Articles tagged: "Spain"
1: Blaming Obesity on Pollution
A Spanish study on developing fetuses on the island of Menorca indicates that chemical pollution exposure increases the risk of obesity. The latest HCB study is one more confirmation of the United Nations Environment Programme Governing Council 's suspicions regarding HCB.
2: Prince Charles Highlights Environment And Tourism
The ABTA Trade Convention was held in Gran Canaria in early October 2008. A video address by Prince Charles was presented to attendees. The agenda focused on innovations in tourism but included considerable discussion of eco tourism and sustainable tourism.
3: Leonardo DiCaprio at Work and Play
Leonardo DiCaprio is one of the megastars of his generation. His career is on fire, and his charitable work on behalf of the environment is well known. In between his work and charity DiCaprio still finds time to relax in places like Ibiza in Spain 's Balearic Islands.
4: Lanzarote Villa Holidays - Beat The Post Christmas Blues!
With Christmas and the New Year out of the way, it could be a week in January in the sun instead of doom and gloom with a villa holiday in Lanzarote.
5: Culture And History In Mallorca
The island of Mallorca is best known around the world as a holiday island, but dig a little further into the island 's society and culture and it 's a fascinating mix.
6: Spain - Attracting New Vistors
Europeans have known for years that Spain can be the best country for a family holiday - and now the country is attracting new tourists from beyond Europe for her culture, history and great beaches.
7: Holiday Home Owners Could Face Ruin
People who bought a holiday home in recent years are facing a double whammy. Their property price is dropping - and airlines are cutting back on some routes, making access more expensive and difficult.
8: Ideal Family Holiday Destination - Cala En Porter Menorca
If you're looking for an ideal family holiday, where everything is walking distance and you don't need a car - Cala en Porter in Menorca could fit the bill.
9: 2 Wheel Holidays In Majorca
For many tourists gone are the days when a beach, a bar and the sun was enough to keep them happy. Cycling holidays for example are now popular, and a great way to see somewhere like Majorca.
10: Major Improvements for Los Cristianos in Tenerife
Seven major islands comprise the Canary Islands. One minor island and several islets add to the appeal of the area. Los Cristianos has undergone several renovations and improvements to increase its appeal to tourists.
11: Educational Inexpensive Spanish Vacations for Children
When about 2,000 British children were asked about their family 's vacation habits, 57 percent more said they vacationed in Spain than any other part of the world. Every city and town has its own story to tell and children often learn much more effectively when they can see things first-hand.
12: Scanadnavians Love Lanzarote Winter Holidays
Scandanavians are increasingly leaving their harsh winters behind for a sunshine break...and Lanzarote is increasingly their destination of choice for a winter holiday.
13: Menorca 's Golden Beach - Son Bou
With over a mile of the best coastline in Menorca, no matter how many tourists flock to Son Bou there 's alays space for one more beach towel!
14: The Economy May Be Sluggish, but Tenerife Isn't Slowing Down
Tenerife reported surprising numbers of tourists from the first part of its tourism season. Despite the Spanish economy being poised on the edge of recession, vacationers are choosing to visit the idyllic island for a variety of reasons.
15: Rafael Nadal: The New Golden Boy of Tennis
Professional tennis hasn't seen the likes of Rafael Nadal since Connors and McEnroe were playing. His power and skill have taken him up the ranks to become the top player in the world. The dramatic rivalry between Nadal and Roger Federer has brought tennis back to the forefront of public sporting events.
16: How German Shepherd Dogs Came to Be the World 's Watchdogs
The German Shepherd Dog has had a long and colorful history. Since it was first bred in 1899 in Germany, the German Shepherd has been used as a working dog in a variety of jobs. It remains one of the most popular and safe breeds today.
17: Million Reasons For A Lanzarote Vacation
A sign of a good holiday destination is one that can increase the number of visitors it attracts during a recession, attracting new tourists and returning ones. Lanzarote 's done just that - and could top a million visitors this year.
18: Tenerife: The New Top Destination
A recent study of online booked flights has deemed Tenerife is the new holiday hotspot. Tenerife is the largest of the Canary Islands.
19: 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.
20: Tenerife Spends To Gain Tourists
Times are hard for tourist resorts in Europe as holiday spending is cut back - Tenerife is investing to get the tourists to the island.
21: 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.
22: Cities Of Spain Have Much To Offer
Ideas for your next short break holiday destination.
23: Menorca Golf - The Twilight Zone
Spain has many fine golf courses, and while Menorca only has one it 's offering golfers a good deal to play in the early evening in the peak summer months when day time golf can be just too hot.
24: Making the Move to Menorca
Millions of people per year go to the Balearic Island of Menorca to relax, unwind and get away from it all. But why are so many people now buying property in Menorca?
25: Good Time for Foreigners to Invest in Lanzarote
The formerly red-hot property market on the island of Lanzarote appears to be cooling somewhat. This may indicate a slight downturn in the island 's economy. It may also mean that now is a good time for foreigners to invest in Lanzarote property.
26: Best Surfing In Europe? Head For Lanzarote
If you're after a surfing holiday, and not sure where to head to in Europe, Lanzarote could be the answer.
27: Local Airports Reduce Holiday Getaway Stress
Airlines in Europe are utilising smaller airports away from the big cities - and holidaymakers and business people are choosing to fly locally, reducing travelling time and stress.
28: How to enjoy the beauty of Torremolinos
Taking a look in the past, Torremolinos was nothing but a fishing village in the beginning of the 60’s. However, the big number of tourists that come from all over the world to enjoy the beauty of the region has changed its face for ever. The region developed and a lot of Torremolinos hotels were built as quickly as possible to fulfil the needs of the great number of tourists. The present shows a town with a great deal to offer and with high quality services that attract even more people to visit and stay at the hotels in Torremolinos.
29: 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.
30: Round The World 2008 Yachting Race
With Cowes Week, Majorca 's King 's Cup, and the Olympics all been and gone by end September, where next for the world 's best yachtsmen and women? It 's around the world...
31: How Vacations Reduce Stress
Cutting out a holiday during times of a poor economy might seem a good idea for your bank balance, but it won't be doing your state of health a lot of good.
32: 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.
33: Car Hire Murcia Know the Rules
Driving in Spain is essentially not very different to how we drive in the UK, but here are a few pointers to make sure that you get the best from your hire car in Murcia and avoid any potential problems.
34: British Stags Party At Home
British stag parties used to consist of a night in the pub, the obligatory kissogram or stripper, and the groom being tied up to a lamppost. But recently cheap flights meant it was a party overseas, but the credit crunch is swinging stag parties back to Britain.
35: Keep Your Mind on Road Safety When Driving Abroad
Vacationers traveling to foreign countries often encounter challenges on the road. When driving in a country where traffic drives on the opposite side of the street, remembering to do everything in reverse can be difficult. Whether you're a Brit visiting Spain or an American exploring England, keep traffic laws in the front of your mind to avoid foreign driving accidents.
36: 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.
37: 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.
38: Accommodation In Spain 's Favourite City Barcelona
Barcelona, capital city of Catalonia and fast becoming a capital of the whole of Europe, is situated on the upper Eastern coast of Spain. A short flight away from Great Britain and Ireland, and a popular destination for holiday makers not just during the summer but all year round.
39: Festivals Of Barcelona Another Amazing Thing From This City
Any time of year is a good time to visit the city of Barcelona, but the perfect time to go is during one of the many festivals the city celebrates throughout the year. If you are lucky enough to get to experience a festival in Barcelona, you're in for a treat. Catalans love to party, and tourists who make the effort to be there to take part are also happy to join in on the fun.
40: Tenerife Looks To The Future With New Tourist Infrastructure
The travel industry is in trouble as the European and US economies falter - but new hotels are going up in Tenerife ready for when the tide turns.
41: Familys Stay United With Low Cost Airlines
Gone are the days when family members would all live in the same town or village - people are more mobile now than just a couple of decades ago, but the number of airlines offering low cost flights have too, allowing families to visit each other no matter what the distance.
42: Vacations in La Manga: Make Culture and History a Part of your Holiday
Visitors are usually drawn to vacations in La Manga because of the beaches and endless sunshine. Tourists who embark on vacations in La Manga can't help but soak up the culture along with the sunshine.
43: Accolade For Lanzarote Beaches
There 's a lot of reasons why Lanzarote is a favourite European holiday destination, including the good all year round weather. And one of the island 's beaches has just been included as one of the top ten in the world.
44: The Canary Islands and Tenerife
Until recent years, the perfect island vacation was something many people only dreamed of. Thanks to mass tourism and the popularity of affordable vacation packages, island getaways are becoming a yearly event for millions of people. Cruise companies and airlines have made efforts to make travel more affordable.
45: 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.
46: Five Things You Must Do In Barcelona
The second largest city in Spain is a popular destination for domestic and international tourists. Here are the five places that you must visit when you go to Barcelona, the capital of Catalonia.
47: Lanzarote 2008 Summer Holidays Riding High
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.
48: Appartments in La Manga a Great Spanish Holiday Choice
La Manga offers you a variety of accommodation options for your Spanish holiday. From luxury resorts to villas, and everything in between, you can choose the type of accommodation to suit your party. One of the options you can choose for your La Manga holiday is the apartment option. Apartments in La Manga give you the comforts you normally enjoy at home, but in a Mediterranean setting.
49: 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.
50: Brits Turn On To On-Line Travel Deals
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.
