Roger Munns asked:


The quietest of the Balearic Islands, Menorca has successfully cultivated her image of a serene, peaceful destination over the years, and appeals to parents with toddlers, couples in their thirties and forties, and the older generation - and of all the holiday islands the take up of villa holidays is most likely in Menorca as opposed to hotel based ones.

There’s only one golf course in Menorca - Son Parc - which surprises a lot of tourists given how well known Spain is for golf holidays. But that’s typical Menorca - just one but it’s of championship quality, easily accessible from all of the island’s holiday resorts, and the Son Parc area has a good collection of hotels and villas to choose from.

Even more of a surprise was when news agencies started to report the arrival of Formula One teams on the island. No less than McLaren, Honda and Ferrari all sent their cars before the start of the F1 season to test.

But for Menorca, the peaceful Mediterranean holiday island, it was a pleasant surprise, and the world of F1 has been well and truly welcomed.

Locals watched on as Lewis Hamilton tested his McLaren at the Aeroclub de Mahon, perfect for straight line testing, which is why Menorca has been chosen by F1 teams - along with the weather in Menorca. Local people are more used to seeing holidaymakers on their flights to Menorca in the summer holiday months at Mahon International Airport than the world’s best drivers at the nearby private airfield the F1 teams are using.

And perhaps some of the Menorca holidays magic rubbed off on Lewis in the first race of this years Grand Prix season - he won the Australian Grand Prix and the top Grand Prix of the year - Monaco - setting himself up to challenge for this year’s driver championship in the process.

Menorca Property

And it’s not just McLaren and Lewis Hamilton who tested in Menorca - Ferrari and Toyota did too, and maybe some of the holiday island’s magic rubbed off on them too as Massa won the third Grand Prix of the season in Bahrain.

And while the world of F1 might be new to Menorca, and Menorca new to F1 - the island does have some other fine sporting facilities to offer tourists when they visit for a holiday.

One example is the golf course at Son Parc. Although it is the only golf course on the island it is championship standard and for golfers it is ideal as it has closeby Menorca villas, apartments and hotels, just a short stroll from the clubhouse. The course is a full 18 hole.

Menorca’s main holiday villages apart from Son Parc are Cala en Porter, Binibeca, Cala’n Bosch, Arenal, Es Castell, Punta Prima and Son Bou. Son Bou has the longest sandy beach in Menorca, while Cala En Porter has a good bay generally regarded as a safe swimming area, and is a favourite for families who take Menorca holidays.

The Menorca holidays market has been boosted recently from the island’s main UK market with the announcement from two different airlines that they are laying on extra Menorca flights this summer to Mahon Airport, not just from London Gatwick but other regional airports throughout the UK. Just an hour and a half flight away from the UK Menorca is ideally situated for a Mediterranean holiday, tourists either stay in one of the Menorca hotels, or alternatively have a villa holiday.

The peak months of the year hotels in Menorca and the holiday industry is, like many other holiday islands, July and August. But for people who can choose when to take their vacations, the best month to visit Menorca is June. The island is still quiet but all the holiday resorts are up and running, and good deals for flights to Menorca and villas as well as the hotels in Menorca can be found in June. Other good times to visit are May, and for the end of the season anytime between the second week of September and the first week of October.

Watch out for who might be overtaking you in that Aston Martin or Ferrari while on Menorca’s roads next year.



Cthrine

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

Simon Johnson asked:


For the sun lover, you can enjoy the beautiful beaches of Corfu or simply indulge yourself in some extravagant shopping in the maze of its tapered streets. The tourist can explore Corfu by foot or if you prefer, rent a vehicle to go around the beautiful town named Corfu, named after the Island. The natural beauty of the island is just breathtaking and you can also get to know more about the history that the island encloses. This beautiful island has a vast amount to offer, from resorts and innumerable beaches to some of the best and stunning sand sweeps.

Spending holidays in Corfu-

Corfu offers some of the best beaches for its tourists with plenty of options to enjoy under the sun. The second biggest water park in Europe is at Corfu where you can enjoy a number of slides and other activities. So you can enjoy the water sports riding the banana boat, jet-skis, windsurfing, and scuba-diving. Enjoy the game of golf in the lush green surroundings of the town, horse riding around the town as well as the beach, and also experience the excitement with mountain biking.

Food, Drink, and Night Life -

From the restaurants, caterers to night clubs and bars, Corfu caters to the needs of everybody. After dinner, you can enjoy a relaxing time with drinks at some of the local bars.

Pelekas Caf?You can enjoy the cool ambiance of the caf?nd enjoy a wide variety of coffees from Espresso, Frappe, Cappucino and the most famous amongst the visitors, the Greek coffee. You can enjoy some great variety of beers, both local and imported ones. As the day transforms into the night, the party here at Pelekas Caf?s ready to come alive.

Staying at Corfu-

Corfu offers some of the best villas that offer packaged villa holidays and only villa holidays accommodation. From countryside farmhouses and holiday villas with pools to a cottage with nice view of the blue sea water, you name it and Corfu has it. Tourists can arrange their personal travel arrangements while staying here.

Shopping-

There is a lot to shop at Corfu. The local artists have their proficiency in making the olive wood statues. Very famous in Corfu, are goods made exclusively of gold, leather and pottery. There is a mixture of French, Venetian and British architecture backdrop to some of the dissimilar street markets. You can bargain with the traders on the prices but it is not really needed as the prices are generally already so low.

Language-

Indo-European language or Greek language is the oldest and the most spoken one here.



Firat

Krishan Bakhru asked:


Cosmos Holidays are travel agents that offer many different value deals. You have a choice of package holidays, all inclusive holidays, self-catering holidays, villa holidays and lots of flights to different holiday destinations to choose from.

With reasonable prices you can check out their Holiday Resort Guide to see if you can find a holiday that suits you and your budget. Cosmos Holidays has over 10 different major holiday destinations that you can investigate. Places like Florida, Tunisia, Morocco, and Montenegro, along with many others.

Each of the Cosmos holidays can be made to fit your holiday needs. First off you should see what each of the resorts has to offer you. The Holiday Resort Guide will show you the main items that holiday goers look for. Once you have selected a few places that interest you, you can use their search panels to look up various hotels, hotel prices and the availability of rooms. This way you can isolate holiday destinations that meet all of your requirements.

Cosmos Holidays can let you explore Morocco and all its interesting cultural sights. There are a great many of these to check out. For those of you who are searching for love, the island of Cyprus is the place to go for a romantic holiday. This whole island is filled with fabulous mosaics, lots of rugged medieval castles, beautiful beaches, activity filled resorts and many other interesting things for you to see.

Portugal with its golden beaches and fantastic scenery is a great place to spend your time in. Cosmos Holidays offers you the chance to indulge in some gorgeous scuba diving. There is also world class golf course to play some quality golf. Since Portugal is one of Cosmos Holidays destinations you are bound to be pleased by your holiday here.

The mainland of Spain and the Spanish Costas are an excellent holiday destination for the discerning holiday maker. Here you will find lots of entertainment, high quality restaurants, and interesting cultural sights in addition to the many superb beaches where you can swim, go scuba diving, water skiing and in general work on getting on great tan.

As Cosmos Holidays has many things to offer its clients, you can be assured of getting good value for your holiday choice. You also have the added benefits of letting your budget stay within your budget. There are many vacation places that Cosmos Holidays can take you to. This is a travel agency that will let you see many new vacation destinations.



Sueanne

revia j asked:


I HAVE A BEUTIFULLY 2 BEDROOM VILLA IN ISLAND AND WOULD LIKE VISITORS TO KNOW MORE ABOUT IT, IS VERY CLOSE TO THE TOWN AND THE BEACHE I HAVE A WEB SITE BUT NOT GETTING ENOUGH TRAFFICE CAN SOME ONE TELL ME HOW. TO GET MORE PEOPLE TO COME TO THE VILLA FOR HOLIDAYS.

Betteann