Hola! Don't be fooled by the staid and austere veneer of this Spanish dowager. For too long overshadowed by her Gaudi-er sister Barcelona, this gal's Picasso-blue skies, mind-blowing museums, legendary nightlife, sophisto gastronomic scene and chic shopping are an absolute treat. On with your mantilla and let the fiesta begin.LUXE Madrid. Viva la vida.