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There is no doubt Puerto Vallarta is a tropical paradise, the dark green of the jungle meets the deep blue of the Pacific Ocean, humpback whales come to calve, thousands of fish swarm the reefs and waters around the Marietas Islands. Tourists come from the world over to experience the culture and hospitality of its people, see nature close up, relax on a pristine beach under the tropical sun and eat some delicious food. We have taken the stress out of choosing a restaurant on your holiday in Puerto Vallarta and present you with our top five restaurants in Puerto Vallarta.

After a long night of partying in Madrid, there is nothing better than having some delicious chocolate con churros and watch the street lights go out as the sun slowly come up on the horizon. Churros, crunchy and energetic, are the perfect accompaniment to the strong and thick chocolate. A sweet tradition that goes back to the beginning of the 19th century and one you can’t miss on your holidays in Madrid.

The weather on a summer day in Rome can be stifling; many a red faced tourist can be seen sweltering under the unforgiving sun. Short of doing your best La Dolce Vita impersonation and jumping into Trevi fountain to cool down the best way to escape the heat is with a gelato. To help you cool down here is our guide to where to get the best gelato in Rome.

Ask any adult to describe Paris and they would probably give you a list like this: fashionable, elegant, sophisticated, cultural and romantic. Ask a child the same question and I think there would only be one answer, BORING. Of course they would find it boring, the poor kids are being dragged around to look at meaningless monuments, at least to them anyway, stare at innumerable paintings and sit silently whilst you sit in a fashionable Parisian café sipping coffee and watching the world go by. It doesn’t have to be like this though; there are heaps of kid friendly activities to make your holiday in Paris with kids a memorable one. Here is our guide to Paris with Children…

Malaga airport (AGP) is located only 8km from the city of Malaga. Thanks to the enormous number of tourists who visit every year to enjoy the good weather and the beaches of the Costa del Sol. We’ll tell you the best ways to from the airport to the main areas of the region.

Truthfully anytime of the year is a good time to visit Barcelona, but during summer the city undergoes a dramatic change. The local residents seem to take their foot of the accelerator and Barcelona really slows down, a welcome change from the normal fast pace. As a long term resident I’m going to give you 10 reasons why you should visit Barcelona in the summer.

Butrón Castle, built on a hill and surrounded by hundred year old forests, seems to be straight out of the pages of one of those fairy tales our parents use to read to us before we went to bed. It is located in Gatika, Vizcaya, only 20 kilometers from Bilbao. If like me, you are a fan of movies featuring knights, sword fighting and castles, then a day trip to this castle is a must.

It is one long rainbow coloured weekend in New York when the annual NYC Pride celebrations roll around. The streets are filled with people who come to celebrate Gay Pride and to continue the struggle for gay rights not only in New York but around the world. This year NYC Pride will be on the 28th, 29th and 30th of June 2013.

We have a winner! Do you want to know who the lucky winner of our “Pack Your Bags” competition is? If you do, keep reading!

Anyone who has spent time in London knows that when spring returns, the city undergoes an amazing change. Colour returns to the city as the grey of winter dissipates and the streets, parks and gardens take on a new life. The once empty streets and parks fill with people looking to bask in the warm spring sunshine. Spring is the perfect time to visit London and we at Friendly Rentals have the perfect spring apartment for your visit.

From the top, from the bottom, from the inside, from the surface, from the distance…however you look at it, Majorca is a magnificent island. Today though we are going to suggest you look at it from another perspective, concretely from beneath the waters which surround it. The sea around Majorca offers a whole new world to discover, so without further ado here are some tips about diving in Majorca.

Museums, Parks, tulips, food, nightclubs…Here we recommend 20 things to do in Amsterdam during your holidays.