Our First Cruise - 1st Stop: Barcelona

[SLOTheta]

Hello Cruise Critic!

 

Our grand European adventure begins! After months of reading everything I could on this board about cruising, our trip has begun.

 

Our flight from Sacramento to Barcelona was the best we've ever had on United. From Sacramento, it's typically a long haul with several stops, but I scored a fabulous flight using miles for my husband and me: Sacramento to DC, 1.5 hr layover) then DC to Barcelona. Grand total of 14 hours.

 

The First Class Fairy sprinkled us with her fairy dust and we were upgraded on both legs. Pods for us! Yippee! The IAD to BCN upgrade was 10 minutes before boarding, there were 2 seats left and we snagged them. With such a great start, I know our cruise will be a great one.

 

The new amenities, upgraded food and drinks on the flight were quite surprising. The flight attendants were superb and went out of their way to make our flight a great one.

 

Waiting for our luggage. More to come!

 

 

 

 

 

 

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[Mtn2Sea]

Great way to start your trip. Looking forward to hearing all about your cruise. Have a great time!

[jimbri]

Looking forward to your review!

[Krazy Kruizers]

What a wonderful way to start a cruise.

 

Looking forward to your "Live" report.

[kazu]

Congrats on not only successfully using FF miles for a good itinerary but the upgrade as well :)

 

A great start to what will hopefully be a great trip and cruise.

 

Looking forward to your reports.

[jbhcw]

What a great start to your cruise..first class....Bon Voyage and looking forward to tagging along.

[ger_77]

Sounds wonderful - can't wait for the rest !!

 

Smooth Sailing ! :) :) :)

[chefestelle]

Bon voyage! Looking forward to following along!

 

 

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[Tampa Girl]

With that kind of a beginning, it portends a great cruise! Have a wonderful time - and enjoy Barcelona, one of our favorite cities.

[Vict0riann]

Have a wonderful time! I'm looking forward to hearing all about it.:)

[Scrapnana]

Nothing better than starting your trip with an upgrade! Enjoy!

[RMLincoln]

Thanks for sharing your great start. Looking forward to hearing more! m--

[DeeniEncinitas]

Hello Cruise Critic!

 

Our grand European adventure begins! After months of reading everything I could on this board about cruising, our trip has begun.

 

Our flight from Sacramento to Barcelona was the best we've ever had on United. From Sacramento, it's typically a long haul with several stops, but I scored a fabulous flight using miles for my husband and me: Sacramento to DC, 1.5 hr layover) then DC to Barcelona. Grand total of 14 hours.

 

The First Class Fairy sprinkled us with her fairy dust and we were upgraded on both legs. Pods for us! Yippee! The IAD to BCN upgrade was 10 minutes before boarding, there were 2 seats left and we snagged them. With such a great start, I know our cruise will be a great one.

 

The new amenities, upgraded food and drinks on the flight were quite surprising. The flight attendants were superb and went out of their way to make our flight a great one.

 

Waiting for our luggage. More to come!

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Hi Nancy!!!!!

So exciting and fun!!!! You look great!

We will be on Global First also ,non stop from SFO-CDG on Sept 2nd.

Same here with all of my husbands travels we were able to get them with our mileage.

Kick back and relax! The service is wonderful.

I am sooo excited for you going to Barcelona, tennis, our favorite sport for us!

I will be eagerly waiting for your posts!

Happy sailings on the wonderful Eurodam.

Denise :)

[SLOTheta]

A mere 14 hours after leaving Sacramento, we are sipping cava on the Ramblas, eating fidua, pan con tomate and Patatas bravas, and dipping our toes in the sea. 4 years ago, we stumbled across the first ever Poblenou Beer Festival with a handful of booths, this year, it's expanded to a worldwide brew fest. It's a wonderful coincidence that we are here again for the festival (it's even on a different weekend - meant to be!). Paul is a happy camper.

-Nancy

 

 

 

 

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[SLOTheta]

Hi Nancy!!!!!

 

So exciting and fun!!!! You look great!

 

We will be on Global First also ,non stop from SFO-CDG on Sept 2nd.

 

Same here with all of my husbands travels we were able to get them with our mileage.

 

Kick back and relax! The service is wonderful.

 

I am sooo excited for you going to Barcelona, tennis, our favorite sport for us!

 

I will be eagerly waiting for your posts!

 

Happy sailings on the wonderful Eurodam.

 

Denise :)

 

 

We were supposed to be on that flight on our way here, but last month, a direct from Sacramento to Dulles opened. The last time I went to Paris I was on the SFO>CDG flight in business, it was perfect. The one advantage of traveling a lot for work is the miles and points. Our hotel stay in Barcelona is all on SPG points. [emoji16]

 

Can't wait to sail off on Tuesday!

 

 

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[Krazy Kruizers]

A mere 14 hours after leaving Sacramento, we are sipping cava on the Ramblas, eating fidua, pan con tomate and Patatas bravas, and dipping our toes in the sea. 4 years ago, we stumbled across the first ever Poblenou Beer Festival with a handful of booths, this year, it's expanded to a worldwide brew fest. It's a wonderful coincidence that we are here again for the festival (it's even on a different weekend - meant to be!). Paul is a happy camper.

-Nancy

 

 

 

 

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Food sounds delicious.

Love the pictures.

[DeeniEncinitas]

We were supposed to be on that flight on our way here, but last month, a direct from Sacramento to Dulles opened. The last time I went to Paris I was on the SFO>CDG flight in business, it was perfect. The one advantage of traveling a lot for work is the miles and points. Our hotel stay in Barcelona is all on SPG points. [emoji16]

 

Can't wait to sail off on Tuesday!

 

 

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Great photos!!!!

You bet traveling with work has its perks. Same here with my husbands work our vaca for 2'months is all on points with Hilton. It is funny we are watching our trip from Videos and believe it or not having some Cava while we are enjoying our videos to Barcelona! Love Las Ramblas!

You guys look sooo relaxed! Your adventure begins!

Denise:)