From LAX, KLM, British, Air France, Lufthansa, Alitalia, American, US Airways, Delta, Swiss and United offer connecting service (change of plane) to Barcelona. Restricted round-trip fares begin at $896, including taxes and fees.
WHERE TO STAY
Destination BCN, 011-34-935-14-19-50, http://www.destinationbcn.com, offers stylish vacation rentals with one- and two-bedroom apartments from about $175 to $425 a night. I paid about $300 for the Mallorca one-bedroom apartment, expensive because of the terraces.
WHERE TO EAT
Flash Flash, 25 Carrer de la Granada del Penedès, 011-34-932-37-09-90, flashflashbarcelona.com.
TO LEARN MORE
Barcelona tourism, http://www.barcelonaturisme.com/?leng=3
The Stone Roses, http://www.thestoneroses.org

