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August 25th, 2007Get Ready Rentals offers great holiday apartment rental accommodation options in the following cities. Read below for a quick introduction to each one or visit each city site now by clicking on the links below:
Spain
Colombia
Italy
France
United Kingdom
The Netherlands
Barcelona
Barcelona, Spain is fast becoming more than just a stop over on an European tour, its now a destination unto itself. It’s easy to see why- Barcelona is one of the world’s best preserved Gothic cities, home to the architectural masterpieces by Antonio Gaudi and a source of creative inspiration for painters Salvador Dali and Pablo Picasso. With a reputation of a centre for European creativity, design and the arts, a unique blend of Catalan and Spanish cultures situated right on the sparkling Mediterranean sea and a short drive to Southern France and the spectacular Pyrenees mountains, theres plenty to see and do in and around this cosmopolitan city by day or night.
Check out Get Ready Barcelona for the best range of holiday apartment accommodation in the centre of town and close to the beach.
Madrid Madrid is the capital and largest city in Spain with a population edging 3.5 million people. Located in central Spain, its the country’s financial, economic and political centre but also boasts plenty of cultural riches. Madrid is home to some impressive examples of medieval architecture, beautiful cathedrals and fabulous museums including the the Museum del Prado, one of the worlds finest art collections, the royal palace with its impressive collection of armour and weaponry from medieval times and the National Archaeological Museum.
Madrid is home to one of the best nightlife scenes in Spain and some pretty parks, offering a cooler and relaxing oasis away from the daytime bustle of this busy metropolis.
Visit Get Ready Madrid for the best value vacation apartment rental accommodation in the Spanish Capital.
Seville
Seville is the capital of southern Spain’s Andalusian region, famous for its cultural and culinary riches and small town charm. Seville was once the centre of trade with the Americas during Moorish rule and the birthplace of flamenco.
Two of Spain’s biggest cultural festivals are held in Spain. Semana Santa or Saints Week during Easter where thousands gather to mark the death and resurrection of Christ with religious parades and moving vocal tributes.
A couple of weeks later, La Ferria is Sevilles time to let off some steam with it’s annual cultural fair, featuring flamenco, bullfighting, parades, carnivals, and plenty of food, drinking and dancing. At any other time of year, visitors will find Seville a charming and pretty place. Must sees include the Plaza de los naranjas in the pretty medieval Barrio de Santa Cruz, and the Mudejár Palace with its lovely courtyard and garden.
Visit Get Ready Seville where you can browse our selection of budget and luxury holiday apartments in the heart of Seville.
Costa Del Sol The Costa Del Sol is sometimes referred to as the sunshine coast of Spain, or The Costa Del Golf. Both descriptions are an accurate with an average yearly temperature of 18 degrees Celsius and a plethora of golf courses with sweeping greens and backdrops of spectacular mountain ranges and or the Mediterranean Sea. While golfing fanatics often head straight to the courses, they miss out on some lovely Spanish coastal towns and cities along the way.
Malaga, the birthplace of painting prodigy Pablo Picasso is the gateway to the Costa Del Sol and hosts a fabulous museum dedicated to Picasso. You can also visit his original family home. The Alcabazar fortress offers spectacular views of the town below and an insight into 15th Century Moorish rule in this area.
Marbella is the most cosmopolitan coastal resort in Spain, often likened to St Tropez in the French Riviera. Fast cars and multi million dollar mansions are abundant in this town, as are famous faces like Antonio Banderas, Catherine Zeta Jones and other holidaying celebrities. The city has plenty of interesting museums, fabulous beaches and a picturesque old town to tempt those not interested in star gazing.
Torremolines is where to head for family fun, with an abundance of fun parks including Aqualand, Sea Life, Crocodile Park and Tivoli World.
Go to Get Ready Costa Del Sol to check out our apartments located close to these areas.
Cartagena On the north coast of Colombia lies Cartagena. Once the centre of the coffee, emerald and slave trade, today it is a attractive stop for cruise passengers as they make their way around the Caribbean Sea. The old part of town is particularly picturesque with its brightly painted colonial style architecture and several reminders of Cartagenas glorious past.
History fans will enjoy the Palace of the Inquisition with a fascinating insight into the torture and execution of the victims of the Spanish inquisition, or a visit to one of Cartagenas many forts, the most impressive being El Castillo de San Filipe. If you want to get back to nature and enjoy the beauty of the Caribbean sea, you can’t go past a visit to Playa Blanca or the Rosario Islands, or stop off at Tutomo volcano for a therapeutic and relaxing mud bath.
Go to Get Ready Cartagena to see our range of vacation apartments for rent in Cartagena.
Bogota Bogota is the capital city of Colombia with just over 8 million people. Its the political and financial centre of Colombia and an excellent place to go to learn about Colombias colourful past and promising future.
Be sure to visit the Gold Museum. With over 10,000 pieces of gold it’s the biggest in the world and an impressive display of jewellery, statues and religious artefacts from pre Colombian times and during European occupation. The Salt Cathedral is just 50kms outside of Bogota and is truly a highlight. Carved from the inside of an old salt mine, this beautiful cathedral is haunting, accented by blue lighting its an eerie and uplifting experience to be inside. You can also visit the National Museum, Museum of Modern Art, Plaza Boliviar with the most important buildings in the country or chill out in the Botanic Gardens nearby. Bogota has a busy nightlife and a variety of clubs to choose from.
Check out Get Ready Bogota for all our holiday apartment options in this exciting city.