Articles tagged: "Mallorca"
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: 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.
4: 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.
5: 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.
6: 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.
7: 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.
8: 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.
9: 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.
10: Mallorca Has Some Fantastic Self Catering Villa Rentals Available
Mallorca is the largest of the Balearic Islands, which includes Ibiza and Minorca, and has been a popular holiday destination since 1952, in particular with visitors from the UK and Germany The island of Mallorca is an easy to reach Mecca for sun worshippers from all over Europe, showing off a fantastic coastline of more than 550km
11: 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.
12: 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!
13: 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...
14: 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.
15: 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.
16: 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.
17: 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?
18: 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.
19: 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.
20: 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.
21: 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.
22: 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.
23: Tips for Travelling in Spain
Spain is one of the world 's leading destinations in the tourist industry, but there is much more to this country than just beaches and islands.
24: 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
25: 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.
26: Tips To Get a Discounted Rental Car
Car hire is a popular means of transport in Spain, not only for frequent travellers or people who have their own vehicle in the garage, but especially for people on holiday in Spain.
27: 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.
28: 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?
29: Top 5 Holiday Destinations for the United Kingdom
The British have been booking their summer holidays in earnest, and favourite destinations include Florida and the Canary Islands.
30: 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...
31: 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.
32: 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.
33: 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.
34: 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.
35: 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...
36: How To Travel Safely With Young Children When You Rent A Car
Holidays are meant to be relaxing, but when you're travelling abroad with young children and need to hire a car at the airport of your destination, you should take a few moments to read the following tips in order to guarantee a safe and comfortable journey.
37: 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...
38: 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.
39: 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.
40: 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
41: 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.
42: 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
43: 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
44: Tennis Star Borg To Stay In Majorca
You may remember Bjorn Borg as the famous Wimbledon legend. Born in Stockholm, Sweden, in 1956, he was the youngest player to have so much success in the sport of tennis. His first win came at the ripe age of 17. He quickly turned into a heartthrob and mesmerized fans with his calm, reserved, a
45: 2007 Holiday Hot Spots
New competition from former Eastern Bloc countries have focused the minds of the tourist boards in traditionally favourite holiday destinations for Europeans in recent years - and it appears they could be doing a good job as many of the most chosen areas for this year are pretty much the same a
46: Mallorca - For Your Next Sailing Vacation
A yacht charter in Mallorca and Menorca are packed with the most exciting ride of your life The two places have thousands to offer to its visitors - from its beaches, ancient buildings, annual festivals and fiestas, caves, and architectural treasures
47: Spain Spending More To Attract 2007 Visitors
Ever since the 1960 's , when overseas travel became available to the masses, Spain and her islands have consistently been the favourite destination for Britons, Germans, Swedes and other Europeans.Even when longer haul destinations in Europe like Cyprus, Malta and Greece became possible, and lat
48: Majorca Real Estate On Brink Of 2007 Price Drop
Mallorca real estate has been popular for several decades now, with many Europeans who have holidayed on the Spanish island deciding to buy a second home for holidays, a business, or for retirement Prices have risen on the island as buyers - mainly British and German - have moved in, but there are mixed signals coming from the property and tourist sectors, which could see a freeze in Majorca property inflation, and possibly even a dip in prices in the near future
49: Buying Property Abroad Need Not be a Pain in the Balearics
Mallorca or Maiorica meaning Major Island as it was previously known has been a sort after tourist destination for many years, being one of the first places in Spain to offer package holidays as the popularity for holidaying abroad became affordable to all. Mallorca is the biggest of the Balear
50: The Pain In Spain Falls Mainly On The Brits
British people with a holiday home in Spain could soon be considering selling their apartment or villa as interest rates in both Spain and UK rise - making the possibility of a fall in Spanish property prices more likely.Property in Spain is already on the brink of seeing prices drop for the fi
