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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.

A giant crochet wasp in the Queen’s chambers? Kalediscopic flowers made out of irons growing on the patio? A chandelier made from tampons in the palace rooms? Well yes. All this and much more can be seen at Joana Vasconcelos exhibition in the Palacio da Ajuda in Lisbon.

It seems as though Miami has it all, almost year round sun, a nightlife which will have you dancing until dawn, endless beaches full of beautiful people, fabulous art deco architecture and a vibrant Latin community. But wait… what about the shopping I hear you ask. You’re right Miami has some excellent shopping and the best place to pick up a bargain is at one of the Miami Outlet Malls. Here are a few of the best Miami Outlet Stores.

Good, beautiful and cheap in the heart of Florence. Here are three recommmendations to enjoy the best local cuisine without having to ask where to eat in Florence. Simple ingredients, traditional preparation and love,lots of love. This is the secret of success for these three restaurants in Florence we are going to recommend. Welcoming and informal restaurants where you can try the best local dishes from teh Florentine kitchen all washed down with a good Chianti.

From the 23rd to the 26th of June, Rotary International members are going to meet in Lisbon to celebrate teh 104th International Rotary Convention, an annual event which unites Rotary members form around the world. This will be on be one of the biggest conventions held in Portugal and organisers are expecting 25,000 people to attend.

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.

The walls of the coliseum in Rome are set to shake to the sound of rolling thunder when thousands of Harley-Davidson enthusiasts roll into Rome. Drawn to Rome from the far flung corners of Europe they are set to lay siege to the historic centre of the eternal city as they celebrate the Harley-Davidson 110th Anniversary from the 13th to the 16th of June 2013.

Generally in the United States and in particular New York, everything is big: huge buildings, long wide avenues, XXL hamburgers…following this trend are the outlet shops in New York which are massive. In this trend setting city there are enormous shopping centres full of famous brands and designer clothes at irresistible prices. Let’s go shopping!

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.

The Route des Princes Regatta begins in Valencia on the 6th of June and aims to become one of the most famous and popular festivals in Spain. The regatta is open to anyone who wants to participate, both professionals and amateurs, as long as the length of the boat is over 50foot.