Friendly Rentals Blog - Suggestions

In Friendly Rentals, we’ve recently premiered our new destination: Venice. So, when it came to choosing our apartment of the week, the obvious choice was one of our brand new places to stay in the city of canals; more specifically in the Grand Canal…

With a collection of over 4,000 bags and purses, the Museum of Bags and Purses in Amsterdam (Tassenmuseum) provides a historical overview of the history women’s bags in the West.

We love the City of Light in the spring. Beautiful, romantic and more French than fromage, there is plenty of fun to be had. And, best of all, many of the activities on offer come at a very low cost. All you need to do now is grab your cherie (or an unsuspecting Parisien(ne)), book your apartment and get set for a très bon voyage. Here are some ideas of what to do when you’re there.

Little Prince is a multilingual childcare agency designed for tourists who wish to enjoy Barcelona to the full together with their family. This nanny service offers parents the comfort of exploring this fascinating city, with the calm and security of knowing that their children are in the hands of professionals and a family environment.

Cape Town is one of the most striking cities in the world. The contrast between the paradise-like beaches and the towering silhouette of Table Mountain, surrounded by exuberant natural vegetation, is a feast for the eyes.

Amsterdam Central Station is the transport hub of Amsterdam. The station was built between 1881 and 1889, and was designed by the architect P.J.H. Cuypers. The station has 6 platforms and is built over three islands in the IJ-lake. Just like most buildings in Amsterdam, the station was built on wooden poles - 8687 of them, to be precise. The station is the busiest of the Netherlands, with more than 300,000 travellers daily.

If you’d like to go on holiday somewhere a bit different this year, have you considered Buenos Aires as a destination? The 4th largest city in South America, the “City of Fair Winds”, to give the name its English translation, is alive with stately colonial buildings, a sophisticated and vibrant nightlife and notoriously outgoing and friendly locals.

Amsterdam is a small but impressive city. Its lovely canals, world famous museums and rich historical heritage have transformed it into one of the most romantic places in Europe. Full of colour, cheer and life, Amsterdam is the ideal city for enjoying with your family and in a group of friends. So, now you know. Rent a bike to get around this authentic Dutch city and discover the most iconic places there. Here are some of the city highlights and some ideas if you have never been to Amsterdam before.

London, a modern and cosmopolitan city, is already fully immersing itself in preparing for the 2012 Olympic Games that promise to be the best ever yet. In the meantime, there are many activities, events and shows keeping the British capitals cultural and sports agenda busy and active.

Are you planning a romantic little getaway for Valentine’s Day? Then why not in Mallorca? At this time of year, the island is much more peaceful than during the summer months and shows a very different side, however the weather is also still quite mild. It is the best time to enjoy romantic strolls on the beach with your loved one, go on walks to discover the natural beauty of the area, and journey to the depths of the earth with the Drach Caves.

Malaga is famous, amongst many other things, for having brought one of the painting geniuses into the world, none other than Pablo Picasso. Following in the footsteps of its favourite child is a great way of discovering the charm of this Mediterranean city.

Malaga is one of the best beach destinations in Spain. Located right on the Costa del Sol, this sunny and lively city has some fantastic beaches and a rich artistic and historical heritage making it an ideal place to enjoy a nice little break on the coast.