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March 28, 2009

Enjoy a Palma Nova Holiday

Filed under: Travel - General - 28 Mar 2009 from author

If you are seeking a relaxing holiday and want to get away from everyday life, choose a Palma Nova holiday on the Spanish island of Majorca. Majorca is Spain’s largest island, and the town of Palma Nova was built for the purpose of attracting and captivating tourists with its beaches, promenades, golf courses and generally relaxing atmosphere. Palma Nova is one of the biggest resorts within its region on the island.

Journeying to Palma Nova is always exciting, as you’ll fly to Son Sant Joan airport, then drive another 30 minutes through lovely scenery to the middle of town for your Palma Nova holiday. When you arrive, you’ll be immersed in Palma Nova’s amazing tourist attractions, shops and hotels. After reaching your resort, like the Palma Nova Palace, Santa Lucia Hotel or the Son Caliu Hotel Spa Oasis, take a trip to one of the many beautiful white sand beaches, like Platja de Carregador, or experience life on the clear water with a glass-bottomed boat ride. You can also visit Golf Fantasia, a renowned mini-golf course located in stunning tropical gardens. Be certain to take a trip to the tourist information centre on the promenade too, which is key to enjoying all that Palma Nova can provide. When you want to eat out, try some authentic local cusine at one of the quality eateries located on the seafront, or just walk along the promenade, taking in the atmosphere of Palma Nova.

And, of course, no Palma Nova holiday is complete without a trip to nearby Magaluf, which is larger and includes amusement parks, clubs and a funky nightlife full of dancing and music. There is also a weekly fresh food market, with buses available in Palma Nova to take you to Magaluf for this once-a-week treat.

With over a hundred eateries, bars and cafes in the Magaluf and Palma Nova districts, you won’t ever be left wanting for a refreshing drink or bite to eat while out enjoying all that this amazing resort has to provide.

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March 11, 2009

Enjoy holidays to Alcudia

Filed under: Travel - General - 11 Mar 2009 from author

If you love travelling to some of the most idyllic places in the world, holidays to Alcudia will enchant all of your senses. This expansive holiday resort and holiday spot has everything you could possibly require for your next holiday. You’ll be enclosed by the absolute best in scenery and landscape. That is why this awesome holiday resort has turned into a family favorite over the past few years.

Those who have taken holidays to Alcudia have loved the scenic sandy beaches and magnificent view of the mountains. This glorious holiday resort, which is situated on the coast of Majorca, never disappoints. It has something for the entire family to savor. While merely unwinding on the white, sandy beaches is plenty for most people, there are also many stores and eating places in the area.

Holidays to Alcudia are constantly adventurous also. There are so many things to do. Your kids can have a cracking time playing in the sand, or in the ankle-deep waters of the bay - while you take in the sun. If you need to supply a little more excitement to your trip you can also enjoy a diving lesson, or many other water sports. Shopping is also superb in Alcudia, and the best days to go are on Sunday and Tuesday when the markets are open. The marketplace is also a superb location to discover your souvenirs.

You’ll also discover lovely food in Alcudia. Naturally, the resort offers up the finest and freshest seafood you’ll find anywhere. There are also several eateries to choose from, so you’ll experience a cracking eating experience. There are umteen barrooms along the sea-coast too, that cater for the location’s nightlife.

One thing is for sure, when you’re ready to go for your next vacation, you should unquestionably keep Alcudia in mind. There’s something for people of all ages, and you’ll enjoy the time of your life on a holiday that you’ll remember for many years.

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March 2, 2009

Experience cheap holidays to Magaluf

Filed under: Travel - General - 02 Mar 2009 from author

One of the most popular holiday resorts on the island of Majorca, cheap holidays to Magaluf offer something for all the family. With a choice of good value hotels geared up for families or groups of tourists, Magaluf holidays offer sun soaked fun for people of all ages.

Continuing to grow in popularity as a major European holiday destination, Magaluf draws some of the best DJ’s in the world to some of the best nightclubs on the planet. So after you’ve enjoyed a day on the beach or spent sightseeing, the resort offers a fantastic nightlife to soak up in the evening. What about a refreshing beer or two while watching the sun set?

With a wide sandy beach offering all the usual water sports activities, you’ll also find a range of excellent hotels with swimming pools. There’s an attractive promenade in the centre of Magaluf too, lined with shops selling souvenirs, beach clothes and buckets and spades. And if you fancy eating out on cheap holidays to Magaluf, you will not be disappointed by the fine range of superb restaurants serving local favourites and delicious world cuisine. For some serious shopping you can also reach nearby Palma by a short taxi ride.

With a European Blue Flag award for its excellent beach, cheap holidays to Magaluf offer adventurous holidaymakers the chance to sample scuba-diving, jet-skis, parascending, snorkelling and windsurfing. You can also rent a pedalo or boat and go over to the tiny island of Sa Porrasa, which makes a fantastic day trip for your family or group of holidaymakers.

Nightlife on cheap holidays to Magaluf centres around the famous areas of the Punta Bellena strip and BCM Square. It’s here you will discover a choice of fantastic cafes, restaurants, clubs and bars. With so much on offer, your Magaluf holidays are sure to live long in the memory.

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February 27, 2009

Spain looks to enhance trade ties with China

Filed under: Travel - General - 27 Feb 2009 from Allan Subandos @ Spain Travel News

Spain is set to strengthen its economic and trade ties with China, Spanish Minister of Industry, Tourism and Commerce Miguel Sebastian said here Wednesday.

February 26, 2009

‘Spain’ The land of fiestas and soccer

Filed under: Travel - General - 26 Feb 2009 from Allan Subandos @ Spain Travel News

After a journey that lasted approximately four hours, we reached Spain from Turkey, landing in the Spanish capital, Madrid.

February 25, 2009

Travel agencies diversify their offer

Filed under: Travel - General - 25 Feb 2009 from Allan Subandos @ Spain Travel News

Date: 2009-02-23 Considering the current economic conditions, 2009 could bring about a decline in the tourism industry, while a more optimistic scenario estimates its stagnation, according to travel agency ...

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