In Barcelona she suggests...

Barcelona is a simple city to figure out and easily managed by foot. Most of the historic highlights are located in the old part of town. Barri Gothic is the heart of the old town with the Ramblas bisecting it at its western edge.

Mur-Mur Apartments
This hotel has 33 rooms, all with toilet & bath or shower. English spoken (by Arroyo, Martinez & Domingo), great location, wonderful hotel with no minimum stay. Owned by Jose Velasco, this hotel is close to being my first choice in Barcelona because all the rooms are modern comfortable apartments with lots of space, dining rooms, fully equipped kitchens (including large refrigerators), direct-dial phone, TV, music, maid service, air-conditioning, 27 rooms with balconies/terraces (most are huge), some with fabulous views. The higher the floor the better the view. The 8th floor is the highest floor with only 1 apt. (#81 & huge terrace with magnificent view) on the floor. The 7th floor only has 2 apts. (#71 & 72 & huge terraces also with magnificent views) on the floor. Only the rooms ending in the number 5 (15, 25, 35, 45, 55 & 65) have no balconies. Mur-Mur has a bar, elevator, 9 floors and parking.Great restaurant located upstairs next door. Next time I'm in Barcelona, I'm staying here. Located on the most popular street in Barcelona.

Metro: Liceu. Exit the train station, look to the left (even numbers) of La Rambla.
Rates: 5,400-6,400 ptas single; 7,900-8,900 ptas double; 10,000-11,000 ptas triple; 12,000-13,000 ptas quad. Children under 12 free. Breakfast (8-11am) at 550 ptas pp & can be served in the apartment or outside on the Plaza del Theatre. Visa, MC, AX, DC. Address: Rambla dels Caputxins 34, 08002.
Tel: 3182612/3176330
Fax: 4125039.

In Granada she suggests...

Granada still retains much of its original Moorish charm and appeal, particularly in the small squares and streets of the old district of El Albaicin (a very pleasant urban center). It is a beautiful city which can easily be managed by foot.

Hotel Tilos (Los)
This hotel has 30 rooms all with toilet & bath or shower. English spoken (by Jose Maria), direct-dial phone, TV, modern hotel with large comfortable nicely furnished rooms, #201, 202, 100, 102, 301, 302, 401 & 402 all have views of the square, rooftop terrace with magnificent view of the cathedral, Sacromonte, Alhambra and more, 15 rooms with balconies. Expect a bar/cafeteria, elevator (1 flight up), 4 floors, garage (1,100-1,300 ptas). Located on a traffic-free energetic square. I recommend that you catch a taxi to your hotel from the train station.

Rates: 5,100 ptas single; 7,400 ptas double; 9,600 ptas triple; 11,500 ptas quad. Breakfast (8-10am) at 550 ptas pp. Visa, MC, DC.
Address: Plaza de Bib-Rambla 14, 18001
Tel: 266712/266751
Fax: 266801

In Sevilla she suggests...

Sevilla is a vibrant small city that feels like an enchanting medieval village. It is a city of stunning beauty and incredible charm. Two of Sevilla's most famous celebrations are Semana Santa (Holy Week) and Feria de Abril (April Fair). Expect to pay more during these times. My husband and I arrived here during Holy Week with no reservations and had to pay triple the normal price a night for two for a room.

Abril
This hotel has 20 rooms all with toilet & bath or shower. English spoken (by Victoria), direct-dial phone, cable TV with English channel, renovated former mansion with elegantly furnished rooms, modern bathrooms & marble floors, 7 rooms with balconies & 2 with terraces, #18 is the best, all rooms with minibars, air-conditioned, bar, elevator, 3 floors. Great location in safe area of Sevilla. I recommend that you catch a taxi to your hotel from the train station.

Rates: 5,400/8,400 ptas single; 6,900/12,900 ptas double; 9,000/15,000 ptas triple; 10,500/16,500 ptas quad. Children under 7 free. Breakfast (8am-12pm) can be served in the rm. Visa, MC, AX, DC.
Address: Calle de Jeronimo Hernandez 20, 41003.
Tel: 4229046
Fax: 4563938

Hello Margo, Hello Spain...

Margot Classe is the editor of “Hello Spain! An Insider’s Guide to Spain Hotels $40-$80 A Night for Two.” Her hotel choices always prove to be very popular with Journeywoman readers. If you’d like to network with Margot, her e-mail address is: margo@helloeurope.com. Want to know more about her unique guidebooks? Visit her website at http://www.HelloEurope.com

What she wears in Spain...

Advice from other Journeywoman readers...

In Spain, women seem to favor dresses (long or short OK). Pants are also ok. but shorts mark you as a tourist.
Dodi, De Funiak Springs, USA

I travelled in Spain during the summer months. July and August are dreadfully hot (I left near the end of June to avoid the heat). Always look neat and polished (not necessarily too cosmopolitan), no ripped jeans or wrinkled t-shirts. Go light on jewelry, forget about needing even a light jacket at night, there is hardly enough chill, unless you will be next to the sea. Wear comfortable shoes if you will do a lot of walking, but if you want to blend in, most Spanish women prefer trendy footware, like platform sandals. Actually, they prefer almost everything trendy (big hint -- don't look dowdy or frumpish. At least some style is suggested).
Brenda Sanabria, Paterson, USA

Wear loose dresses (with sleeves are better) and comfortable dress shoes or sandals. Some areas are still old-fashioned and locals will look disapprovingly at shorts and t-shirts. They will even keep you from going into churches if you are not attired appropriately. Loose dresses meet any entrance requirements, will not earn you stares, and will keep you cool under a hot sun.
Jennifer, Duluth, USA

In Spain, wear a skirt or long pants when touring cathedrals and other religious sites. Definitely no shorts! I was refused admission to a church because I was wearing shorts.
Ling, New Jersey, USA

Regardless of how wonderful and lightweight your top windbreaker is, if it's hot pink, leave it at home! I felt that I was sticking out like a sore thumb in Spain where most of the women wear conservative, dark clothes, furs, and heels! Same in Italy. Black is boring but tasteful in most situations.
Kathy, Portland OR