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Who would you take to a deserted island? And a weekend in Barcelona, Berlin or Istanbul? Make up your mind because with our new promotion you can take three friends with you on holiday without hiding them in your suitcase.

The question on every football fans lips is can Borussia Dortmund prevent Real Madrid from making it into the final of the Champions League 2013, thus ending Real’s hopes for a tenth European Cup. For Dortmund fans the answer is yes and of course for Real fans no. With the first leg only days away now is the time to start looking for accommodation in Madrid for the Champions League 2013 Semi-Final clash between Real Madrid and Borussia Dortmund in the Bernabeu on the 30th of April 2013.

Whatever the result between Barcelona and Bayern Munich in the first leg of their semi-final clash of the Champions League 2013, the return leg in the Nou Camp on the 1st of May promises to be a passionate affair with both teams vying for a place in the Champions League Final in Wembley on the 25th of May.

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.

Considered to be the largest event of its kind, 50 national and international artists transform more than 40, 000 tons of sand into amazing, but temporary, works of art. The International Sand Sculpture Festival is based on a different theme every year, last year was Idols, this year it is Music. Expect to see sand sculptures up to 12 feet tall of your favourite rock, folk or pop group or maybe even sculptures representing dance and classical music.

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.

During summer in Spain it seems there are endless festivals and concerts occurring all over the country. Of all the festivals there is one which stands out from the rest, the Cap Roig Festival. Performing at this year’s festival will be Elton John, Mark Knopfler, Diana Krall and many others. The festival runs from the 20th of July to the 16th August 2013.

The Blue Mosque(“Sultanahmet Camii”, in Turkish) is the most famous Mosque in Istanbul and the one which welcomes the most tourists. Situated in Sultanahmet square and separated from St. Sofia church by gardened area which all visitors to Istanbul cross at some time during their stay in the city.

During St Jordi in Barcelona, books and roses take to the streets and the city gets dressed for the occasion, La Rambla, Passeig de Gracia, Plaza Catalunya, Plaza St. Jaume and many other emblematic streets in Barcelona fill with Catalan flags, stalls selling books and roses and people soaking up the atmosphere of this very special day.

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.

With a line up featuring world renowned artists Bruce Springsteen, Metallica, Justin Timberlake, Beyoncé, Iron Maiden, David Guettea, Alicia Keys and Bon Jovi it comes as no surprise that tickets for one of the world’s biggest music festival Rock in Rio 2013 sold out in four hours. For seven days Rio de Janeiro will focus the attention of the music world from the 13-15 and 19-22 of September 2013.

Every year, thousands of people make the pilgrimage to Kobetamendi to pay homage to rock, alternative and electronic music at the Bilbao BBK Live. BBK Live is one of the biggest summer music festivals in Spain. Groups such as Metallica, R.E.M, Coldplay, Red Hot Chilli Peppers, The Prodigy, Iron Maiden and Radiohead have graced the stage in previous editions. If you think they are good, sure that this year’s line up won’t let you down.