Travel Review: Spain 40th Birthday Celebration, Cordoba, Sevilla, Ronda, Malaga, Granada, Caminito del Rey, Hot Air Balloon Ride

Our travel specialist planned the perfect personalized trip for me and my sister to explore southern Spain in celebration of my 40th birthday. She worked with us to incorporate just the right amount of planned activities and free time, making sure that we could maximize our time in country and in each city (Cordoba, Sevilla, Ronda, Malaga, and Granada, with stops in between). Our travel specialist was available at every step, and at a moment's notice (like when I had quick questions about whether or not we could wear shorts inside the Mezquita), and she arranged for a wonderful surprise at our first hotel to wish me a happy birthday (such a thoughtful gesture!). Every hotel chosen was more gorgeous than the last-- small, boutique type hotels with impeccable service and locations that couldn't be beat. Each and every guide we encountered during our trip (chosen by our travel specialist) was the kindest, most knowledgeable, and most helpful-- each one more memorable than the last and helping to make the moments that much more special along the way. Our guide, who spent two days with us between Ronda and Malaga, and the other guide, who toured us around Nerja and Frigiliana, felt like family in no time at all and went out of their way to make sure we were taken care of. Knowing my hobby of photography, they sought out particular view points for incredible shots, and always had the best recommendations for restaurants, shopping, and more. Our guide joined us on our hike through the Caminito del Rey, and without him, we would have missed out on SO much of what we were seeing, PLUS he looks photos of us that we will cherish and even surprised us with some snacks he packed to keep us going (totally unexpected and SO sweet!).
We were so pleased with everything, from start to finish, and had such an incredible time-- and that's thanks to and her wonderful team! We wouldn't hesitate to use them again or to recommend them to anyone heading to Spain!