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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.

Sitges, the beautiful sea side resort town just outside of Barcelona, is going to host the International Bears Meeting which attracts thousands of bears, cubs and chasers from all over Europe and the World in a celebration of Bear culture and the event marks the unofficial beginning of summer. Sitges International Bears Meeting 2013 takes place in Sitges from May the 1st to May the 5th.

The 25th of April is a special day in Venice. It is the day in which Venetians celebrate the Feast day of St Mark, a significant day in the calendar for most Venetians and Italians as it is also Liberation day. It is a day where the Patron Saint of Venice, St Mark is honoured with mass and a procession in the Basilica, a day when lovers declare their love for one another and of course no holiday in Venice would be complete without a gondola race.

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.

Now into its seventh year, Afrikaburn is a gathering of self-reliant, expressive people who create themed camps, mutant vehicles, colourful costumes and fantastic music, a place where freedom of expression reigns supreme.Afrikaburn 2013 occurring from the 1st to the 6th of May.

Once upon a time it was only fashionable ladies who brunched however times have changed and now everyone brunches. And the good people of Lisbon are no exception with the Portuguese lifestyle of late dinners and late nights it can only mean one thing…late breakfasts/early brunch. Here are some suggestions for where to find the best Brunch in Lisbon.