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Monaco Grand Prix Success The 2006 Monaco Grand Prix was won by Spain's Fernando Alonso in a Renault. The Grand Prix is the only one of the season run on ordinary streets instead of a purpose built circuit, and is seen almost as much as social event as a great sporting occasion. Med Island Defends Tourists Visitors to the Mediterranean are often confronted in their holiday resort by timeshare reps, and for some it can spoil a hard earned break. Malta is leading the fight to reclaim the streets for the tourist... Monaco Joins The Business World Monaco is to start calculating it's GDP for the first time. For the second smallest country in the world it's an indication that her status as a tax haven won't stop Prince Albert wanting to play a bigger part in world affairs. Prince Albert of Monaco Establishes New Environment Foundation In his latest attempt to highlight the environment as an issue to be addressed by fellow world leaders, Prince Albert of Monaco has stepped up his campaign by launching a new foundation to stop the rise in global warming. Malta Plans To Boost Tourist Numbers The Malta Tourism Authority has set a target for the island of one and a half million tourists a year by the year 2009. With a record of missed targets, those in the island's holiday industry are hoping it's more than just wishful thinking. Malta Air Show September 23 The weekend of September 23 sees this year's Malta Air Show, and it promises to be the best ever, with participants including the RAF and the USAF displaying F-16's and Tornadoes. It's a welcome boost for Malta's tourist industry in an otherwise difficult year... Tourists In Malta Reclaim The Streets Within hours of arriving in their destination, Mediterranean holiday visitors are often confronted in their resort by timeshare reps, and for some it can spoil a hard earned break. The island of Malta is leading the fight to reclaim the streets for the tourist... Malta Tourism Falls Again More poor visitor figures have shown that while some Mediterranean islands are increasing tourist numbers, Malta is struggling. Malta Holidays And Property Hit By Poor Infrastructure The poor state of Malta's road and infrastructure is beginning to cost the island both tourists and property investors... Monte Carlo Glitz Pulls New Buyers Ultimate European travel destination for the wealthy, Monte Carlo property prices have always been among the highest in the world. An influx of new real estate buyers is helping to push Monaco property prices higher still... Prince Albert Leads Monaco To Better Environment Monaco has seen a dramatic improvement in the quality of her environment in the year since Prince Albert took over the reigns of the Principality. Malta Gets Low Cost Airline Boost The government decision to give Ryanair permission to fly to Malta is welcome news for a beleaguered hotel and holiday industry. Malta Flies High The Mediterranean has many tourist attractions, and the annual Malta Air Show is one of the best, with participants including the RAF and the USAF displaying F-16's and Tornados. Malta holidays will enjoy a late season boost. Monaco Yachts Attract Royalty and Multi-Millionaires The 2006 Monaco Yacht Show enjoyed a record attendance. Royals and multi millionaire businessmen were the prime target audience, and the yachts were up to the occasion. Malta Reaches Top 5 Safe World Locations In a recent report by a travel expert, Malta is viewed as one of the safest locations in the world. Environment And Global Warming Tops Monaco Agenda The European tax haven of Monaco has signed the Kyoto Protocol and pushed the environment and global warming as a priority issue since Prince Albert took the helm last year. Second Leading International Estate Agent Predicts Malta Property Price Rise The possibility of the Mediterranean island of Malta seeing property price inflation of over 10 per cent has been increased as a second international estate agent makes their predictions for property hotspots in 2007. Surprise Boost For Med Island Holidays Industry A leading tour operator has announced an expansion of its Malta programme, in response to growing demand for the island. It comes as a surprise to some in the tourist industry, and flies in the face of evidence showing a decline in tourism this year. Monaco Real Estate Breaks The Million Euro Barrier Turning a millionaire and his money down doesn't come easy to many realtors, but with even the cheapest of studios edging towards the million Euro level it's happening more often in the tax haven of Monaco. And prices are set to rise further still in the year ahead. Global Warming Gives The Palace A Cold Touch Could global warming be too hot an issue for Monaco's Prince Albert and some of his subjects too? Global Warming Taxes Could Slow Overseas Property Markets As governments prepare to introduce new taxes to combat global warming, and in particular the relentless rise in air travel, one international property agency predicts that property prices in some areas popular with second home buyers could fall. Monaco F1 2007 Has New Changes One of the world's best known sporting and social occasions is preparing for some changes in 2007. It will be the first race for some years without Michael Schumacher, and tobacco sponsors are being replaced by the financial services sector. Holiday Island Malta In Top Safe Travel Locations A US travel expert has included the holiday island of Malta among the top travel destinations for safety. Malta Cruises To New Tourist Record A record number of cruise passengers visited Malta in 2006. With low cost airlines flying to the island 2007 could see a startling turnaround in the holiday island's fortunes. Malta Holidays Concern For Missing Flight A flight from London to Malta scheduled for December 26 that didn't fly has caused concern on the Mediterranean island of Malta. Holiday Company Expands 2007 Winter Program in Malta In a surprise move Malta has been chosen as a destination for a UK holiday company to increase availability. Monaco Goes Green Home & Away A radical drive is underway to make Monaco one of the leading environmentally friendly countries in the world. The plan initiated by Prince Albert is already being implemented with resulting reduced carbon emissions... Malta Real Estate Set For High Rises In 2007 Malta property inflation was high in 2004 when the island joined the EU in 2004, and a repeat performance could be possible in 2007 as low cost flights start to bring in extra tourists. European Holiday Homes Could Feel The Bite Of Higher Airport Taxes The UK raised airport taxes on February 1, and there is a possibility that this could reduce the demand for overseas holiday homes. High Rise Malta Properties ltors on the island of Malta are anticipating that with the arrival of new no frills airlines that property inflation might exceed ten per cent in the next twelve months. Record Number Of Cruise Passengers Disembark In Malta A higher than ever before number of cruise passengers visited Malta in 2006. With low cost airlines flying to the island 2007 could see a startling turnaround in the holiday island's fortunes. Malta Air Show 2007 The Maltese 2007 International Malta Air Show is set for the weekend of September 22 and 23 this year. Some Malta residents have expressed worries at noise levels and public safety... Can Andorra Beat England? England play Andorra at the Olympic Stadium in Barcelona on March 28 in a Euro 2008 qualifier. England will be confident of victory after winning their home game against Andorra at Old Trafford 5-0 in early September. But an Andorra travel guide thinks England could be in for a shock... An Aussie Racing Formula Melbourne has kicked off the F1 season in style, with a victory for Kimi Raikkonen in a Ferrari, and a debutant Brit coming in third. Smart Thinking Keeps Andorra Runs Open Andorra has been having a torrid ski season. But her embrace of new technology is keeping complete disaster at bay. Spring Snow Brings Ski Resort Delight Heavy snow a day before the first official day of Spring has brought joy to the ski resorts of Andorra. A good last month after a disastrous beginning of the season could turn this year from a disaster to just plain awful.. Non Arrival Sparks Malta Cheap Flight Worry A no-frills airline claims no flight was scheduled recently for a flight that didn't arrive, while others claim it might have been cancelled due to a lack of passenegers. The holiday island of Malta is hoping that cheap flights will produce an upswing in visitors for 2007, and concern has been expressed. Plant A Billion Trees Campaign The United Nations Environment Programme is calling for a billion new trees to be planted. If successful it could lower significantly the amount of Co2 in the atmosphere. Andorra Ski Resort Opens New Family Friendly Park With a population of just 70,000, Andorra welcomes an impressive ten million tourists a year, mainly for skiing. A new snow park designed for families has just been opened, improving the country's facilities for this season's holidaymakers. Racing to the Top The world of Formula 1 has a new star in Lewis Hamilton. And he's helping to re-gain the sport's popularity. Grand Prix Changes Will Test To Limit At Monaco 2007 The F1 season has just started with a win for Ferrari in Melbourne and McLaren in Malaysia. But changes to the sport's regulations will face their ultimate test at the Monaco Grand Prix. Monte Carlo Yacht Show 2007 To Be Carbon Neutral While millionaires and billionaires sip champagne and ponder buying a yacht at this year's Monte Carlo Yacht Show that would be beyond the reach of mere lottery winners, the organisers have successfully made past events carbon neutral. This year will be no exception as Monte Carlo shows the rich they can be environmentally friendly too. Tennis Star Borg To Stay In Majorca Ex Wimbledon and French Open tennis star Bjorn Borg is downsizing in Majorca. The tennis legend remains one of the best tennis players the world has ever seen... Menorca Welcomes New 2007 Brit Tourists Menorca is often overshadowed by her sister islands of Majorca and Ibiza. So the news of new flights to the island is welcome for the year ahead. Majorca Favourite For 2007 British Holidays Holiday islands in Europe battle it out each summer for the British tourists week or two abroad. This year the Spanish island of Majorca has attracted the most, with a combination of low costs, quality accommodation and the weather winning out. Malta Nears Top Of Safe Country List For 2007 Nowhere it seems is completely safe to take a holiday, but for peace of mind a Mediterranean holiday on the island of Malta could be the answer. Ibiza Welcomes 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 this year. Andorra Invests To Stop 2008 Decline The Andorra ski holidays industry has reason to worry, after two years of declining visitor numbers. They're hoping that new investments will buck the trend to make the 2008 ski season a memorable one - for the right reasons. Monte Carlo By Bus Monte Carlo might be known for her rally, but its smallness in size has allowed Prince Albert to implement a radical environment policy. The first results are showing good acceptance levels and encouraging results as people swap their car for a bus... Malta Property On The Rise Again For 2007 The popular island of Malta has seen her property prices rise again in 2007. Joining the Euro could see further rises in 2008. Super Yacht Show Has No Carbon Footprint For 2007 Wealthy company owners will soon be visiting Monaco again for the superyacht show, a unique annual event in the yachting calendar. While millionaires and billionaires sip champagne and ponder buying a yacht that would be beyond the reach of mere lottery winners, the organisers have successfully made past events carbon neutral. Ski Country Andorra Aims For New 2008 Tourists Europe's Andorra will remember 2007 as her worst tourist year for twenty years. Now the ski holiday country hopes to attract more out of season visitors as an insurance against future disasters. 2007 Budget Flyers Spend Rate Good A high volume of tourists flying to Malta on cheap airlines are surprisingly spending as much on the island as passengers with the traditional airlines. Exhibits Honor Grace Kelly The life and times of Grace Kelly - Princess Grace of Monaco - are being celebrated in two exhibitions this year. Majorca Tops For Germans In 2007 The Spanish island of Majorca has been popular for years with British tourists, and the Germans are equally at home there. Late Boost For 2007 Majorca Holidays With a successful summer season at a close, the Spanish holiday island of Majorca has pulled a rabbit out of the hat by getting extra bookings for the autumn. 2007 Record For Malta Cruise Industry Malta is increasingly becoming a natural port of call for Mediterranean cruises - and a record number of passengers have visited the island in 2007. Japanese Grand Prix 2007 With two races to go, all eyes were on Britain's Lewis Hamilton to see if he could continue his fight to become champion in his first season. Lewis didn't dispappoint... Extra Flight Tax To Hit 2008 Holidays Very cheap flights have enabled millions more families to take a holiday in an overseas destination, and many European coastal resorts have developed to cater for the increase in tourists. The cost of a flight is almost certain to rise in 2008 as governments view the airlines as easy tax targets to raise extra money. Majorca Residents Fed Up with Germans While their island has grown prosperous through visitors, some locals on the island of Majorca are unable to buy their own home, and frictions can occur. Sea Temperature Surprise For Monaco Prince Albert of Monaco has been busy around the world warning world leaders of impending doom because of global warming. But the Mediterranean temperature lapping around his Principality is showing no signs of warming... Rich Use Their Choppers More On Holiday Once the preserve of Hollywood and royalty, helicopters are becoming increasingly common in Monaco and the French Riviera for everyday use. Andorra Tax Haven Introduces Capital Gains Tax In a surprise move, European tax haven Andorra has introduced Capital Gains Tax. An Andorra travel guide suggests that the move will hardly affect new residents, and that Andorra remains the best value for money tax haven in Europe both for property and residency. Monaco Set To Cut 2007 Carbon Emissions A campaign by Prince Albert of Monaco to make fellow world leaders aware of environmental issues is being matched at home with a radical drive to make Monaco one of the leading environmentally friendly countries in the world. The plan initiated by Prince Albert is already being implemented with resulting reduced emissions... Andorra Property Prices Hit 2007 Ice Andorra property has been good to investors with prices rising by an average of ten per cent a year in the last ten years. But fewer visitos has meant a recent freeze in the European mountain tax haven. Idling Hot in Barcelona The Barcelona F1 Grand Prix threw the drivers' championship wide open. And the city provided a perfect base for a weekend of sport and sightseeing. UK Media Boost For Malta Holiday Island 2007 Bookings Malta is being boosted by UK press attention this year, and a rise in holiday visitors has already been noticed. The island the British tourist forgot in recent years is waking up to a re-energised holiday and hotel industry. Malta Property Rising Fast For Euro Introduction The Malta property market has been consistently good for investors over the last decade. With tourist numbers up, and Malta joining the Euro, prices are rising rising again. Menorca Holiday Island Has Colourful Past Popular with European families for their holidays, the quiet Spanish island of Menorca belies a turbulent past. Beckham Bids Real Madrid Adios With Win Against Mallorca David Beckham has had a career of real lows and highs - but the latest chapter has ended in success before his move to the US. Malta Gives Good Reasons For A Visit Often overlooked during a European tour, the little island of Malta is a fascinating mix of history and modern tourism for visitors. Henry Strikes Out for Barcelona Arsenal's loss is Barcelona's gain as Thierry Henry moves to Spain. Monaco Grand Prix Tops Travel Poll An opinion poll in the UK named the Monaco Grand Prix as the ultimate sporting event destination for most British people. The glamour of Formula 1 and Monte Carlo make the Monaco Grand Prix a perfect combination of travel and sports. Andorra Opens Door For More Tax Exiles European tax haven Andorra has seen a sharp rise in residency applications over the last two years as rival tax haven Monaco's property prices have become among the most expensive in Europe. The Andorra authorities have responded by more than doubling the residency application quotas allowed in any one year. Hamilton Reaches Lucky 7 Podium Finishes Lewis Hamilton has achieved 7 podium finshes in a row - a record for a new driver - and won 2 of his races. New 2007 Flights For European Club Capital The club scene in Ibiza is at it's busiest in the summer, and brings in good tourist revenue for the island. New routes from her main UK market could mean an increase in tourists for the island this year. The Pain In Spain Falls Mainly On The Brits British owners of second homes in Spain are facing a squeeze in several fronts. Higher mortgage payments on their first and second homes, and some might not be able to get rental income at all. Monaco Environment Plan Starts To Work Monaco might be the world's second smallest country, but its smallness in size has allowed Prince Albert to implement a radical environment policy. The first results are showing good acceptance levels and encouraging results.. Snow Problems For Andorra Ski Holidays Heavy snow a day before the first official day of Spring bought joy to the hoteliers in the ski resorts of Andorra. But it was too little too late to turn around the 2007 season after a disastrous beginning of the ski holiday period for four of the five months. Low Cost Airlines Bring In 2007 Big Spenders The predicted rise in tourism for Malta after the introduction of low cost flights has come to fruition. It's a welcome respite after some years of a declining market. British Banks Open For Spanish Property Demand for Spanish Property from the UK has seen British banks opening branches near the most popular areas. One bank is opening a branch on the quietest of the Balearic Islands, Menorca, anticipating further demand. Students Boost Malta Tourist Economy The number of students visiting Malta to learn English has risen in recent years, and the sector is becoming an important part of Malta's tourist based economy. Summer Snow Brings 2008 Ski Season Hope Weather patterns across Europe have led to heatwaves in some countries, and floods in England. But snow in the Pyrenees brought welcome hope to Andorra that 2008 could return as a normal ski season after a poor 2007. Flood Hit Brits Head For Spanish Sun A wash-out summer in the UK, compounded by widespread flooding in parts of England, has led to a surge of summer holiday bookings. Spain is the favourite destination for the British escaping the rain, with the islands of Majorca and Menorca doing particularly well. Monaco: Home To New Olympic Campaign With a reputation as a campaigner for the environment, Prince Albert of Monaco has turned his attention to the sporting world and is to head a new Olympics campaign designed to promote a better world through sport, as well as the environment. Malta Gets Street Cred The world's longest running television soap opera, Coronation Street, has aired episodes fimed on the holiday island of Malta. Holiday and hotel enquiries have soared... A Friendly British Invasion Spanish politics is seeing British arrivals get more involved, with some election results for local and national government hinging on the British vote. Spain Spending More To Attract 2007 Visitors For forty years fellow Europeans have flocked to Spain and her islands for their holidays. But with new competition the Spanish tourist authorities are now spending money to keep their position as Europe's favourite holiday destination. 20 Year Low For Andorra Ski Holidays In 2007 A 20 year low for the Andorra ski industry ended this year with the slopes closing two weeks early. The ski resorts are preparing for what is hoped will be a better 2007/8 season. New Prime Minister Fuels 2007 Tax Havens Britain's new Prime Minister Gordon Brown has hit the ground running, and in his first few weeks has had to deal with crises in agriculture, floods, Iraq and Afghanistan. While opinion polls show his Labour Party with a ten per cent lead, the tax havens of Andorra and Monaco have seen an increase in enquiries from UK residents. Budapest's Engines were Racing for the Hungarian Grand Prix A major row with team mate Fernando Alonso didn't stop Lewis Hamilton gaining an impressive victory at the Hungarian Grand Prix. When You're a Tourist, Mind Your Manners Tourism is vital to many economies, but sometimes it comes at a price... Bank Crises Hits Spanish Home Owners For 2008 Owners of second homes in Spain are facing a squeeze on several fronts. Higher mortgage payments on their first and second homes, and some might not be able to get rental income at all. Learning English Pays Malta Dividends With tens of thousands of Europeans wanting to learn English, the ex British colony of Malta has seen a rise in the number of students from abroad studying at their English language schools. Spain Ad Campaign Targets British Tourists Spain and her islands have been popular for holidays for nearly half a century. And the Spanish are spending money to ensure they stay the favourite destination for the British. Soap Boosts 2008 Malta Vacation Bookings Europe's longest running television soap opera, Coronation Street, has aired episodes fimed on the holiday island of Malta. Holiday and hotel enquiries have risen for the 2008 season. Soap Boosts 2008 Malta Vacation Bookings Europe's longest running television soap opera, Coronation Street, has aired episodes fimed on the holiday island of Malta. Holiday and hotel enquiries have risen for the 2008 season. Spanish Islands Attract The Brits 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 Menorca. Film Production in Malta A new film about ancient Egypt is due to start filming in 2008, following hard on the hels of well known blockbusters such as Troy, Gladiator and the da Vinci Code. High Demand for Cheap European Airfare Increases Prices A late rush for holidays this summer meant that traditional low cost flight companies were able to raise their prices from the UK to the European mainland, including the holiday hotspots of Majorca and Menorca.
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