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Spain offers a wide variety of museums. And for those of you who are interested I should recommend the flour museum which is located between Ronda and Ubrique. Its name is Museo Etnologico El Molino de Abajo and it is located in El Bosque. As far as I know the museum is currently owned by Raul Giral and it is actually a functional museum from 1998. It was quite hard to restore the original look of this building but the final result is worth being seen. This is definitely one of the greatest museums that you should visit while being in Spain and staying in Madrid apartment. Although it is not that famous you will have lots of interesting stuff to see in there.

museo-etnologico-el-molino-de-abajo

But it’s not only the museum that makes this area amazing – it is the olive oil as well. Before been there many people told me that this is the region which makes one of the best olive oil all over the world but I refused to believe them. Well, I have to tell you that I changed my mind the minute I went to a local restaurant and ordered some oil. It is made in the area of El Bosque and here is a link that you should read if you are interested in the history – http://www.elmolinodeabajo.com/ – unfortunately it is in Spanish and if you don’t understand you’d better find someone to translate it.

olive oil

As far as I remember the name of the place was El Callejon Molino de Aceite. They have a wide variety of olive oils but there is one assortment that is more special than the others and its name is acebuchina. What makes it so unique is its great flavor and rich scent. It is made of the fruit of acebuche which is an evergreen tree. It takes more than 70 years for this tree to start producing – now I guess you see why this place and olive oil are so special.

olive oil

There is definitely something magical about this area. It is not as popular as other regions in Spain but this does not mean it’s not worth seeing. My advice is that if you have a change to go. First of all it is not as crowded as the other destinations and second of all you will see an entirely different side of Spain even if you are renting Barcelona apartments. Plus the museum of wheat is one great place to go and learn something new and interesting. Anyway, my last recommendation is to use a personal vehicle or rent one because there are many places that are worth stopping by and if you are using a train or a bus there is no chance this to happen. There are many small hotels in this are who offer accommodation at affordable prices so don’t worry about that. One thing I know for sure, if I have a chance again I’ll definitely go there and visit the same museum and restaurant as well. Don’t forget to try the olive oil and Learn Spanish in Spain!

After your visit to Spain you should consider going to Italy where you can rent accommodation in apartments in Rome.

Visiting Warsaw during the winter season could be a very relaxing and pleasant experience. The capital of Poland is exciting and busy, full of life and has a wonderful Old Town where you can rent a Warsaw apartment. Besides that, it is a city full of relaxing parks, vast gardens and impressive palaces, with numerous interesting museums and with a splendid choice of churches. The city also has many monuments, lovely galleries and of course an exclusive shopping zone. The cafes and restaurants are many and they are all cozy, serving palatable meals at a normal price. It is so good to see that city in its glory, especially when you know that it was absolutely destroyed during the Second World War and Hitler, and especially after the Warsaw Uprising from 1944. Today everything is reconstructed – the Old and the New Town, the historic monuments, etc.

This photo of Warsaw

In case one wants to visit the city of Warsaw in the winter, one should be aware that the city is really cold during the months of December, January and February. This chill usually comes with a lot of snow, and the temperatures are often below minus 15 degrees. That is why it is highly advisable to take warm clothes, scarfs, hat, gloves. Yeas, it is really cold there. But it is also very, very beautiful and white.

This photo of Warsaw

The sites that should be visited in Warsaw during the winter months include The Sapper’s monument. It includes a pleasant and long walk from Sheraton hotel down to the river through the lovely Culture Park. The walk goes behind the parliament building and then down a nice path with fantastic views, And there at the end of the river is the monument of The Sapper. Another great way to explore the city in the winter is with a walk along Wisla River, which often freezes from the low temperatures. This walk could be soiled by the birds, which are many, but not necessarily. Another way to see the beauty of Warsaw is by visiting Plac Trzech Krzyzy. The square acts as a kind of center of Warsaw, and it used to a quiet place, but not anymore. Today, the square is surrounded by office buildings and cozy cafes, which are great places to go into and warm up with a glass of hot tea, glass of wine or beer.

Another site that definitely has to be explored in Warsaw is the Lazienki Park. The place is really huge, but is breathtakingly beautiful and has many interesting museums and buildings which look very nice in the snow. There are also some cafes and restaurants, which is great if one needs a rest or something warm to eat and drink. Usually the authorities clean the snow regularly, so the paths and the alleys of the park will most probably be easy to walk through. There one could see squirrels and birds, and it is really beautiful. Avoid the park if it is too windy and if there are heavy snowfalls, though.

This photo of Warsaw

Another popular destination that you can visit in Poland is Krakow where you can stay in apartment in Krakow or you can go to Czech Republic and rent a Prague apartment.

The Disney World Paris experience is a must visit for families with children, couples and friends. The place is located only 35 minutes ride from the city of Paris and makes a fabulous one-day trip. So, have your breakfast at the serviced flat from the holiday apartments in Paris you have rented and head for Disney World Paris. The theme park was opened in year 1992 and is located in Marne la Vallee town in the eastern suburbs of Paris. Later, another theme park was added – Walt Disney Studios Park. This is the most visited theme park on the European continent and features more than fifty attractions, as well as seven hotels, a camp site, as well as a golf course, gardens and a ranch.

This photo of Walt Disney World

Children will definitely like the Disney World and they will like everything from the cartoon characters to the space mountain and the roller coasters, no matter how scary they can be. There are three main areas in the complex and they include Disneyland Park where are most of the big rides; then Walt Disney Studios Park, where are shown the technologies of the cartoon characters creation plus several rides, as well as the Disney Village where are set all the hotels, the restaurants and the cafes.

This photo of Walt Disney World

The best time to visit Disney World Paris is off-season, but this is valid for all the other big attractions too. The best day to visit the place is on Mondays and Thursdays, when there are not so many people and you will be able to try every ride that you want. The interior is similar to the other Disney theme parks around the world and it features a mythical American town with a central square, a Frontier land and Adventure land, Discovery land and Fantasy Land.

This photo of Walt Disney World

The younger kids would love the Fantasy land, where the rides are gentle and there are no height restrictions. The rest of the themes come with rollercoasters plus a theme. For example Frontier land is set in the Wild West area, Adventure Land features outlandish sets and Discovery Land puts a stress on the space age and the technology.

The rollercoaster in Frontier land is called Big Thunder Mountain, while the one at the Adventure land is called Indiana Jones and the Temple of peril and it is very exciting one and focuses on thrills. The rollercoaster in Discovery Land is called Space Mountain and there is a Rock ’n’ Roller coaster which stars Aerosmith in the Walt Disney Studios. The four rides have different height restrictions. There are offered photo images of the terrified faces you have made, but the copy could be quite expensive, while the quality is poor.

The food and drinks in Disney World in Paris is usually the typical American junk food and it is quite overpriced. However, there are some themed eating places around the park, which offer better food.

Another destinations famouse with its theme parks are London and Barcelona where you can stay in London apartments and apartments in Barcelona.

The Czech capital Prague is a wonderful tourist destination, famous among other things for its beer and the beer trips organised here. The city of Prague has some fantastic pubs with their own breweries attached to them producing a fantastic variety of fresh and delicious beers which cover all varieties from light pilsners to dark and spicy ales. There are many Prague Brewery Tours available, near your apartment in Prague, during which the finest and most historic pub breweries in the city are visited allowing participants to taste the beer brewed on the premises and to see the long tradition of brewing beer in Prague.

Old Town Square

The beer trips in Prague usually start in a pub in the centre of the Old Town with a welcome beer and a brief explanation of what is to follow. Then the tour continues with a visit to the first pub brewery where several different beers are to be sampled. These beers may include a light and a dark unpasteurised lager, and also German Weizen beer and even a sour cherry beer. Snacks are also served including sausages and cheese. Then the group goes to sample the in-house brew which is a Fleks Dark Lager with 13 percent alcohol and is made from four kinds of barley malt, water, hops and brewing yeast.

Charles Bridge

Next, an old Czech pub brewery is visited, usually in the Old Town itself, which offers a traditional atmosphere and is frequented by locals. Here, one usually tries a semi-dark amber beer which is a yeast beer that is crisp and vibrant. The beers that are pasteurised are best to be consumed on site.

The beer trips in Prague are available to all ages starting from 18 years old and they should not be considered to be some mad drinking experience even if a lot of beers are being sampled. The idea of the tour is to make the participants taste many types of beer and learn the interesting history of that drink, which will help them understand why the Czech Republic is considered the premium beer brewing country in the world. The beer tour activities in Prague are organised and led by English-speaking staff.

Prague Beer

Participants in the beer tours in Prague should note that they need to make a booking in advance before arriving in Prague. The minimum size of the groups on the beer tours in Prague is four people and the program of the tour usually lasts for 2 hours and a half and sometimes for three hours. The price of the tour depends on the programme and the group size. There may be beer tours with lunch or with dinner, such as the Medieval Brewery Tour and the Prague Brewery tour. Some of the tours include a video show and live music as well as a souvenir glass. The meals are usually three courses. These tours are guided by an English-speaking guide.

When you have already seen everything that needs to be seen in the heart of Rome and have a few more days to spend in the Italian capital, there are a few one day trips near Rome which should be considered. The Italian capital is placed in the region of Lazio, which is rich in historical and archeological sites, papal palaces and villas, gardens and wineries, as well as beaches so there is always something to be seen and done.

St. Peter

A good day trip near your apartment in Rome could be a visit of Vatican City and the marvellous Saint Peter’s Cathedral. Though people often mistakenly think that Vatican City is part of Rome, it is actually a separate zone. Since there is plenty to be seen in Vatican City, such as Saint Peter’s Square and the Basilica, the Vatican Museums and the Sistine Chapel etc., it is always good to have at least one day to explore all of this.

Another option to consider for a one day trip near Rome is to visit the ruins of the Ancient Port or Ostia Antica. It’s a charming place with its old streets, small souvenir shops and pretty houses. It can be reached with the Ostia Lido train that departs from Magliana (Metro Line B from Rome).

Museum Entrance Rome

Interesting to explore is the town of Tarquinia with its medieval centre, the Etruscan Tombs and the large Etruscan Museum. The town can be reached by train from Rome and the trip lasts for approximately one hour.You can also visit it if you are staying in a Paris apartment.

Another popular one day trip destination are the Catacombs of Via Appia Antica or the main road of the once glorious Roman Empire. The old road is not turned into a park and has several catacombs that are worth visiting. You can reach the area from Rome with buses 118 and 218 and start the trip from the largest of the catacombs San Callisto.

A favourite place for a one day trip near Rome for many travellers, Orvieto town impresses visitors with its museums, monuments and natural setting. It has a fantastic cathedral with interesting mosaic façade, many churches, shops, and restaurants.

Another place to consider for a day trip outside Rome is the Tivoli area where must-see sites include the Villa d’Este with its gardens and fountains and Hadrian’s Villa, which is a World Heritage Site as declared by UNESCO. The Tivoli area can reached by train or bus.

For those who love wine and wine tasting visiting Erascati town would be a good way to spend a day. This is a more or less a villa suburb for wealthy Roman people and is a pleasant spot to visit and escape the hot weather in Rome in summer and enjoying a good glass of wine.

Ostia Lido Beach

Another option for a leisure-day out is to check out the Ostia Lido beach, which is just half an hour drive from Rome. It is famous for its dark sand and the secluded beach areas.