After many years of no vacations, I'm going to Spain!

I just read Alpine Rabbit's Mallorca report. Hopefully I'll have nicer weather in June! I'd like to rent a road bike while I'm there, which I see she did. If anyone has done that in Barcelona, I'd love to get the name of the shop you rented from. I'd also be interested in hiring a guide for a day bike tour.

Also, has anyone rented an apartment for a vacation, rather than staying in a hotel or b&b? I've found a few to choose from, but I'd like to hear that it's been a positive experience for those who've done it. Since I'll be travelling with my best friend, a woman, we want a safe place. Since we're on a budget, and vegetarian, we'd like to be able to cook. That's why we're considering going that route.

I'm getting very excited.