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21st August 2009
With tourists looking to avoid the Eurozone due to its poor exchange rate, there are many different destinations that are now being booked. One of them is Sharm El Sheikh, situated on the southern tip of Egypt; Sharm el Sheikh has loads to offer all touri... Read >
Author: Lee Lazarus03rd August 2009
With the pound still offering little hope for many UK holidaymakers who want to escape to the Eurozone this summer, many of us are eager to take a holiday in Britain this August. After comparing holiday reviews and travel prices, more money can be saved ... Read >
Author: MarkeD01st August 2009
At a time of continued speculation about the affect of the recession on a number of European holiday destinations, the Mediterranean archipelago of Malta is the latest country to receive negative predictions in the press. According to predictions made by... Read >
Author: MarkeD21st July 2009
Although the recession and weak pound is causing many UK holidaymakers to think twice about a voyage to the Eurozone, it is fair to say that many European resorts will still be bustling with Brits-Abroad in August. For many destinations that are further ... Read >
Author: MarkeD12th July 2009
Forex trading uses currency and stock markets from a variety of countries to create a trading marketplace where millions and millions are traded and exchanged day after day. This marketplace is akin to the stock market, as citizens buy and sell, but the m... Read >
Author: wbdoyle12th July 2009
Forex trading uses currency and stock markets from a variety of countries to create a trading marketplace where millions and millions are traded and exchanged day after day. This marketplace is akin to the stock market, as citizens buy and sell, but the m... Read >
Author: wbdoyle22nd June 2009
Its official! Travelling to Europe in 2009 is going to cost you a lot more than it has done for a long time. As I write this £1 is worth €1.06, almost a third less than it was a year ago, and many are predicting a continuing decline. Still, many of us ... Read >
Author: MarkeD12th June 2009
2009 – the year of value, budgets and research, especially when it comes to holidays.
I am not sure of the general opinion, but I for one am fed up of every business, tourist office and guide telling me that their region offers the best value, that t... Read >
Author: holrent12th June 2009
It has been a funny old year. Recession hit the UK, the pound crashed against the Euro, holidays in the Eurozone became a lot more expensive for Brits, and the Alps received some of the best snowfall for 25 years, with the season opening in style in Novem... Read >
Author: Snowmonkey10th June 2009
Unemployment levels across Europe have soared, leading to the highest Eurozone unemployment rates for a decade. The figures relate to the 16 counties across Europe which are using the Euro, a currency which has fared well throughout the global recession. ... Read >
Author: Carys05th June 2009
Since the birth of the travel money card and its increased availability as another method to pay for items when abroad, the global economic crisis has plunged sterling into a state of impressive weakness and the travel industry into uncertainty as to whet... Read >
Author: MarkeD04th June 2009
Just published figures for 2009 holidays in Cyprus have started alarm bells ringing in the island's tourist industry as the recession has stopped many people taking an overseas holiday.
And it's disappointing news for the hotels and Cyprus tourist rela... Read >
Author: Robert Palmer18th May 2009
California is the third biggest state in the US and stretches over 163,000 square miles. Its sprawling surface area and coastal location makes for a diverse climate and ecological landscape, which means that whilst some areas are arid and desert-like, ot... Read >
Author: MarkeD12th May 2009
There's much talk of financial matters at the moment - if it's not the continuing credit crunch on home shores then it's the weakening of the pound against the euro. However, by taking advantage of the latter you can do your bit to help with the former.
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Author: pmcindoe11th May 2009
The recession has had a big impact on certain areas of the tourist industry. Whilst some destinations, such as Turkey, Australia and the UK are set for more British visitors this summer, other popular areas within the Eurozone are also set to be far quie... Read >
Author: MarkeD01st May 2009
South Africa is a diverse country steeped in historical and cultural significance and astounding natural beauty. Its coastline is no exception, and being home to the nation’s legislative capital, the Western coast of the country is perhaps the example ... Read >
Author: MarkeD17th April 2009
People often think of an African holiday as a ‘once in a lifetime experience’ and don’t realise that it can actually be just as good value, and significantly more exotic, than heading for Europe. Particularly this year, when British holiday makers ... Read >
Author: OllyS09th April 2009
The current economic crisis is causing many of us to consider travelling further afield than the Eurozone this summer. With many tour operators and airlines offering cheap flights to the Far East (including Eastern and South Eastern Asia), I thought I wo... Read >
Author: MarkeD09th April 2009
The Playstation 3 will be available in the United States and Japan this November 2006. In Australasia and European regions, the release will still be on March 2007. According to Sony, this has been so due to the scarcity of diodes which are vital parts in... Read >
Author: Jada Slover25th March 2009
Those 2009 holidays are shaping up to be pretty pricey in 2009, due to the current strength of the euro against the pound. With that in mind, it’s worth heading out of the eurozone in search of your hotels and holiday rentals; your money will go furthe... Read >
Author: OllyS12th March 2009
Recession? Resmession! Despite the financial pinch, the public are still keen to go on holiday. Indeed, trips away are one of the last ‘non-essential’ expenses that consumers will axe when cutting back on their spending. And rightly so – it’s impo... Read >
Author: MarkeD10th March 2009
If you want value, if you want entertainment, if you want endless bars, booze, babes and a totally memorable stag weekend experience then look east. If you want sensationally good looking girls, death defying, life enhancing, buddy bonding and are-you-sur... Read >
Author: clickthrough03rd March 2009
With the UK economy not expected to start recovering until at least 2010, many UK businesses are shifting to a defensive stance in order to minimise risks and ensure their long-term prosperity. However, one man’s recession is another man’s opportunity... Read >
Author: Sure Languages16th December 2008
Forex trading uses currency and stock markets from a variety of countries to create a trading market where millions and millions are traded and exchanged daily. This market is similar to the stock market, as people buy and sell, but the market and the ove... Read >
Author: suegold03rd 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 Palmer28th November 2008
World stock markets took another tumble last week with the major US indices penetrating the October lows intraday. The FTSE finished the week down around 4%, but it was UK plc that took a battering. The Pound fell to record lows against the European singl... Read >
Author: cordieliea31st 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 Palmer08th September 2008
Within hours of British holiday companies reporting a surge of people taking an overseas holiday, the Bank of England issued yet another warning that the British economy could be in recession within the next six months.
Over in mainland Europe, countri... Read >
Author: Robert Palmer14th August 2008
Copyright (c) 2008 Paul Hata
The European economy comprises of more than 720 million people in 48 different states. Like other continents, the wealth of its states varies in terms of GDP and living standards. The difference in wealth across Europe can ... Read >
Author: Paul Hata05th June 2008
Lower currency exchange rates are responsible for changes in summer travel plans for many British holidaymakers.
The value of the euro is increasing, while the value of Britain's pound is on the decline. This situation is changing the way people trave... Read >
Author: Robert Palmer27th May 2008
At the stroke of midnight when Malta joined the Euro on January 1 this year, the future looked rosy.
Malta relies heavily on tourism, and with the introduction of low cost flights had seen her holidays industry turnaround from one in decline to a buoya... Read >
Author: Robert Palmer21st May 2008
Forex trading uses currency and stock markets from a variety of countries to create a trading market where millions and millions are traded and exchanged daily. This market is similar to the stock market, as people buy and sell, but the market and the ove... Read >
Author: Shirley02nd February 2008
In a year which started with membership of the eurozone, Cyprus may have high hopes for the near future. The Cyprus property industry on the island is one of those areas of economic activity where further growth will be hoped for, while of course those c... Read >
Author: Assetz UK23rd January 2008
The US dollar was the big story in 2007 — if you were selling it. Compared to 2001, the value of the dollar has gone down by 40 percent against the euro. And values at the beginning compared to the ending of 2007 were significantly down: the dollar was ... Read >
Author: Misty20th January 2008
Those looking for an exciting opportunity to invest in India property overseas may look at many possibilities, with the more adventurous wondering what new, exciting markets might be out there.
Naturally enough, anyone investigating such possibilities an... Read >
Author: Assetz UK10th September 2007
British people have bought properties in regions of Spain to such an extent that it is now it is quite possible to live there quite comfortably without having to learn the language.While many Brits do learn Spanish and socialise with locals who haven't mo... Read >
Author: Robert Palmer16th August 2005
The euro and the History of Previous Currency Unions
By Sam Vaknin
Author of "Malignant Self Love - Narcissism Revisited"
I. The History of Monetary Unions
"Before long, all Europe, save England, will have one money". This
was written by Wil... Read >
Author: Sam Vaknin
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