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Yachting Holidays - Fort Lauderdale
Fort Lauderdale has been a top tourist destination for decades. One of its primary attractions are the plentiful yacht facilities. Many have gained repute and esteem as some of the finest in the world. The Monaco Yacht Show has even recognized this city’s impressive yacht facilities.
In some ways Fort Lauderdale is indeed the Monaco of […]
Majorca Winter And New Year Holidays
New figures recently released by the island’s tourist group has shown that winter holidays in Majorca have grown in popularity by some twenty per cent over the last five years.
And while the weather is still good, it’s not necessarily the beaches that are attracting holidaymakers to the island for a pre-Christmas and New Year break, […]
A Look At Kimi Raikkonen: F1 World Drivers Champion
Depending on where you live and what your interests are you may or may not recognize the name Kimi Raikkonen. Kimi was born October 17, 1979 and in July of 2004 he married a Finnish model and former Miss Scandinavia, Jenni Dahlman. Raikkonen and his wife currently live in Switzerland.
Obviously the fame that Raikkonen has […]
Ski Holidays 2009 - Red Lights For Skiers
Ski holidays can often be a memorable family event, or just as much fun with work colleagues on an office trip.
But some serious skiers are just that - serious skiers - and they tend to leave the ordinary skier standing when it comes to speed and skill.
Reckless skiing is a real problem in some areas. […]
The Sands Of Lanzarote - Best In Europe?
Canary Island Lanzarote is one of the most popular islands for European holidaymakers, not just for the traditional summer weeks but for winter too, as the weather for the island - often in the 70’s even in December and January - make it the ideal destination for tourists from Northern Europe to head to to […]
Swimming With The Dolphins For Fun And Health
Animals have been used along with physical therapy for decades. It is common to see small farms or petting zoos double as places for assisting those who are in need.
Horses are popular for disabled children. Farms catering to those with special needs are growing due to the great and positive results achieved. Dolphins are […]
Travel Traditions Refuse To Die
Travel industry news from holiday companies in the UK confirms that Spain should be the number one destination for holidays in 2008, despite the Pound falling against the Euro, and prices typically some fifteen per cent more expensive than last year.
A survey found that once in Spain, if the holiday is based in a resort, […]
Malta Reaches For The Stars
Changing the image of a resort - or in Malta’s case an island - as top end, upmarket and the place where the wealthy need to be can have very real financial benefits for a destination where tourism plays an important part in the economy.
Sliema, one of the main towns in Malta, is already a […]
Recession Hits Majorca Holiday Bookings
The island of Majorca has been the jewel in Spain’s crown for over thirty years - successfully attracting Europeans, especially from Germany and the UK, but also further afield in recent years as Americans, Canadians, Russians and Australians have discovered for themselves that a holiday in Majorca isn’t just plenty of sunshine and good beaches, […]
Tiger Mosquitoes: Where Are They And What Are The Dangers?
Many people hear the name Tiger Mosquito and wonder what it is and how it got such a dubious name. First things first, these insects received the name because of the black and white stripes on its body. There is also a single while stripe down the entire length of the back of the insect.
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