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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. 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. 2007 Euro Vacation Winners Europe's tourists are more cosmopolitan in their choice of overseas holidays nowadays, but some of the old favourites seem to have been drawing the tourists again this year... 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. 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. 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. 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. 2008 Lanzarote Villa Holidays Lanzarote is a hot destination in more ways than one for this summer's holidays, and renting a villa is becoming increasing popular - relaxing and home comforts are two benefits... 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.. 2008 Turkish Grand Prix 2008's F1 season is really warming up, and Britain's Lewis Hamilton managed to split the two Ferraris in the Turkish Grand Prix. A Family Retreat's a Treat in Santo Thomas, Menorca 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 holiday... 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. A Royal Celebration for the King of Spain King Juan Carlos of Spain saved Spain's democracy in the 1980's, but there are now moves to rid the country of the Monarchy. He recently celebrated his 70th birthday with a question mark hanging over the Spanish Royal Family... Airline Fights Back For 2008 Malta Holiday Market Malta's national airline has had a rough ride in the last couple of years as new airlines have started competing on the same routes. But the airline is fighting back and has put together a deal which will see her carry more holidaymakers to Malta in 2008. Airline Price Wars Sees Malta Fares Tumble For 2008 The national airline of Malta has had a rough ride in the last couple of years as new airlines have started competing on the same routes. But the airline is fighting back and has put together a deal which will see her carry more holidaymakers to Malta for summer 2008. Airline Takeover Slashes 2008 Malta Flight Prices European low cost airline easyJet has taken over European routes previously served by British Airways, and the new competition is already seeing flight and holiday prices to Malta tumble for summer 2008. Alarm Bells Ring For Spanish Property An economic slow down in Europe could see property prices in Spain take a dip this year and next, and it could affect the spending power of local town halls as they rely so much on transfer taxes for income. Albert II Planning Second Polar Visit From signing the Kyoto Protocol to slashing the price of bus transport in the home of the most famous Grand Prix - Prince Albert of Monaco continues his campaign for the environment. 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. An Island Hop... for F1 Drivers to Start and Stop With the 2008 F1 season about to begin, the quiet holiday island of Menorca has played host to the world's top teams. 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. 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. 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. 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. Andorra Skiing More Affordable with Low Cost Airlines Skiing holidays were once the preserve of the rich, but as the low cost airlines turn their attention to the ski resorts more and more families are able to afford a ski holiday in countries like Andorra. 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. 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. Apres-Ski USA 2008 The ski season's finished - but what happens to the popular winter holiday destinations when the snow melts away? 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! Australia to Andorra: Chris Vermeulen is Motor-Cross's Golden Boy Australian Chris Vermeulen is a Motor-Cross star, and a star whose future looks increasingly bright. Austria Prepares For 2008/9 Ski Season European ski resorts bounced back this year after a disastrous 2006/7 - helped by excellent snow falls from December to the close of the ski season mid April. Austria's best known ski resort Innsbruck is getting ready for 2008/9. Autumn Snow Brings 2008 Ski Season Hope Weather patterns across Europe this year led to heatwaves in some countries, and floods in England. But October's snow in Austria and the Pyrenees brought welcome hope to Andorra that 2008 could return as a normal ski season after a poor 2007. Award Winning Mallorcan Hotels Many holiday destinations want to stand out from the crowd as quality locations, and Mallorca is doing just that with some of their hotels being recognised for top industry awards. Babymooning - Does It Risk The Baby? There's a new trend in the travel world, and it's called babymooning. But could a holiday while pregnant endanger mum and baby? Bad Press for Queen Victoria The Queen Victoria, one of the best cruise ships in the world, hit problems shortly after her maiden voyage... 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. Barcelona's Top For Weekends Barcelona is one of the favourite destinations for weekend getaways for Europeans, and UK tourists could increase as flights become cheaper. Beauty and History in Mallorca Popular for beach holidays, a trip to Mallorca can be all sun, sea and sand. But the island also has terrific little villages like Deia, where the island's culture and history come together. 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. Binibeca Village - Ideal Menorca Holidays Family holidays are great when a good location is chosen - and Binibeca in Menorca could be an ideal choice for a summer 2008 holiday. Brilliant Lewis Hamilton Wins Monaco Grand Prix Two Ferraris and an unusually rainy Monaco stood in the way of Britain's Lewis Hamilton winning this year's Monaco Grand Prix - but he did it to achieve his boyhood dream. 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. British Wealthy Flocked To Monaco In 2007 English aristocracy first became acquainted with the French Riveria and Monaco more than a hundred years ago. But it's the London city whizzkids who were are finding Monaco an attractive place to live and invest during 2007. Brits Use Cyberspace to Get to Their Place in the Sun The internet is allowing individuals to act as their own travel agent, and Spain and her islands including Tenerife are benefitting from more visitors thanks to new technology. Brummies Beat The Winter Blues! With a summer of flooding behind them, and a British winter to look forward to, record numbers of people from the UK's Midlands are taking a winter sunshine holiday. 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. 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! Building Up Trouble In Spain No less an organisation than the United Nations has joined other critics of Spain's policy on new property developments. Are new properties more to keep Spanish politicians happy than the buyer? Cala En Porter - Perfect Menorca Holidays If you're considering a summer holiday on the Spanish island of Menorca, there's one village which could be the perfect location... Calling Entrepreneurs - Monaco Needs You! Monaco is home to the rich and famous, but the second smallest country in the world is putting out a call for entrepreneurs to move there. 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... Canada Pulls the Plug on Big Air Extreme skiing is fun for some, but not for others seeking a family orientated holiday in the snow. Canada is taking action in some of her resorts to tame the extreme skiers. Canada Turns Family Friendly For Skiers One big worry for tourists considering a ski holiday is the risk of an injury - Canada's ski resorts are turning their back on extreme skiers to provide family friendly ski holidays for the 2008/9 seasons. Canadian Grand Prix 2008 - Action All The Way It was a hard-won victory for Robert Kubica at Sunday's Canadian Grand Prix in Montreal. Ferrari driver Kimi Raikkonen was stopped at the red light waiting to re-enter the race and Hamilton rear-ended him. For the second race in a row, Raikkonen has received no points toward the championship title. Canaries Go Cheap When Flying Two of the Canary Islands - Lanzarote and Tenerife - could see a jump in tourist numbers this year as Britain's airlines reduce their fares. Canary Islands: A Premier Holiday Destination The Canary Islands of Tenerife and Lanzarote are increasingly popular with Europeans for their holidays, and 2008 could be a good year for them both. Capital Boost For Menorca Holidays Menorca holidays 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 Pounds. Celebrities Head For Europe's Top Sports Event The World of Formula 1 has quite a following among celebrities, and of all Europe's sporting events, no weekend will cram as many of the world's rich and famous in at the same time as the Monaco Grand Prix - where sports meets fashion. Celebs Hit Aspen Ski Runs Of all the US ski resorts, Aspen in Colorado is the best. Be prepared to share the slopes with celebrities! Celine Dion Ready to Wow Them Worldwide Best known for the song in the film Titanic, Celine Dion is about to leave Las Vegas for a worldwide tour. Cheaper Airfares Keeping Families Closer Together Low airfares mean people can take two or three holidays a year - but it also means families can get together more often, and is an important part of the travel market. Ciutadella's Menorca Tourism Allure The 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. Climate Change to Reduce European Holidays to the Mediterranean It's a battle royal in 2008 as environmentalists see air travel as a main contributor to carbon emissions. The holiday companies are offering better deals than ever before in financial terms - the green lobby says it will cost the earth. Costas Battle For 2008 Tourists Spain is leading the European field for tourism, and the Costa Blanca and Costa del Sol are both trying to attract more visitors this year. Country Holidays In Majorca Majorca is renowned for beach holidays, and is a favourite among Europeans for a summer holiday. But more tourists are beginning to appreciate the heart and sould of Majorca, in the island's rural communities. Credit Squeeze Reaches Tax Havens Financial markets worldwide are rocking and mortgage companies in the US and Europe are tightening up who they lend to. The credit squeeze is even impacting on steady tax havens like Andorra. Critics Weigh In on Indy, Celebs Head for Grand Prix If box-office sales are any indication, the much-anticipated latest instalment in the massively popular Indiana Jones movie series suggests that fervour for the series hasn't waned in the almost 20-year span since the release of the last chapter. Following the Cannes Film Festival, many of the glitterati headed to Monaco for the Grand Prix, racing's poshest event. Cruise Ships Boost 2008 Malta Holiday Ambitions Cruise ships are including Valletta in Malta as a Mediterranean destination more often as part of an overall itineary, and it's come at a time when the island is seeing record numbers of people visiting for a holiday by air - the combination could lead to 2008 being a record year for Malta holidays. 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. Cycling Holidays In Majorca Cycling can be a great family experience - transfer that to the Mediterranean island of Majorca which has miles of safe cycle paths and you could have the perfect holiday! Cyprus: An Island Paradise with Something for All The island of Cyprus is one of the most popular vacation destinations in the Mediterranean Sea, attracting nearly two and a half million tourists a year. Whether travelers are seeking a beach paradise, a glimpse into ancient cultures or a delicious dining experience, Cyprus offers interesting activities for everyone. Disney Puts Holiday Hotspot On Ice Disney on Ice is touring Europe, and will be performing to sell out audiences in Tenerife for the first time in March. 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. 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. Euro Set To Spur 2008 Malta Property Prices While much of Europe is nervous about property prices falling in 2008, Malta is joining the Euro and it could have a positive imppact on the island's property prices. 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. Eurozone Hits 2008 Malta Holidays On January 1 Malta, along with Cyprus, abandoned their own currencies to join the Euro. The Maltese people have flawlessly taken to the new currency - but the strength of their new currency could reverse the upturn in the Malta holidays market. Exchange Rates Affect Holiday Plans It's summer time, and summer time for many people is holiday time. But the weakness of the US dollar and British pound could influence where Americans and the British take their holidays this year. Exhibits Honor Grace Kelly The life and times of Grace Kelly - Princess Grace of Monaco - are being celebrated in two exhibitions this year. Extra Flight Boost For Menorca Summer Holidays In times of economic trouble, resorts and islands that rely on tourism need all the good news they can to weather the storms ahead. New and extra flights for Menorca's summer holidays is welcome news for the island... 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. F1 Drivers Choosing Monaco The World of F1 has an exciting crop of rising stars, and after landing a lucrative contract they more often than not settle in the home of Grand Prix's most famous circuit - Monaco. Felipe Massa Takes Championship Lead At the completion of Sunday's French Grand Prix, Felipe Massa walked away the victor. The win was his third for the 2008 season and granted him the lead in the championship race. 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. 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... 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. 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. French Film Soars at Cannes Film Festival The Cannes Film Festival is over for another year. The votes have been tallied, the red carpet was rolled up, and the world's beautiful people have gone back to looking like the rest of us, or so we can dream. The 61st annual festival drew the eyes of the film industry and movie buffs alike across the pond to France, if only for 10 short days. 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. Gran Canaria: An Eco-Tourism Gem Gran Canaria may be known for its beaches, but it's also an eco-tourism gem. Tourists looking for a unique eco-tourism experience won't be disappointed with a Gran Canaria holiday. 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. Grand Prix Drivers Do Monaco One of sport's great spectacles is the Monaco Grand Prix - but quite a few drivers choose Monaco as their permanent home. Grand Prix Glitz Draws Rising Stars The Monaco Grand Prix is an annual event car enthusiasts and celebrities alike mingle together on the streets of Monte Carlo. 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. Happy Birthday Andrew Lloyd Webber If you go to a show in London's West End or New York's Broadway, there's a good chance it's been written by Andrew Lloyd Webber. He recently celebrated his sixtieth birthday with friends on the island of Majorca. Henry Strikes Out for Barcelona Arsenal's loss is Barcelona's gain as Thierry Henry moves to Spain. 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. 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. Hoilday Reverse For Canary Island Lanzarote There doesn't seem to be any stopping Spanish tourism, already Europe's most popular destination, visitor numbers were up in 2007 and 2008 is looking good. But the island of Lanzarote saw a fall and is worrying local hoteliers and tourist bosses.
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