| Eurozone Hits 2008 Malta Holidays by Roger Munns |
On January 1 Malta, along with Cyprus, abandoned their own currencies to join the Euro.
The Maltese people have flawlessly taken to the new currency - but the strength of their new currency could reverse the upturn in the Malta holidays market. |
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| Country Holidays In Majorca by Roger Munns |
Majorca is renowned for beach holidays, and is a favourite among Europeans for a summer holiday.
But more tourists are beginning to appreciate the heart and sould of Majorca, in the island's rural communities. |
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| Early Easter Means Early Travel by Roger Munns |
| Easter came early this year, and good numbers of tourists have helped calm an uncertain travel market with the economy slowing down. |
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| Cruising - Luxury Gigayacht Announced by Roger Munns |
| Cruising is increasingly popular around the Caribbean and Mediterranean - but for the ultra rich nothing beats a new yacht built in Monaco that can cruise the world in comfort. |
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| Cala En Porter - Perfect Menorca Holidays by Roger Munns |
| If you're considering a summer holiday on the Spanish island of Menorca, there's one village which could be the perfect location... |
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| 2008 Holidays Not Hit By Economy - Yet by Roger Munns |
| Confidence in the economy is low in most European countries, and with oil prices high and property prices slipping, the holidays market is so far remarkably resilient to a turndown. |
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| Holiday Island Greets Super Cars by Roger Munns |
| Vacation island Menorca has worked hard to cultivate 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 the holiday islands the take up of villa holidays is most likely in Menorca as opposed to hotel based ones |
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| Brilliant Lewis Hamilton Wins Monaco Grand Prix by Roger Munns |
| Two Ferraris and an unusually rainy Monaco stood in the way of Britain's Lewis Hamilton winning this year's Monaco Grand Prix - but he did it to achieve his boyhood dream. |
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| Monetary Conversions of No Concern to Spanish Tourism by Roger Munns |
Spanish tourism officials anticipate a rise in British tourists in spite of the pound doing poorly against the euro.
Parts of Spain, including the Balearic Islands have been popular tourist destinations for decades. This isn't expected to falter any time soon. |
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| Holiday Home Owners In Spain Could Do Best In the Recession by Roger Munns |
Owning a home abroad can be great - an investment that produces rental returns and an appreciating asset plus great holidays.
But in times of economic woe you need to be careful where exactly you buy. |
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| Jazz It Up in Majorca by Roger Munns |
| Majorca might have become popular beacuse of her great beaches and holiday facilities, but for music lovers the island is paradise with both opera and jazz festivals this year. |
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| Ski Holiday Prices On A Hike by Roger Munns |
| The 2008 ski season is over, and research shows a steep rise in the cost of a typical ski holiday, and 2009 could see higher prices again. |
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| Malta Enters The Lion's Den by Roger Munns |
Spain is tops for European holidays, with Scandanavians, British and Germans heading for the Spanish Costas for a week or two relaxation.
But little Malta has been doing well lately - and in a surprise move has seen a Spanish airline flying direct to Malta, adding confidence to Malta's holiday and hotels industry. |
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| Canaries Go Cheap When Flying by Roger Munns |
| Two of the Canary Islands - Lanzarote and Tenerife - could see a jump in tourist numbers this year as Britain's airlines reduce their fares. |
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| Irish give Spring Break Trade A Bounce by Roger Munns |
With an economic downturn in both Europe and the U.S., and sterling and the dollar weak against the Euro, the European holidays market has an anxious year ahead.
But high numbers of Irish tourists over Easter has helped boost confidence. |
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| 2008 Turkish Grand Prix by Roger Munns |
| 2008's F1 season is really warming up, and Britain's Lewis Hamilton managed to split the two Ferraris in the Turkish Grand Prix. |
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| Exchange Rates Affect Holiday Plans by Roger Munns |
It's summer time, and summer time for many people is holiday time.
But the weakness of the US dollar and British pound could influence where Americans and the British take their holidays this year. |
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| Alarm Bells Ring For Spanish Property by Roger Munns |
| An economic slow down in Europe could see property prices in Spain take a dip this year and next, and it could affect the spending power of local town halls as they rely so much on transfer taxes for income. |
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| Extra Flight Boost For Menorca Summer Holidays by Roger Munns |
In times of economic trouble, resorts and islands that rely on tourism need all the good news they can to weather the storms ahead.
New and extra flights for Menorca's summer holidays is welcome news for the island... |
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| Apres-Ski USA 2008 by Roger Munns |
| The ski season's finished - but what happens to the popular winter holiday destinations when the snow melts away? |
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| Capital Boost For Menorca Holidays by Roger Munns |
Menorca holidays this summer are set to receive a boost as airlines drop their flight prices to Mahon Airport.
It's good news for the holiday island as their main market is from the UK, and British tourists are getting less Euros for their Pounds. |
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| Monaco: 93% Luxury - 100% Class by Roger Munns |
Monaco has an image of sophistication, million and billionaires, and some of the best hotels in the world.
The image has just been confirmed, with over 90 per cent of Monaco hotel bedrooms falling into the luxury bracket. |
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| Amnesty or Demolition for Lanzarote Hotels by Roger Munns |
In a bid to keep up with the number of holidaymakers visiting Lanzarote, new hotels have been built recently and more are on their way.
Or are they? Those being built could be stopped and others pulled down... |
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| Tenerife's Upmarket Real Estate by Roger Munns |
| Once known as a cheap holiday destination, property on the island of Tenerife is now becoming very much in vogue, with prices gaining pace. |
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| The Beaches of Son Bou by Roger Munns |
Menorca is a family favourite for holidays - quiet and unassuming, it oozes tradition and quality in every town and village throughout the island.
But if it's a beach holiday you're visiting Menorca for, head for Son Bou... |
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