Seville/Madrid/Barcelona or Berlin/Krakow/Warsaw
 

Seville/Madrid/Barcelona or Berlin/Krakow/Warsaw

As you can see I am considering two very different trips.

My husband has never been to Spain and thought it might be fun to show him a few of my favorite places and fit in a day or so at the beach in Barcelona. I, on the other hand, have always been fascinated with the history in Berlin/Warsaw/Krakow and right now, flights work out to be about the same.

We like to putz around checking things out at our leisure, have nice dinners and a few drinks. People watching is a favorite of mine, too.

Looking at a last minute trip at the end of May.

Which would you choose?

Thanks in advance.

SPAIN! I have traveled extensively through Eastern Europe (though never Poland I admit) and Berlin does have a wealth of historical sites and it is a very "hot" destination right now, but I visited Spain for the first time in January and I fell in love! The people watching is some of the best in Europe! The food and drink and landscapes are so magical. I love traveling in Eastern Europe, but I certainly didn't feel that same magic in Berlin! Just my own personal opinion though!

Also, a day trip to Toledo from Madrid is a must for "putzing," as you say!

I think it's a weather thing. If you like it hot go to Spain. If you like it cool in all senses, go to Eastern Europe.

Um, p*tz is a rude term with a specific meaning in Yiddish.

Better yet, Berlin (if you must go to Germany)-Gdansk-Krakow. And you can have your beach day at Sopot outside Gdansk. You like history, Gdansk has a ton. And nearby Malbork Castle is moderately huge.

I'm crazy about Berlin. Loved Krakow and have never been to Warsaw. I have also visited the Spanish cities several times. These are two very, very nice interesting trips that can't be compared.. Both will be lovely.

For me, I would probably base my deciding factor if there were a ballet, opera or museum exhibit I wanted to see at one of the cities. Maybe you can help yourself decide by visiting the home pages of those cities and seeing what's on while you are there?

Thanks everyone!!

BigRuss - my apologies. Did not mean to offend, didn't realize it was a rude term.

I like Berlin a lot ( don't know Poland), but love. love Spain.

Thanks, everyone. We have decided on Spain. Appreciate the feedback.