Spain

Just like the flamenco dance the country is known for, Spain is powerful, head-spinningly infectious, and offers endless flashes of fascination. Sashay into the artistic realms of Picasso and Salvador Dali. Go for a twirl in medieval cities, palaces, and places of monumental cultural significance. Snap to the beat of hedonistic parties along the sun-drenched costas and offshore Balearic Islands. 

Mid-day naps last a bit longer, café sessions are a bit more leisurely, dinners start a bit later, and nightlife reaches closer to daybreak. If there ever was a country paced for her guests, Spain is it. A fiery deliberation permeates everything from the spirited festivals to the dynamic cuisine, while cities across the country – and the neighborhoods within them – proudly display their individualities. When in Spain, do as they eat; indulge in a selection of experiences, tapas style. 

For travel itineraries that only allow for one stop, let it be Barcelona. Follow the Antoní Gaudí trail and get lost in a rabbit warren of architectural fantasies – it’s very much on the beaten track, but you’d be hard pressed to find a more deserving well trodden visitor path anywhere in the world. An atmospheric Gothic Quarter, a tree-lined shopping boulevard, museums, cathedrals, and to top it all off, over four kilometers of the beach-lined Mediterranean coastline. From the top luxury hotels in Europe to fascinating cultural experiences, the land of los conquistadores will more than match your yearning for travelisimo.