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The Charming Plaza Mayor in Madrid

August 15, 2012 by Hans BeltranLeave a Comment

Visitors to Madrid in Spain are always enthralled by the myriad activities and attractions throughout this beautiful city. From its beautiful squares, scenic artistic landscapes and fascinating history, you'll never have a dull moment. Among all those attractions, however, one spot really stands out from the crowd, and is a must-see while you're visiting this charming city: the Plaza Mayor. The Plaza Mayor is one of the absolute best spots … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Europe · Tagged: Culture, Food and Wine, History, Restaurants, Shopping Mall, Spain, Wedding

Venice Areas in Brief

August 8, 2012 by Hans BeltranLeave a Comment

Venice is an amazing old city with traditions dating back to ancient times. One, for example, dates back to 1711, when the city was divided into six "sesteri" or districts for tax purposes. Those districts have changed little since the time they were formed. Venice is an amazing old city with traditions dating back to ancient times. One, for example, dates back to 1711, when the city was divided into six "sesteri" or districts for tax … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Europe · Tagged: Art, Beach, Canals, History, Museum, Romantic, Seafood, Shopping Mall, Venice, Wine Tasting

Florence Districts

August 1, 2012 by Hans BeltranLeave a Comment

Florence is a stunning old city that some have likened to a giant, open air museum – and for good reason! Its history and culture are evident at every turn. There's no way you can take in all the goodness of the historical districts in a mere matter of days, so hit up the Florence apartments directory and settle in for a relaxing week touring the districts of this grand old city. Duomo The Duomo district is home to many of the top … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Europe · Tagged: Art, Culture, Europe, Florence, Garden, History, Italy, Museum, Tuscany, Walking tour

The Five Pillars of Paris

July 29, 2012 by Dave2 Comments

First time visitors should see some of the sights that make Paris famous - and then explore deeper into what makes the art, culture, food, fashion and western European lifestyle so intriguing. Paris is a city of museums, landmarks and history - and one can easily spend more than a few days visiting its attractions, but to start with, here are five "must sees". And once you have visited these, there is plenty of other stuff to do in … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Europe · Tagged: Architecture, Art, Bus Travel, Culture, Fashion, Food and Wine, History, Lifestyle, Museum, Paris, Restaurants, Walking tour

Exploring the best Art Museums in Barcelona

July 25, 2012 by Hans BeltranLeave a Comment

Barcelona is much more than the capital city of Catalonia; it's a unique, multi-faceted grouping of unique metropolitan areas, mixed with historically rich Gothic neighbourhoods. Each distinctive district offers a remarkable amount of unique things to do, especially for art aficionados. Barcelona is one of the best cities in Spain because of its art museums, whether you are interested in Spanish art, European art, art from oriental cultures, from … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Europe · Tagged: Art, History, Mediterranean, Museum, Restaurants, Spain

The most cultural island in the world

July 18, 2012 by Hans BeltranLeave a Comment

Visitors to Berlin shouldn't miss Berlin's Museum Island. Even though the museums contain thousands of years of history, the creation of the island filled with museums has a historical past too. Over 170 years ago, the concept of an island of museums had its beginning. The first museum, the Altes, was already in place at the location. By 1859, two museums were complete with the addition of the Neues Museum. The last three, completing the island … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Europe · Tagged: Art, Culture, Germany, Greece, History, Museum, Public Transportation, Romantic, Rome

Paris – The Latin Quarter

July 9, 2012 by Hans BeltranLeave a Comment

If you decide to enjoy a holiday in Paris, you'll find that there are plenty of exciting things to see and do. Of course, while you're visiting you won't want to miss out on exploring one of the most popular parts of the city - the Latin Quarter. This area of the city has long been a popular place to visit, offering many attractions, restaurants and more. You may even want to rent Paris apartments in this area so you can enjoy being submersed in … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Europe · Tagged: Culinary travel, Culture, History, Paris, Restaurants, Walking tour

A Summer in Rome

July 3, 2012 by Hans BeltranLeave a Comment

The temperatures in Rome range from 22 C ( 73 F) to 30 C (87 F) during the summer months. During this hot period, it is usually dry, with only four rainy days on average in a month. The humidity is normally around 70% year-long, but ancient fountains still cool the public streets to make things more comfortable. Many of the holidays celebrated by the locals are Catholic in nature, but this is because the Vatican is located within the borders of … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Europe · Tagged: Beach, Easter, Festival, Fireworks, Garden, History, Mediterranean, Museum, Rome, Walking tour, Wildlife

Madrid in the Summer! Here we go!

June 26, 2012 by Hans BeltranLeave a Comment

The climate in Madrid is moderate during the summer month. Temperatures range from 21 C ( 70 F) to 31 C (88 F). It is rarely humid, but can get exceptionally hot on occasion. Rain is rare during the summer months, happening usually only twice per month, and those are normally only a passing thunderstorm. All of this combines to make the climate in Madrid favorable to outdoor celebrations of all kinds. When using vacation apartments in Madrid, … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Europe · Tagged: Art, Culture, Dancing, Drinking, Festival, Food and Wine, History, Museum, Music, Photography, Spain, Walking tour

Family Holidays in Alcudia

June 22, 2012 by TomLeave a Comment

Colonized in the past by Phoenicians, ancient Greeks and Romans, historic Alcudia on Mallorca's rugged north coast, is anything but a one dimensional diet of sun, sea and sand. That said, the main beach at Puerto Alcudia is quite rightly lauded for its serene beauty and is the primary reason for its enduring popularity with young families. Alcudia is essentially made up of three distinct areas; Alcudia old town is some two kilometres inland while … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Europe · Tagged: Beach, Bicycle, Bus Travel, Culture, Dolphin, Golf, History, Mallorca, Mediterranean, Resort, Restaurants, Sand, Scuba Diving, Seafood, Sports, Taxi, Wildlife

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