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  • 2009 Ski Holidays In The US And Canada
    The ski season's upon us, and ski resorts in both the US and Canada are eagerly awaiting their skiing guests.

    With new investment even returning skiers should be happy with their 2009 ski holidays.
  • 2009 Sunshine Winter Holidays - Lanzarote
    If you're fed up with the winter weather, Lanzarote has become more affordable this year thanks to the budget airlines flying to the island, and it's perfect for a winter break.
  • 2009 European Capital Weekends - Mahon
    Weekend breaks are very much in vogue in Europe, and a visit to the capital of Menorca - Mahon - can make for a great few days away.
  • Yachting Holidays - Fort Lauderdale
    Fort Lauderdale has been a top tourist destination for decades. One of its primary attractions are the plentiful yacht facilities. Many have gained repute and esteem as some of the finest in the world.
  • Ski Holidays 2009 - Red Lights For Skiers
    The ski holiday season is here, and families who enjoy the great outdoors will soon be out on the slopes having a good time.

    But some ski resorts are having to put the brakes on the more serious skier, as the speeds they do are just too much.
  • The Sands Of Lanzarote - Best In Europe?
    There's many reasons why people are drawn to Lanzarote for a holiday - the climate during winter is one example - another is the first class beaches the island offers.
  • Travel Traditions Refuse To Die
    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 seperately.
  • Recession Hits Majorca Holiday Bookings
    A 2 hour flight away from London, Majorca has been the favourite destination for British holidaymakers for decades, and has helped Spain to be the holiday country it is today.

    But with the Euro strong against the pound, British tourists have been swapping Majorca for cheaper priced holiday spots.
  • Snowboarders Winning Resort Battles
    Some ski resorts have been less than welcoming to snowboarders in the past, but as the 2009 ski holiday season begins, purists are in a small minority.
  • 2009 Holiday Locations - Costa Teguise Lanzarote
    If you're considering somewhere new for a holiday in 2009, Lanzarote's Costa Teguise could be ideal for family time.
  • Tenerife Welcomes New Holiday Resort Upgrade
    Puerto de la Cruz is known to millions of Europeans as a great winter holiday resort - but with business seeping away new money is being spent to attract both new and visitors to the town this winter.
  • 2009 Spanish Vacations - Binibeca Menorca
    Vacations 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.
  • 2009 Ski Holidays USA - Aspen, Colorado
    It's nearly time to decide for the ski holiday fraternity which resort to head for this year - for many it will be one in Colorado, and often it's Aspen.
  • Great Train Journeys - Eurostar London And Paris
    Eurostar is the high speed rail service between Great Britain and the Continent. Over the past few months passenger service has increased by 18 percent. For many people the rail service is an attractive alternative to the hassles of air travel. But it is also just a great way to travel.
  • 2009 Ski Holidays Face Meltdown
    Of all the travel sectors likely to be hit hardest by the current economic crises, it has to be the ski holidays industry, according to British company International Property Tribune, who have fifteen travel sites including one for skiing

    'Recent surveys have shown that during the forthcoming economic downturn in Europe and the US, many people regard their summer holiday as an essential, not a luxury, and come hell or high water people are still going to take a holiday
  • Up And Running - Ski Resorts Open Early
    If ever there's a ski season that needs good news it has to be this one, with the world's economy freezing quicker than the snow.

    And the ski slopes have opened early in both the US and Europe, bringing some cheer to the ski holidays industry.
  • 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.
  • 2009 European Ski Holidays - Austria
    The ski holiday season is nearly here - and if you're lucky enough to be skiing in Europe this ski season, where could be better than Austria?
  • 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.
  • 2009 Star Holidays - Head For Spain
    Some people love nothing more than returning from holiday to tell their friends they saw someone famous on the same beach as them.

    Where are the stars likely to be for their 2009 holidays?
  • 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.
  • 2009 Ski Holidays - Revelstoke Canada
    Thinking about a ski holiday now winter is nearly upon us?

    Whether you're based in North America or Europe, Revelstoke in Canada's British Columbia could prove to be a great ski holiday destination.
  • 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.
  • Considering A Menorca Holiday? Out Of Season Can Be Best
    If you're considering a holiday in Menorca, a trip out of season sees the island peaceful and at her best.
  • Last Minute Holiday Savings Is So Last Year
    The travel world is changing - up until recently the best way to get a good deal for a holiday was to book late and pick up a bargain.

    But with travel companies wanting revenue now, deep discounts are being offered to those who book next year's holiday early.
  • British Clouds Brighten Menorca
    A number of world events have conspired to make this year not a particularly good one for the Mediterranean holiday island of Menorca, a favourite holidays destination for many European families

    The top reason for a drop in visitors is currencies - Menorca like the rest of Spain is part of the Eurozone, while the UK where most of Menorca's visitors are based has maintained her own currency - sterling - and the Euro has gained strength in the last 12 months, making Menorca holidays some ten per cent more expensive this year than last
  • 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.
  • The 2009 Ski Season is Just Around the Corner
    Winter is nearly here and skiers and winter-sports enthusiasts around the globe ramp up for the upcoming ski season. The 2009 ski season is expected to be busier than the 2008 season, despite economic worries. Ski resorts around the world offer discount ski packages for large groups and families.
  • 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.
  • Malta Tourist Numbers Beat 2008 Meltdown
    With holiday companies going bust and the economy slowing down, Malta has surprised many by increase the number of holidaymakers who have visited in 2008.
  • Ski Resorts Race to Open First
    Resort owners and their marketing teams have created a bit of competition among the world's ski resorts. The first competition of the year is quickly becoming one to see who is ready to open first. Which North American ski resort was the first to open for the 2008-2009 ski season?
  • Canary Islands: A Premier Winter Holiday Destination For 2009
    It's gloom and doom in Europe as the economies of the leading countries - the UK and Germany - falter, and warnings abound of two more years of austerity.

    But many people are throwing caution to the wind and booking winter holidays in two of Europe's favourite holiday islands.
  • Shame Of The British Tourist
    British holidaymakers are getting quite a reputation in Europe for drunken and violent behaviour.

    This summer two women tried to open a plane door at 30,000 feet to get some fresh air...
  • Spain is Scotland's Favorite Vacation Destination
    Spain has a lot to offer a vacationer. Scottish tourists, in particular, love spending their vacations in Spain. But when they can't get to Madrid or Barcelona, some are happy to stay close to home.
  • Majorca Jewel Loses Shine
    For years Majorca has been the jewel in the crown of Spanish tourism - successfully attracting Europeans, especially from Germany and the UK, but also further afield in recent years as Americans, Canadians, Russians and Australians have discovered for themselves that a holiday in Majorca isn't just plenty of sunshine and good beaches
  • 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.
  • Spanish Holidays Losing Ground to Turkey
    Turkey is gaining ground as a favorite holiday destination for Brits. Some low-cost airlines have been working with travel agents to help increase their own business as well as retaining the agent's client base.
  • British Tourists - Spend, Spend, Spend!
    Who would have thought that the British economy could be in trouble?

    The British love their holidays, and it's one of the last things to be cut it seems...
  • 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?
  • British Travel Agents In Gran Canaria For October
    The 2008 Association of British Travel Agents (ABTA) Conference will be held in October in the Canary Islands - more specifically, Gran Canaria. This year's theme is 'Innovation'. Attendance for the 2008 ABTA Conference is expected to nearly double that of last year.
  • UK Babes Love To Holiday
    UK babies have never had it so good - over a quarter have been on an overseas holiday by six months old.

    Parents are using their maternity leave to get cheap off peak holiday deals...
  • Breakthrough in Travel Safety For Faraway Tourists
    Natural disasters thousands of miles from home can have an immediate impact if you know someone holidaying in the area.

    The British government has come up with a scheme that will help next time there's a major earthquake, Tsunami or other disaster.
  • 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.
  • Economy Vacations At Do It Yourself Hotels
    Economy vacation seems like a contradiction in terms. It's hard to believe that a foreign holiday might be possible on a tight budget. Yet travelers have been finding ways to have their cake and it too.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • New Landmark For Monaco
    Paris has the Eiffel Tower, and it has become an instantly recognisable symbol of the French capital - send a postcard from Paris with the Eiffel Tower on the front and the recepient will know where you have been visiting before even reading the card

    And now Monaco, the second smallest country in the world, which borders France, is hoping to build a landmark which will become as recognisable the world over in the same way the French icon is
  • The Dolomites: Italy's Ski Destination
    The Dolomites are a section of the Alps, located in north-eastern Italy. While in the summer and autumn months, the Dolomites are primarily used for mountain climbing, hiking and base jumping, in the winter the situation changes. In the winter, the Dolomites are a Mecca for international skiing, bringing hundreds of thousands of guests to the country.
  • 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.
  • Spanish Diversity Keeps The Tourists Coming Back
    The Spanish mainland and her islands have enough diversity to keep attracting tourists year after year, helpin maintain the country's number one tourist position.
  • Spain Boasts More Than 15 Million Tourists in the First Half of 2008
    According to a recent study, Spain has seen a 3.3 percent growth in tourism during the first six months of 2008. Poor economic conditions worldwide do not seem to be taking a toll on tourism. Millions of people are simply planning their vacations to better accommodate a strained economy. To the well-seasoned traveler, this simply presents an exercise in planning and budgeting.
  • Travel Agents In The World Of Technology
    Travel agents have had to adapt fast to an ever changing holidays market - and those that have can provide holiday details to almost any destination in the world.
  • 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.
  • Motorsports Raises Holiday 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.
  • Credit Crunch Holds No Fears For 2008 Malta Holidays
    The credit squeeze, Oil prices and higher aviation fuel costs might suggest that Malta, which is a three hour flight from her main market of the United Kingdom, might see a drop in tourist numbers this year

    And with the media reporting on a possible recession there could be even more reasons why a holiday in Malta might not be top of everyone's list for summer 2008
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Travel Agents Adapt To Stay In Business
    New technology means tourists today have a better choice than ever of where to go in the world - and who with.

    Which means the travel industry has to be constantly evolving to meet today's tourists expectations.
  • Tias Lanzarote: A Hub for Tourism
    The primary hub of tourism on Lanzarote, Puerto del Carmen, is in the Tias municipality. Tias resorts are some of the largest and oldest on the island.
  • Resorts and Towns on Tenerife
    Tenerife is the largest of the Canary Islands. Variety is abundant on Tenerife. Accommodations on the island are as varied as the visitors it attracts.
  • First Surcharges For 20 Years Hit British Tourists
    In the eighties holiday companies would often meet increased costs by adding a surcharge to their brochure prices.

    With aviation fuel and oil prices at record highs, the surcharge is making its way back...
  • 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.
  • 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...
  • Tourists Ignoring Financial Worries
    There's 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 it's a sunshine holiday they want - and forget the rainy day!
  • Budget Skiing and Vacation Packages
    It's a sad time for skiiers - it's summertime!

    But they can cheer themselves up thinking of all the great ski destinations they can visit for the 2008/9 season in the US and Europe!
  • Malta Holidays Change Marketing Strategies
    Malta has been promoting itself as a holiday island for some years, but is taking new marketing initiatives to reach an audience that might not have considered a holiday in Malta before.
  • Ashes To Ashes - Heating The Tourist Dollar
    Looking for something different in your holiday this year - some fun, a touch of danger, and education for the kids all in one?

    Head for a volcano!
  • Holidays in Malta - The Reasons Why
    Considering a holiday in Malta instead of Spain or Florida?

    There's good reasons to think that Malta could be just as good...
  • 2008 Holidays Are Still Packaged Up
    The 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.
  • Early Easter Means Early Travel
    Easter came early this year, and good numbers of tourists have helped calm an uncertain travel market with the economy slowing down.
  • Cruising - Luxury Gigayacht Announced
    Cruising is increasingly popular around the Caribbean and Mediterranean - but for the ultra rich nothing beats a new yacht built in Monaco that can cruise the world in comfort.
  • 2008 Holidays Not Hit By Economy - Yet
    Confidence in the economy is low in most European countries, and with oil prices high and property prices slipping, the holidays market is so far remarkably resilient to a turndown.
  • Holiday Island Greets Super Cars
    Vacation island Menorca has worked hard to cultivate her image of a serene, peaceful destination over the years, and appeals to parents with toddlers, couples in their thirties and forties, and the older generation - and of all the holiday islands the take up of villa holidays is most likely in Menorca as opposed to hotel based ones
  • 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.
  • Ski Holiday Prices On A Hike
    The 2008 ski season is over, and research shows a steep rise in the cost of a typical ski holiday, and 2009 could see higher prices again.
  • Irish give Spring Break Trade A Bounce
    With an economic downturn in both Europe and the U.S., and sterling and the dollar weak against the Euro, the European holidays market has an anxious year ahead.

    But high numbers of Irish tourists over Easter has helped boost confidence.
  • Apres-Ski USA 2008
    The ski season's finished - but what happens to the popular winter holiday destinations when the snow melts away?
  • Travel Safety and Security
    The holiday season is upon us - and as millions of tourists prepare for their hard earned summer holidays, criminal gangs prepare for rich pickings from those who relax just a little too much...
  • 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.
  • Star Studded Holiday Resorts
    Celebrities are often in the press visiting their favourrite holiday destinations, and if you're undecided about where to take a summer holiday this year, looking at where the celebrities holiday could give you some ideas.
  • Speeding Skiers Face Jail Time
    Advanced ski equipment allowing skiers more speed and a more carefree attitude has led to more accidents - including deaths - on the ski slopes in both Northern America and Europe.

    Some U.S. resorts are going to take speeding skiers to court...
  • 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.
  • Holiday Mix Is Changing For 2008
    In a fast moving world new travel companies have appeared on-line 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 too.
  • Internet Shakes Up The Travel Market
    Traditional travel agents are in decline as more and more people book their own holidays - and with the internet providing all the details a travel agent can, the internet's share of the holiday market goes from strength to strength.
  • 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.
  • Resorts Vs. Snowboarding: A Conflict of Interest?
    Snowboarding is banned by some ski resorts as simply too dangerous to mix with families skiing - but some US resorts are relenting and allowing the snowboarders equal access.
  • 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.
  • When East Goes South
    East Midlands airport's recent reports confirm that the rush for winter holidays and booking summer holidays early isn't confined to one area of the UK, and East Midlanders are flying south to get some winter sunshine!
  • Flying Start For 2008 Holidays
    The travel industry has got off to a flying start for 2008, with some on-line travel companies reporting a near 20 per cent rise compared to 2007.
  • 2008 Holiday Prices Go Up
    Predictions for 2008 include that holiday prices will rise steeply, and the travel companies say higher priced oil and aviation fuel is to blame.

    Travel analysts say it's because holiday companies have merged and putting less holidays up for sale compared to recent years.
  • Hotel Chain Expands to Spain
    Travelodge in the UK has operated a successful business model, and is now expanding to Spain.
  • New Cash For 2008 Andorra Ski Holidays
    Austria, Switzerland and Andorra were among the European ski countries last year who saw a decline in ski holiday visitors, and Andorra has been investing in her facilities to try and tempt the skiiers she lost back for the 2008 season

    In the past Andorra has grown in stature from a destination offering cheap ski holidays to one that can compete with the best that Europe has to offer, with a growing number of ski holidays being taken in the country over the last decade to the point where it was attracting some ten million tourists a year
  • 2008 Ski Holidays Price Rocket
    Ski holidays for the 2008 skiing season are the most expensive ever.

    Given that 2007 was a poor year it's come as a surprise to some travel analysts..
  • Another Airline Joins 2008 Fight For Malta's Skies
    The battle for Malta's tourist was fierce in 2007, and a newcomer to the market is helping to ensure 2008 air fares will stay low.
  • Ski Holidays Look Cool For 2008
    The ski season is upon us, and some resorts are already booked out for the 2007/8 season.

    Despite early snow falls, the resorts are taking no chances and have invested heavily to make sure 2008 ski holidays are the best ever.
  • More Brits Head to the Slopes For 2008 Winter Skiing
    With over a million ski holidays taken by the British this year, the new 2007/8 season looks a promising one with early snow in ski destinations like Austria and Andorra.
  • Online Booking Changing the Way People Travel
    Holidays and business trips have gone through a revolution in recent years, extending consumer choice and bringing down prices.
  • Self-Catering Holidays: The Hottest Way to Travel
    In today's world of booking a holiday on the internet, self catering holidays have really come into their own, with photos and even videos showing off villas and apartments that could be home for a week or two.
  • 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

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