Barcelona. Great location in a somewhat gentrified barrio. Would do it again.

Great place, great location, great price. My other daughter is a world traveler, and always uses Airbnb rather than hotels. She has never had a bad experience and has saved lots of money.

I’ve rented apartments in Paris a couple of times a year with great results. Never used Airbnb, so I can’t comment on it. Have also rented in places like Venice, but never in Spain. In Madrid, Seville a year ago in hotels. Doing Venice and Paris this April.

You mention being with another family, implying 4+ people in your group. I have not needed a large apt, but I see them on the web sites. I have had good results with Paris Perfect and with Guest Apartment Services.

Have a great trip.

BTW air conditioning is now important even in Paris. Summers are getting much hotter.

Madrid, also. It'll fry you.

Want to hang out with the other couple. And... whether u want to THINK because you have a stove you have to cook.

There is nothing in the world more romantic than the cool little quaint hotels in Paris and cozy bathrobes and room service. . Cafes to stroll to!!!

we had a rental for two weeks just outside Paris couple years back. It was terrific - and at a much less cost compared to hotels. 2BR 2BA kitchen LR Patio. It was on a working farm and we had a cherry tree right in our back yard and field of snap peas just a few paces away - fresh for our evening salads. We were just a short drive from the train station for our 30-minute trips into Paris.

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