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Malta Hotels Hit The Snooze Button Holiday island Malta is one of those lucky places that has weather good enough to attract tourists all year round. But the recession means a lot more hotels than usual are being mothballed until Easter. Holidays In Malta - Will 2010 Be The Year For A Mediterranean Holiday? Visitor numbers for Malta holidays waned in 2009. Tourism has dropped this year, fuelling speculation as to what may have contributed to the phenomenon. The country's officials hope to see a change in this trend in 2010. Great Late Holidays For Autumn 2009 - Menorca Having a late summer or an early autumn holiday is ideal for those who don't have school age children - and Menorca is set to welcome those who prefer their holidays outside of the busiest months. Menorca Weathering the Economic Storm In spite of the gloomy outlook, Spain still has a lot to offer to visitors, especially in the Balearic Islands. A mainstay of Spanish tourism, these islands offer an amazing climate, with around 300 days of sunshine a year. Tennis Star Boost For Holiday Island The U.S. and Europe seem to be slowly coming out of the recession, but the Menorca vacations industry is facing a ten per cent drop in tourism - so who do you call on to rescue the situation? In Menorca's case it's their number one son and the world's top tennis player, Rafa Nadal. Menorca Real Estate Prices Set For A Price Crash After a drop in the number of visitors over the last three years, Menorca property prices have looked precarious at the best of times. With the recession many owners are facing up to having to cut their asking prices to achieve a sale in today's market conditions. Holidays In Spain Hit A Cold Front Spain and her islands are known by millions as the ideal holiday destination. But this year there's going to be a big drop in the number of visitors unless there's a last minute rush for the sun... New Awards For Top Menorca Hotels Already well known in Europe as a villa holidays destination, Menorca has just been recognised for three great hotels too. The Slippery Slope of Holiday and Winter Home Buying Residential home sales are at a 50-year low. The number of winter home purchases is even worse. The first quarter of 2009 saw a 30 percent decline in sales as compared to last year's totals. Several recent polls have shown that even in a poor economic situation, consumers would cut back on unnecessary items to afford one holiday per year. New Jeep Safaris On Menorca Spain's Menorca is one of the most popular holiday destinations in Europe for holidaymakers from Germany, the UK and Scanadanavia. And there's a new way of discovering parts of the island many tourists don't get to see... Menorca - Euro Vacation Destination Are you wondering where to go on holiday this year? If you haven't been before, Menorca could be all you're looking for. A Million Tourists Go Missing Spanish visitor numbers have dropped by over a million in the last year. Is there any hope for Europe's number one tourist destination for 2009? Spanish Holidays - On The Cheap Latest figures show a drop in the number of people visiting Spain - but there are ways of visiting favourite destinations such as Minorca and Barcelona without breaking the bank. Low Airfares Help Tourists Beat The Recession Previous recessions have seen the number of holidays booked fall dramatically - but a combination of low cost airlines and the internet could mean people will still be able to get a break, even if it's just for a few days, in the year ahead. A New Way To See The Beauty of Menorca There's plenty of holiday tour companies in Menorca who will show you the island by bus. But if you're up for it, you can see much more on a mountain bike guided tour... Health And Fitness For 2009 With 2009 fast approaching, it's that time of year when people the length and breadth of the country are thinking of losing weight after Christmas, and getting healthier. There's an island off Spain that might be able to teach us a lesson about health and fitness... 2009 Euro Capital Weekends - Mahon Three day breaks are very much in vogue in Europe, and a visit to the capital of Menorca - Mahon - can make for a great weekend away. Holiday Traditions Refuse To Die Personal computers are everywhere, and more and more people access the internet regularly, with travel companies offering individuals the same deals as for travel agents. But the traditional package holiday is still going strong, even in 2008, when flights and accommodation can be booked independently. 2009 Spanish Holidays - Binibeca Menorca Holidays are already being planned for next year, and as winter draws in it's something for families to look forward to as they try to get through the economic gloom. Binibeca in Menorca is worth a look at for 2009... England's Number One - David James England have been blessed with a succession of great goalkeepers -and their current number one David james is no exception, as he continues to win accolades for his attitude to the game of football. Holiday Attacks - British Youth Take Knife Culture On Vacation A knife culture has been growing in London and other British cities - and now British thugs sometimes referred to as Yobs are endangering the lives of tourists and residents alike in Spanish resorts. Police on popular holiday islands like Majorca have resorted to random searches in an effort to diffuse the problem. Cala En Porter - The Ideal Menorca Family Holiday If you would like 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 perfectly. Considering a Trip to Menorca? Plan for Early Autumn If you are eager to take a holiday abroad to the paradise destination of Menorca, the best time to plan your trip isn't necessarily the height of tourist season. While Menorca is a great destination all year round, certain advantages are offered to the savvy traveler that visits Menorca between mid September and the end of October. Son Bou - The Golden Beach Of Minorca With over a mile of the best coastline in Minorca, no matter how many tourists flock to Son Bou there's alays space for one more beach towel! German Shepherds - The Family Watch Dog Well known breed the German Shepherd dog has had a long and colourful 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 of dog. Menorca And The Twilight Game Of Golf Mainland Spain has many fine golf courses, and while the island of 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 warm. 2008 Real Estate In Menorca Still Selling Getting on for a million tourists a year visit Menorca to relax, unwind and get away from it all. But why are so many people now buying property in Menorca despite the recession? Spanish Diversity Keeps The Holidaymakers Coming Back Spain's mainland coastal areas and her islands have enough diversity to keep attracting tourists year after year, helpin maintain the country's number one tourist position. Spain Tops European Quality Poll In a recent survey Spain came 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 Irish Republic. The Holiday Villages Of Menorca As one of the most popular holiday destinations in Europe, Menorca has a large array of luxury accommodation. Hotels with ratings ranging from one star to five star play host to millions of tourists per year in Menorca and the neighbouring island of Majorca. Motorsports Raises Vacation Island Profile Menorca is a peaceful holiday island, accustomed to families on villa holidays and pensioners seeking peace and quiet. But the world of F1 has shaken the island up - and it's been welcomed by the islanders. Summer Vacation Destination - Santo Tomas Menorca If you're wondering where to head for for a family vacation this summer, the resort of Santo Tomas on the island of Menorca could be a good choice. Traditional Hotspots And New Sights 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 - perhaps securing Spain's popularity for a new generation of holidaymakers. Mahon - Capital Of Menorca Today Mahon, Menorca's capital,is a prosperous hub for tourism - but it hasn't always been that way for the holiday island. Ciutadella - The Old World Of Menorca Spain's 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. Summer Tourists Ignore Financial Worries News bulletins give warnings of a recession in both the US and Europe, and money experts are advising people to save for a rainy day. But for the British this summer it's a sunshine holiday they want - and forget the rainy day! Binibeca Village - Ideal Menorca Holidays Family vacations are great when a good location is chosen - and Binibeca in Menorca could be an ideal choice for a summer 2008 vacation in the Mediterranean. 2008 Vacations Are Still Packaged Up More control and a new age for travel is well and truly here, and anyone with internet access can book their own holiday. But the traditional package holiday is still going strong, even in 2008. Capital Boost For Menorca Vacations Holidays in Menorca this summer are set to receive a boost as airlines drop their flight prices to Mahon Airport. It's good news for the holiday island as their main market is from the UK, and British tourists are getting less Euros for their Sterling. Cala En Porter - Perfect Menorca Vacations If you're considering a summer vacation on the Spanish island of Menorca, there's one village which could be just perfect... Vacation Home Owners Could Beat Recession - Sometimes Having a holiday home abroad can be great - an investment that produces rental returns and an appreciating asset plus great holidays. But in times of economic woe you need to be careful where exactly you buy. Spain Goes For 12 month 2008 Mediterranean Spain is known as a great destination for a traditional summer holiday - but out of season it's becoming increasingly attractive and helping boost tourist numbers for 2008. Vacations Mix Is Changing For 2008 It's a fast moving world and new travel companies have appeared online while traditional ones have developed a new side to their business. But just as the way people book is changing, so is the number of holidays they take diversifying as well. Scottish Tourists Boost Euro 2008 Vacation Bookings Europe's 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. City Breaks for the Brits in 2008 With more options available, both through lower airfares and Eastern Europe opening up, the British are heading for more diverse locations, and increasingly for weekend and short breaks to cities like Barcelona and Dublin. Villa Holidays - Just Right For A 2008 Family Vacation The days when a flight and a hotel were the only holiday options have disappeared - in today's travel market villa holidays are an increasingly popular alternative. Mediterranean Diet Evidence Points To Less Allergies For Children Young children's ability to fight allergies could be down to the diet of the mother while pregnant, concludes a report from the island of Menorca, where a Mediterranean food diet is followed. Lower Airfares Keeping Families Closer Together Low cost airlines mean people can take two or three holidays a year - but it also means families can get together more often, and is an increasingly important part of the travel market. Santo Tomas - Menorca Family Paradise For young families the island of Menorca provides a great island escape, and Santo Tomas could be the perfect resort for a week or two's vacation... Menorca - F1's most recent destination With the 2008 F1 season just weeks away, the quiet holiday island of Menorca has played host to the world's top teams. Who Is Buying 2008 Spanish Real Estate? With a possible slow down in the European property market, who will be buying real estate in Spain in 2008? London Gatwick Flights Boost For 2008 Menorca Holidays A British low cost airline has already announced extra services for the Spanish island of Menorca for this summer. Now an established airline plans to increase capacity too, which should see Menorca flight prices falling. Menorca Welcomes New 2008 UK Flights Frequently overshadowed by her better known neighbour Majorca, Menorca hopes to see an increase in tourists this year with new flights cutting the cost of a holiday on the island. Scots Head South For Winter Sunshine As the cold nights andwinter closes in it's not just the birds flying south - Scots are taking winter holidays and escaping to the sun in record numbers. Menorca And Mediterranean Cruises Cruising the Mediterranean is becoming increasingly popular, and the Spanish island of Minorca has one of the deepest ports in the world, allowing even the biggest cruise ships to sail in for a day or two. New Flights Boost For 2008 Minorca Vacations The Spanish island of Minorca is often overshadowed by her sister islands of Majorca and Ibiza. So the news of new flights to the island is welcome for the island's holiday industry in the year ahead. Spain's Balearic Islands Tempt The Brits Hours of sunshine, the Mediterranean and a relaxed way of life is tempting more and more Brits to both holiday and live on Spanish islands like Majorca and Minorca. Spanish Delight As Mallorca Chosen For Hotel Site Vacation island Majorca has a real cosmopolitan mix of tourists, from tenneagers to the elderly, from clubbing to luxury villa holidays. And Majorca has been chosen to be home to a new luxury hotel which will compare with the world's finest. Spanish Holiday Islands Enjoy Hot 2007 Summer Britain's summer of cloudy skies, rain and in some areas of England floods has helped Spain and her holiday islands to a good year for tourist arrivals. The Balearic islands of Majorca and Menorca attracted tens of thousands of holidaymakers, new and old alike. British Banking Boost For Minorca Real Estate Britons buying real estate in Spain has seen British banks opening branches near the most popular areas, with Menorca being one of the beneficiaries. One bank is opening a branch on the quietest of the Balearic Islands, Minorca, anticipating further credit advances for those moving abroad. Tourists Behaving Badly Going on holiday is the highlight of the year for many people. Perhaps it explains the high spirits and bad behaviour sometimes found abroad in Europe's holiday resorts... Ibiza Clubs Welcome New 2007 Flights When British and German clubbers go on holiday they often head for the Spanish island of Ibiza. New routes from her UK market could mean an increase in tourists for the island and the Ibiza clubs for the 2007 season. Rush For The Sun By Flood Hit Brits A rain torn summer in the UK, compounded by widespread flooding in parts of England, has led to a surge of late summer holiday bookings. Spain is the favourite destination for the British escaping the rain, with the islands of Majorca and Menorca getting most bookings. 2007 Holiday Boost For Minorca From The Yachting World Spanish island Minorca, the quietest of the Balearic Islands, is set to welcome the Classic Yachts weekend. It's a boost for the island's tourism this year. Singles Outspending Families On Spanish Vacations New facts and figures released by the Spanish tourist authorities show that a single tourist is likely to spend more than an entire visiting family during their holidays. Minorca Vacation Island And A Hidden Past Ever popular with European families for their holidays, the peaceful Spanish island of Minorca hides a turbulent past.

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