Some cities you pass through. Barcelona you stay for. When the Equinox arrives on August 12, you have a choice... disembark and head home, or give yourself two more days in one of the most captivating cities in Europe. My suggestion? Stay.

This is Barcelona at your own pace, no ship schedule, no early tenders, no rushing. Just time. Time to stand beneath the impossible spires of Gaudí's Sagrada Família, to wander the medieval lanes of the Gothic Quarter, to browse the market stalls of La Boqueria and linger over long Catalan evenings of wine and tapas. Your home for these nights is the H10 Madison, a stylish hotel set right in the heart of the old city, with a rooftop pool and terrace made for toasting the end of an unforgettable journey.

Two nights, beautifully handled. The hotel, the timing, the local experiences all arranged, so all that's left for you to do is fall in love with the city. It's the perfect final chapter to your Mediterranean voyage, and one you'll be glad you didn't cut short.