You can tan on hot beaches filled with beautiful people, navigate through two-and-a-half lifetimes worth of bars (yes, that's statistically accurate) and head to the notoriously hedonistic nightclubs that are packed till sunrise

Although New York is called "the city that never sleeps," that moniker really belongs to Barcelona, which could just as accurately be labeled, "the city that naps in the afternoon and then parties till sunrise."

El Día de Los Reyes Magos (The Day of the Three Kings) is the most anticipated holiday of the year for Spanish children. Also known as Epiphany, it's celebrated 12 days after Christmas and marks the day Los Reyes Magos, the Three Kings from the East, brought gold and gifts to the newly-born Baby Jesus.

Even with the economic crisis looming over the country, Spaniards still excel at celebrations.

Barcelona's nightlife scene has something for everyone, but especially for those who love live music. The vibrant culture provides this city with the perfect atmosphere to kick back and enjoy some mellow tunes or bust some moves to an enthusiastic DJ.

Spaniards do celebrate Christmas by spending holiday meals together, giving presents and lighting up spectacular decorations around the city centers, but many traditions are unique to their culture.

It is not a hard thing to fall in love with Barcelona. In fact, it is quite easy.

Along with putt-putt golf, an ice rink and all the predictable activities, our ship had a new hit: the "FlowRider."

Built in 1906, this five-story palatial mansion, is an extraordinary example of Modernisme, the Catalan version of Art Nouveau.

In life, being in the right place at the right time is frequently due to serendipity, but in travel, it almost always results from good planning. To a...