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Mother's Day:  The first celebrations of Mother's Day date back to ancient Greece, where Rea was honored , the mother of the gods Zeus, Poseidon and Hades. Later, the Romans adopted this festival and called it "La Hillary" to be held March 15 in the temple of Cybele in three days when offerings were made. Subsequently, these celebrations were adopted by Catholics in honor of the Virgin Mary, the mother of Jesus.

The modern Mother's Day is celebrated on various days in many parts of the world, most commonly in March, April, or May as a day to honor mothers and motherhood.  The most part of celebrations are held on May but it has to be consider important exceptions:

The first Sunday on May is celebrated in Portugal, South Africa and Spain, among others, while in Aruba, Belgium, Brazil, Chile, Ecuador, Holland, France, Peru, Uruguay, Venezuela, United States, New Zealand, Italy ,Jamaica, Puerto Rico, Bermuda, Belize, Cuba, Colombia, Canada, Bahamas, Australia, Turkey, Austria, Trinidad and Tobago, Suriname, Barbados, the celebration of Mother's Day is held the second Sunday on May.

On this special day  children gives presents and flowers to their mothers in appreciation for their dedication and constant affection. Remember to celebrate this special day and if you're with Habitat apartments enjoying one of our fantastic apartments in Barcelona, Madrid, Marbella, Rome and Amsterdam, remember to buy the best gift for your mother. In any of these cities you will find many shops to choose that special gift.

Habitat apartments offers their new apartments ideal for romantic getaways to Madrid

Horizon fuencarral apartment  design studio very comfortable with all amenities, with many details, also has a terrace where you can have breakfast under the sun of Madrid

And Attic Monumental apartment, it is a duplex penthouse with terrace fully equipped to enjoy this wonderful city.

Do not miss this opportunity and come to know the city of Madrid!!!

National windmill day.

This May you’ll be able to enjoy ‘Windmills day’, which is considered a national holiday in Amsterdam.  Do not miss this special occasion by visiting Habitat Apartaments and renting an Amsterdam apartment to celebrate this festive day together with the local Dutch people.

Holland is famous for its windmills which in the past were originally built to help the Dutch deal with the water shortage. A large number of windmills can be seen all over Holland and were the base of Holland’s economy.

The windmills were built as unique, singular and attractive structures. Once a year, on the second Saturday of May, the windmills open their doors to visitors. A blue flag flown on the windmill indicates that it is open to the public and also they are decorated with flowers and Dutch flags. The windmills were not built in urban areas and therefore will give you the opportunity to visit countryside areas on the outskirts of Amsterdam.

This event attracts a large number of tourists to Holland and is well worth the visit. So come and see it for yourself & enjoy Holland!

Queensday in Amsterdam.

You can´t mis this Dutch festival. Celebrate it during your stay in the apartments from Habitat Apartments. They have a great selection apartments in Amsterdam.

Throughout the Netherlands the Dutch celebrate Queen's Day, actually the Queen Mother's birthday, with a national party. Amsterdam crowds dressed in orange enjoy citywide open-air festivities, all day and right through the night until the evening of the following day.

The main areas of activity in Amsterdam are Damrak, Leidsestraat, Rokin and Spui. Vondelpark caters for children and bands play on Prinsengracht and Rembrandtsplein. Gay celebrations are centred on the Homomonument and Reguliersdwaarsstraat. There are also parades, craft shows, flea markets, children's parties, street theatre and fireworks.

For those who love second-hand shopping, all street trade is unregulated, giving rise to a nationwide car-boot sale. If you are a royal-watcher, there is always the chance to catch sight of Queen Beatrix, who chooses one or two cities or towns to visit each year.

Habitat apartments has a new holiday apartment in Madrid  for you!  Plaza Mayor apartment, perfect to enjoy this incredible city during  holidays or bussines.

This elegantly designed apartment offers its guests the opportunity to stay in the historic building of Madrid’s Plaza Mayor. This apartment offers visitors a luxury accommodation with a long balcony overlooking the Plaza Mayor itself.  This apartments is located in the heart of the "old city of Madrid" , close to the Royal Theatre, the Royal Palace and San Miguel Market.

Don't lose the opportunity to visit Madrid surrounded by all the the confort and luxury  of this fantastic and elegant apartment Plaza Mayor