| Andorra Real Estate Beating Recession by Roger Munns |
Dire warnings have been coming thick and fast from the world's finance community that property prices in the West are likely to fall heavily in 2008 and through to 2009
But the tax haven of Andorra goes against economic reasoning and could see a rise in value this year - over the inflation rate - just as it has done over the last five years |
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| Malta Holidays Linked To Strong Euro In 2008 by Roger Munns |
Malta changed her currency from the Maltese Lire to the Euro on January 1st this year, and the Maltese people have adapted quickly.
Quite how the Malta holidays industry will do this year with the Euro strong against the US dollar and British pound remains to be seen... |
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| The Decline of the British Pound Limits Travel for Holidaymakers by Roger Munns |
| British tourists are having to re-think how many holidays they can take overseas in a year, as the British pound hits an all time low against the Euro. |
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| Women Take Top Spanish Positions by Roger Munns |
For the first time the majority of the Spanish Cabinet are women.
It used to be a man's world, but around the world women are increasingly finding their way to the top based on merit. |
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| Summer Holidays 2008 Costing More by Roger Munns |
Earlier this year the predictions for the travel industry's 2008 fortunes included that holiday prices would rise steeply.
And the predictions have been right... |
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| Island Holidays Up Despite Falling Economies by Roger Munns |
| The world might be experiencing an economic downturn, but there must be something good about Lanzarote as a holiday destination as it's seeing more visitors this year than last. |
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| Tourists Ignoring Financial Worries by Roger Munns |
There's warnings of a recession in both the US and Europe, and money experts are advising people to save for a rainy day.
But for the British it's a sunshine holiday they want - and forget the rainy day! |
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| Canadian Grand Prix 2008 - Action All The Way by Roger Munns |
It was a hard-won victory for Robert Kubica at Sunday's Canadian Grand Prix in Montreal. Ferrari driver Kimi Raikkonen was stopped at the red light waiting to re-enter the race and Hamilton rear-ended him.
For the second race in a row, Raikkonen has received no points toward the championship title. |
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| French Film Soars at Cannes Film Festival by Roger Munns |
The Cannes Film Festival is over for another year. The votes have been tallied, the red carpet was rolled up, and the world's beautiful people have gone back to looking like the rest of us, or so we can dream.
The 61st annual festival drew the eyes of the film industry and movie buffs alike across the pond to France, if only for 10 short days. |
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| Budget Skiing and Vacation Packages by Roger Munns |
It's a sad time for skiiers - it's summertime!
But they can cheer themselves up thinking of all the great ski destinations they can visit for the 2008/9 season in the US and Europe! |
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| Lights, Camera - It's Film Malta! by Roger Munns |
Tourist destinations can be boosted significantly when they appear in a film, with potentially millions of people around the world being introduced to an otherwise unknown location.
The island of Malta is leading the field in the Mediterranean for film making... |
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| Beauty and History in Mallorca by Roger Munns |
Popular for beach holidays, a trip to Mallorca can be all sun, sea and sand.
But the island also has terrific little villages like Deia, where the island's culture and history come together. |
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| Puerto de la Cruz to Receive Overhaul by Roger Munns |
Tenerife is thought of as a holiday destination brought out by the age of jet travel.
But the island's Puerto de la Cruz was receiving tourists 150 years ago for its health benefits, and money is being spent on improving the Puerto de la Cruz of today. |
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| Malta Holidays Change Marketing Strategies by Roger Munns |
| Malta has been promoting itself as a holiday island for some years, but is taking new marketing initiatives to reach an audience that might not have considered a holiday in Malta before. |
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| Ashes To Ashes - Heating The Tourist Dollar by Roger Munns |
Looking for something different in your holiday this year - some fun, a touch of danger, and education for the kids all in one?
Head for a volcano! |
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| Rafael Nadal Wins His Fourth French Open by Roger Munns |
Rafael Nadal began playing tennis at a very young age under the instruction of his uncle. Roger Federer began playing tennis at six years of age.
Twenty-two-year-old Rafael Nadal took home his fourth Roland Garros title in a row Sunday after defeating Roger Federer in the final of the French Open. |
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| Binibeca Village - Ideal Menorca Holidays by Roger Munns |
| Family holidays are great when a good location is chosen - and Binibeca in Menorca could be an ideal choice for a summer 2008 holiday. |
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| More Europeans Tourists Head for the United States by Roger Munns |
| The American dollar is weak at the moment - but that's good news for those involved in the US travel and hospitality business, as more British and European visitors decide upon destinations such as Florida for their summer holidays. |
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| Holidays in Malta - The Reasons Why by Roger Munns |
Considering a holiday in Malta instead of Spain or Florida?
There's good reasons to think that Malta could be just as good... |
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| Cycling Holidays In Majorca by Roger Munns |
| Cycling can be a great family experience - transfer that to the Mediterranean island of Majorca which has miles of safe cycle paths and you could have the perfect holiday! |
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| Babymooning - Does It Risk The Baby? by Roger Munns |
There's a new trend in the travel world, and it's called babymooning.
But could a holiday while pregnant endanger mum and baby? |
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| Malta Holidays Second Cheapest In EuroLand by Roger Munns |
British newspapers have been giving conflicting advice for the price of a holiday in Malta this summer.
It appears that Malta holidays are still a good deal... |
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| Where the British Are Holidaying Summer 2008 by Roger Munns |
The British travel market is huge, with many countries tourist regions relying on British visits.
The top 5 destinations for their summer 2008 holidays are... |
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| 2008 Holidays Are Still Packaged Up by Roger Munns |
The new age for travel is well and truly here, and anyone with internet access can book their own holiday.
But the traditional package holiday is still going strong, even in 2008. |
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| Barcelona's Top For Weekends by Roger Munns |
| Barcelona is one of the favourite destinations for weekend getaways for Europeans, and UK tourists could increase as flights become cheaper. |
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