It might be small, but for anyone looking for an idyllic holiday getaway in 2010 Gran Canaria could be just the place to visit.Located in the Canary Islands and often referred to as a miniature continent, Gran Canaria offers a lot to the visitor. The natural beauty is a mix of tropical landforms and amazing seascapes found in both tropical and cooler climates. Accommodation is available for every pocket.While the southern part of the island...more
Located just off the coast of Africa, Tenerife is unique, having six distinct 'climatic zones.' This results in a diversity of plant and animal life rarely found anywhere else. Nature lovers will have a field day exploring the wonders of the flora and fauna of Tenerife.What to Do and Where to GoSingles, couples, working class or retired, young or old, Tenerife beckons to all. For the sightseer, locations such as Los Gigantes, La Laguna and the...more
Europeans have been taking holidays in Majorca for over half a century- and it's as good today as it's ever been for a well earned break.Information about Majorca is readily available through many travel articles and wiki websites. As a vacation location and tourist attraction, the Balearics have made quite a name for themselves. Some of the islands are considered party islands while others have earned a more family friendly reputation.Most articles focus on the resorts, hotels and beaches in the Balearic Islands, but we would like to focus on residential areas and towns. Aside from being a great vacation destination, Majorca is home to about 3.5 million residents. Some of the more famous residents include Hollywood's star couple Michael Douglas and Catherine Zeta-Jones, Annie Lennox, Claudia Schiffer and Julian Lennon to name a few.Palma de MajorcaPalma de Majorca, officially named Palma, is the capital city of the Balearic Islands. According to the last, the city's population was 383,107 and the surrounding area was home to 517,285 people. The sheer number of people living in or around Palma made it Spain's 12th largest urban area. The city's economy is largely driven by the port...more
If you're wondering where to holiday this year, the beautiful beaches, picturesque mountains and friendly local people make Crete the perfect holiday destination. Crete is the largest of the Greek islands and the fifth largest island in the Mediterranean Sea. It is 160 miles long and 35 miles across at its widest point. Candia (the Italian name for...more
If you're wondering where a good family holiday in the sun could be, how about Corfu? Here is some information about the holiday island that could help you decide whether it's a good choice:Corfu is a Greek Island in the Ionian Sea, just off the coast of Albania. It is 40 miles long and 20 miles wide. While it tends to get more rainfall than most...more
Author: BillEven though Xmas has passed we are still engulfed in snow and ice to remind us that next summer is still a long way off.To try and raise the spirits our thoughts switch to summer holidays and warmer temperatures. A few useful hints relating to car hire may come in handy whether holidaying abroad or at home this summer.If holidaying at home you’re lucky because of the huge number of major car rental companies who operate here and who also provide a countrywide network of offices.If you are on a budget you would normally have to settle for a small economy car but don’t despair, if booking well in advance, give notice to your car hire company that you will accept an upgrade if necessary, this option then allows the car hire company flexibility on the day of rental commencement, which if it’s a busy one, could well result in you being upgraded to a larger car. For those of you who desire the warmth of the sun on your backs, if you’re planning on a Spanish or Turkish holiday this year then be prepared.The recent economic troubles started to affect Spain back in 2008, the following year the £sterling had dropped to nearly par with the Euro where it still remains,...more
The holidays industry in Cyprus are working harder than ever to discover more ways to attract visitors because of the economic downturn and the latest initiative is to increase the number of golf courses on the island from the four that are currently...more
FIFA World Cup 2010, the premier international football tournament is scheduled to take place between 11 June and 11 July 2010 in South Africa. The 2010 FIFA World Cup is the culmination of a qualification process that began in August 2007. This will...more
South Africa is hosting the 2010 FIFA World Cup. The tournament kicks off on the 11th of June this year at Soccer City stadium in South Africa (86 days from now). The hosts will be playing in the opening match of the tournament. South Africa will be...more
After a 4 years of waiting from the previous FIFA World Cup games which is hosted at 2006 in Germany, the FIFA World Cup 2010 tournament is finally back again. This year the tournament is going to be a very challenging ones because the team who...more
The world football fans will be excited about the FIFA World Cup 2010, which kicks off on June, 11, Friday and scheduled to conclude on July, 12, 2010 in South Africa. This is the first time for African countries to host World Cup and can be as a...more