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23rd September 2009
Every year, the island of Phuket attracts millions of visitors, with it's beautiful beaches and scenery. In the past, the island derived much of its wealth from tin production, which began in Phuket over 500 years ago. Patong, across the island from Phu... Read >
Author: wbdoyle21st August 2009
Holiday island Ibiza seems to be attracting the celebrities for their holidays this summer, but the number of ordinary holidaymakers who haven't got quite the spending power of the celebrities visiting the island is down this summer and many Ibiza hotels ... Read >
Author: Robert Palmer03rd August 2009
If you're planning a vacation to the island, we should remember that all that shines is gold. An island may be full of surprises, but many times it is very unpleasant. Spending Limit your vacation on an island risk your health and your pocket. So read on ... Read >
Author: Ruel02nd August 2009
Famous for her all year great weather, Lanzarote is the perfect place for a holiday, regardless of what time of year you go.
The Spanish holiday island (off of the coast of Africa) is the fourth largest of the Canary Islands. It's 37 miles long and 32... Read >
Author: Robert Palmer09th June 2009
There are many reasons that draw holiday makers to a retreat to Greece, whether it is the civilization of ancient Greece, or the stunning nightlife in Greece. These factors when combined with great cuisine, and the all important hospitality of the locals,... Read >
Author: nettech05th June 2009
Thousands of people travel to the holiday island of Majorca every year and it's not hard to see why. This beautiful Mediterranean spot has a fantastic climate, miles of sandy beaches and some fantastic, friendly people too.
There's also a massive varie... Read >
Author: Keith Barrett11th May 2009
The British Isles are a key market for European holiday resorts in countries like Spain, Greece, Cyprus and Portugal, but new figures have shown that flights are down 11 per cent this year so far and things could get worse for the travel industry if the r... Read >
Author: Robert Palmer05th May 2009
Towards the end of April most British people have booked their summer holidays, but quite how many have done so for this year won't be known for a while yet.
With the economy in both the US and Europe in recession, holiday destinations are bracing them... Read >
Author: Robert Palmer17th April 2009
Easter is normally when most British people have booked their summer holidays, but quite how many have done so for this year won't be known for a while yet.
With the economy in both the US and Europe in recession, holiday destinations are bracing thems... Read >
Author: Roger Munns16th April 2009
It's certainly been a spectacular fall from grace for the popular Spanish holiday island of Lanzarote - from a peak of around a million visitors last year the economy might have hit so hard in 2009 the number of visitors could drop as low as 800,000 - rev... Read >
Author: Robert Palmer17th March 2009
She's got a reputation of being a quiet and peaceful holiday island, but a new tourist facility will enable Menorca holidaymakers to see parts of the island they might well have missed otherwise - jeep safaris have arrived!
2009 is going to be an uphil... Read >
Author: Robert Palmer10th March 2009
Great for all the family
When you come here for your Isle of Wight holiday you will soon realise that the island is home to some of the finest beaches in the UK. Miles upon miles of gorgeous sandy beaches, stunning bays and craggy cliffs are always a j... Read >
Author: Robert Palmer06th March 2009
While the recession starts to hit the travel industry, Malta seems well placed to weather the storm as budget airlines continue to offer low cost flights to the holiday island.
While the number of visitors to Malta is expected to drop in 2009, it could... Read >
Author: Robert Palmer04th March 2009
Many hotels throughout the world have come to the realisation that they must strive to be environmentally friendly. It is a responsibility they feel they owe to their employees and investors and the multitude of guests who stay at their hotels every day.
... Read >
Author: Robert Palmer03rd February 2009
Popular as a holiday island for the British - the people of Malta speak English and drive on the same side of the road - in some ways Malta is a little bit of England in the Mediterranean.
Before developing her tourist infratructure, the Malta economy ... Read >
Author: Robert Palmer22nd January 2009
Top European holiday island Lanzarote is one of the volcanic islands that comprise the Canary Islands in the North Atlantic Ocean. As one of the most popular tourist islands in the world, Lanzarote's resorts can become very crowded during the prime touris... Read >
Author: Robert Palmer09th January 2009
Fewer people will be taking a holiday in 2009 than last year, and the Menorca holidays industry is keeping its fingers crossed that their main British market won't be holding back on visiting the holiday island this summer.
Along with Germany, the UK p... Read >
Author: Robert Palmer09th January 2009
The Spanish holiday island of Menorca is traditionally seen as the quietest of the Balearic Islands, and is often seen as the ideal holiday destination for families with children, and for those who like a bit of peace and quiet.
But Menorca is a beauti... Read >
Author: Robert Palmer05th December 2008
How many holidays have been ruined by mosquito bites?
Too many most would argue, the sound of a mosquito buzzing round late at night in the bedroom is enough to have most people up and and about trying to track it down, while those who sleep on could w... Read >
Author: Robert Palmer03rd December 2008
The Dow Jones and the FTSE might have dropped value in recent months, and the number of vacations being booked might be tumbling, but it doesn't seem to be affecting the number of visitors Lanzarote is attracting this winter.
At the start of 2008 in fa... Read >
Author: Robert Palmer02nd December 2008
Rhodes is a largest Greek island approximately covers 18 kilometers southwest of Turkey in eastern Aegean Sea. According to legends Rhodes was famous worldwide for the Colossus of Rhodes, one of the Seven Wonders of the World. Long hot , sunny summers ,... Read >
Author: Munish Kumar02nd December 2008
Rhodes is a largest Greek island approximately covers 18 kilometers southwest of Turkey in eastern Aegean Sea. According to legends Rhodes was famous worldwide for the Colossus of Rhodes, one of the Seven Wonders of the World. Long hot , sunny summers ,... Read >
Author: Munish Kumar18th November 2008
Creating a new image for a holiday resort - or in Malta's case a holiday island - as top end, upmarket and the place where the wealthy need to be can have very real financial benefits for a destination where tourism plays an important part in the economy.... Read >
Author: Robert Palmer10th November 2008
Holiday island Lanzarote's Costa Teguise is located on the eastern side of the island. Its beaches, accommodation and shopping districts help make it one of Lanzarote's most visited holiday areas. Those who enjoy water sports often flock to the Costa Tegu... Read >
Author: Robert Palmer10th November 2008
Millions of tourists from around Europe head for the Balearics each year for their annual holiday, and the second biggest of the islands, Menorca, has a reputation as a family holiday island.
Menorca, home to many resorts and towns in eight municipalit... Read >
Author: Robert Palmer31st October 2008
The holiday island of Majorca has been the jewel in Spain's crown for over thirty years - successfully attracting Europeans, especially from Germany and the UK, but also further afield in recent years as Americans, Canadians, Russians and Australians have... Read >
Author: Robert Palmer27th October 2008
The Seychelles islands lie spattered across the Indian Ocean as though flicked by an artist’s brush. Each is a drop of green, punctuated by grey granite outcrops and rimmed in white sand. The winds blow softly through the coconut fronds; the frangipan... Read >
Author: pmcindoe02nd October 2008
Holiday island Cyprus has long been one of the world's great tourist destinations, but lately has trouble attracting visitors. Many attribute the slight decrease to competing tourism markets becoming more attractive, such as those in Egypt and Turkey. The... Read >
Author: Robert Palmer22nd September 2008
Gran Canaria is one of the Canary Islands - where the sun, sea and beaches converge to create the perfect winter holiday destination. The Canary Islands themselves were created by volcanic activity spanning several hundred years. Their location provides t... Read >
Author: Robert Palmer15th September 2008
For vacations - where do the Spanish favour? For those who live in and around Barcelona it's often Menorca, known locally as Minorca, which is just a ferry ride away.
For years, Menorca has been a favourite holiday island for other European tourists to... Read >
Author: Robert Palmer05th September 2008
There's only one golf course on the holiday island of Menorca, but happily for golfers it ranks among the best Spain has to offer.
With July and August often just too hot to truly enjoy a game of golf during the day, the course has introduced a twiligh... Read >
Author: Robert Palmer01st September 2008
During an economic downturn that affects the holidays industry, it's worth remembering which destinations are likely to not just maintain their appeal but be able to invest for the future too.
Over the years, Majorca has been the most visited of the Ba... Read >
Author: Robert Palmer15th August 2008
Cyprus the popular Mediterranean holiday island, has been hit a bad drought this summer. In fact, the drought is the worst the island has seen in a hundred years. Cyprus relies on rainfall to replenish its water supply, and its reservoirs are only seven p... Read >
Author: Robert Palmer29th July 2008
By far the quietest of the Balearic Islands, Menorca has successfully cultivated her image of a serene, peaceful destination over the years, and appeals to parents with toddlers, couples in their thirties and forties, and the older generation - and of all... Read >
Author: Robert Palmer22nd July 2008
When it comes to celebrity tourists, the Spanish holiday island of Majorca has more than her fair share.
And if celebrities weren't enough, Majorca is frequented by royals too.
The Spanish have long been aware of King Juan Carlos love for the area. ... Read >
Author: Robert Palmer01st July 2008
Regular media coverage in the UK about recession means the Menorca holidays industry is keeping its fingers crossed that their main market won't be holding back on visiting the holiday island this summer.
Along with Germany, the UK provides most visito... Read >
Author: Robert Palmer18th June 2008
Air Malta was once a virtual monopoly - and being an island in the Mediterranean it was guaranteed passengers.
But after years of having little competition, Air Malta has had to contend with a host of rivals entering Malta's airspace in the lst two yea... Read >
Author: Robert Palmer09th June 2008
Welcome to the holiday Island of Cyprus, the weather forecast is hot. If you looking to invest your money in Cyprus, a beach villa is the ideal place to buy. Cyprus property for sale has an eclectic mix of property and a Cyprus beach villa is highly sough... Read >
Author: Kate Smith08th May 2008
Tenerife is a typical holiday island, consequently, the economy and Infrastructure is mainly due to tourism, in 1885 Tenerife was visited for the first time by 350 tourists from England and the surrounding islands. And this is why there are many Hotels, R... Read >
Author: Mac T. Wheeler07th May 2008
Owning a property in Spain - either as a holiday home or for full time living - has been an aspiration for many Europeans in the last twenty years, with Germany and the UK providing the most buyers.
But Spain's property market has hit some turbulence r... Read >
Author: Robert Palmer25th April 2008
In late 2007 the travel industry gives a dire warning of hard times for 2008 with prices rising, and bookings looking poor.
But 2008 has so far been a good year, with the Easter holidays period showing no signs of a slow down, and summer bookings for t... Read >
Author: Robert Palmer25th April 2008
Mallorca has been the most visited of the Balearic Islands in recent years. The majority of tourists to Mallorca are British. This is probably because of it's location in the Mediterranean Sea, a very short flight away for British visitors.
Palma Inter... Read >
Author: Robert Palmer25th April 2008
For years, Menorca has been a favourite holiday island for millions of people worldwide. Many celebrities and royalty spend their free time there relaxing, soaking in the sun and spending quality time with their families. Several celebrities have bought h... Read >
Author: Robert Palmer13th April 2008
Surprisingly for a first class Mediterranean holiday island the only place to find a golf course in all of Menorca is the beautiful resort of Son Parc. Son Parc is located on the northern coast of Menorca, about 20km west of Mahon, 7km east of Fornells, a... Read >
Author: Robert Palmer10th April 2008
The holiday island of Cyprus has built a reputation as a sunshine paradise. This is the place to visit if you want to find warm weather and an even warmer welcome.
So what is it that makes Cyprus so special? The climate is obviously key to many of the ... Read >
Author: Keith Barrett09th April 2008
Given its history, location, climate and people, it would be fair to suggest that the holiday island of Cyprus is absolutely unique. A combination of these factors attract millions of tourists every year.
If you're looking to plan a summer holiday then... Read >
Author: Keith Barrett09th April 2008
Cyprus is the holiday island that so many people dream about visiting. If you're fortunate enough to join us on this Mediterranean paradise then you're really in for a treat.
There are numerous resorts to be found here, ranging from the lively nightlif... Read >
Author: Keith Barrett28th March 2008
After years of having little competition, Air Malta has had to contend with a host of rivals entering Malta's airspace in the lst two years and competing for the same passengers.
The number of people visiting Malta has risen well as a result, and fares... Read >
Author: Robert Palmer25th March 2008
The Spanish property market has hit turbulence recently, with the Costa del Sol dropping from the favourite area to buy to least popular in just two years, leaving hundreds of thousands of holiday home owners vulnerable to a sharp drop in prices this year... Read >
Author: Robert Palmer19th March 2008
Cyprus, the island in the Mediterranean Sea, has become a popular destination for those seeking summer sun. If you're planning a trip to the holiday island then there are some essentials that you'll need to pack.
Looking forward to a holiday is always ... Read >
Author: Keith Barrett19th March 2008
Many visitors to the holiday island of Cyprus decide to hire a car in order to make the most of their visit. If you've never driven in Cyprus before then there a few things that you'll need to be aware of.
Driving abroad often involves some minor diffe... Read >
Author: Keith Barrett02nd February 2008
Malta tourist figures show that last year's important summer season proved to be the best in six years for Malta, reversing the decline in fortunes for the holiday island.
Further good news for Malta is that despite the increase in the number of touris... Read >
Author: Robert Palmer29th January 2008
Almost as frequently as Santa coming down the chimney at Christmas, the travel industry gives a dire warning of hard times for the year ahead, prices rising, and bookings looking poor.
But 2008 has been an exception with what could be record numbers bo... Read >
Author: Robert Palmer17th January 2008
Record breaking figures have come from Malta's cruise industry, with cruise ship passenger arrivals in 2007 the best ever.
What makes the figures particularly impressive for the holiday island is that this year's record comes after a record year in 200... Read >
Author: Robert Palmer12th October 2007
The latest news of another airline joining the race for the flight to Malta market has put pressure on the low cost airlines already operating to the holiday island to further reduce their prices to stay ahead of their competition - all good news for cons... Read >
Author: Robert Palmer11th October 2007
Spain's favourite holiday island Majorca is set to have Spain's most luxurious hotel in Spain on her soil, boosting the island's image and economy while attracting high spenders, according to news reports recently.As well as helping the island's economy d... Read >
Author: Robert Palmer10th September 2007
Tourist statistics have shown the holiday island of Malta has enjoyed a ten per cent rise in arrivals this year compared to last.Low cost airlines started flying to Malta in November 2006, and as well as showing the rise in visitors, the figures show that... Read >
Author: Robert Palmer26th July 2007
Car hire in Paphos and Cyprus gives you the freedom of exploring this lovely holiday island when and how you want – and for a fraction of the cost of organised excursions.
From the moment you collect your Paphos hire car keys from the car hire desk j... Read >
Author: Stathis Papaefstathiou25th July 2007
After some years of a declining tourist market, the Mediterranean island of Malta is seeing a revival in her fortunes as a mainstream tourist destination.
The prospects for the island have improved dramatically over the last year. At one point in 2006 ... Read >
Author: Roger Munns24th July 2007
Roger Federer wowed crowds at this year's Wimbledon to win his fifth men's finals, casting a ray of sunshine into a stadium nestled beneath gray and cloudy skies. The 2007 Championship matches saw invigorating and exciting plays made by names who have bec... Read >
Author: Robert Palmer11th July 2007
Vacation destination Malta in Europe has enjoyed a revival in the number of British people visiting the Mediterranean holiday island since low cost flights were introduced last year.
Hotel and holiday bookings have been up for the first time in a numbe... Read >
Author: Robert Palmer01st July 2007
Mediterranean Malta's reputation as a family holiday island was boosted last year when an American journalist placed the small Mediterranean island as one of the five safest travel destinations in the world, and a new report from the US this year confirms... Read >
Author: Robert Palmer26th June 2007
Sailing's 2007 SuperYacht Cup, held off Palma de Mallorca, will be the most competitive for the yachts since the event began ten years ago.
With 40 entries so far, and another 20 possibles by the time the yachting weekend comes along, will ensure races... Read >
Author: Robert Palmer18th April 2007
This summer's SuperYacht Cup, held off Palma de Mallorca, will be the most competitive for the yachts since the event began ten years ago.
With 40 entries so far, and another 20 possibles by the time the yachting weekend comes along, it will ensure rac... Read >
Author: Robert Palmer11th April 2007
Lamu Kenya island’s history and facts is preserved in several museums. Lamu is a Kenyan island which flourished through slave trade and ivory. Lamu history is captured by the Lamu Museum, the Lamu Swahili house, the German Lamu Kenya post office, the La... Read >
Author: raphking511th April 2007
Lamu Kenya vacation & Holiday island information. Lamu of Kenya is remotely located from the mainland kenya. Lamu’s attraction is in its historical background architecture and people. Most of the famous elements of Lamu Kenya are the old town of Lamu, t... Read >
Author: raphking512th March 2007
A holiday time flight from London to Malta that didn't depart on has set alarm bells ringing on the holiday island of Malta.
The flight operator, well known and popular airline Ryanair, claims no flight was scheduled, while one newspaper said they had ... Read >
Author: Robert Palmer13th December 2006
Holiday island Malta ranks as one of the top five locations for safety in the world, according to American travel writer Laura McKenzie.
In her report Ms McKenzie says of the Mediterranean holiday island 'In Malta there is no such thing as a dark and u... Read >
Author: Robert Palmer05th December 2006
News that the Malta tourist industry has been waiting for so long for has finally been confirmed - low cost flights to the island have been granted approval and are already flying to the Mediterranean island.
Visitor numbers to the Mediterranean holida... Read >
Author: Robert Palmer26th June 2006
It appears it is an obvious decision to ensure you have travel insurance when travelling to countries such as the America, Far East, and Caribbean etc. Countries where there is a history of high medical costs, if treatment is needed. But as travelling to ... Read >
Author: Mark Flanighan04th June 2006
Holidays in Malta could be off the list of destinations offered by major tour operators from next summer, according to press reports.
While nothing has been confirmed yet, it has been reported that at least one of the tour operators is seriously consid... Read >
Author: Robert Palmer28th May 2006
Holidays in Malta could be off the list of destinations offered by major tour operators from next summer, according to press reports.
While nothing has been confirmed yet, it has been reported that at least one of the tour operators is seriously consid... Read >
Author: Roger Munns26th May 2006
Every year, the island of Phuket attracts millions of visitors, with it's beautiful beaches and scenery. In the past, the island derived much of its wealth from tin production, which began in Phuket over 500 years ago. Patong, across the island from Phu... Read >
Author: suwat Muenpan
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