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Surprising Eco Holidays - Tenerife

Wed, 15 Feb 2012 03:25:35 -0500

It has an image of package holidays, a rowdy nightlife and last minute bargains to fill the large hotels in man-made resorts, but the image of Tenerife for many and the reality are two different things. Far from being a mecca for teenagers on their first holiday without their parents, the island is increasingly become a destination for those who like their holidays to be green, and the environmentally aware tourist is just as likely to be looking at what the weather in Tenerife is like as those after a last minute bargain where anywhere will do. The clue as to why it has a poor image for some but is a delight to others is beacuse there are two distinct parts, although both have the same renowned weather in Tenerife the south is made up of holiday resorts, while the north has forests and is largely undeveloped with traditional villages still there. The authorities have actively pushed a green agenda for tourism, seeing it as a future market that will help Tenerife maintain her position as one of Europe's leading holiday destinations, and has just won an environment award from the UK's Independent Travel Association. **End Summary** Topics: green holidays]]> carbon footprint]]> weather in Tenerife]]> carbon free]]> renewable energy]]>]]> About the Author: ]]> For Tenerife holidays information including what the weather in Tenerife is like at the moment visit www.tribuneweather.com

Tenerife Beats The European Recession

Mon, 23 Jan 2012 11:49:12 -0500

It's well known as an ideal winter holiday island for those who like to get away from Northern Europe to some warm weather and sunshine in the dark and cold months either side of the New Year, but Tenerife is more than just that as recent figures show that it's very firmly on the map for tourists year round. And not only is it attracting tourists year round, it's managing to increase her visitor numbers while other popular holiday destinations see theirs fall. Overall in Europe - though not worldwide - the number of people taking holidays is declining due to the current economic circumstances and reduced disposable household income. In late 2011 Thomas Cook - one of the best known holiday firms in the world - saw their share price plunge as it approached its bankers for further funding - a sure sign that the holidays industry overall is experiencing difficult times. Which makes it even more surprising that the number of people looking at a Tenerife map when deciding where to take their week or two away in the last year has increased, with visitor numbers in 2012 expected to be good as well. **End Summary** Topics: Tenerife]]> map for tourists]]> disposable household income]]> Thomas Cook]]> Tenerife map]]> holidays industry]]> civil unrest]]> activity holidays]]>]]> About the Author: ]]> A map of Tenerife is available at http://www.tribunemap.com and at the same site they also maps of Lanzarote and Gran Canaria, as well as a Tenerife map

Villa Owners Face 2012 Holidays Squeeze

Tue, 03 Jan 2012 17:30:37 -0500

Villa holidays have become part of the travel scene over the last quarter of a century, and offer holidaymakers an alternative to longer established hotel based trips. And while not as popular as hotels, there's a good demand and villa holidays are available both through specialist companies and direct from owners who advertise them on themed internet sites. Typically both companies and owners will show photographs of the accommodation inside and of the gardens and pool, availability, prices and reputable ones will also have reviews from previous renters. Other information will include whether it's advised to hire a car or if the local amenities and beaches are within walking distance, how far it is to the nearest main airport along with offers of flights which can be included at the time of booking. And the system works well, with private companies providing reps in the resorts and many private owners publishing a telephone number as a contact point in case of any problems that arise during a trip, and the choice is wide and varied - just look in a search engine for example for Tenerife villa holidays. **End Summary** Topics: villa holidays]]> Tenerife villa holidays]]> themed internet sites]]> villa holiday owners]]> full occupancy rates]]> hotel holidays]]>]]> About the Author: ]]> More information about Tenerife villa holidays are at http://www.villaholidayreview.com

Internet Service Keeps Tenerife Travel Industry Honest

Tue, 03 Jan 2012 17:24:04 -0500

Your Tenerife travel itinerary can start with a street-level view of the island before you leave home, thanks to new technology holidaymakers can see where they're going before they even pick up a Tenerife map. Tenerife is one of the seven islands that make up the Canaries. The Canaries belong to Spain, but are located much closer to Africa, just off the coast of the Sahara Desert. Their southern location makes them an ideal place for those looking for year-round sunshine. Inviting beaches are always just a few minutes to a couple hours' drive from any location on the island. The most populated and frequently traveled areas are along the coastline. This is where most of the island's hotels and resorts are located. Much of the central part of the island is set aside as national parkland. Its 73 square kilometers is home to Mount Teide, the world's third highest volcano. Many parts of this UNESCO-designated World Heritage Site are closed to vehicles of any type in order to preserve its ecology. Between the near-endless sunshine and the island's ecological wonders, the Tenerife travel industry typically draws over five million visitors per year. **End Summary** Topics: Tenerife]]> map]]> Tenerife map]]> blog]]>]]> About the Author: ]]> The popular Tenerife holiday resorts are reviewed at www.tribunemap.com who also have online a Tenerife map They also have a news section along with a blog about maps

British Tourists Find Home Comforts Abroad

Wed, 14 Dec 2011 03:14:27 -0500

Spending a week or two abroad on a holiday is something many families look forward to throughout the year, and a break from the norm can help adults recharge their batteries while children discover somewhere new, or re-visit somewhere that has happy memories from the year before. Relaxing, exploring, good weather, the beach and time as a family are some of the benefits of a holiday in popular destinations such as Tenerife, Lanzarote, France, Portugal and mainland Spain for many Europeans. But there is another benefit of the family holiday - experiencing a different culture and language that can help younger members of the family discover that there is a different world from their homeland, and often it can help them to appreciate differences in culture that can be enjoyed, and for the diversity of different countries to be understood. But is this being underminded for British families by the expansion of retail chains that are on every High Street back home opening up abroad? For years now British, German and Irish bars and restaurants means a family can visit the popular holiday destinations such as Majorca, Lanzarote, Tenerife, the Costa del Sol, etc. **End Summary** Topics: shopping]]> food]]> Marks And Spencer]]> Tesco]]> Champs Elysees]]> Lanzarote Weather forecast]]>]]> About the Author: ]]> If you live in France and would like to see the M&S site click through for Marks & Spencer France For those visiting Lanzarote who would like to see a 5 or 7 day Lanzarote weather forecast visit http://www.tribuneweather.com

Tenerife - Great For Family Holidays - Now Good For Luxury Too

Wed, 30 Nov 2011 03:08:31 -0500

A top destination for family holidays, somewhere that's cheap and cheerful, and an island where if you want to go drinking all night you'd feel at home. All these descriptions could accurately describe a few holiday destinations when you look at a map of Europe, and one of the destinations many people might name would be Tenerife. But while some of the stereotypes might still apply to Tenerife, it is possible to go upmarket and have a luxury holiday that would be on a level associated with more glamourous locations such as Monaco and the French Riveria. When you look at a map of Tenerife it shows there are two airports, and most airlines include the island in their schedules, often year round due to the good weather it's well known for, and it's the accommodation that is going to cost more than the flights which are available via many regional airports in Europe. **End Summary** Topics: map of Tenerife]]> luxury holidays]]> Monaco]]> French Riviera]]> Dallas]]>]]> About the Author: ]]> For some more information about Tenerife including a map of Tenerife visit tribunemap.com

When Holiday Excitement Falls Flat - And How To Stop It Happening

Thu, 10 Nov 2011 03:20:12 -0500

If it's not bad enough for the travel industry at the moment with poor sales and the economy in a poor state, the last thing they need to hear is that for those who did venture abroad this year - quite a few wish they had stayed at home. And with as many as one in five expressing this sentiment, 2012 looks a little dismal for holiday companies hoping to get more people holidaying abroad next year than this. Many people go away in the hope of better weather than at home - and unless you book somewhere that's good nearly all the time - have a look at today's Tenerife weather for example - there's always a risk factor that the rain will dampen your holiday mood. So what were the main reasons for some 20% of the respondents to the survey wishing they had stayed at home in the UK? Top of the list is the stress of the journey when travelling with young children. The excitement of going away and then arriving at the airport is enough to more than perk a toddler's interest... **End Summary** Topics: weather in Tenerife]]> holiday companies]]> passport control]]> family holidays]]> stress]]>]]> About the Author: ]]> Today's weather and a five day forecast for popular European holiday locations including the weather in Tenerife is available with tribuneweather.com

Button Stops Vettel Winning The World Championship

Thu, 29 Sep 2011 03:18:41 -0400

Mathematically Sebastian Vettel could have won the drivers' 2011 F1 Championship at the Singapore Grand Prix - but Jensen Button in his McLaren coming second means the young German driver will have to wait until Japan at least before claiming the crown. And if Vettel gets enough points in Japan, it will be the second year in a row he has won the drivers' championship, and in the form he is in there doesn't seem much doubt that he will win it. Apart from three races around the half way stage of the season when it seemed possible that another driver might just catch Vettel, it's been apparent from early on that he has the car and the ability to carry on winning. Maybe Ferrari or Mclaren might be able to catch Red Bull in engineering for 2012, but judging from the last few races there's only one driver likely to challenge Vettel and stop him winning three years in a row, and that's Jensen Button, who drove another great race in Singapore and was within a couple of seconds of catching him as the race finished. **End Summary** Topics: F1]]> Grand Prix]]> Singapore]]> sport]]> autos]]>]]> About the Author: ]]> Information about real estate for sale in Monaco is available with monacoproperty.net For visitors they also have an accommodation guide including the hotels in Monaco

Where Historic And Present Day Malta Meet

Wed, 14 Sep 2011 03:24:49 -0400

Centrally located in the Mediterranean Sea, about 93km south of Sicily, Malta is frequented by travelers on holiday. Many visit the historic ruins that indicate humans first settled there in 5200 BC. Animal life in the Megalithic era included dwarf species such as hippopotamuses and elephants. The absence of natural predators allowed these small species to thrive in such a temperate climate. They became extinct shortly after the introduction of human life. Archaeologists have uncovered many interesting artifacts from prehistoric and historic eras that have helped shaped the face of Malta. Each era has left many marks on the physical surface of the land as well as in the culture of the people who live there. Many museums proudly display items from centuries past in order to educate travelers to the island. The Capital City Valletta is often referred to as the heartbeat of Malta. Only about 6,500 residents call Valletta home. It is a small city but one very rich in culture, history and modern day conveniences. Hotels, bars, and restaurants operate under modern regulations and offer modern amenities for today's savvy travelers. The city is home to some of the noblest architecture in Europe. **End Summary** Topics: church]]> Roman Catholic]]> holidaymakers]]> Malta property]]> profile]]>]]> About the Author: ]]> More information and a Malta profile are at maltaproperty.info where the latest Malta property can be requested.

Holiday Industry Still In The Doldrums

Fri, 12 Aug 2011 03:58:27 -0400

With the share price of one of the UK's leading holiday companies, Thomas Cook Holidays, dropping by over 27 per cent in a day in the same week that government statistics showed that the average disposable household income in the country had fallen over the last 12 months, the outlook for the overseas travel market is still pretty negative. There were hopes in the travel industry that summer 2011 would be a turning point, and figures for April were encouraging, with Cyprus enjoyng a surge in visitors compared to last year, and other Mediterranean islands like Menorca experiencing a revival in bookings. But Easter could have been a false dawn. Easter was later this year and coincided with the royal wedding and an extra official day off, meaning that many people could take a ten or fourteen night break without using up too much of their annual leave entitlement. The industry has reacted by offering good deals for the peak summer weeks, cutting down on the availability for next year, and TUI, the owners of First Choice and Thomson Holidays announcing that from 2012 First Choice would be offering exclusively package deals. **End Summary** Topics: Thomas Cook Holidays]]> government statistics]]> disposable household income]]> holidays]]> vacations]]> travel]]> Menorca]]>]]> About the Author: ]]> Property in Menorca information and listings from estate agents are available with http://www.menorcaprops.com For those who like villa holidays, the site has the facility to search James Villas

Low Cost Threat For Tenerife Holidays

Thu, 11 Aug 2011 04:22:25 -0400

Brochure prices for a holiday in Tenerife, like many other popular destinations, has come down in real terms in recent years. A great deal of this is down to lower airfares, with low cost carriers flying to Tenerife and the other Canary Islands from the UK, Ireland and other parts of Europe, at a significantly lower cost than their competitors. But are cheap flights to Tenerife because of some airlines ability to be more efficient than others - or is it because holiday destinations know that more airlines equals more flights, which in turn means more tourists arriving, and they are prepared to give preferential treatment over exisiting carriers, allowing flights to come down in price for some, but not all airlines? For Tenerife it's possible that it's come to the stage where some tour operators feel that the playing field is so uneven it's difficult for them to win in a fair fight - and could stop offering holidays at all. **End Summary** Topics: holiday in Tenerife]]> cheap flights to Tenerife]]> Thomas Cook]]> Thomson Holidays]]> tour operators]]>]]> About the Author: ]]> Holiday in Tenerife resources are online at http://yourtenerife.net Also accessible there are cheap flights to Tenerife

New Destinations Too Hot For Families

Tue, 09 Aug 2011 03:15:37 -0400

Since the banking crises in 2008 put much of the world into recession, holiday companies in Britain, Germany, Norway and other European countries have tried to combat the recession by offering new areas that are cheaper than traditional favourites like Lanzarote, and there has been a significant number of tourists happy to try out the new offerings. British holidaymakers in particular have found the new destinations tempting as they are outside of the Eurozone, and with their currency struggling against the Euro but still buying good amounts of other currencies, even in times of recession it has still allowed an overseas holiday for many, when there might not have been during the economic downturn. But events earlier this year in Egypt and Tunisia - two of the four big new locations - have unfolded, it could be that many families will switch back to their Lanzarote holidays as safety and security become just as much as a priority as overall price. The other two destinations heavily promoted by the tour operators are Morocco and Turkey, with Turkey having the largest share of tourism of the four. **End Summary** Topics: holiday in Lanzarote]]> Lanzarote weather forecast]]> international law]]> family]]> family holidays]]>]]> About the Author: ]]> Holiday in Lanzarote resources are online at yourlanzarote.net and they include a Lanzarote weather forecast for those visiting soon.

Less UK Money Could Hit Menorca Holidays

Mon, 08 Aug 2011 03:43:40 -0400

Alarm bells will be ringing across the travel industry following recent government statistics in the UK showed that many families will be over a thousand pounds a year worse off this year than last. With no immediate signs of the economy improving enough to address that, tour operators and villa holiday companies will be trying to figure out just how many holidays they should be offering in their 2012 brochures. And with more people booking last minute to try and grab a bargain, planning just how many holidays to cater for in 2012 is a logistical nightmare for the big tour operators like Thomas Cook, First Choice and Thomson Holidays. For an island like Menorca, which is popular for villa holidays, it also brings into the equation of how many villas the specialist companies should be offering in their portfolio for the traditional popular months of May to September. James Villa holidays who are the number 1 specialist company in the UK will also be aware that many villa owners will be advertising their accommodation privately, and might well cut their prices sharply to attract clients who might previously have been with the company. **End Summary** Topics: Menorca flights]]> James Villa Holidays]]> villa holidays]]> disposable income]]> package holidays]]> Menorca]]>]]> About the Author: ]]> For Menorca flights and photographs of Mahon Airport visit yourmenorca.net For accommodation, as well as hotels they have villa holiday companies such as James Villa Holidays offering Menorca.

New Green Flights Launched In The UK

Mon, 08 Aug 2011 03:43:04 -0400

A lot of the blame for carbon emissions is blamed on the airline industry, and various initiatives have been introduced to try and address that to satisfy the flying public and environmental lobby. Actions have included allowing passengers to opt into paying extra when they book their flights to offset carbon emissions and greenhouse gases, and for the funds to go to organisations that will plant new trees and other actions which are good for the environment. Cynics might argue that this is a clever marketing ploy as it addresses the concerns of some passengers about how their flying will impact the world, while those who aren't concerned simply don't pay - a voluntary green tax. And it takes away any guilt felt by environmentally concerned passengers, and allows the airlines to defend themselves by stating that they are doing all they can to help reduce any environmental damage that might be caused by flights. There are even awards now for airlines that are deemed 'greenest' which are regularly updated. Three airlines that seem to do particularly well for the way they are addressing the environmental concerns of flying include Continental Airlines, Virgin and Alaska Airlines. **End Summary** Topics: Thomson Holidays]]> Birmingham Airport]]> environment]]> carbon footprint]]> flights]]> Majorca]]> Palma Airport]]>]]> About the Author: ]]> Cheap holidays in Majorca are available with online resource yourmajorca.net If you haven't visited before, they include a useful Majorca map and the latest weather forecast.

Moving To A Tax Haven - Monaco

Sat, 06 Aug 2011 03:52:40 -0400

It's often said that moving house is one of the most stressful things in life - not just moving house but moving country can add to the stress. But if the move is to Monaco the good news is that a lot of the preperation can be done for you, with services designed to make the whole transistion process easier than would have been. And once in Monaco other services are on hand to make life in the new country seamless, and being part of the community quickly. Need to know where the best local supermarkets are? Need some things translated? Where to park, and once familiar with your favourite produce want to be able to order online? Want a bank account that you can access online, and be introduced to the top banking officers when you first visit, and have all the information needed prepared in advance? And how about where to live? **End Summary** Topics: banker i Monaco]]> private banking in Switzerland]]> Monaco residency]]> tax haven]]>]]> About the Author: ]]> Monaco bank details - known in Germany as banker i Monaco are available in a free report by request online at http://www.monacoproperty.net/banks and for those who prefer private banking in Switzerland

Great Summer Holiday Islands For 2011 - Menorca

Fri, 05 Aug 2011 03:51:48 -0400

If you want to get away for a late summer break, one island in particular could be just right if you're booking for a family. Part of the Balearic Islands and just two hours flight from the UK, Menorca has always been known as the quietest of the group which includes Ibiza and Majorca, and for good reason. It's ideal for families, and it's how Menorca wants to stay. Many of this year's visitors will be families who chose the island for their first family holiday and found it to be all they hoped for that they have kept holidaying on Menorca while their children have grown up - and then by themselves once their offspring have flown the nest. If you decide to book a trip to the island, which areas are best suited for a family visit? S'Algar is a purpose built holiday area, not far from the capital Mahon and the airport where the Menorca flights arrive, located on the south-east coast of the island. It has a variety of accommodation available, including both villas and different standards of hotels. But not really the area for a beach holiday. **End Summary** Topics: Minorca flights]]> villa holidays in Menorca]]> James Villa Holidays]]> www.yourmenorca.net]]>]]> About the Author: ]]> Minorca flights are available from many regional airports - visit www.yourmenorca.net for more details. They also have hotel reviews along with companies who specialise in villa holidays holidays in Menorca

Top Things To See In Tenerife

Thu, 04 Aug 2011 03:34:03 -0400

Tenerife is an ideal destination for summer family holidays, with a great choice of hotels and villas, and plenty of things to do and see to keep the whole family happy. Here are some of the things which are highly rated by the press and previous tourists to act as a guide: No matter what the Tenerife weather is like - and normally it's great - no viisit to the island is complete without going to see Mount Teide, the volcano that is over 3000 Metres high -and when the Tenerife weather is good you can reach the summit by cable car for 20 Euros. Impressively, not only is Mount Teide the highest point of Spain and her islands, but is the third largest volcano in the world - and is the biggest drawing natural attraction for tourists visiting the island. Other attractions when you look at a map of Tenerife include a day trip to the former capital La Laguna. It's full of traditional buildings and quite different from the modern resorts, but at the same time due to it being a university town it has a vibrant nightlife too. **End Summary** Topics: Tenerife]]> Tenerife blog]]> things to do]]> Mount Teide]]> volcano]]>]]> About the Author: ]]> More information about Tenerife is available at yourtenerife.net and the latest news and travel is on their Tenerife blog

Great Beach Holidays For The Summer - Cyprus

Wed, 03 Aug 2011 04:05:26 -0400

A quality family friendly beach when you go away can be the centrepiece of a good holiday, but how do you get to know where the best beaches are before you book your accommodation? A poll recently by leading travel site tripadvisor will certainly help, as it's based on what tourists have experienced recently, and it will enable those looking for a good beach holiday to know where to book for this summer. Topping the poll was Ayia Napa in Cyprus, famous - or infamous depending upon your point of view and maybe your age - for its nightlife, second only in the Mediterranean to Ibiza. The two best beaches are Main and Nissi. The good news for those who love Cyprus but prefer a quieter holiday than Ayia Napa offers is that the island also came in third. Protaras beaches which did well were Fig Tree and Flamingo. Another popular destination British tourists voted for and came seventh in their poll was Majorca, and in particular when you look at a Majorca map the resort of Alcudia. Meanwhile another area of the island was voted as having the 9th best beach - Calvia. **End Summary** Topics: Cyprus]]> St Ives]]> Cornwall]]> Majorca]]> travel survey]]> Algarve]]> cheap Cyprus holiday]]>]]> About the Author: ]]> A Cyprus travel resource is online at yourcyprus.info and they have tour operators who often include cheap Cyprus holiday information.

McLaren Win Hungarian Grand Prix

Wed, 03 Aug 2011 04:05:22 -0400

For the second week in a row it was another action packed weekend of Grand Prix, McLaren's Jenson Button took the chequered flag to show Red Bull they're going to have a real fight on their hands after the summer break. There's now a three week break before the season starts again, with two of those weeks being compulsory down-time when none of the teams are allowed to work, to ensure all the teams get some holiday in a long season. The next race is Belgium, August 28. It was a fitting win for Button as he was celebrating his 200th Grand Prix drive - and he achieved the first victory of his career in Hungary which made the weekend extra sweet for him. It took over a hundred races before he secured his first victory, but between then and now he won the drivers' championship and is firmly established as a popular driver who has the abilty to challenge and win any of the races against not only his teammate and fellow world champion Lewis Hamilton but against anyone another team puts up against him - including current leader Sebastian Vettel. **End Summary** Topics: McLaren engineers]]> Hungary]]> Grand Prix]]> F1]]> Jenson Button]]> twitter]]> drive through penalty]]> Monaco Grand Prix]]>]]> About the Author: ]]> For those wanting accommodation at the Monaco Grand Prix monacoproperty.net has details of the hotel Columbus Monaco On their homepage you can request details of Monaco property for sale

Budget Airlines Help Lanzarote Stay Competitive

Tue, 02 Aug 2011 03:06:54 -0400

Throughout Europe there is less disposable household income than in recent years, and with worries about job security and inflation predicted to outstrip pay rises for the next couple of years, the surprise perhaps is not that less overseas holidays are being taken at the moment, but that the market hasn't seen a much sharper decline. The reason that many people are still able to venture abroad and take Lanzarote holidays for example is due a large part to budget airlines like Ryanair and easyJet, who have made the cost of getting to favourite destinations cheaper and within reach of many families, even during the current recession. And while it may be fashionable among some quarters to criticise pioneers like Ryanair for the way they price their flights, without them the travel industry would be in a worse state than it is today. **End Summary** Topics: Lanzarote]]> low cost airlines]]> Bristol]]> holidays]]> travel]]> families]]>]]> About the Author: ]]> Low cost Lanzarote flights are available at yourlanzarote.net Thanks to budget airlines more people take a Lanzarote holiday and with a good winter climate a holiday is possible year round to enjoy the weather in Lanzarote

Best Beach Vacations Summer 2011 - Majorca

Sat, 23 Jul 2011 03:16:34 -0400

The majority of family holidays centre around the beach, and finding a good one near to your hotel or villa is an important part of having a good time - and getting it wrong can mean the whole trip is a bad experience. So where are the good beaches in destinations ideal for a family holiday? For Majorca, the most popular European vacation island, the answer is Playa de Muro, according to a recent leading quality British newspaper's travel section. Playa de Muro is located in the north of the island when looking at a map of Majorca, and the closest holiday resort is Alcudia, popular with both German and British tourists. The travel section reports that the golden sands are 'never ending' and that the beach has earned Blue Flag status, with a number of good hotels located along the beach, offering a good choice for those wanting to be near a beach and searching the internet for Majorca hotels. . They advise that you can wade out quite a long way in the clear water before getting out of your depth, so this is a great option if you have small children. **End Summary** Topics: family holidays]]> Thomas Cook holidays]]> Majorca flights]]> Playa de Muro]]> best beaches]]>]]> About the Author: ]]> Budget airlines with low cost Majorca flights are accessible via yourmajorca.net At the same resource they have offers from Thomas Cook Holidays

Ferrari Win British Grand Prix Battle

Thu, 14 Jul 2011 03:43:18 -0400

If the talk in motorsport before the 2011 British Grand Prix was whether McLaren could do anything to stop Red Bull running away with this season's championship, it ended by the time the chequered flag was shown. After an excellent drive and victory by Fernando Alonso, McLaren had dropped out of the frame as the main challengers, with Ferrari's resurgence in the sport they dominated for so many years becoming the main debating point. And while it won't be known for a couple more races whether Ferrari will be able to sustain their challenge, they ensured that Silverstone will be remembered for a great team and driver occasion. Before the race, the previous nine had seen the two Red Bull drivers take pole position in each one, but it was Fernando Alonso who broke the monopoly, not the British drivers Jensen Button and Lewis Hamilton in front of their home fans. It was a bad day for McLaren, and most of their poor fortune can be put down to the team in the pits rather than their drivers. **End Summary** Topics: Ferrari]]> McLaren]]> Silverstone]]> British Grand Prix]]>]]> About the Author: ]]> More information about Monaco hotels are at http://www.monacoproperty.net/hotels and property for sale - in Germany known as Monaco Immobilien is on the homepage. The travel resource also has on their blog free to use articles

Mediterranean Holiday Island Wins More Hotel Awards

Sun, 10 Jul 2011 03:07:25 -0400

Independent awards for excellence are always good news for hotels, the publicity generated can really boost the occupancy level of the recipient, and with the holidays market still slow it's a good time to win. So it was welcome news for the Corinthia Palace Hotel when they won the title of 'Malta's Leading Hotel' at the recent World Travel Awards. The Corinthia Palace is one of best known Malta hotels, opened in 1968 it is ideal for those wanting a spa holiday, located just five miles from the airport it is also well located to explore the islands of Malta and Gozo. Launched in 1993, the World Travel Awards where the Corinthia won the award was held in Portugal, and was described by the Wall Street Journal as the 'Oscars of the travel industry.' After receiving the award the Corinthia's general manager commented: 'This World Travel Award is a fantastic addition to the many accolades that the hotel has received over the years,' and continued in true Oscar style tradition, 'Set in extensive landscaped gardens, the beautiful property, with its air of seasoned luxury and turn of the century columned villa, speaks for itself in terms of opulence. **End Summary** Topics: Green credentials]]> award winning hotels]]> hotels in Malta]]> yourmalta]]> http://www.yourmalta.com]]>]]> About the Author: ]]> Hotels in Malta and holiday resources are available when visiting yourmalta For apartments for sale in Malta visit http://www.maltaproperty.info

Djokovic Wins Wimbledon Tennis

Thu, 07 Jul 2011 03:43:19 -0400

If the home tennis fans were disappointed to see the country's top player lose in the semi-finals again, the final was good enough to make up for their disappointment earlier in the week. Rafa Nadal came in as slight favourite, having won the tournament before, but new world number one, Serbian Novak Djokovic put away any nervousness of the big occasion by winning three sets to one. It was Nadal who was making the uncharacteristic unforced errors which allowed Djokovic to take a two set lead, before Nadal seemed to realise he was on the brink of defeat to take the third set and with it the possibility of winning Wimbledon again. But the fourth set was much like the first two, with more errors from the Majorca born Spaniard, and his Serbian opponent maintained his level of play to wrap the set - and the championship - up in impressive style. 24 year old Djokovic now lives in Monaco, the well known tax haven, and is an official resident after buying a Monaco property. **End Summary** Topics: rafa nadal]]> novak djokovic]]> wimbledon tennis]]> Majorca]]> Mallorca hotels]]>]]> About the Author: ]]> Several of the Mallorca hotels are reviewed online at yourmajorca.net They also have cheap flight to Majorca information on their flights page.

How World Events Can Change Travel Trends

Tue, 05 Jul 2011 14:18:10 -0400

For those with the money to travel and choose pretty much whatever destination they like, some well known tourist hotspots have come off their shortlists in recent times. Just recently for example new figures have shown that since the civil protests against the Greek austerity measures being introduced by their government to try and solve their debt crises, bookings for Greek islands like Corfu and Crete have fallen 15% compared to the same time a year ago. And it's not just Greece where domestic events have turned away holidaymakers - Turkey has become a holiday favourite recently as prices have been low - but so far this year the number of bookings has gone decidely downwards. Part of this is down to prices. Turkey benefitted from being deemed among the new low cost destinations for a family holiday - but last year as a Post Office Travel Services survey showed, prices have been rising while Spain and Portugal had dropped theirs. Is it the economy that has seen Turkey experiencing a drop in bookings? **End Summary** Topics: Greece]]> Greek Islands]]> Malta]]> Corfu]]> Crete]]> civil unrest]]> debt crises]]>]]> About the Author: ]]> Malta holiday information is available with yourmalta.com and they include airlines who run cheap flight to Malta promotions on their flights page. Malta realtors with listings for Malta Real Estate can be found by visiting www.maltaproperty.info