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We’re extending the Easter Week #HappyEggster promotion!
More apartments, more cities, more dates. We want to make sure you have an opportunity to get away from it all for a vacation over the Easter holidays. You can now reserve an apartment until April 7 and receive a 25% discount. So there’s no excuse. Your apartment for the Easter holidays is waiting. Go to our website and discover our special #HappyEggster offers. Search for the apartments with the Easter egg icon and choose your favorite. Where do you want to go this...
Easter Holidays with the Family: Three Destinations with Three Traditions
When traveling as a family, it’s always necessary to ask whether a city is suitable to the needs of children. We don’t want them to have any reasons to cry, because that way we can all be happy and have a relaxing time. Traveling for the Easter holidays with children is a great idea. The cities are filled with colors, traditions and, most importantly, delicious desserts that bring a smile to the faces of our children (and us!). Follow us into a world of cakes, chocolate eggs and rabbits. Here are three towns with interesting traditions, where you’re guaranteed family fun for the Easter holidays. Florence, Italy In Italy, Easter is a very important holiday and the traditions vary between different regions and cities. Florence is always wonderful, with its characteristic streets and Italian charm, but during these holidays even more so. Your typical tradition to celebrate Easter is “lo scoppio del carro” (the explosion of the cart) and “il volo della colomba” (the flight of the dove). On Sunday morning, a cart (“Brindellone”) is pulled to the Cathedral by four oxen; the animals are released and the carriage is attached to the center of the choir of the cathedral by an iron cable. A metal dove is installed on this wire. During the Mass, the dove’s wick is lit and then it sets off the fireworks in the cart. It’s a really fun event that is sure to cheer up the children. After the fireworks, why not enjoy something sweet? Let your children choose some chocolate Easter eggs: a common tradition throughout Italy. Inside, you will find...
Fashion Week in Paris
If fashion were a country, Paris would be its capital, with the permission of Milan and New York, of course. The French city exudes elegance and glamor in all of its boulevards and avenues, and its inhabitants often showcase their good taste in their daily outfits. For this reason, when you walk around the city it feels a bit like you’re on a makeshift catwalk where none of the passersby lack style. Paris is the epicenter and home to the fashion industry, and from March 3 to 11, will bring together the crème de la crème of the industry for Fashion Week Autumn-Winter 2015/2016. Get ready, fashion addicts, because the most anticipated prêt-à-porter styles for the next season are coming to the French capital. The moment of Chanel Without a doubt, one of the highlights of this Fashion Week in Paris is the show by maison Chanel parade, led by German designer Karl Lagerfeld. This fashion show will take place at the Grand Palais on March 10 starting at 10:30 am. Fashion critics, models, celebrities, and other trend hunters take a seat in the front row of this company whose reign in the fashion world started back in 1910, when it was founded by legendary designer Coco Chanel. The history of this fashion house can even be traced through the footsteps of its founder throughout the streets of Paris. This route starts at number 21 Rue Cambon, where she opened her first store, and culminates in the Church of the Madeleine, where her funeral was celebrated with all the well-known names of the fashion world in attendance. This itinerary...
#HappyEggster, Special Easter Deals
Planning your Easter holidays? Let us help. At Only-apartments we have personally selected a list of apartments especially for Easter holidays that we know you will like. And we’re offering them for 25% cheaper! Enter our website, look for the Easter eggs, and discover this special discount #HappyEggster. You can already start thinking about your destination for a getaway over the Easter holidays. You have 10 to choose from! Which one do you prefer? Barcelona Paris Rome Florence Berlin Budapest Prague Venice London New York City *This promotion is valid for bookings between and including March 27 to April...
Luxury Apartments: Vacation like royalty
If you are one who thinks that money is to be spent, if you value your moments of leisure and comfort and think that good taste is priceless, take a look at this selection of luxury apartments. Absolutely irresistible! Pink House-BARCELONA. From 230€/night Luxus Apartment in einer Villa-BERLIN. From 125€/night V Staethe Penth- AMSTERDAM. From 270€/night Saint Martin’s- PARIS. From 351€/night Pantheon Luxury-ROME. From200€/night Lisa-TUSCANY. From 76€/night Princesa apartment- MADRID. From 145€/night BARCELONA A former photography studio has been converted to an amazing two story house, complete with terrace, pool and exquisite décor. PINK HOUSE BERLIN Housed in a former modernist building, the charm of this luxury apartment can be seen in every detail. Luxus Apartment in einer Villa AMSTERDAM Large and Luminous. 179m2 of calm and comfort at your disposal. V STAETE PENTH PARIS Fall more in love with Paris from the terrace of this luxury apartment, where the evening light is cast giving you magical moments. Saint Martin’s G103013 ROME High ceilings, wood and vintage furniture for a dream holiday in Rome. PANTHEON LUXURY TUSCANY A holiday in Tuscany with lovely surroundings, complete with all amenities. LISA MADRID Luxury and style in the Spanish capital. Holiday in Madrid with style. Princesa apartment...
Concerts in New York City March 2015
This next month is full of concerts in New York City, where artists like Meghan Trainor and Ariana Grande and groups like Maroon 5 and Red Hot Chili Peppers will be taking to the stage. Simply seeing the bands perform live is impressive, and now imagine doing it in Manhattan. Pure craziness! If you’re interested, here’s the schedule for the month:
Mobile World Congress in Barcelona
From March 2 to 5, Barcelona will once again become the capital of the latest generation of technology. Expositions, conferences, lectures, workshops and exhibitions will shape one of the most important events at the international level as far as innovation 2.0 is concerned. While it is true that by now it’s practically impossible to get a more or less affordable pass, the schedule of activities planned for this edition make it well worth the effort. The type of pass you have will determine which of the events and activities you will be able to attend. It is essential to carry a notepad and pen so you can take note of all the newest developments, as can be expected from the fast growing industry in the 21st century. And of course, you’ll want to have your business cards close at hand: networking is really the star of the party at events like this where the opportunity you are looking for can appear when least expected. Barcelona spruces itself up for the occasion and you’ll likely see some unexpected activities around the city throughout the week, especially glamorous parties organized by major mobile phone brands. One thing you can count on: forget trying to hail a taxi outside the Mobile Congress area (the Fira Gran Via or the Fira Montjuic) during this time, because the taxi services can’t keep up with the demand generated at the entrance and exit to the Congress. Some of the highlights for this year include: Innovation in Mobile: What’s New and Next for Marketing and Media presented by IAB in collaboration with Facebook and Nasdaq....
A Birthday in Rome
There are some people who don’t enjoy celebrating birthdays, but certainly if they had the chance to celebrate in one of the most beautiful cities in the world, even skeptics would rise to the occasion and succumb to the temptation of planning the perfect birthday. Whether you’re a skeptic or someone who loves birthdays (like the author), here are some ideas for how to blow out the candles with great style throughout the streets of Rome. Our suggestions are listed follow your particular musical tastes. Soul birthday Soul Kitchen – La cucina dell’anima With vintage furniture, a relaxed atmosphere, and quality food with original presentations, this place is ideal for an “all’italiana” aperitivo with friends, accompanied by good music. If you celebrate in the summer, you can also enjoy their large outdoor terrace. Dessert recommendation: cheesecake. Via dei Sabelli 193, 00185 Rome, Italy, Tel: +39 06 6487 1016 Anticafé On your birthday you are the center of attention, and while I wish the hours were endless, your special day only lasts 24 hours: make the most of them in a place where the most important thing is time. The Anticafé is a place where you pay for the hours spent and not what you consume. One hour is € 4; or € 14 for a full day. You can enjoy a comfortable time with the people you love most, while you enjoy the games, tapas, desserts and drinks included for free. Via Veio, 4/B, 00183 Rome, Italy, +39 06 7049 4442 Jazz Birthday Gregory Jazz Club Of course, jazz lovers would feel right at home in a small,...
Shopping in Valencia
Fun, pretty, and affordable. In the center of Valencia, you only need to take a little stroll to discover numerous shops where you can find a variety of clothing and accessories. We begin the tour in Valencia’s Golden Mile, the most luxurious area, and end up in the Barrio del Carmen, one of the most charming neighborhoods of the city.
