I am very excited to share the incredible honeymoon of Lia and Troy. Their story is too cute-They met while studying abroad in Sweden, then backpacked all over Europe together. They weren’t able to make it to Spain though. They always wanted to visit Spain together as a way to complete the trip they took when they met. Five years later they got married in Berkeley, and knew that Spain would be the perfect place to spend their first days as newlyweds! Cute right???
Troy and Lia visited Menorca, Madrid, Toledo and Barcelona. They had an absolutely incredible honeymoon. I hope you enjoy reading about it!
1. What did you want for your honeymoon?
We wanted to be able to relax after the wedding and a year of planning. We envisioned white sands and turquoise waters but we aren’t really resort people. We both love city vacations and exploring as much as we can while we’re traveling. So we thought somewhere we could relax for a few days and then take off to see the city sights would be perfect!
2. So how was it?
AMAZING! It was everything we had imagined and more! We got the right amount of relaxation and activities, and stopped to enjoy the food and wine and just enjoy each others company as newlyweds. The Spanish, and especially Catalonian people had a laid back yet friendly attitude that we really connected with.
3. What was your favorite part about your honeymoon?
Each morning we would find a table in a Plaza, sit outside and drink café con leche and eat churros before starting our busy day. It was so peaceful to have that time to soak in our surroundings every morning and map out our adventure for that day.
4. What did you think of each hotel?
Each hotel was perfect. Our hotel in Menorca, with our own private balcony overlooking the Mediterranean, gave us the relaxing experience we were looking for. In Madrid we were right in the middle of it all! We stayed in the penthouse suite and our location made it easy to get everywhere we wanted to go fast- we were just a few blocks away from Plaza Mayor and Puerta del Sol. Toledo is a charming old city and our hotel, while modern, fit the ambiance of the city perfectly. Our last leg of the trip we ended with a bang in Barcelona. Our hotel there was so swanky and chic- we really felt like were living the high life, even though it was still very reasonable and in our budget.
5. What did you think of each city?
The island of Menorca was a beautiful, low-key paradise. The beaches we saw, were straight off of a postcard. Madrid was classic Europe with cobblestone streets and big plazas filled with people and a buzzing energy. Walking around Toledo made you feel as though you stepped back in time; full of history and diverse religious heritage. More cosmopolitan than Madrid, there was A LOT to see and do in Barcelona. We loved all of the Gaudi architecture and sipping Sangria on the beach. Basque tapas, bike tours and boutique shopping were equally exciting.
**They took this picture from my favorite tapas restaurant in Barcelona- looks delicious right? You pick from a variety of options, then pay based on the number of toothpicks on your plate!
6. Did you like visiting so many different areas of Spain?
Absolutely! If you’re going to fly halfway around the world, you should take in as much as you can! Plus, the different Spanish regions, have such diverse cultures, you can’t say you’ve seen Spain unless you have experienced more than one. There are several regions we would still love to visit and we know they will be totally different than the areas we saw.
7. What advice would you give others that want to go to Spain for their honeymoon?
DO IT! If you like immersing yourself in the language, culture, food, etc., of a country, Spain has SO much to offer. This is a place where they know how to have fun and yet still there is a romantic, cool, mellow vibe.
8. Describe your honeymoon in 3 words.
Relaxing. Magical. Buzzing.
