| Lanzarote 2008 Summer Holidays Riding High by Roger Munns |
Evidence is growing that summer 2008 could be a poor one for the travel industry in Europe, as families who traditionally take an overseas holiday cut back on spending with worries over house prices and job security.
But the Spanish holiday island of Lanzarote is bucking the trend and seeing an increase in visitors this year. |
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| French Ski Areas For The 2008/9 Season by Roger Munns |
| Les Arcs, Courchevel and Chamonix are some of the most well-known ski areas in France. The French ski area of Les Arcs has been attracting mountain sport enthusiasts since 1968. The Courchevel French ski area is located in the Savoie region of the French Alps. The Chamonix French ski area is home to world-famous Mont Blanc. |
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| The Tourism Revival of Tenerife by Roger Munns |
| Tenerife, one of the Canary Islands, is set to revive a once-thriving tourism business. The island was once a premier holiday hot spot amongst the elite, but a lack of investment caused it to fade off the holiday destination map. Now, with local leaders pushing for new strategies, Tenerife is making a comeback as the place to be when you want the perfect holiday. |
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| Imported Water Saves Cyprus from Drought by Roger Munns |
| Cyprus, island paradise, has recently been hit by a terrible drought. In fact, this drought is the worst that the island has seen in a hundred years. |
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| Explore the Maltese Jewel of Portomaso by Roger Munns |
| Portomaso is a 31-acre waterfront development that boasts luxurious accommodations, clubs and exciting activities. The primary goal of the developers of Portomaso was to become one of the most prestigious locations in all of Malta and the Mediterranean. Most attractions in the Portomaso area include activities for children as well as adults. |
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| Lanzarote Real Estate Defies 2008 Market Conditions by Roger Munns |
| Lanzarote holiday bookings are up in 2008, and it's helping the island's property market to keep going during the downturn as some are buying a second home. |
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| Cycling Vacations in Spain by Roger Munns |
| The latest popular trend in vacation activities is cycling. Spain and the Balearic Islands are two of the most popular cycling vacation destinations in all of Europe. |
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| Brits Turn On To On-Line Travel Deals by Roger Munns |
Internet usage varies from country to country, but the British have taken to their computers like ducks to water.
And UK travel companies without a strong presence on the net could hit trouble as good deals are being hunted down by Brits looking for a bargain as they start to worry about the economy. |
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| Spanish Diversity Keeps The Tourists Coming Back by Roger Munns |
| The Spanish mainland and her islands have enough diversity to keep attracting tourists year after year, helpin maintain the country's number one tourist position. |
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| Penelope Cruz Comes Home to Film New Movie by Roger Munns |
| Penelope Cruz recently spent two weeks on the island of Lanzarote. She returned to her native Spain to film 'Los Abrazos Rotos' - directed by Pedro Almodovar. |
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| Summer Holiday Destination - Santo Tomas Menorca by Roger Munns |
| If you're wondering where to head for for a family holiday this summer, the resort of Santo Tomas on the island of Menorca could be a good choice. |
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| Kovalainen Wins First Hungarian Grand Prix by Roger Munns |
| The McLaren drivers dominated the track during practice and qualifying. Hamilton captured the pole position for the Hungarian Grand Prix and his teammate was beside him in the front row to help lead the pack. Ferrari driver, Felipe Massa, took the lead and was prepared to pop the champagne cork... |
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| Spain Boasts More Than 15 Million Tourists in the First Half of 2008 by Roger Munns |
| According to a recent study, Spain has seen a 3.3 percent growth in tourism during the first six months of 2008. Poor economic conditions worldwide do not seem to be taking a toll on tourism. Millions of people are simply planning their vacations to better accommodate a strained economy. To the well-seasoned traveler, this simply presents an exercise in planning and budgeting. |
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| Malta Hotels Step Up A Star by Roger Munns |
Malta has been making successful efforts to increase tourism by appealing to a younger market than the island has been used to.
But the way their hotels are going, they could appeal equally to the luxury end of the market too. |
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| Island Lights In Real Estate Darkness by Roger Munns |
Property prices are dropping everywhere it would seem.
But some places are still doing quite well, often they are islands where land is at a premium. |
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| Travel Agents In The World Of Technology by Roger Munns |
| Travel agents have had to adapt fast to an ever changing holidays market - and those that have can provide holiday details to almost any destination in the world. |
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| Majorca - A Favourite Island For Celebrity Holidays by Roger Munns |
| Majorca is one of the most popular destinations for holidays among Europeans - but it retains enough charm and privacy to attract celebrities as well as ordinary tourists. |
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| Majorca In August - Be Prepared! by Roger Munns |
The peak month for holidays in Majorca, the most popular island destination in Europe for holidays, is August.
There's plenty to do, and planning ahead can make a peak month holiday less stressful. |
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| The Material Girl To Tour Spain in September by Roger Munns |
| Madonna recently announced plans to tour Spain in September 2008. Her Spanish shows will include a show on 16 September in Madrid, which will be followed by a show two days later at the Cheste Race Track in Valencia. |
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| Lewis Hamilton's Amazing Victory at the German Grand Prix by Roger Munns |
| After this year's German Grand Prix, the clear leader in the Formula One standings is Lewis Hamilton. With his victory at Sunday's race in Germany and his previous win in England, Hamilton is four points in the clear. His victory came with some daring passes after a near disaster early in the race. |
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| Motorsports Raises Holiday Island Profile by Roger Munns |
Menorca is a peaceful holiday island, accustomed to families on villa holidays and pensioners seeking peace and quiet.
But the world of F1 has shaken the island up - and it's been welcomed. |
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| Make the Most of Your Puerto Del Carmen Vacation by Roger Munns |
| Puerto Del Carmen boasts more than 30,000 hotel rooms. As an island resort town, Puerto Del Carmen offers sports enthusiasts a wide range of activities. Puerto Del Carmen is also a hub of excitement for many family activities. Those who enjoy a vivid nightlife will find no shortage of bars and clubs. |
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| Real Mallorca's Record Smashing Season by Roger Munns |
| The soccer club Real Mallorca came close enough to taste Uefa victory this season. Even though they fell short of the championship title, Real Mallorca had a breakthrough season in 2008. |
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| Credit Crunch Holds No Fears For 2008 Malta Holidays by Roger Munns |
The credit squeeze, Oil prices and higher aviation fuel costs might suggest that Malta, which is a three hour flight from her main market of the United Kingdom, might see a drop in tourist numbers this year
And with the media reporting on a possible recession there could be even more reasons why a holiday in Malta might not be top of everyone's list for summer 2008 |
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| Real Estate Bubbles That Keep Floating High by Roger Munns |
High oil prices and weaker share markets have led to a lack of confidence in the property markets, leading to prices dropping.
But there are some areas where the bubble has yet to burst. |
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