My husband dreams of going to Spain someday, so that he can participate in the running of the bulls. Me, I just dream of going to Spain. I have no intention of showing how out of shape I am by letting myself get gored by a bull! I prefer my vacations to be injury free. Should you be level headed traveler, like myself, you’re probably less interested in the running of the bulls, and more interested in seeing the sights and history of Spain, especially it’s capital city - Madrid. This is one place in Europe where you won’t find a bevy of bilingual residents, so it’s a good idea to learn a few simple Spanish phrases before you go, or purchase an English to Spanish dictionary to carry along with you.

Madrid has a long history, both religious and royal, and no trip is complete without stops at two important destinations. The first is the Royal Palace, which is a the largest in Europe, and the second is the Catedral de la Almudena, located across the street from the palace. You can easily find Madrid hotels located with walking distance of major attractions on HotelClub.com, and the site offers both cheap hotels for the budget traveler, and 5 star hotels going for as much as 419 Euros per night.