Celebrate Catalonia in Barcelona
Holiday makers should consider taking a cheap flight to Spain in time for the National Day of Catalonia.
On September 11th, Catalonians can celebrate the region's unique culture, dialect and customs.
Visitors to Barcelona will be able to take part in the festivities which are likely to transform the familiar tourist destination.
There will be concerts, parades and demonstrations of regional pride throughout the city, which is the second biggest city in Spain.
As well as displays of flags, visitors should also take in the fantastic floral tributes to the region's heroes Rafael Casanova and Josep Moragues.
History buffs will no doubt want to see the many different monuments to the Catalonian martyrs, who fought in the War of Spanish Succession.
Other sites to take in while you are there include the Market Boqueria, which is renowned for its beautiful display of fish, sweets and meats.
La Ramblas is also a great place to people-spot, when you want to relax after celebrating along with the locals.
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Take in some Frida Kahlo in Vienna
Arts lovers will be keen to catch a huge Frida Kahlo retrospective in Vienna.
The famously hairy-lipped artist's works will be exhibited at the Bank Austria Kunstforum up until December 5th.
Kahlo's work is renowned for its biographical content and its use of bright colour.
Madonna is reputed to be a fan of hers and fellow Mexican Salma Hayek famously played the actress in a biography.
It is the first time such a huge collection of her work has been shown in Austria, making the stunning city even more of a must-see for travellers.
In total, there will be more than 100 paintings and drawings from significant public and private collections from her homeland of Mexico, as well as the USA.
Some of her paintings have never been seen before in Europe.
One of the most famous works to be displayed is the self-explanatory Self-Portrait with Monkey.
Visitors interested in her eventful life will also get a chance to see photographs of her, put together by her great-niece.
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Go wine-tasting in Barcelona
Wine aficionados may want to visit the Catalonian city for the region's best wine exhibition.
Travellers will be able to taste some of the most renowned wines from Catalanonian vintners at the Catalan Wine and Cava Show, held throughout September.
It is also a great opportunity to see the Moll de Bosch I Alsina area of Barcelona's historical port.
This has been one of the region's most important ports and dates from Roman times.
Yachting is one of the most popular activities there and could be ideal to combine with some wine-tasting.
The stunning city has plenty more to offer foodies and wine lovers.
Visitors should make sure they take in a good lunch at one of the many taverns and cellars.
Even if you only make it to a bar or a cafe, many offer substantial food options.
These bars can offer full meals in sit-down restaurants, as well as tapas and filled rolls.
Locals rarely have dinner before 9pm, so it's a good idea to make a booking at a fantastic restaurant.
Sampling local seafood at a marisqueria, especially combined with a local white wine, is a must-do.
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Balloon watch in New York
Visitors to the Big Apple might want to catch the city's popular annual New York State Festival of Balloons.
Held between September 2nd and 6th, travellers will be able to witness balloons flying across the countryside area of Dansville.
This could be a perfect chance to see another side to the city that famously doesn't sleep.
As well as watching some spectacular displays, holiday travellers can also take part in hot air balloon rides.
There is also a food court and several arts and crafts events to experience between launches at the festival.
Travellers could find that this is a magical event, ideal for all members of the family.
People looking for a more traditional holiday in New York could also visit other parts of the countryside.
The Labour Day Weekend means there is plenty more to see and do in the city, as Americans celebrate the last annual holiday of the summer.
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Check out First Thursdays in London
Holiday makers in London this week might want to visit galleries and museums in the East on September 2nd.
The city's arts institutions stay open until late every first Thursday in a month.
This could give arts lovers the perfect chance to glimpse some of the artistic hive's best attractions, especially if they're short for time.
One of the must-sees is the Whitechapel Gallery, renowned for showcasing some of the most exciting and controversial art in the capital city.
In the 1930s, it famously hosted Picasso's controversial comment on war Guernica.
There are more than 80 museums and galleries participating in the event.
If you happen to be in the historic Whitechapel area, you may want to see other cultural attractions.
These include nearby Brick Lane, which has some of the best curry houses in the UK, as well as several small galleries featuring art from up-and-coming painters and sculptors.
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Theatre fans will love Zagreb
Travellers to Eastern Europe may be interested in seeing some performances at the World Theatre Festival in Zagreb.
The event will be held throughout September, across several venues in the historical city.
Visitors at previous festivals have been able to watch works directed by well-respected European directors including Jan Lauwers and Spiro Scimone.
Arts lovers could find that the city is ideal for a cheap city break.
Zagreb, the capital of Croatia, has some of the best collections of art in Europe.
Its museums and galleries have collectively more than 3.6 million cultural objects and works of art, which means visitors will be spoilt for choice.
Some of the most popular museums include the Technology Museum and the Museum of the City of Zagreb, which celebrates the historical city's history from the Roman period to the contemporary period.
For those needing a break in between cultural attractions, relax at one of the city's cafes, ice-cream parlours or daily markets, where you can buy fresh bread and vegetables.
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Take in a marathon in Munich
Visitors to Munich may want to take in a marathon while they are in the Bavarian capital.
Munich, which has the motto 'Munich Likes You', will be hosting the 42 kilometre run on October 10th.
If you want to find a novel way of exploring the city, the runners will be racing anti-clockwise.
Some of the sights taken in along the way include the Siegestor victory gate, the English Garden and the Old Town.
It will climax with a sprint at the Olympic Park, which dates from 1972.
The city is one of the candidates for the 2018 Winter Olympics if it wins, it could become the first city to have hosted both the Winter and Summer Olympics.
Once you've witnessed the race from the sidelines, you may want to see the rest of the city.
There is much to visit, especially if you are a culture and an architecture lover.
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See a puppet festival in Ljubljana
Travellers to the Slovenian city of Ljubljana may want to catch the city's annual Mini Summer Puppet Festival.
It runs until August 31st and features travelling companies as well as local talent.
Older art fans could take it as the perfect chance to see some kitsch artistry.
A must-see for any traveller is the historical city's artistic centre, Metelkova Mesto.
The former prison camp-turned-hostel hosts several venues in its complex and has a huge and packed calendar of arts events.
Visitors could find themselves seeing several different cultural happenings in one night.
If you love music, you'll be spoilt for choice.
It is also a great place to see a bit of history in the formerly conflicted city.
During the day, you might want to relax in Ljubljana's many cafes and bars.
It has the best of European cafe culture, in an elegantly crumbling setting that makes it a one-off experience.
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Jazz it up in Paris this summer
Travellers looking for a cheap flight this week could catch the end of the Pianissimo festival in Paris.
If you love jazz or simply want a taste of Paris's beatnik past, this could be perfect.
Running until August 31st, there will be some of the world's most famous jazz-men performing at the renowned Sunset/Sunside Club.
The Pianissimo Jazz Festival is a spin off from the popular American Jazz Festival that runs throughout the summer.
Sunset/Sunside opened in 1983 as one of the first jazz clubs in the musical haven Rue des Lombards.
Any music lover worth their salt will want to come to this area, which also hosts several other well-regarded jazz clubs including Le Baiser Sale and Le Duc des Lombards.
If the many performances on the schedule don't sate your appetite for this form, there are plenty of venues in the city that are ideal for a jazz music festival.
Be sure to visit the a Chope des Puces and Bouquet de Nord, where you can sit back and listen to music from the terrace just like a true Parisian.
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Prague ideal for theatre goers
Travellers wanting to go to the romantic city of Prague could time their cheap flight so they can catch Four + Four Days in Motion.
The international theatre festival will be running in the Czech capital between October 15th and 22nd.
If you're a fan of theatre, you'll have eight days of theatre performances, workshops, films and symposia to choose from.
It is also a great chance to check out some unusual destinations in the city.
Previously, it has been held in breweries, disused sewage plants and more traditional venues such as the Theatre in Celetna.
Culture lovers should also take the opportunity to see the rest of the city, which has stunning architecture from different periods of time.
Some of the most popular sites in the historical city include the Astronomical Clock and the Lennon Wall.
Romantics should be sure to visit Prague Castle, which is the biggest castle in the world.
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Taste the best of Brussels' beers
Beer lovers could find catching a cheap flight to Brussels next weekend the perfect opportunity to indulge their love of the amber nectar.
Brussels Beer Weekend is held between September 3rd and 5th at the spectacular Grand Palace.
The Grand Palace is an UNESCO Heritage Site and an absolute must-see for all tourists.
More than 50 Belgian breweries will be showcasing some of their best drinks for tasting.
Visitors to the city will find that admission is free, so if you are passing by it could be a great alternative option for a drink.
Whether you're a casual visitor or a real connoisseur, you could find yourself completely spoilt for choice.
The historical city is renowned for its range of beers, with many British pubs serving the popular flavoured beers.
However, travelling to Brussels will also give you a chance to see some striking architecture and frequent some of the city's best known galleries.
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Enjoy festivities under the full moon in Madrid
If you're thinking of taking an unusual city break, you might find that Madrid is the perfect option.
The White Night festival will be taking place on September 11th.
Like its counterparts in Paris and other cities in Europe, it celebrates one of the first autumnal full moons with a huge array of events.
While Madrid is great for bar-hopping, this festival celebrates the city's artistic and cultural side.
There will be over 150 events held over the ten hours of the full moon, so it might be a good idea to plan ahead.
It is the ideal opportunity to take in some museums and galleries, as they will be participating by staying open all night.
The historical city's streets will be even busier than normal, with visitors being able to catch live music, street theatre and more.
If you're an easygoing type, you can relax in Madrid's many bars and pubs and take in the action from the comfort of your bar stools.
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Build sandcastles in Berlin
If you're trying to decide between a beach holiday and a city break, why not go to the fifth international Sandsation festival in Berlin and get the best of both?
The festival runs until August 29th in the historical German city.
Its 02 World venue will showcase some of the most astonishing sculptures to be made of the gritty yellow stuff this year.
Kseniya Simonova, the winner of last year's Ukraine's Got Talent, was an instant Youtube hit last year with her live sand animation.
However, the versatile material has always been popular with artists.
Sand sculptors from across the world compete for top honours at the festival.
Casual visitors can simply take in the works on display, while also enjoying other entertainment at the venue.
Some of the entrants over the years have included giant sand sculptures of rubbish tips, dragons and fantastical buildings.
The event should prove popular with both children and adults, who could find it brings out their inner kid.
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Music lovers should visit King's Place
Fans of classical music and the arts could find themselves spoilt for choice at London's third King's Place Festival.
The event, taking place between September 9th and 12th, will feature around 100 performances.
Some tickets are only £4.50 and there will be several free events to showcase the venue's coming season.
Music lovers will be able to catch performances of classical, experimental and contemporary music.
Many of the concerts will be from international performers, with visitors given the chance to catch anything from a Hindustani Santoor Recital to a performance of Latin American Classics.
Even if music's not your thing, there will be visual arts shows, comedy and spoken-word performances that could be the perfect taster for the uninitiated.
The huge arts complex has become one of London's most essential fixtures.
Festival-goers should take the opportunity to try out food and drink and visit the two galleries.
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Go east in Barcelona
Holiday makers planning to catch a cheap flight to Barcelona this September might want to see some of the annual Asia Festival.
The event is held between September 16th and 26th in the city's Parc de la Ciutadella.
Visitors fascinated by eastern cultures will get a chance to sample arts from across the huge region.
According to its organisers, the festival is intended to highlight "the diversity of the content".
This means you could take in music from across south India, Pakistan and China.
As well as more traditional forms, there will be plenty of new musical hybrids including bhangra pop and Chinese folk-rock.
The park setting is also a great opportunity to see some of the historical city's greenery.
If you have the time after taking in some of the events on show, it could be worthwhile going to the nearby zoo and its related museum.
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