We have castles in Spain for you. And palaces in Portugal. And Moorish fortresses and tranquil monasteries. Sleep in them, dine in them, stroll their gardens. When you travel through Iberia, you embrace the romance of times past.

We can arrange it. Marketing Ahead is the official U.S. representative for an extensive collection of quality inns and hotels. With more than 25 years of experience, we are specialists in designing custom itineraries for sophisticated independent travelers.

While we can arrange accommodations at virtually any hotel or resort in Iberia, we have a special relationship with the government-operated paradors of Spain and pousadas of Portugal. Many of these are housed in converted castles, convents, and other historic structures, while others are notable for their scenic situations on mountaintops and in picturesque villages.

Courtyard of the Casa de Pilatos in Seville

When you deal with us, you speak to a human being, not recorded messages, and without wasting thankless hours searching the Internet or sending credit-card numbers into the unprotected airways. We can lock in room reservations, but also inform you about your destination, and work with you in developing an appropriate itinerary. That isn’t all. We can put you aboard a vintage luxury train traversing the Green Spain of the north and set up comprehensive tours via the excellent national railway system. We can even arrange for car rentals at special rates.

And, all of this is structured in the rate range you wish, with guaranteed rates in U.S. currency. That’s important, given the volatility of the foreign exchange market. Board your plane knowing all your major expenditures in advance.

Whatever your budget, you want value. We know where to find it for you. As just one example, paradors offer a “Golden Days” program for guests over 60 years old which gives a 35% discount on bed-and-breakfast. And any guest who chooses to stay two nights in a particular parador and chooses half-board – breakfast and lunch or dinner – gets a 20% discount.

Whether you’re planning a first vacation to Iberia, traveling for business, or returning to see what you’ve missed, we can make your trip memorable.