Articles tagged: "Majorca"
1: Majorca And All That Jazz
Cheap flights, a sunshine holiday, and ten months of jazz music. There 's never been a better time for jazz fans to visit Majorca.
2: The Perfect Sands of Majorca
Majorca is one of the hottest vacation destinations in Spain for many reasons. This island is one of three off the tip of Southern Spain. Majorca is known to some as Mallorca.
3: Popular Year Round Vacation Destinations for Water Sports
It 's not just the sun that attracts holidaymakers to the beaches of Europe - having fun in the Mediterranean is enjoyed by millions of tourists each year.
4: Mallorca Tourist Numbers Doing Well For Summer 2008
In times of an economic downturn that affects the holidays industry, it 's worth remembering which destinations are likely to not just maintain their appeal but be able to invest for the future too.
5: Spain Tops Euro Quality Poll
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.
6: Spanish Islands Stop 2008 Tourism Slump
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.
7: Cheap Flights Slows Majorca Property Drop
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.
8: Cycling Vacations in Spain
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.
9: Majorca In August - Be Prepared!
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.
10: Environmental Protection and Ecotourism
Local governments of high-tourist destinations are taking matters of environmental protection into their own hands. To maintain sustainable tourism in the Balearic Islands, Mallorca promotes a campaign that endorses environmental protection. Similar campaigns exist in the Caribbean.
11: Traditional Hotspots or New Sights
Traditionally, British families tend to prefer making holiday plans that include visits to the Canary Islands or the Balearic Islands. Young adults making their own holiday plans this year without the accompaniment of their families are looking toward the Costa del Sol, Tenerife and Majorca.
12: Strikes In Spain Hit Holiday Resorts
Strikes in Spain over the rising cost of fuel has hit the country 's holiday resorts - but many tourists booked their trips months before they knew of industrial action.
13: Families Will Not Forsake Holiday Time At Top Destinations
A recent survey by the Cooperative Bank reveals extensive summer holiday plans despite poor economic conditions. British families are planning summertime family holidays with their financial budget in mind. More importantly, they are planning their holiday with the family in mind.
14: Ciutadella 's Menorca Tourism Allure
The Balearic Islands are located in the western Mediterranean Sea near the coast of the Iberian Peninsula. Ciutadella, former capital city of Menorca, has been known by many names throughout history.
15: Majorca Hotels Win Quality Awards
Holidaymakers expect more than just a good beach these days when they take their holidays - and hotels in Majorca have raised their standards to meet their accommodation expectations.
16: The Decline of the British Pound Limits Travel for Holidaymakers
British tourists are having to re-think how many holidays they can take overseas in a year, as the British pound hits an all time low against the Euro.
17: Summer Holidays 2008 Costing More
Earlier this year the predictions for the travel industry 's 2008 fortunes included that holiday prices would rise steeply. And the predictions have been right...
18: Beauty and History in Mallorca
Popular for beach holidays, a trip to Mallorca can be all sun, sea and sand. But the island also has terrific little villages like Deia, where the island 's culture and history come together.
19: Cycling Holidays In Majorca
Cycling can be a great family experience - transfer that to the Mediterranean island of Majorca which has miles of safe cycle paths and you could have the perfect holiday!
20: Where the British Are Holidaying Summer 2008
The British travel market is huge, with many countries tourist regions relying on British visits. The top 5 destinations for their summer 2008 holidays are...
21: Country Holidays In Majorca
Majorca is renowned for beach holidays, and is a favourite among Europeans for a summer holiday. But more tourists are beginning to appreciate the heart and sould of Majorca, in the island 's rural communities.
22: Monetary Conversions of No Concern to Spanish Tourism
Spanish tourism officials anticipate a rise in British tourists in spite of the pound doing poorly against the euro. Parts of Spain, including the Balearic Islands have been popular tourist destinations for decades. This isn't expected to falter any time soon.
23: Alarm Bells Ring For Spanish Property
An economic slow down in Europe could see property prices in Spain take a dip this year and next, and it could affect the spending power of local town halls as they rely so much on transfer taxes for income.
24: Spanish Monarchy On Its Knees
Military law and the the overthrow of democracy in an attempted army coup was thwarted by Spain 's King Juan Carlos in its early post Franco days in the 1980 's , and Spain blossomed as it became acceptable to take a holiday there.
But the royal family aren't as popular as they once were - could Juan Carlos be the last Spanish monarch?
25: Holidays In Majorca - Featuring Calla Bona And Calla Millor
Majorca is the largest island of the Balearic Islands, a group of islands that are part of Spain and situated in the Mediterranean Majorca 's history as a popular holiday destination dates back to the 1960 's when the package tour industry was born
26: Mallorca 's Growing Appeal For Tourists
Already Europe 's number one destination for holidays, the island of Mallorca is pulling out all the stops to make 2008 a record year.
27: Spain Goes Year Round For 2008
Spain is known as a great destination for a traditional summer holiday - but out of season is becoming increasingly attractive and helping boost tourist numbers.
28: More To Mallorca Than Beaches
If you're thinking of taking a holiday on the Spanish island of Mallorca this year, or even considering moving there full-time, leaving the beach and exploring the countryside will show you the real Mallorca.
29: Scottish Tourists Boost Euro 2008 Holidays
The European travel trade has got off to a brisk start for the first quarter of 2008, with Scots escaping their chilly winter for warmer climes in record numbers.
30: Mallorca - Top Destination For 2008
Mallorca was the top choice destination for European holidaymakers in 2007, and look set to repeat the feat this year too.
31: The Last King Of Spain?
A young King Juan Carlos helped steer Spain from a dictatorship to a modern democracy after he came to the throne some 32 years ago, and his achievements include defending the fledgling democracy in 1981 from an attempted coup Once popular and regarded as a man of the people, recent times have been more troubling for the king as political groups on both the left and right have called for an end to the Spanish monarchy
32: Happy Birthday Andrew Lloyd Webber
If you go to a show in London 's West End or New York 's Broadway, there 's a good chance it 's been written by Andrew Lloyd Webber. He recently celebrated his sixtieth birthday with friends on the island of Majorca.
33: Cheaper Airfares Keeping Families Closer Together
Low airfares mean people can take two or three holidays a year - but it also means families can get together more often, and is an important part of the travel market.
34: Building Up Trouble In Spain
No less an organisation than the United Nations has joined other critics of Spain 's policy on new property developments. Are new properties more to keep Spanish politicians happy than the buyer?
35: A Royal Celebration for the King of Spain
King Juan Carlos of Spain saved Spain 's democracy in the 1980 's , but there are now moves to rid the country of the Monarchy. He recently celebrated his 70th birthday with a question mark hanging over the Spanish Royal Family...
36: Traditional Majorca Regatta Focal Point of 2008 Olympic Sailing Year
With the Olympic Games just months away, the Majorca Regatta in March provides an opportunity for yachtsmen and women to show they should be selected.
37: Holiday Bookings for 2008 From Ireland to Overseas Destinations
After a wash out summer Irish holidaymakers are planning their 2008 trips early, and many are choosing off the beaten track locations.
38: See the World: From Home
Cruising the world has long been a dream for many, but for the wealthy a ship called The World allows them to not only own part of a liner, but where the ports of call will be.
39: Balearics - Fun in the Sun on Stone Age Islands
As a holiday destination, the Balearic Islands take some beating. Around two hours from the UK, beautiful beaches and friendly locals are just some of the attractions, but wander away from the resorts to discover hidden gems in islands each with their own rich cultural heritage.
40: The Many Muses of Mike Oldfield
Mike Oldfield entertained the world in the 70 's with his album Tubular Bells, which in turn helped Virgin take off to be the company it is today.
41: Majorca Holidays End 2007 On A High
A good summer season attracted holidaymakers to the Spanish holiday island of Majorca by the million - but high numbers of out of season tourists have put the icing on the cake for the island 's holiday trade for this year.
42: 2007 Euro Vacation Winners
Europe 's tourists are more cosmopolitan in their choice of overseas holidays nowadays, but some of the old favourites seem to have been drawing the tourists again this year...
43: Spain: Hollywood 's Favorite Hot Spot
Spain attracts millions of holidaymakers a year - but Hollywood actors and film producers are increasingly finding the country a grat location to film - and for some to live.
44: Majorca Wins Race For 2007 British Holidays
Greece, Malta, Italy, Spain and the French holiday resorts battle it out each summer for the British holidaymaker 's week or two abroad.
This year the Spanish island of Majorca has attracted the most, with a combination of low costs, quality accommodation and the weather winning out.
2008 bookings have already started and the brochures are out...
45: High Demand for Cheap European Airfare Increases Prices
A late rush for holidays this summer meant that traditional low cost flight companies were able to raise their prices from the UK to the European mainland, including the holiday hotspots of Majorca and Menorca.
46: Spain Ad Campaign Targets British Tourists
Spain and her islands have been popular for holidays for nearly half a century. And the Spanish are spending money to ensure they stay the favourite destination for the British.
47: Majorca Number 1 For 2007 British Holidays
An annual battle between holiday resorts to attract visiting tourists and their wallets each summer is over, and it appears that the Spanish island of Majorca has won over the British market at least Since the advent of package holidays some fifty years ago initiated by holiday companies such as Thomas Cook and Thomson Holidays, whole areas of Spain and other European countries have built their economies around tourism, and each year they hope that the holidaymakers will come to their area
48: Late Boost For 2007 Majorca Holidays
With a successful summer season at a close, the Spanish holiday island of Majorca has pulled a rabbit out of the hat by getting extra bookings for the autumn.
49: Spanish Property 2008 Could Cost Less
So many British people have bought a property in regions of Spain that it is now it is quite possible to live there quite comfortably without having to learn the language.While many Brits do learn Spanish and socialise with locals who haven't moved away because of the high property prices, many
50: Majorca Favourite For 2007 British Holidays
The annual battle between holiday resorts to attract visiting tourists and their wallets each summer is over, and it appears that the Spanish island of Majorca has won over the British market at least.Since the advent of package holidays some fifty years ago initiated by holiday companies such
