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After many years with a stagnant luxury hotel scene, with the Ritz Madrid and Marriott’s Westin Palace as the two most coveted luxury properties, that’s all changing. Other luxury brands began to take notice, interest brewing among hotels like Park Hyatt, The Peninsula, Six Senses and the St. Regis (all rumored to still be searching for the right property location in Madrid). Although the millennial-geared Aloft Hotels aren’t quite on the same level of luxury as the W, Starwood/Marriott has plans to open a branch on Calle Gran Vía in the coming years, steadily augmenting the brand’s presence in Madrid. The almost-100 million euro renovation will renew the garden to include a pool and spa, and will raise the roof to include new, luxurious attic rooms — and of course, a Royal suite.

Taking you to the heart of Spain Sign up Tours 6 Reasons To Explore the Ancient Roman City of Mérida, Spain Spain’s Extremadura region is a hidden gem, relatively unknown to tourists. All of Spain’s regions have a capital, and Mérida is the capital city of the region Extremadura. The city of Mérida has more Roman ruins than any other city in Spain, including the world’s longest surviving bridge, aptly named the Roman Bridge. A region where ham curation is practically an art form, Extremadura’s climate is especially ideal for growing acorns and oaks, which are what many of the prized pigs are fed.

Pinterest Fuerteventura is a perfect destination for surfers and beachgoers as it boasts over 150 beaches, the best of which are located at the northernmost town of Corralejo. During the daytime, the beaches are obviously an attraction and the best of the bunch is Playa de Ses Illetes, which we featured in our ‘Visit These 7 Beautiful Beaches in Spain’ post. Image credit: Pinterest Another popular spot in the Balearic Islands is Mallorca, which holds the distinction of hosting the popular reality TV series Love Island, which was filmed in an opulent villa just outside the small town of Sant Llorenç des Cardassar. The couple were purportedly the first ones to fall in love with each other, and they did so amidst the backdrop of Mallorca’s majestic beaches, breathtaking vistas, and yes, luxurious villas.

While it doesn’t rain often in Madrid , having an umbrella in case the weather changes is key – walking in the rain in Madrid without one is no fun. While most hotels, restaurants and shops do take credit cards, if you’re sitting at an outdoor terrace sipping a 2 euro glass of wine, using your card for such a low amount may not always be an option. While larger hotels will have them for loan, smaller spots or Airbnb rentals won’t, and with the number of electronics we travel with these days, you’ll be glad you remembered to stow this item in your suitcase You’ll notice that locals put a good amount of effort into their appearance, so leave your old jogging pants at home and instead bring along jeans, trousers, dresses and tops that can be worn to wander the city by day and look elegant at night.