Sitges gay pride GAYLA II! (July 8 - 10th, 2011)
May 18, 2011, 3:35 pm
#93
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Sitges Pride FAQs
I'll be updating POST # 2 answering important questions about this year's event.
FAQ #1: HOW DO I GET TO SITGES?
It's very easy! First of all, you need to book a flight ticket to BCN (revenue or not, F or E-, we don't care). When you arrive you have several options:
- Take the shuttle bus to Terminal 2 and then walk to the train station. Buy your ticket (around 3 €) and take the train. Get off the train in the 1st stop (EL PRAT DE LLOBREGAT), switch platforms, and wait for the train that goes to VILANOVA (R2 sud). That train will take you to Sitges. It shouldn't take more than 1 hour.
- If you don't want to deal with the train, there's a bus that goes from the airport to Sitges. It goes every hour on week days. You can find the timetable and details HERE!
- If you're used to travel in style and can't be bothered by the hassle of public transportation, take a taxi. It will be around 50 €.
FAQ #2: WHERE DO I STAY?
Sadly, our FT deal with the Alenti Hotel is gone. The hotel is fully booked for the pride weekend. My suggestion is that you try to stay as close as possible to the town center. Some comments about the hotels showing availability right now:
- Best Western Subur Maritim: Nice hotel (for a BW), a bit far from the action. Get it with points, if you can.
- San Sebastian Playa: Nice and basic. A bit overpriced for my taste.
- Estela Barcelona: Very nice hotel. Close to the Marina (where we will be on Friday) but far from the shennanigans. Cab rides will be required. Best quality to price ratio for the pride weekend.
- Terramar: The cheapest option in certain level of confort. The hotel is a bit dated and a bit far, but the price is good.
- Calipolis: Location, location, location! This hotel is nothing spectacular, but you can't beat that location.
- Meliá: Nice. Close to the Marina and to the Estela Barcelona, so think of a cab.
- Dolce Sitges: Best hotel in town. Winner of several Conde Nast gold awards as best spa & resort in Spain. Cheaper than the Calipolis for that weekend, but far from the action.
Stay tuned! more to come!
FAQ #1: HOW DO I GET TO SITGES?
It's very easy! First of all, you need to book a flight ticket to BCN (revenue or not, F or E-, we don't care). When you arrive you have several options:
- Take the shuttle bus to Terminal 2 and then walk to the train station. Buy your ticket (around 3 €) and take the train. Get off the train in the 1st stop (EL PRAT DE LLOBREGAT), switch platforms, and wait for the train that goes to VILANOVA (R2 sud). That train will take you to Sitges. It shouldn't take more than 1 hour.
- If you don't want to deal with the train, there's a bus that goes from the airport to Sitges. It goes every hour on week days. You can find the timetable and details HERE!
- If you're used to travel in style and can't be bothered by the hassle of public transportation, take a taxi. It will be around 50 €.
FAQ #2: WHERE DO I STAY?
Sadly, our FT deal with the Alenti Hotel is gone. The hotel is fully booked for the pride weekend. My suggestion is that you try to stay as close as possible to the town center. Some comments about the hotels showing availability right now:
- Best Western Subur Maritim: Nice hotel (for a BW), a bit far from the action. Get it with points, if you can.
- San Sebastian Playa: Nice and basic. A bit overpriced for my taste.
- Estela Barcelona: Very nice hotel. Close to the Marina (where we will be on Friday) but far from the shennanigans. Cab rides will be required. Best quality to price ratio for the pride weekend.
- Terramar: The cheapest option in certain level of confort. The hotel is a bit dated and a bit far, but the price is good.
- Calipolis: Location, location, location! This hotel is nothing spectacular, but you can't beat that location.
- Meliá: Nice. Close to the Marina and to the Estela Barcelona, so think of a cab.
- Dolce Sitges: Best hotel in town. Winner of several Conde Nast gold awards as best spa & resort in Spain. Cheaper than the Calipolis for that weekend, but far from the action.
Stay tuned! more to come!
May 26, 2011, 6:01 pm
#96
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Someone has pointed out that certain LA based slumlord is also missing from the confirmed list. I promise that if someone identifies him and makes him commit, I'll personally bring someone in a grown-up rat costume to the parade watching party, so he would feel more comfortable 
May 30, 2011, 7:31 am
#98
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Its been a delightful weekend enjoying Sitges before the mayhem of the Pride weekend.
Many of the clubs have open up (go-go boys have not started work as yet!)
Still relatively easy to grab a front row table at Parrots for an evening drink.
Lots of Brits (long bank holiday weekend) and surprising many american accents could be heard around town.
Many of the clubs have open up (go-go boys have not started work as yet!)
Still relatively easy to grab a front row table at Parrots for an evening drink.
Lots of Brits (long bank holiday weekend) and surprising many american accents could be heard around town.
May 30, 2011, 10:36 am
#99
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May 30, 2011, 4:51 pm
#100
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My plans have changed so now I'm coming to Sitges! Just booked a suite at the Calipolis July 8-11, so hoping its halfway decent, though I don't imagine I'll be spending much time in the room.
Look forward to see you boys and girls there
Dragonfire- I'm down for dinner on Friday.
Look forward to see you boys and girls there
Dragonfire- I'm down for dinner on Friday.
May 30, 2011, 4:57 pm
#101
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My plans have changed so now I'm coming to Sitges! Just booked a suite at the Calipolis July 8-11, so hoping its halfway decent, though I don't imagine I'll be spending much time in the room.
Look forward to see you boys and girls there
Dragonfire- I'm down for dinner on Friday.
Look forward to see you boys and girls there
Dragonfire- I'm down for dinner on Friday.
Is MTR coming also?
May 31, 2011, 12:59 pm
#105
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Sitges Pride FAQs
As promised, I'll be updating POST # 2 answering important questions about this year's event.
FAQ #3: IS THERE ANY PRE-GAYLA SIDE TRIPS OR ACTIVITIES PLANNED?
I understand that everybody wants to maximize the summer trip experience, especially if a TATL flight is involved. As of this year's event, no official side trips/activities have been announced, but feel free to share your plans with other attendees if you want to find some trip companions.
If you feel like organizing some pre-event activities, you can announce it in this thread and open a new thread in the GLBT forum, facebook or that other frequent flyers website. Please don't hijack this thread!
FAQ #4: IS THERE ANY POST-GAYLA SIDE TRIPS OR ACTIVITIES PLANNED?
As of side trips, nothing has been announced yet. As of activities, and after checking that some of the attendees are staying in Barcelona on July 11th, I think some Foie Gras is in order. I'll book a table for dinner at El Petit Burger by Bestiari for those who want to join me for some Foie, good burgers, gin & tonics, and more foie. Please, confirm me if you want to attend this dinner for booking properly.
FAQ #3: IS THERE ANY PRE-GAYLA SIDE TRIPS OR ACTIVITIES PLANNED?
I understand that everybody wants to maximize the summer trip experience, especially if a TATL flight is involved. As of this year's event, no official side trips/activities have been announced, but feel free to share your plans with other attendees if you want to find some trip companions.
If you feel like organizing some pre-event activities, you can announce it in this thread and open a new thread in the GLBT forum, facebook or that other frequent flyers website. Please don't hijack this thread!
FAQ #4: IS THERE ANY POST-GAYLA SIDE TRIPS OR ACTIVITIES PLANNED?
As of side trips, nothing has been announced yet. As of activities, and after checking that some of the attendees are staying in Barcelona on July 11th, I think some Foie Gras is in order. I'll book a table for dinner at El Petit Burger by Bestiari for those who want to join me for some Foie, good burgers, gin & tonics, and more foie. Please, confirm me if you want to attend this dinner for booking properly.