Corte Ingles (El), Barcelona

Spain's department store chain par excellence stocks everything you could possibly need including perfume, books, fashion, sports gear, home decor, household goods, electrical products, music, a hairdresser, a restaurant, and a travel agency. It also has a supermarket with an excellent delicatessen section for gourmet and natural foods. Engaged couples choose to have their wedding gift registry here because the place just breathes quality and style. The store's motto is, "If you're not satisfied, we'll give you your money back," and it's true. You'll get a full refund upon presentation of a receipt. The staff is well-trained and professional. There are branches all over the country, and in Barcelona they're on Avinguda Diagonal, 471 and 617, Portal del Àngel, 19, (specializing in leisure goods) and Hypercor on Avinguda Meridiana, 350.