautiful city called 'Amsterdam'. The city is also known as the Venice of the North and has a great history in its lap. Being the capital of Netherlands, the city offers you everything which can make your holidays more memorable. Amsterdammers (people residing in Amsterdam) who are famous for their liberalism love to speak in English. The city got its name from Amstelredamme and during the Dutch Golden Age, the city became one of the prominent ports in the globe. It was during the 17th century, when the city had developed the famous canal district. At present, The Canal Ring has got the crown of world heritage site. Anne Frank House is one of the most famous monuments here.
There are numerous good tourist sites which a number of travellers from different parts of the world come to praise and admire. Due to its many museums, Amsterdam is also called as ‘the city of museums’. The most visited places in Amsterdam are Oude Kerk, Dam square, Begijnhof, Amsterdam's canals, Magere Brug, Red Light District, Artis ZOO, Vondelpark, Hortus Botanicus- the Botanical Garden and many more. Though the city welcomes you all through the months, but still the perfect time to visit here is October to March.
Due to its warm Dutch hospitality and zealous nature of the people, Amsterdam was counted as 13th globally on quality of living by Mercer. The nightlife of the city is the real fun. People love to hang-around and dancing with each-other in the clubs and pups. The lip-smacking food is the specialty of this amazing city.
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About Barcelona (BCN)
Barcelona is the capital of Catalonia and the second largest city in Spain, after Madrid. The foundation of this place is directly related to the world-famous mythological legend of Hercules. The land is a brilliant mishmash of jaw-dropping architecture, rich culture, lush scenery and an exuberant environment. Barcelona is basically adored for its Mediterranean climate which brings mild, humid winters and warm, dry summers.
The architecture of Barcelona depicts a unique style of its own, merging Gothis style, Spanish and the likes. Constructions like historic buildings, cathedrals, art galleries and religious buildings date back to roman and medieval periods. The land is a treasure of many sights which are claimed as World Heritage Sites by UNESCO, and they are- Park Guell, Palau Guell, Casa Mila, Casa Vicens, Casa Batllo, Palau de la Musica Catalana, Hospital de Sant Pau and many more. There are many historical buildings and monuments like Church of Santa Maria del Mar, Gothic Church of Santa Pau del Pi and Church of Sant Pau del Camp, which give a rich insight of history and a peek into ancient ages.
Barcelona is quite famous for its lively and indulgent nightlife, you can enjoy the nights in many dance clubs, bars, discos etc. Some famous and most crowded clubs are- Rubi Bar, Ultramarinos Bar, El Bosc de les Fades, Hook, Arena, Jazz S'Club/Cafe, Hard Rock Cafe, La Pedrera de Nit, Cocktail Bar Boadas and many more. With sophisticated interior, smoky ambiance, thrilling music system and with all types of drinks available these bars and bars make each night worth live for. If you do not know, then it would be a surprise to learn that Barcelona is hugely popular shopper's paradise. People dream of shopping here. Famous places where you can make big bargains are- Mercat de Sant Josep de la Boqueria, Papabubble, Vom FASS Barcelona, Alexis Fasoli, Mercat Santa Caterina, Vincon and many more.
The accommodation in Barcelona ranges from 1 to 5 star hotels, self catering stays and youth hostels. Stuffed with world-class facilities and amenities, the hotels provide their guests a satisfying stay. If you are a first-time traveller, a casual backpacker, or a regular business traveler, MakeMyTrip is there to make your trip go easy and smooth without any hindrances. Book tickets online to Barcelona, with cheap air fares, choicest of accommodation, unprecedented sights and much more.
About Virgin Atlantic
Virgin Atlantic is a British Airline and considered to be of the more luxurious airlines in the world. It has been flying since 1984 and will celebrate 30 years of existence in year 2014. It is owned by Sir Richard Branson's Virgin Group. The Virgin Group owns it 51% and remaining 49% is owned by Delta Air Lines. The head office is situated at Crawley, West Sussex, England, near Gatwick Airport. It also holds a Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) Type an Operating License.
