Barcelona, Spain

Barcelona is the site of eight UNESCO World Heritage Sites and boasts a reputation as one of the most important fashion cities in the world. A stroll along the famous La Rambla pedestrian plaza will convince any visitor of the city’s allure. Although Barcelona is most celebrated for the work of Antoni Gaudí, the city also offers an impressive museum selection, with such gems as the Picasso Museum, National Museum of Art of Catalonia and the Barcelona Museum of Contemporary Art. Grab a bite alongside locals at La Boqueria market, then venture to the gorgeous golden-sand beachfront, easily accessible and ranked by National Geographic as the “Best Urban Beach in The World.” Plus with 68 parks, a hike, bike or picnic in the mild Mediterranean climate should certainly be on your itinerary, too.