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Oct
28
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Roger Munns asked:
Good news for the Menorca holidays industry has come in bucketloads recently with two airlines operating out of London’s Gatwick Airport scheduling extra capacity for this summer’s tourist season.
A development by the UK’s biggest low cost airline means they now have four UK airports serving Menorca’s Mahon airport, the all important London Gatwick, Liverpool’s John Lennon Airport serving the North West of England, notbaly both Liverpool and Manchester, Bristol for the South West and Wales, and Newcastle for the North East of England.
The good news for those thinking of taking a holiday in Menorca who live in London and her Home Counties is that the low cost airline’s departure and arrival times for Mahon Airport from Gatwick have improved a fair bit, and instead of arriving on the island close to midnight, the summer schedule sees flights depart Gatwick at either 6am or 6.30pm, depending upon the day of the week, and leave Menorca in time to touch down back in London before lunch time, or late night, allowing flexibility on the same airline not often seen at low prices with no penalty prices to pay for a low cost Menorca flight.
But further good news as has come from the well known airline Monarch, who are also now increasing the number of seats available for Menorca for the summer.
With over 140,000 seats available from Monarch the price of a flight to Menorca could well be lower in 2008 than 2007, despite increased costs of aviation fuel and government airport taxes.
Gatwick Airport serves London and the counties of Surrey and West Sussex, some of the most affluent areas of England, and Menorca often is a choice of the well to do who prefer a villa holiday with its own private pool to a hotel one on a complex.
And the combination of the two airlines increasing their flights to Menorca is a real boost for Menorca not just for the villa holidays but across the board as apart from London’s Gatwick, between them they serve different airports across the UK, meaning hotels and holiday companies who deal with Menorca holidays should all benefit for this summer’s season.
The airport for Menorca flights is Mahon, capital of Menorca. Mahon is rife with splendid hotels and fine restaurants, clubs and bars. However, visitors who want to experience more of this spectacular island may want to consider spending time at Son Bou or Cala en Porter. These two resort developments, located near the city of Alaior, are on the island’s central southern coast. It is about a 30 minute drive from the airport in Mahon. Only a short distance away from these is the resort of Santo Tomas in the district of Migjorn Gran which is also well worth a visit. All three of these resorts feature gorgeous beaches; in fact, Son Bou boasts the longest beach on the island, with an astounding two miles of white sand for visitors to enjoy.
Although the scenery and terrain may be enough in itself to keep travelers busy for an entire vacation, Menorca is also rich in culture and history. This is visible in its renowned collection of ancient stone monoliths which bear tales of prehistoric times. Although Menorca has been a territory of Spain for over 200 years, there is still much evidence of its British roots; some English-style architectural influences are still apparent even after the passage of centuries.
Whatever the reason for a trip to Menorca, the extra competition in the skies could mean the cost of getting there is less for 2008 holidays.
Fianna
Good news for the Menorca holidays industry has come in bucketloads recently with two airlines operating out of London’s Gatwick Airport scheduling extra capacity for this summer’s tourist season.
A development by the UK’s biggest low cost airline means they now have four UK airports serving Menorca’s Mahon airport, the all important London Gatwick, Liverpool’s John Lennon Airport serving the North West of England, notbaly both Liverpool and Manchester, Bristol for the South West and Wales, and Newcastle for the North East of England.
The good news for those thinking of taking a holiday in Menorca who live in London and her Home Counties is that the low cost airline’s departure and arrival times for Mahon Airport from Gatwick have improved a fair bit, and instead of arriving on the island close to midnight, the summer schedule sees flights depart Gatwick at either 6am or 6.30pm, depending upon the day of the week, and leave Menorca in time to touch down back in London before lunch time, or late night, allowing flexibility on the same airline not often seen at low prices with no penalty prices to pay for a low cost Menorca flight.
But further good news as has come from the well known airline Monarch, who are also now increasing the number of seats available for Menorca for the summer.
With over 140,000 seats available from Monarch the price of a flight to Menorca could well be lower in 2008 than 2007, despite increased costs of aviation fuel and government airport taxes.
Gatwick Airport serves London and the counties of Surrey and West Sussex, some of the most affluent areas of England, and Menorca often is a choice of the well to do who prefer a villa holiday with its own private pool to a hotel one on a complex.
And the combination of the two airlines increasing their flights to Menorca is a real boost for Menorca not just for the villa holidays but across the board as apart from London’s Gatwick, between them they serve different airports across the UK, meaning hotels and holiday companies who deal with Menorca holidays should all benefit for this summer’s season.
The airport for Menorca flights is Mahon, capital of Menorca. Mahon is rife with splendid hotels and fine restaurants, clubs and bars. However, visitors who want to experience more of this spectacular island may want to consider spending time at Son Bou or Cala en Porter. These two resort developments, located near the city of Alaior, are on the island’s central southern coast. It is about a 30 minute drive from the airport in Mahon. Only a short distance away from these is the resort of Santo Tomas in the district of Migjorn Gran which is also well worth a visit. All three of these resorts feature gorgeous beaches; in fact, Son Bou boasts the longest beach on the island, with an astounding two miles of white sand for visitors to enjoy.
Although the scenery and terrain may be enough in itself to keep travelers busy for an entire vacation, Menorca is also rich in culture and history. This is visible in its renowned collection of ancient stone monoliths which bear tales of prehistoric times. Although Menorca has been a territory of Spain for over 200 years, there is still much evidence of its British roots; some English-style architectural influences are still apparent even after the passage of centuries.
Whatever the reason for a trip to Menorca, the extra competition in the skies could mean the cost of getting there is less for 2008 holidays.
Fianna
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CLAIRE S asked:
I have looked through many websites but they only appear to be for the UK ones. We hope to arrive on 1st June and stay for one week in a 4 or 6 person villa and we are going to Zabdvoort.
I have looked through many websites but they only appear to be for the UK ones. We hope to arrive on 1st June and stay for one week in a 4 or 6 person villa and we are going to Zabdvoort.
Any help would be muchly appreciated.
I meant I am gong to Zandvoort. That was a typo
Wow thank you so much for your help. There is either 4 or 6 of us going and we are all in our twenties.
I might try the thing on Wednesday. I have seen many promo codeos for the UK but not for any in Europe so far.
We really do have our heart set on going to that resort to be honest as well.
It was just on the off chance we could get money off.
I have found that website in English I think before. http://www.centerparcs.com and then I just select other country and then Great Britain. I might try phoning them and seeing if I can haggle.
I think I will jsut phone them. I am terrible with other languages. Ill do it now and let you know how I get on.
Carline
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Oct
24
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Roger Munns asked:
Just when the Menorca holidays market was worrying about the impact of the Euro against the British Pound, two airlines operating out of London’s Gatwick Airport have scheduled extra capacity for this summer’s tourist season, bringing the cost of a typical flight to Menorca’s Mahon Airport down in price.
A development by the UK’s biggest low cost airline means they now have four UK airports serving Menorca’s Mahon airport, the all important London Gatwick, Liverpool’s John Lennon Airport serving the North West of England, notably both Liverpool and Manchester, Bristol for the South West and Wales, and Newcastle for the North East of England.
The good news for those thinking of taking a holiday in Menorca who live in London and her Home Counties is that the low cost airline’s departure and arrival times for Mahon Airport from Gatwick have improved a fair bit too, and instead of arriving on the island close to midnight, the summer schedule sees flights depart Gatwick at either 6am or 6.30pm, depending upon the day of the week, and leave Menorca in time to touch down back in London before lunch time, or late night, allowing flexibility on the same airline not often seen at low prices with no penalty prices to pay for a low cost Menorca flight.
But further good news as has come from the well known airline Monarch, who are also now increasing the number of seats available for Menorca for the summer.
With over 140,000 seats available from Monarch the price of a flight to Menorca could well be lower in 2008 than 2007, despite increased costs of aviation fuel and government airport taxes.
Gatwick Airport serves London and the counties of Surrey and West Sussex, some of the most affluent areas of England, and Menorca often is a choice of the well to do who prefer a villa holiday with its own private pool to a hotel one on a complex.
And the combination of the two airlines increasing their flights to Menorca is a real boost for Menorca not just for the villa holidays but across the board as apart from London’s Gatwick, between them they serve different airports across the UK, meaning hotels and holiday companies who deal with Menorca holidays should all benefit for this summer’s season.
The airport for Menorca flights is Mahon, capital of Menorca. Mahon is rife with splendid hotels and fine restaurants, clubs and bars.
However, visitors who want to experience more of this spectacular island may want to consider spending time at Son Bou or Cala’n Porter. These two resort developments, located near the city of Alaior, are on the island’s central southern coast. It is about a 20 minute drive from the airport in Mahon. Only a short distance away from these is the resort of Santo Tomas in the district of Migjorn Gran which is also well worth a visit.
All three of these resorts feature gorgeous beaches; in fact, Son Bou boasts the longest beach on the island, with an astounding two miles of white sand for visitors to enjoy.
Although the scenery and terrain may be enough in itself to keep holidaymakers busy for an entire vacation, Menorca is also rich in culture and history.
This is visible in its renowned collection of ancient stone monoliths which bear tales of prehistoric times. Although Menorca has been a territory of Spain for over 200 years, there is still much evidence of its British roots; some English-style architectural influences are still apparent even after the passage of centuries.
Whatever the reason for a trip to Menorca, the extra competition in the skies could mean the cost of getting there is less for 2008 holidays - enough perhaps to compensate for the strength of the Euro.
Anurag
Just when the Menorca holidays market was worrying about the impact of the Euro against the British Pound, two airlines operating out of London’s Gatwick Airport have scheduled extra capacity for this summer’s tourist season, bringing the cost of a typical flight to Menorca’s Mahon Airport down in price.
A development by the UK’s biggest low cost airline means they now have four UK airports serving Menorca’s Mahon airport, the all important London Gatwick, Liverpool’s John Lennon Airport serving the North West of England, notably both Liverpool and Manchester, Bristol for the South West and Wales, and Newcastle for the North East of England.
The good news for those thinking of taking a holiday in Menorca who live in London and her Home Counties is that the low cost airline’s departure and arrival times for Mahon Airport from Gatwick have improved a fair bit too, and instead of arriving on the island close to midnight, the summer schedule sees flights depart Gatwick at either 6am or 6.30pm, depending upon the day of the week, and leave Menorca in time to touch down back in London before lunch time, or late night, allowing flexibility on the same airline not often seen at low prices with no penalty prices to pay for a low cost Menorca flight.
But further good news as has come from the well known airline Monarch, who are also now increasing the number of seats available for Menorca for the summer.
With over 140,000 seats available from Monarch the price of a flight to Menorca could well be lower in 2008 than 2007, despite increased costs of aviation fuel and government airport taxes.
Gatwick Airport serves London and the counties of Surrey and West Sussex, some of the most affluent areas of England, and Menorca often is a choice of the well to do who prefer a villa holiday with its own private pool to a hotel one on a complex.
And the combination of the two airlines increasing their flights to Menorca is a real boost for Menorca not just for the villa holidays but across the board as apart from London’s Gatwick, between them they serve different airports across the UK, meaning hotels and holiday companies who deal with Menorca holidays should all benefit for this summer’s season.
The airport for Menorca flights is Mahon, capital of Menorca. Mahon is rife with splendid hotels and fine restaurants, clubs and bars.
However, visitors who want to experience more of this spectacular island may want to consider spending time at Son Bou or Cala’n Porter. These two resort developments, located near the city of Alaior, are on the island’s central southern coast. It is about a 20 minute drive from the airport in Mahon. Only a short distance away from these is the resort of Santo Tomas in the district of Migjorn Gran which is also well worth a visit.
All three of these resorts feature gorgeous beaches; in fact, Son Bou boasts the longest beach on the island, with an astounding two miles of white sand for visitors to enjoy.
Although the scenery and terrain may be enough in itself to keep holidaymakers busy for an entire vacation, Menorca is also rich in culture and history.
This is visible in its renowned collection of ancient stone monoliths which bear tales of prehistoric times. Although Menorca has been a territory of Spain for over 200 years, there is still much evidence of its British roots; some English-style architectural influences are still apparent even after the passage of centuries.
Whatever the reason for a trip to Menorca, the extra competition in the skies could mean the cost of getting there is less for 2008 holidays - enough perhaps to compensate for the strength of the Euro.
Anurag
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Oct
16
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Andrew Gibson asked:
Portugal has some of the best holiday villas to rent direct from their owners anywhere in Europe. There is a great selection of luxury holiday villas with swimming pools to choose from.
Portugal is regarded as one of the oldest countries in Western Europe. It is a country full of magnificent old churches, rambling historic castles and beautiful monuments. These are equally matched by the new era of buildings and technologies that have sprung up in recent years fuelled by a buoyant expanding economy.
Lisbon is internationally recognized as one of Western Europe’s most unspoiled cities. Many tourists also succumb to the temptation of visiting the delightful Sinatra and Cassias which are both easily accessible from Lisbon. Superb holiday villas, often with a beautiful medditeranian style await.
While travelling around Portugal, the discerning tourist cannot fail to be impressed by the numerous small villages. These radiate a feeling of peace and tranquillity often alien to the visiting tourist’s homeland. Many of these villages are hidden inside the rambling walls of old castles and the one thing that they all have in common is their stunning geographical locations. Fortunatly, holiday villas in these locations are in an abundance, so everyone can experience it for themselves.
The paradise island of Madeira, set just off the Atlantic draws in many tourists, again staying in quite superb holiday villas. They are attracted there by the abundance of local floral creating fantastic views set against the magnificent coastlines and mountainous regions. You could also be lucky enough to rent a holiday rental home here.
It is an area of long clean sandy beaches stretching out to some of the cleanest water in Europe. The area is recognized worldwide for its crystal clear waters that are mystically surrounded by dramatic cliffs. To top it off, the Algarve is regarded to have the best all round weather.
Many tourists simply come to Portugal for a relaxing holiday and in search of sun, sea and possibly golf. For those tourists looking to top up their suntans the region of Algarve fits the bill. Holiday villas here fit the bill for any sun loving fan. Pools often accompany these holiday homes.
Due to the superb weather conditions Portugal has many events that keeps the tourists coming back to see year after year. One such event held every October is the Angra do Heroismo International Jazz Festival. Over the years this event has grown to such an extent that it is now regarded as one of the best jazz festivals in Europe. Holiday homes at this time of year are hard to get, so for your perfect holiday home you might need to book early.
Not to be outdone, the central area of Portugal holds its own Festival, off The Estuary every year in late July, early August. During this festival the city of Aveiro bursts into life and excitement and the flocking tourists turn it into a city of colour and joy.
For those tourists looking for a more modern culture, there is an International Show Jumping competition held each July in Cascais. This internationally recognized event brings together some of the best horses and riders from around the world.
Portugal is in the fortunate position of having a culture and strong regional traditions that have developed over many centuries. This has led to a strong and varied type of architecture leading to the Portuguese claiming that they have the best examples of ancient architecture in the whole of Europe. Mixing this together with Portugal’s excellent climate helps make Portugal one of Europe’s leading tourist destinations.
Golf fans are not left out either. As well as having some of the best golf courses in Europe and a climate to match, Portugal hosts the Portugal Open each year. Holiday villas often aline these beautiful courses, so for any keen golf fan the perfect holiday home beckons.
It is no wonder that Portugal has turned into one of the top holiday destinations in Europe. A combination of climate, culture and architecture have help provide an ideal holiday location enjoyed by my tourists year after year.
Danny
Portugal has some of the best holiday villas to rent direct from their owners anywhere in Europe. There is a great selection of luxury holiday villas with swimming pools to choose from.
Portugal is regarded as one of the oldest countries in Western Europe. It is a country full of magnificent old churches, rambling historic castles and beautiful monuments. These are equally matched by the new era of buildings and technologies that have sprung up in recent years fuelled by a buoyant expanding economy.
Lisbon is internationally recognized as one of Western Europe’s most unspoiled cities. Many tourists also succumb to the temptation of visiting the delightful Sinatra and Cassias which are both easily accessible from Lisbon. Superb holiday villas, often with a beautiful medditeranian style await.
While travelling around Portugal, the discerning tourist cannot fail to be impressed by the numerous small villages. These radiate a feeling of peace and tranquillity often alien to the visiting tourist’s homeland. Many of these villages are hidden inside the rambling walls of old castles and the one thing that they all have in common is their stunning geographical locations. Fortunatly, holiday villas in these locations are in an abundance, so everyone can experience it for themselves.
The paradise island of Madeira, set just off the Atlantic draws in many tourists, again staying in quite superb holiday villas. They are attracted there by the abundance of local floral creating fantastic views set against the magnificent coastlines and mountainous regions. You could also be lucky enough to rent a holiday rental home here.
It is an area of long clean sandy beaches stretching out to some of the cleanest water in Europe. The area is recognized worldwide for its crystal clear waters that are mystically surrounded by dramatic cliffs. To top it off, the Algarve is regarded to have the best all round weather.
Many tourists simply come to Portugal for a relaxing holiday and in search of sun, sea and possibly golf. For those tourists looking to top up their suntans the region of Algarve fits the bill. Holiday villas here fit the bill for any sun loving fan. Pools often accompany these holiday homes.
Due to the superb weather conditions Portugal has many events that keeps the tourists coming back to see year after year. One such event held every October is the Angra do Heroismo International Jazz Festival. Over the years this event has grown to such an extent that it is now regarded as one of the best jazz festivals in Europe. Holiday homes at this time of year are hard to get, so for your perfect holiday home you might need to book early.
Not to be outdone, the central area of Portugal holds its own Festival, off The Estuary every year in late July, early August. During this festival the city of Aveiro bursts into life and excitement and the flocking tourists turn it into a city of colour and joy.
For those tourists looking for a more modern culture, there is an International Show Jumping competition held each July in Cascais. This internationally recognized event brings together some of the best horses and riders from around the world.
Portugal is in the fortunate position of having a culture and strong regional traditions that have developed over many centuries. This has led to a strong and varied type of architecture leading to the Portuguese claiming that they have the best examples of ancient architecture in the whole of Europe. Mixing this together with Portugal’s excellent climate helps make Portugal one of Europe’s leading tourist destinations.
Golf fans are not left out either. As well as having some of the best golf courses in Europe and a climate to match, Portugal hosts the Portugal Open each year. Holiday villas often aline these beautiful courses, so for any keen golf fan the perfect holiday home beckons.
It is no wonder that Portugal has turned into one of the top holiday destinations in Europe. A combination of climate, culture and architecture have help provide an ideal holiday location enjoyed by my tourists year after year.
Danny
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Oct
16
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MaggieSA asked:
I know of a fantastic guest house in Komatipoort which is situated on the banks of the Crocodile River which forms the boundary of Mozambique and the Kruger National Park. Anyone interested? Go to www.villa-candilabra.co.za.
Arabela
I know of a fantastic guest house in Komatipoort which is situated on the banks of the Crocodile River which forms the boundary of Mozambique and the Kruger National Park. Anyone interested? Go to www.villa-candilabra.co.za.
Arabela
Oct
10
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Roger Munns asked:
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. Some islands like Menorca and Majorca are almost entirely dependent upon having a modern economy and infrastructure through incoming tourism.
In June this year predictions were for a dire 2007 for the holidays and flights market, with Spain and the Spanish islands including Menorca and Majorca being badly hit. The important UK market was slow, and British tour operators had reportedly close to a million holidays left unsold for the rapidly approaching peak summer months.
But after an unseasonly warm April in Britain when many people were considering taking a holiday in traditionally popular areas of the UK for holidays such as Scotland, Devon and Cornwall, the move towards an overseas holiday changed as quickly as the weather. Widespread floods led to mass holiday bookings and flights to Majorca, to the extent where some tour operators were able to return their holiday costs to full prices - and from a million unsold holidays people were suddenly having to take what was available.
Further worries were for the German market - along with the UK a vital market for holidays in Majorca, with the enviromental costs and carbon footprint dissuading some from taking flights to Majorca.
In recent years traditional holiday destinations such as Spain have faced new competition from Eastern European countries, with often lower cost holiday packages and flights, but despite initial signs of a real challenge, Spain seems to have seen them off for the moment at least, with overall visitor numbers for 2007 expected to rise compared to last year.
Among the tourists to the number one destination of Mallorca for holidays this year have been the Spanish Royal Family. The Royals traditionally spend their summer holidays on the island at the Marivent Palace, with this year being no exception. Previous guests some years ago during their holidays in Majorca have included Princess Diana with Princes William and Harry while they were still toddlers. The Spanish Prime Minister also traditionally visits Majorca for a meeting with King Juan Carlos.
The Royal Family holidaying on Majorca helps the island’s image with the mainland Spanish population, and gives it an upmarket image, with many families taking a villa holiday in Majorca.
Thomson Holidays
Majorca has a rich holiday history compared to most tourist destinations, and in Europe only the French Riviera can compare, where the Victorian English frequented Nice, to the extent where the main boulevard was named the Promenade d’Anglais.
Nearly 200 million people have taken a holiday in Majorca over the last hundred years, with British and Germans the two nationalities heading the list of arrivals. The British have tended to head east to Magaluf and Palma Nova, the Germans to Arenal in the west of the island.
And while Majorca has a rich history of tourism, it is keeping up to date with modern expectations to make sure it stays at the top of British and German holiday plans. Arenal has just opened a new 40 million Euro aquarium, while Magaluf has opened a new theme park based around Indiana Jones type adventures, with both new attractions family orientated, and enough to keep holidaymakers happy in case the weather in Majorca isn’t quite what they had hoped for.
The first hotel to cater for tourists dates back as far as 1903 when the Grand opened her doors for business, the first of many hotels in Majorca to spring up between now and then. The tourists then were Europe’s wealthy, and they were delighted with Majorca and what the island had to offer, securing the island as a holiday destination well before the days of low cost flights and package holidays had become a reality some sixty years later.
Perhaps not seeing that Majorca would become one of Europe’s top holiday destinations for allcomers, the island first tried successfully to pitch herself as a niche market for honeymoons in the 1950’s, with the second world war and Spanish Civil War having brought earlier attempts at incoming tourism into a state of suspension, and the first true package holiday tourists arrived in 1952.
But it was the advent of the jet that really boosted Majorca, and made flying to Palma a real possibility for millions of Europeans. With flights to Majorca coming down in price significantly in recent years and a host of airlines operating from airports across Europe, Majorca has never been so accessible, and the traditional fortnight has been surpassed by frequent 3 and 4 day trips two or three times a year for many people, and with many Europeans who are environmentally conscious moving away from long distance holidays in destinations such as Florida, the map of Majorca might well appear in more households when planning a holiday.
The increase in the number of tourists to Majorca has been measured, and it makes fascinating reading. In 1950, Majorca and her sister islands of Menorca and Ibiza received under 100,000 tourists. By 1973 this had grown to over 7 million for Majorca alone, and last year it had risen to over 9.5 million.
The possibility of reaching ten million visitors in a single year is a very real possibility for the island.
Sueanne
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. Some islands like Menorca and Majorca are almost entirely dependent upon having a modern economy and infrastructure through incoming tourism.
In June this year predictions were for a dire 2007 for the holidays and flights market, with Spain and the Spanish islands including Menorca and Majorca being badly hit. The important UK market was slow, and British tour operators had reportedly close to a million holidays left unsold for the rapidly approaching peak summer months.
But after an unseasonly warm April in Britain when many people were considering taking a holiday in traditionally popular areas of the UK for holidays such as Scotland, Devon and Cornwall, the move towards an overseas holiday changed as quickly as the weather. Widespread floods led to mass holiday bookings and flights to Majorca, to the extent where some tour operators were able to return their holiday costs to full prices - and from a million unsold holidays people were suddenly having to take what was available.
Further worries were for the German market - along with the UK a vital market for holidays in Majorca, with the enviromental costs and carbon footprint dissuading some from taking flights to Majorca.
In recent years traditional holiday destinations such as Spain have faced new competition from Eastern European countries, with often lower cost holiday packages and flights, but despite initial signs of a real challenge, Spain seems to have seen them off for the moment at least, with overall visitor numbers for 2007 expected to rise compared to last year.
Among the tourists to the number one destination of Mallorca for holidays this year have been the Spanish Royal Family. The Royals traditionally spend their summer holidays on the island at the Marivent Palace, with this year being no exception. Previous guests some years ago during their holidays in Majorca have included Princess Diana with Princes William and Harry while they were still toddlers. The Spanish Prime Minister also traditionally visits Majorca for a meeting with King Juan Carlos.
The Royal Family holidaying on Majorca helps the island’s image with the mainland Spanish population, and gives it an upmarket image, with many families taking a villa holiday in Majorca.
Thomson Holidays
Majorca has a rich holiday history compared to most tourist destinations, and in Europe only the French Riviera can compare, where the Victorian English frequented Nice, to the extent where the main boulevard was named the Promenade d’Anglais.
Nearly 200 million people have taken a holiday in Majorca over the last hundred years, with British and Germans the two nationalities heading the list of arrivals. The British have tended to head east to Magaluf and Palma Nova, the Germans to Arenal in the west of the island.
And while Majorca has a rich history of tourism, it is keeping up to date with modern expectations to make sure it stays at the top of British and German holiday plans. Arenal has just opened a new 40 million Euro aquarium, while Magaluf has opened a new theme park based around Indiana Jones type adventures, with both new attractions family orientated, and enough to keep holidaymakers happy in case the weather in Majorca isn’t quite what they had hoped for.
The first hotel to cater for tourists dates back as far as 1903 when the Grand opened her doors for business, the first of many hotels in Majorca to spring up between now and then. The tourists then were Europe’s wealthy, and they were delighted with Majorca and what the island had to offer, securing the island as a holiday destination well before the days of low cost flights and package holidays had become a reality some sixty years later.
Perhaps not seeing that Majorca would become one of Europe’s top holiday destinations for allcomers, the island first tried successfully to pitch herself as a niche market for honeymoons in the 1950’s, with the second world war and Spanish Civil War having brought earlier attempts at incoming tourism into a state of suspension, and the first true package holiday tourists arrived in 1952.
But it was the advent of the jet that really boosted Majorca, and made flying to Palma a real possibility for millions of Europeans. With flights to Majorca coming down in price significantly in recent years and a host of airlines operating from airports across Europe, Majorca has never been so accessible, and the traditional fortnight has been surpassed by frequent 3 and 4 day trips two or three times a year for many people, and with many Europeans who are environmentally conscious moving away from long distance holidays in destinations such as Florida, the map of Majorca might well appear in more households when planning a holiday.
The increase in the number of tourists to Majorca has been measured, and it makes fascinating reading. In 1950, Majorca and her sister islands of Menorca and Ibiza received under 100,000 tourists. By 1973 this had grown to over 7 million for Majorca alone, and last year it had risen to over 9.5 million.
The possibility of reaching ten million visitors in a single year is a very real possibility for the island.
Sueanne
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Oct
09
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Paul S asked:
Would like a villa for about 6-8 lads near to the beach but near to some nightlife, which is clubs etc but not tacky like 18-30
Would like a villa for about 6-8 lads near to the beach but near to some nightlife, which is clubs etc but not tacky like 18-30
Any suggestions?
Lita
Oct
07
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Seb Palmer asked:
Every August the South of France fills up as the rest of France arrives. Motorways can be horrible and the traffic near the beaches even worse. But the reputation, while sometimes deserved, is overdone. With a little homework, even in August it is still possible to find your own place in a villa with a pool in the sun far from the crowds.
A quick geographical tour of some of the areas of interest:
The Cote d’Azur: is the area stretching West as far as Menton. The scenery is beautiful. It is here that the foothills of the Alps fall off at the coast. This dramatic combination of scenery and sea views is one of the things that makes the area so famous. Villas that are a little way inland are generally the best value for money in the area: you will find some very comfortable holiday villas for about half of what one pays closer to the coast. For most people, this area has the ideal combination of pretty villages and easy driving distance to the sea when one is so inclined. Villas in the area are in the areas around Valbonne, Opio and Tourrettes-sur-Loup. A little further West, in the areas around Grasse are the villas with the most spectacular views in the South of France.
The stretch to the East of Nice that includes Monaco, Cap Ferrat and going as far as the Italian border is the home of serious money. One of the reasons for this is of course the beauty of the scenery and the quality of the building. Rents for villa holidays are similarly breathtaking, either impressive or wasteful depending on how you see the world.
The Var is a very popular spot for vacations in the area around the Gulf of St Tropez. St Tropez proper is a stylish suntrap which came to prominence in the 50s when Brigitte Bardot and others graced the then undeveloped sands. The development of the town has come on some way since then and it is packed in the summer, but it retains a certain exclusivity: celebrity spotting is not hard in St Tropez.
Villa holidays in St Tropez proper are not cheap, but as you get further inland so the scenery improves with spectacular views over the Gulf of St Tropez, and the villa rents go down. Around the Gulf at Beauvallon are a number of charming villas for about one third of what one pays a few kilometres closer to the so-called ‘action’. There are also a some attractive and realistically priced villas near the charming village of Grimaud. The style of villas in the St Tropez area is dictated by local government, and must be in a Provencal style. Further West, towards Grasse, a more modern style of villa can be found alongside the traditional Mas Provencal.
Some practical considerations: Tradition in France dictates that some villa owners insist on minimum two-week bookings in villas during peak periods. The airports for the areas mentioned are at Nice and Toulon.
Trudie
Every August the South of France fills up as the rest of France arrives. Motorways can be horrible and the traffic near the beaches even worse. But the reputation, while sometimes deserved, is overdone. With a little homework, even in August it is still possible to find your own place in a villa with a pool in the sun far from the crowds.
A quick geographical tour of some of the areas of interest:
The Cote d’Azur: is the area stretching West as far as Menton. The scenery is beautiful. It is here that the foothills of the Alps fall off at the coast. This dramatic combination of scenery and sea views is one of the things that makes the area so famous. Villas that are a little way inland are generally the best value for money in the area: you will find some very comfortable holiday villas for about half of what one pays closer to the coast. For most people, this area has the ideal combination of pretty villages and easy driving distance to the sea when one is so inclined. Villas in the area are in the areas around Valbonne, Opio and Tourrettes-sur-Loup. A little further West, in the areas around Grasse are the villas with the most spectacular views in the South of France.
The stretch to the East of Nice that includes Monaco, Cap Ferrat and going as far as the Italian border is the home of serious money. One of the reasons for this is of course the beauty of the scenery and the quality of the building. Rents for villa holidays are similarly breathtaking, either impressive or wasteful depending on how you see the world.
The Var is a very popular spot for vacations in the area around the Gulf of St Tropez. St Tropez proper is a stylish suntrap which came to prominence in the 50s when Brigitte Bardot and others graced the then undeveloped sands. The development of the town has come on some way since then and it is packed in the summer, but it retains a certain exclusivity: celebrity spotting is not hard in St Tropez.
Villa holidays in St Tropez proper are not cheap, but as you get further inland so the scenery improves with spectacular views over the Gulf of St Tropez, and the villa rents go down. Around the Gulf at Beauvallon are a number of charming villas for about one third of what one pays a few kilometres closer to the so-called ‘action’. There are also a some attractive and realistically priced villas near the charming village of Grimaud. The style of villas in the St Tropez area is dictated by local government, and must be in a Provencal style. Further West, towards Grasse, a more modern style of villa can be found alongside the traditional Mas Provencal.
Some practical considerations: Tradition in France dictates that some villa owners insist on minimum two-week bookings in villas during peak periods. The airports for the areas mentioned are at Nice and Toulon.
Trudie
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Oct
06
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Nick Cox asked:
If you are in need of a break away from the unpredictable British weather, then a Villa holiday could be just the thing you need.
Villa holidays provide an altogether different experience to say that of a hotel. They’re a home away from home, only with guaranteed sunshine and the option of having your own swimming pool!
They’re great for families large and small and when it comes to choice of locations then you can take your pick from practically anywhere in the world.
Before you book your dream villa holiday then here are a few things to consider first…
Cooking –Most villa holidays are self catering with the majority providing well equipped kitchens; however, it’s a good idea to enquire about the cooking facilities before you leave.
Swimming Pools – One of the main attractions to villa holidays is having your very own pool. If you are travelling with young children then check the features of the pool to see if it is safe for children. For example, does the pool have a shallow end that is safe for toddlers and children to enter safely? Also, check to see if the pool is exclusive to just your villa, as some pools are shared with other villas nearby.
Budget – The prices of villas varies greatly. Think about how much you are willing to spend, while also remembering to include additional expenses such as hire cars and flights etc. Villas are normally charged weekly for the entire property, not per person. With this in mind, make sure that you don’t rent a property that is too large for the number of people in your group.
Joya
If you are in need of a break away from the unpredictable British weather, then a Villa holiday could be just the thing you need.
Villa holidays provide an altogether different experience to say that of a hotel. They’re a home away from home, only with guaranteed sunshine and the option of having your own swimming pool!
They’re great for families large and small and when it comes to choice of locations then you can take your pick from practically anywhere in the world.
Before you book your dream villa holiday then here are a few things to consider first…
Cooking –Most villa holidays are self catering with the majority providing well equipped kitchens; however, it’s a good idea to enquire about the cooking facilities before you leave.
Swimming Pools – One of the main attractions to villa holidays is having your very own pool. If you are travelling with young children then check the features of the pool to see if it is safe for children. For example, does the pool have a shallow end that is safe for toddlers and children to enter safely? Also, check to see if the pool is exclusive to just your villa, as some pools are shared with other villas nearby.
Budget – The prices of villas varies greatly. Think about how much you are willing to spend, while also remembering to include additional expenses such as hire cars and flights etc. Villas are normally charged weekly for the entire property, not per person. With this in mind, make sure that you don’t rent a property that is too large for the number of people in your group.
Joya
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Oct
05
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Andrew Gibson asked:
Australia is very popular with holiday makers going on a family holiday and staying in a holiday villa or self catering apartment. There are some great holiday homes to rent as holiday accommodation in Australia and many tourists like to stay in self catering accommodation.
Australia is the only place in the world that has a tag of both country and a continent. It is the smallest continent and the sixth largest country in whole world. It lies within the southern hemisphere and the official name of the country is the Commonwealth of Australia. This place is full of great tourist attractions. This is why Australia is also known as a tourist paradise.
You can start your journey of Australia from Sydney. When here, you can rent a superb luxury villa with swimming pool as your holiday accommodation. This place is famous for its traditional tourist activities. You can see its Opera House where you can have a feel of its rich tradition.
If you want to do some leisure activities then you can spend your whole week on the beach. To get more close to the history of the country, you can visit the place named The Rocks. This place is the historic neighborhood having cobble stones and colonial architecture.
If you like to feel the flora of Australia then Royal Botanical Gardens is an ideal place for you. Here, you can spend some quality time by hitting the rose garden and glass houses. You can also get yourself refreshed with the fragrance of the beautiful flowers. This place is perfect for capturing pictures as you will get beautiful views of a natural beauty. Some tourists like to stay in self catering holiday apartments and use them as a base to explore the area.
If you are one of those people who love adventure sports, Australia also has several things for you as well. You can visit the Great Barrier Reef. This place is famous for its beautiful under sea world paradise.
You can enjoy scuba diving or snorkel with worlds most beautiful and colorful warm water fishes. Including a helicopter ride in your Great Barrier Reef trip will make your trip more exciting and adventurous. With the help of a helicopter ride, you can have a complete look of the place. Afterwards you can relax in a holiday villa with a great swimming pool and top up your sun tan.
Australia is also famous for its natural beauty. You can experience this beauty by adding a trip to Queensland in Australia. This place is famous for its lush green rain forests! Queensland has a place named the Wet Tropics Rainforest. This place is one of the best places to visit in the Queensland. Here, you can have an experience of the natural beauty of the country.
The best way to roam this place is to take a four wheeler trip. This trip will also include a guide to make you familiar with the place. You can also enjoy a parasailing to have a best view of this place from the sky. Queensland has some of the best holiday home accommodation in Australia. There is a great choice of holiday villas, self catering holiday apartments and some charming holiday cottages.
To experience the Coastal Australia, you can take a drive on the Great Ocean Road. This drive is the best way to have a look on the country’s most beautiful beaches along with some of the highest peaks of the continent. Do not forget to see the Twelve Apostles, this is the formation made by the twelve pillars of Australian red rock. This place is also known as a paradise for photographers.
The climate of Australia is very fine. So, you can plan your visit to this place any time of the world. However, if you want to get the maximum out put from your trip to Australia, it is essential for you to take help of any packaged tour company as these will provide you the lucrative offers to explore this beautiful continent.
Many holiday makers come back to Australia year after year and choose to stay in holiday rental accommodation. There are some of the best holiday villas with swimming pools in the world in Australia and they can be rented as holiday homes during your stay there.
Derick
Australia is very popular with holiday makers going on a family holiday and staying in a holiday villa or self catering apartment. There are some great holiday homes to rent as holiday accommodation in Australia and many tourists like to stay in self catering accommodation.
Australia is the only place in the world that has a tag of both country and a continent. It is the smallest continent and the sixth largest country in whole world. It lies within the southern hemisphere and the official name of the country is the Commonwealth of Australia. This place is full of great tourist attractions. This is why Australia is also known as a tourist paradise.
You can start your journey of Australia from Sydney. When here, you can rent a superb luxury villa with swimming pool as your holiday accommodation. This place is famous for its traditional tourist activities. You can see its Opera House where you can have a feel of its rich tradition.
If you want to do some leisure activities then you can spend your whole week on the beach. To get more close to the history of the country, you can visit the place named The Rocks. This place is the historic neighborhood having cobble stones and colonial architecture.
If you like to feel the flora of Australia then Royal Botanical Gardens is an ideal place for you. Here, you can spend some quality time by hitting the rose garden and glass houses. You can also get yourself refreshed with the fragrance of the beautiful flowers. This place is perfect for capturing pictures as you will get beautiful views of a natural beauty. Some tourists like to stay in self catering holiday apartments and use them as a base to explore the area.
If you are one of those people who love adventure sports, Australia also has several things for you as well. You can visit the Great Barrier Reef. This place is famous for its beautiful under sea world paradise.
You can enjoy scuba diving or snorkel with worlds most beautiful and colorful warm water fishes. Including a helicopter ride in your Great Barrier Reef trip will make your trip more exciting and adventurous. With the help of a helicopter ride, you can have a complete look of the place. Afterwards you can relax in a holiday villa with a great swimming pool and top up your sun tan.
Australia is also famous for its natural beauty. You can experience this beauty by adding a trip to Queensland in Australia. This place is famous for its lush green rain forests! Queensland has a place named the Wet Tropics Rainforest. This place is one of the best places to visit in the Queensland. Here, you can have an experience of the natural beauty of the country.
The best way to roam this place is to take a four wheeler trip. This trip will also include a guide to make you familiar with the place. You can also enjoy a parasailing to have a best view of this place from the sky. Queensland has some of the best holiday home accommodation in Australia. There is a great choice of holiday villas, self catering holiday apartments and some charming holiday cottages.
To experience the Coastal Australia, you can take a drive on the Great Ocean Road. This drive is the best way to have a look on the country’s most beautiful beaches along with some of the highest peaks of the continent. Do not forget to see the Twelve Apostles, this is the formation made by the twelve pillars of Australian red rock. This place is also known as a paradise for photographers.
The climate of Australia is very fine. So, you can plan your visit to this place any time of the world. However, if you want to get the maximum out put from your trip to Australia, it is essential for you to take help of any packaged tour company as these will provide you the lucrative offers to explore this beautiful continent.
Many holiday makers come back to Australia year after year and choose to stay in holiday rental accommodation. There are some of the best holiday villas with swimming pools in the world in Australia and they can be rented as holiday homes during your stay there.
Derick
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