| Andorra Opens The Door For More Tax Exiles by Roger Munns |
Tax free Andorra has seen a sharp rise in residency applications over the last two years as rival tax haven Monaco's property prices have become among the most expensive in Europe.
The Andorra authorities have responded by more than doubling the residency application quotas allowed in any one year. |
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| Sweet Success For 2007 Holiday Season by Roger Munns |
| Malta has turned her fortunes around with a ten per cent increase in tourist arrivals this year. |
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| Flood Hit Brits Head For Spanish Sun by Roger Munns |
A wash-out summer in the UK, compounded by widespread flooding in parts of England, has led to a surge of summer holiday bookings.
Spain is the favourite destination for the British escaping the rain, with the islands of Majorca and Menorca doing particularly well. |
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| Monaco Grand Prix Tops Travel Poll by Roger Munns |
An opinion poll in the UK named the Monaco Grand Prix as the ultimate sporting event destination for most British people.
The glamour of Formula 1 and Monte Carlo make the Monaco Grand Prix a perfect combination of travel and sports. |
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| Andorra Opens Door For More Tax Exiles by Roger Munns |
European tax haven Andorra has seen a sharp rise in residency applications over the last two years as rival tax haven Monaco's property prices have become among the most expensive in Europe.
The Andorra authorities have responded by more than doubling the residency application quotas allowed in any one year. |
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| Malta's Red Carpet For New German Tourists by Roger Munns |
Holiday island Malta has seen an increase in visitor numbers this year as British holidaymakers have been re-discovering the delights of the Mediterranean island.
Good news for Malta comes too from Germany, where low cost airlines have reduced the cost of visiting Malta with a boost in visitors from a previously unexplored market. |
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| British Banks Open For Spanish Property by Roger Munns |
Demand for Spanish Property from the UK has seen British banks opening branches near the most popular areas.
One bank is opening a branch on the quietest of the Balearic Islands, Menorca, anticipating further demand. |
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| Students Boost Malta Tourist Economy by Roger Munns |
| The number of students visiting Malta to learn English has risen in recent years, and the sector is becoming an important part of Malta's tourist based economy. |
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| Hamilton Reaches Lucky 7 Podium Finishes by Roger Munns |
| Lewis Hamilton has achieved 7 podium finshes in a row - a record for a new driver - and won 2 of his races. |
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| New Tax For Andorra by Roger Munns |
| Despite being one of the top European tax havens, Andorra is introducing Capital Gains Tax for the first time to fund infrastructure improvements. |
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| Monaco Environment Plan Starts To Work by Roger Munns |
Monaco might be the world's second smallest country, but its smallness in size has allowed Prince Albert to implement a radical environment policy.
The first results are showing good acceptance levels and encouraging results.. |
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| Malta Providing Safe Family Holidays by Roger Munns |
The holiday island of Malta has a long history of providing safe family holidays for visitors.
While the people of Malta have a tradition of family values, her safety record is being highlighted in the wider world. |
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| 2007 F1 Changes Adding Spice by Roger Munns |
The F1 season is well under way with the most competitive race for the drivers' championship in years.
Changes to the sport's regulations are helping bring the popularity of F1 back to into the limelight. |
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| Tax Haven Residents Get A Spring In Their Step by Roger Munns |
| Could it be the lack of taxes and bureaucracy that puts residents of income tax free Andorra on the path of a long life? Or is it the clean mountain air? |
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| Malta Gives Good Reasons For A Visit by Roger Munns |
| Often overlooked during a European tour, the little island of Malta is a fascinating mix of history and modern tourism for visitors. |
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| No Snow Drops Andorra Tourist And Property Numbers by Roger Munns |
Drawing ten million tourists a year, Andorra is one of Europe's most popular ski countries.
But a lack of snow is jeopardising the investments made in infrastructure for this year's ski season. |
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| Tax Haven Magnet For Rich Brits In 2007 by Roger Munns |
Increased taxes in the UK has seen the number of Britons moving to Monaco increase significantly in the last two years.
The new arrivals have had an impact on the property market, with sharp price rises in recent months. |
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| Menorca - Holiday Island Wrapped In History by Roger Munns |
| Holidaymakers on the Mediterranean island of Menorca might be surprised at a dark side of her history. |
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| Sarkozy Rocks Rules of Discretion by Roger Munns |
| Just 24 hours after winning the Presidency of France, Nicolas Sarkozy headed for a holiday in Malta. |
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| Mallorca Tourists Sail In For 2007 by Roger Munns |
Mallorca is hosting the tenth annual SuperYacht Cup this summer.
It's stepping up a gear and promises to be a more serious event for racing, bringing extra tourists to the island... |
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| Andorra Bucks The Certainties of Life by Roger Munns |
Benjamin Franklin famously said there are two things certain in life. Death and taxes.
But the little country of Andorra seems intent on proving him wrong... |
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| Monaco Set To Cut 2007 Carbon Emissions by Roger Munns |
A campaign by Prince Albert of Monaco to make fellow world leaders aware of environmental issues is being matched at home with a radical drive to make Monaco one of the leading environmentally friendly countries in the world.
The plan initiated by Prince Albert is already being implemented with resulting reduced emissions... |
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| Global Warming Puts Heat On Tax Haven Andorra Economy For 2007 by Roger Munns |
Ski resorts across Europe are having to face up to a future of shorter seasons if global warming predictions are correct.
Andorra is looking to diversify to protect her economy from the environmental fallout. |
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| UK Media Boost For Malta Holiday Island 2007 Bookings by Roger Munns |
Malta is being boosted by UK press attention this year, and a rise in holiday visitors has already been noticed.
The island the British tourist forgot in recent years is waking up to a re-energised holiday and hotel industry. |
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| Tax Haven Property 2007 Gets An Icy Chill by Roger Munns |
Property prices in the European tax haven of Andorra have risen by an average of ten per cent a year in the last ten years.
But late snow in the Pyrennes has meant a recent freeze in the rise. |
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