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...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 Crete) is divided into four main sections: Chania, Heraklion, Lasithi and Rethymno. Each of...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 islands, visitors enjoy the mild Mediterranean temperatures. The summers are hot and the spring and fall are warm.Known as the Emerald Island, Corfu is relatively green. Much of the island is covered in citrus and olive trees. Mountains lie to the north. The closer to the airport, the more tourist attractions you'll find. Areas to the north and south are more rural. The island is a hot spot for holidaymakers because it is surrounded by picture perfect beaches. It is the ideal place for a relaxing getaway.Where to StayWhere you stay while on the island depends on several things. The type of holiday you are planning makes a difference. Some places are family friendly, while others cater to a younger crowd. Some spots are better suited for the more affluent and some are better suited for people who want to walk and do a lot of...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...more
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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 working to no fewer than fourteen.The idea behind an increase in the number of choices avid and beginning golfers can choose from when visiting Cyprus, is to build the attraction and income collected from holiday golfers. The government believes that more golf courses will effectively build the tourist industry through their offering of more courses for holiday golfers to enjoy and alternate between.Government EffortsThe Cyprus government wants and actively encourages development, but wants there to be a good, healthy balance between development and care for the environment. By creating more varied types of golf courses throughout the area, holiday golfers will bring tourist income to Cyprus, but will also respect and support the courses efforts to preserve and protect the local environment.Both businessmen and environmental agencies are voicing concerns over future development and whether it will do more harm or good to continue with...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
There aren't many countries still in recession in Europe, but Spain is one of them, and with over ten per cent of her economy dependent on tourism the country will be hoping for a sparkling 2010.Tourism has been hard hit by the economic...more
The long awaited African inauguration of the biggest show on earth, the FIFA 2010 World Cup, will be contested by the international giants of football at ten venues spread across the 'Rainbow Nation'. Nine South African cities will open...more