| Majorca Unveils An Historic Estate by Roger Munns |
| Vacationers looking for something new to see need look no further than the Spanish island of Majorca, where a grand estate is being opened to the public. The Raixa country estate is the newest addition to Majorca's many attractions, and will soon be a hot spot for holiday travelers. |
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| Keep Your Mind on Road Safety When Driving Abroad by Roger Munns |
| Vacationers traveling to foreign countries often encounter challenges on the road. When driving in a country where traffic drives on the opposite side of the street, remembering to do everything in reverse can be difficult. Whether you're a Brit visiting Spain or an American exploring England, keep traffic laws in the front of your mind to avoid foreign driving accidents. |
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| Spain Tops Euro Quality Poll by Roger Munns |
A recent survey showed that Spain comes top of the league for the things in life Europeans count as important, health, education, and the quality of life.
Bottom of the pile came the UK and Ireland. |
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| More Families Traveling Less Due to Economy by Roger Munns |
| Because of the recent sluggishness in the world's economies, many people are avoiding holiday trips. For example, a recent survey showed that one in three British citizens are avoiding foreign travel as a way to save money. The economic downturn is likely temporary, but it will negatively impact the tourism industry of Gran Canaria in coming months. |
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| French Star Chef Alain Ducasse is now a Monaco Star Chef by Roger Munns |
| Chef Alain Ducasse attained fame as an expert in French cuisine. Although he is still known for his outstanding cuisine, he has now denounced his French citizenship and become a citizen of Monaco. |
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| Diving and Other Water Sports in the Canary Islands by Roger Munns |
| Due to the location of the Canaries, a winter vacation is just as desirable as one taken in the summer. Lanzarote is a favorite dive destination for the majority of divers who enjoy diving in the Canaries. |
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| New Landmark For Monaco by Roger Munns |
Paris has the Eiffel Tower, and it has become an instantly recognisable symbol of the French capital - send a postcard from Paris with the Eiffel Tower on the front and the recepient will know where you have been visiting before even reading the card
And now Monaco, the second smallest country in the world, which borders France, is hoping to build a landmark which will become as recognisable the world over in the same way the French icon is |
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| The Dolomites: Italy's Ski Destination by Roger Munns |
| The Dolomites are a section of the Alps, located in north-eastern Italy. While in the summer and autumn months, the Dolomites are primarily used for mountain climbing, hiking and base jumping, in the winter the situation changes. In the winter, the Dolomites are a Mecca for international skiing, bringing hundreds of thousands of guests to the country. |
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| Massa Drives Away Victorious at the Valencia Grand Prix by Roger Munns |
| The 2008 Grand Prix in Valencia was a nail-biter, but in the end Ferrari's Felipe Massa walked away victorious. Massa's sheer speed could not be rivaled by Lewis Hamilton, who finished second for McLaren-Mercedes. |
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| Are Benidorm and Tenerife Shameful Destinations? by Roger Munns |
| A recent poll has revealed that many British holiday-goers are ashamed to admit where they are going on vacation. Many popular destinations are deemed to be too low-class by British society, including many popular areas of Spain. |
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| Spanish Islands Stop 2008 Tourism Slump by Roger Munns |
The holiday companies are tempting British tourists with offers away from their traditional Spanish favourites, to destinations that don't use the Euro.
But despite the British Pound being low against the Euro, two Spanish islands keep pulling the Brits back for another family holiday. |
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| Human Life Expectancy Increases Worldwide by Roger Munns |
| Mankind's never-ending race to find the fountain of youth may never be over, but the more we learn about the human body, the healthier we are for it. Each country with a high life expectancy claims a certain amount of responsibility for the level of longevity experienced by its citizens. While we may not yet know the secret to longevity, we are certainly familiar with the basic building blocks for it. |
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| Tenerife Looks To The Future With New Tourist Infrastructure by Roger Munns |
| The travel industry is in trouble as the European and US economies falter - but new hotels are going up in Tenerife ready for when the tide turns. |
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| Healthy Flying at Malta International Airport by Roger Munns |
| Malta International Airport has addressed the negative issues associated with flying and has taken action to change the perception of airlines. The Healthy Flying campaign provides products to help passengers feel better during their flights. |
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| Majorca Helps British Cycling Hit Olympic Goldmine by Roger Munns |
| The 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing Britain cycle away with no less than eight gold medals, and helped propel Britain to fourth in the medals table. Did this amazing victory have anything to do with their training in Majorca recently? |
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| Familys Stay United With Low Cost Airlines by Roger Munns |
| Gone are the days when family members would all live in the same town or village - people are more mobile now than just a couple of decades ago, but the number of airlines offering low cost flights have too, allowing families to visit each other no matter what the distance. |
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| Accolade For Lanzarote Beaches by Roger Munns |
There's a lot of reasons why Lanzarote is a favourite European holiday destination, including the good all year round weather.
And one of the island's beaches has just been included as one of the top ten in the world. |
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| Ibiza Implements Unbreakable Glass by Roger Munns |
| Sgt. Richard Hurt presented new unbreakable glasses to the Club Health 2008 conference in Ibiza, an annual international conference on nightlife safety issues. He explained how the police and the alcohol industry can work together to reduce violent crime using technologies such as these. Representatives from many countries around the globe were impressed by Lancashire's finest. |
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| Skiing in the French Alps by Roger Munns |
| Royalty, celebrities and people from all walks of life can be found at various times skiing in the French Alps, and there are three areas that are good for beginners, intermediate and extreme skiers for the 2008/9 ski holiday season, just a few months away now. |
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| The Canary Islands and Tenerife by Roger Munns |
| Until recent years, the perfect island vacation was something many people only dreamed of. Thanks to mass tourism and the popularity of affordable vacation packages, island getaways are becoming a yearly event for millions of people. Cruise companies and airlines have made efforts to make travel more affordable. |
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| Malta Purchase US Rescue Helicopter by Roger Munns |
| In an effort to improve its rescue and security services, the government of Malta has recently purchased a new type of U.S.-made helicopter. Malta is the first country outside of the U.S. to use the UH-72A, a helicopter that American armed forces have only recently begun to use. |
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| The Most Expensive Lilies in the World by Roger Munns |
| A late period work by Claude Monet was recently purchased for over 80 million dollars at Christie's in London. The painting, entitled 'Le Bassin aux Nympheass' set the record for a painting by Monet. |
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| Orlando Bloom's Holiday of Choice by Roger Munns |
| From the arrow shooting methods of Legolas to the swashbuckling ways of Will Turner, Orlando Bloom has seen his fair share of movie action. In between projects, the star needs a way to relax, and what better way to relax than a bit of canoodling with a supermodel in the Canary Islands. |
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| Cheap Flights Slows Majorca Property Drop by Roger Munns |
Property owners in Majorca are seeing the values of their apartments and villas drop, as elsewhere.
But low cost airlines and cheap fares are stopping the drop becoming a rout. |
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| Resort Areas in Menorca by Roger Munns |
| As one of the most popular vacation destinations in the world, Menorca has a large array of luxury accommodation. Hotels with ratings ranging from one star to five star play host to millions of tourists per year in Menorca and the neighbouring island of Majorca. |
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