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Venice with it’s canals, palaces, labrynith like streets, mulitude of bridges, gondolas, islands and carnival is one of the most beautiful cities in Italy. The beauty of Venice is undeniable in fact it has been described as the most beautiful city built by man it is also considered to be one of the most romantic cities i n Europe. The beauty and romanticism of Venice is reflected in our apartment of the week, The Moro IV.

The Olavide apartments are in the Chamberí neighbourhood, a safe residential area close to the university but far from the hectic centre of Madrid. In Chamberí there are a lot of cultural activities and many different types of mansions and historic buildings, nerromantic, modernist, gothic and neomudejar…

On the outskirts of Berlin, in the town of Oranienburg, remains a stark reminder of the horrors and atrocities perpetrated by the Nazi Regime, the Sachsenhausen Concentration Camp. It is well worth a day trip from Berlin to visit what was built as a model concentration camp and became the administration centre for the entire camp network across Europe.

Bullfighting is something which raises passions in Spain. For some it is a bloody, tortuous spectacle in which the toro bravo has no chance of survival against man, sword, horse and cape. For others it is a majestic art in which man’s bravery is pitted against the bulls in an even contest. Whatever you may think of bullfighting, in Seville it is a tradition and the Plaza de Toros de la Maestranza is one of the best venues in Spain to watch the event.

Fitting the trendy and chic neighbourhood is this equally trendy and chic apartment. Featuring a beautiful open plan living area with a fully equipped kitchen so that you can prepare a delicious Argentinean feast, but being realistic with so many restaurants close to your door why would you want to cook. The Ringo III apartment has one bedroom, WiFi, Cable TV, air conditioning and a sofa bed, meaning it can comfortably accommodate four people.

Lavapiés is one of the oldest neighbourhoods in Madrid. Over the last few decades it was a cheap neighbourhood which attracted people both young and old, immigrants from all over the world: Moroccans, Indians, Chinese…Lavapiés has progressively modernised over the last two years and today it offers a multicultural and bohemian environment whose residents live on the most cosmopolitan neighbourhood of Madrid.

At this time of the year, San Sebastian shakes off the winter lethargy and gets ready to welcome the good weather with some of its best know festivals, like the Semana Grande or the San Sebastian Jazz Festival. Before the beach season officially gets underway and locals and tourists alike cover the beach with towels and beach umbrellas it is one of the best times of the year to go surfing in the turbulent waters of the Cantabrian Sea.

The Marietas Islands are a group of four uninhabited islands a few miles from the east coast of Nayarit in Banderas Bay. An authentic natural paradise well worth a visit during your holidays in Puerto Vallarta.

So that you can also visit the splendour of the Palace of Versailles, celebrate the 20th anniversary of Disneyland, enjoy brunch on the banks of the Seine, wander the sinister catacombs of Paris, savour the best French cheeses and take a photograph in front of the Eiffel Tower, we recommend an apartment which is the perfect base from which to explore the historic centre, monuments and hidden corners of Paris.

Buenos Aires is a fantastic destination for a holiday with kids. The city has a decidedly European feel and is full of museums, parks, tourist sights which will keep you and your family amused for hours. Here is a small guide of things to see and visit to help you make the most out of your holiday in Buenos Aires with kids.

The River Apartment is a spectacular three story apartment located along the Amstel River right alongside the famous Amsterdam landmark the Magere Brug, Skinny Bridge, a picturesque wooden pedestrian drawbridge built in 1670. The River apartment boasts exceptional views of the bridge from all three floors, an open plan kitchen complete with a kitchen island, a comfortable sitting room and two double bedrooms one with the designer en-suite bathroom.

This bright and spacious apartment is perfect for a small group of friends who want to explore Milan. Featuring two master bedrooms each with its own private bathroom this apartment comfortably sleeps four people but can easily accommodate six.