Planning a vacation to the Iberian Peninsula? Then here are a few suggestions of things to do when you get there.

1) The Reina Sofia Museo de Arte in Madrid: For really big goose bumps, view Picasso's Guernika at this art museum in Madrid. This dark gigantic masterpiece gives you chill when you imagine the chaos, the horror and the insanity of what happened that fateful morning in the small Basque village marketplace. Picasso captures the essence of the event, giving you a view of his frame of mind when he painted the world famous Guernika.

2) Balcony Flamenco, Easter in Cordoba in Andalucia: Picture yourself on the crowded streets leading form the Mezquita during the Easter processions. A spontaneous balcony outburst from one Andalusian woman who pours passion and sadness into her flamenco solo from a balcony.

3) Carnivale in Cadiz, in Andalucia: Imagine yourself in a brightly lit medieval walled city with thousands of colorfully disguised locals who are singing and dancing and laughing with strangers throughout the cold winter night. The feeling is welcoming during this authentic magically fun experience. Language is no barrier, so come an join the fun.

4) Fairytale Winter Wonders in Granada: The Alhambra is a Moorish Jewel to behold, when it is breathtakingly lit up at night. During the day, it is no less beautiful watching it from Albacin Barrio as the snow capped Sierra Mountains turn from white to pink and the Alhambra changes from yellow to orange to red. Have your camera ready.

5) Gaudi in Barcelona: Across the street from La Pedrera: You look up to see skeletal eyes and mouths staring down at you. Inside the Casa Mila, each room give you a sense of wonder as you contemplate the mind of Antoni Gaudi.

6) Noche Vieja Plaza Del Sol in Madrid: New Years Eve is best spent with a mouthful of grapes - 12 to be precise. As the New Year begins and the city clock start to chime, you pop a grape into your mouth until the final chime, when the Plaza Del Sol is inundated with grape filled screams of joy.