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25th September 2009
Golf is a sport that has grown in popularity and is now played, both professionally and recreationally, in virtually every country in the world. Golf is a game that has evolved from its crude origins in the 15th century to being a highly tactical sport en... Read >
Author: wbdoyle11th September 2009
Like the Balearics, The Canary Islands have been popular with visitors from Britain for many years now, with some even moving out there to live permanently. Gran Canaria, La Palma and Fuerteventura make up the islands in the group. The island of Madeira l... Read >
Author: Mark Bartley17th August 2009
Thinking about next year’s holidays? Before you book anything have a look at this. Holidays in Spain, Canaries and the Balearics are very popular with families and couples alike. Holidays in Spain provide great beaches, soaring temperatures, a family fr... Read >
Author: Laura Elliott22nd June 2009
To the dismay of tennis fans it's as far back as the days of Jimmy Connors and John McEnroe that the world of tennis has been as exciting as it is today, but to their delight Rafa Nadal from Spain's Balearic Islands and Switzerland's Roger Federer make th... Read >
Author: Robert Palmer14th June 2009
2009 has undoubtedly been a difficult year for Spanish tourism, the number of visitors are down on lst year, and it's only now that there's any sign of a pick up in people opting for a holiday in Spain this year.
Spain has many different regions, so wh... Read >
Author: Robert Palmer18th May 2009
Surprisingly it's as far back as the days of Jimmy Connors and John McEnroe that the world of tennis has been as exciting as it is today, as Rafa Nadal from Spain's Balearic Islands and Switzerland's Roger Federer make the game watchable to a mass audienc... Read >
Author: Roger Munns18th May 2009
If you have been holding off booking your summer holiday in the hope that prices will fall, then you won’t be disappointed. Many European and worldwide tour operators are beginning to reduce their prices in an attempt to persuade holidaymakers to pack t... Read >
Author: pmcindoe09th April 2009
There's no doubt that the economic crisis facing many countries has taken its toll on the housing market. Residential home sales are at a 50-year low. The number of winter home purchases is even worse.
Too many people are finding themselves in financia... Read >
Author: Robert Palmer28th March 2009
If you are heading out on recession beating family holidays to any of the Balearics this year, try to make sure you get yourself over to one of these awesome waterparks. There is nothing better than hitting some of the best water featured attractions in ... Read >
Author: Martin Shane Jones27th March 2009
European tourists appear to be waiting till the last moment to book a Balearic Islands vacation this year. As we get well into 2009, bookings are down by nearly 20 percent across the board: the largest drop in nearly 20 years.
In previous years hotels ... Read >
Author: Robert Palmer03rd March 2009
Spain may be licking her wounds after her spectacular property rise and fall, but here are signs that the worst is over. Statistics show that sales of property in Spain are slowly recovering; agents and developers in Spain are under closer scrutiny follow... Read >
Author: Sarah Speight20th February 2009
Solmar Villas, the UK’s leading provider of the finest Spanish, Balearic and Canary Island holiday villas, are running a month of special offers on line.
Huge savings can be made by booking online at www.solmarvillas.com until the 7th March 2009 ... Read >
Author: ServicePR03rd February 2009
Number 5 – The Greek Islands
With 2,770,000 visitors, the Greek islands are the brit’s fifth favourite holiday destination. There are many islands, but the most popular are Corfu, Crete and Rhodes.
Number 4 – The Balearics
The fourth most pop... Read >
Author: Robert Palmer17th January 2009
The Balearic island of Majorca is Spain’s largest land-mass not connected to the mainland, with a population of almost 800,000. While officially known as Palma, its capital is also dubbed Palma de Mallorca or Ciutat de Mallorca, acting as the capital ... Read >
Author: Isla Campbell19th December 2008
The latest reports from the travel and holidays industry shows that the number of holidaymakers visiting Spain this year rose three per cent over the 2007 figure, with over 40 million visitors in the first nine months of the year.
Some locations in Spa... Read >
Author: Robert Palmer11th December 2008
CATALONIA
Catalonia is an autonomous region in the northeast of Spain. It borders France to the north and has more than 500km of mediterranean coastline. It’s official languages are Catalan and Spanish.
The largest city in Catalonia, and its c... Read >
Author: Dazo26th November 2008
Whether it's a short weekend break or a longer two week holiday, we all want to get away from it and take a well earned holiday. Dependent upon your requirements, there is plenty of choice worldwide or in the UK.
The annual holiday is something that w... Read >
Author: Luc Besson10th 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 Palmer27th October 2008
Ibiza has something of a reputation among the young in Europe. It boasts some of the world's most inviting beaches. It has also become known for its raucous nightlife. High tourist season (between June and September) sees thousands of holidaymakers partyi... Read >
Author: Robert Palmer22nd September 2008
Popular holiday islands the Balearics are an archipelago located in the Mediterranean Sea. Each of the islands offers a unique experience for tourists of all nationalities and ages. The largest island of Majorca is one of the most popular vacation destina... Read >
Author: Robert Palmer09th September 2008
The Freedom of Bare Boat Charters gives the ultimate way of cruising. One can enjoy utmost freedom in their yacht and enjoy the open sea breeze. Taking a bareboat on rental can add a lot of fun in your vacation. Some of the most popular places to enjoy th... Read >
Author: Windward Islands02nd September 2008
The busiest and best holiday month in the Balearics is August, if the travel statistics are right. According to a report by the Majorca Daily Bulletin, 4,600 flights are scheduled to arrive in the Balearic Islands this summer. More than 3,000 of those fli... Read >
Author: Robert Palmer22nd July 2008
The world of glamorous photo shoots and exotic locations may seem a world away from Leyland town centre at times, particularly after this damp, seemingly never starting summer.
However, it’s this summer that has marked the arrival of Steven Livesey’... Read >
Author: jennyhicks07th April 2008
The winter in Scotland this year has been a long and cold one, so perhaps it should come as no surprise that more and more of them have been taking a winter holiday in warmer parts of Europe, helping the European travel industry make a good start to the y... Read >
Author: Robert Palmer04th April 2008
One of the larger Islands of the Balearics is Mallorca; this is one of the most popular tourist islands in the entire world. In recent years, the island has become known for the cheap quiet rustic family hotel Mallorca, is a great destination for internat... Read >
Author: Mac T. Wheeler04th April 2008
Mallorca is one of the largest islands in the Balearics and is a popular destination for all kinds of tourism. People from all over the world come here for there holiday. From the food to the wonderful Mallorca accommodation which is cheaper than most pla... Read >
Author: Mac T. Wheeler04th April 2008
The English call it Mallorca while to the Spanish it is Majorca is located in the Mediterranean. And is the second largest islands in the Balearics, the other main islands being Ibiza and Minorca, Mallorca, Majorca, agroturismo has become very popular wit... Read >
Author: Mac T. Wheeler25th March 2008
We have many clients who have either bought in Spain or the Balearics, or are thinking about doing so.
In the past few years, there have been some changes in how the Spanish government tax those who are UK based and have a Spanish property, although wi... Read >
Author: Ray Prince27th February 2008
Island life!
Redefining the term ‘unspoiled’, La Gomera is a tiny (less than 25kms across) island-paradise, whose rugged coastline - of rock-strewn bays, and black-sand beaches - belies a starkly contrasting interior, wherein subtropical florae j... Read >
Author: steve_c_uk23rd January 2008
Located in the western Mediterranean Sea around 60 miles from the Iberian coast is the archipelago of the Balearic Islands that forms one of the Autonomous Communities of Spain.
Mallorca, Menorca and Cabrera can be found to the Northern end with Ibiza ... Read >
Author: Mark22nd January 2008
With temperatures in the winter frequently dipping below freezing point, perhaps it's no surprise that Scottish people take winter holidays in warmer climes.
But the number doing so has increased to new records this year, due to an economy that is stil... Read >
Author: Robert Palmer10th October 2007
Ever since the late 1950's when overseas travel became available to the masses, Spain and her islands have consistently been the favourite destination for the British, Germans, Swedes and other Europeans.Even when longer haul destinations in Europe like C... Read >
Author: Robert Palmer08th August 2007
Spanish island Minorca has long been regarded as the quietest of the three islands that make up the Spanish Balearics, but the holiday isle, much favoured by British and other European tourists, is set to steal the limelight for a while at least with the ... Read >
Author: Robert Palmer06th August 2007
Hotels and holiday companies in Spain are winning the battle for European holidaymakers, with an impressive 5 per cent rise in visitor numbers for the 2007 summer season.
The country welcomed over ten million holiday makers in January, February and Mar... Read >
Author: Robert Palmer26th July 2007
After facing fresh challenges every year from new and old competitors to take away market share, Spain increased her number of visitors in the first couple of months of 2007 for what could be a good year for a country that has been the favourite destinati... Read >
Author: Robert Palmer16th June 2007
Many people see travel insurance as an unnecessary and expensive expenditure. Having gone on many holidays, and trips abroad, you have never lost anything, and feel that the costs outweigh the benefits. Well that is not entirely true. Whether you claim on... Read >
Author: Pennimus18th 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 Palmer
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