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Turkish Travel Tip: Drive


Turkish Travel Tip: Drive

There are many advantages to combining your flights to Bodrum with renting a car. Not only is it very convenient to get from the airport to your villa or hotel and back, it also allows you to discover the numerous other beaches and resorts in the wider area, and get to know sides of the Turkish country side that remain hidden for most tourists.

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GPS Competition - Win the TomTom XL IQ (UK, ROI, EU)


satnav competition

We're challenging all bloggers to convince us that TomTom XL IQ is their ideal holiday partner. All you need to do to be in the running is post a story, article or picture about losing or finding your way on your own blog, embed the competition banner in your blogpost and leave a comment on our site with the web address of your entry.

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Photography Competition: We have a winner!


Photography Competition: We have a winner!

It wasn't easy for the jury, as over 27 travellers gave our Photography Competition their best shot - and amazing shots they were! Especially Italy turned out to be a very photogenic destination, with pictures of Milano, Venice, Rome, Florance.

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Discover Florida


Orlando

Flat as a pancake but dotted with a myriad of coral reefs, fantastic sandy beaches, mangrove forests and other interesting landscapes, Florida is ripe for exploration. With temperatures rarely dropping below 22-24 degrees Celcius (the low 70s Fahrenheit) in the daytime, Orlando is a place where you can enjoy sunshine year-round. Even Orlando's rain is warm! Most tourists, however, are attracted to the metropolitan city of Orlando, home to the world's largest conglomerate of theme parks.

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Top 20 things to do in Gran Canaria


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Welcome to the paradise. Young adventurers, honeymoon couples, active families, culture enthusiasts and of course lazy beach bums will fall in love with this island. Gran Canaria is the last place on Earth where you can feel bored. We share with you our 20 favourite things to do on holidays there.

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Hit the beach in Bitez


Hit the beach in Bitez

Bitez, a slow paced, charming resort situated not far from Bodrum, is a luxurious place to visit when looking for some gentle relaxation and a dose of Turkish charm. A low-key resort, Bitez is a sun worshipper's dream. There is a beautiful beach stretching along the coast with sun loungers and umbrellas galore. Pausing only to grab a cool drink from one of the beach fronted bars, tourists can splash and paddle around in the warm shallow shores when the sun gets a little too hot.

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Top 20 things to do in Bodrum


Boats at the Marina in Bodrum

1. Visit the Castle of St. Peter, which was built in the 15th Century and has defended the town until the end of World War II. Nowadays, it houses the Museum of Underwater Archaeology.

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The beaches of Fuerteventura


fuerteventura beach

The longest beaches in the Canaries are found on Fuerteventura, which features up to 50 km of fine white sand and 25 km of black volcanic shingle beaches. With temperatures rarely falling below 18 degrees Celcius (64F) or rising above 24 degrees Celcius (75F), this island is a paradise all year round for everyone who loves sun, beaches and water sports. Flights to Fuerteventura are equally popular among couples and families because this beautiful island offers them a wide variety of both water sports and inland activities such as off road motor biking and quad biking, followed by laid-back evenings without the temptations and inconveniences of all-night raves.

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Top 10 things to do in Paphos


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Paphos, the ancient capital of Cyprus and birthplace of the goddess Aphrodite, is also a bustling city. All the trappings of a modern resort are found here including shops, night-clubs, bars, restaurants and supermarkets as well as plenty of culture, history and ancient architecture. If anything, we think it might be difficult to choose what to spend your time on! Here's our top 10 activities to do once you've arrived at this delightful destination.

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Chill in Tulza


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Tulza is one of the fastest growing resorts near Bodrum. It has attracted serious international attention from property developers and those looking to invest in Turkish property. Situated very close to Bodrum itself, it is perfectly positioned for a luxury holiday, as there are many places of interest nearby. It is particularly well known for its golfing - there are a great number of existing courses as well as plans for some new ones. Golfers from all over the world take flights to Bodrum to enjoy their sporting breaks in Tulza.

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Top 7 resorts in Gran Canaria


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Gran Canaria is famous for its diverse microclimates, stunning coastline with spectacular beaches and sand dunes, inland forests, mountains, volcanic craters, exotic fauna and flora and picturesque towns and villages.

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Top 25 Things to do in the Canaries


scuba diving lanzarote

1. Celebrate the Carnival. The dates vary from year to year, but it's usually in February or March. The most impressive fancy dress parades and processions of elaborately decorated floats can be found in Santa Cruz de Tenerife and Las Palmas de Gran Canaria.

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Travel Photography Competition - Win A Canon Powershot A3300


Flythomascook Photography Competition

Share your best travel photo on your blog and embed the banner at the end of this article to submit your entry before Monday 20th of February 2012. Please leave a comment with the URL of your entry as well, so that others can see what competition they're up against!

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Full throttle holiday


rally gran canaria

Growling engines, screeching tyres, fumes of burning rubber, cheering pit girls, the hot sun on the tarmac and a refreshing breeze that smells of the sea... From 15th - 17th of March 2012, Gran Canaria will be the ultimate pit stop for motorsports fans from all over the world as the island will host the 36th edition of the Canary Islands Rally.

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Put your best foot forward in Paphos


cyprus marathon

Whether you're running on empty already or hoping to hit the ground running this year, the Cyprus Marathon on Sunday 11th of March 2012 might be just the thing for you. Training up for this marathon will help you get in shape, deal with the stresses of everyday life better and give you more energy in general, while the winter sun in Paphos will do you a world of good too.

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2012: Low Budget but High Quality Carnival


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Flares, tie-dye clothes, platform shoes, kaftans, peace-signs and funky sunglasses - the theme for the 2012 carnival in Tenerife is Flower Power of the Swinging Sixties! If we could relive this brilliant era anywhere in the world, we could not have thought of a better location than the Island of Eternal Spring with its peaceful beaches and exotic flowers. The Carnaval de Santa Cruz de Tenerife is the biggest of the Canary carnivals and is always held during the weeks before Ash Wednesday. In 2012, the official dates are from 15th February until 26th February. If you're in Tenerife between these dates, look for a hotel near Santa Cruz, as this city will be turned into a magnificent circus of colours, costumes, music and light shows.

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Anticipating the greatest Canary Carnival of 2012


detail from the official poster for the 2012 Carnavel de Santa Cruz de Tenerife

There will already be plenty of exciting events related to the carnival before the official opening of the festival. For example, from Thursday 26th of January until Saturday 28th of January, the International Trade Fair and Congress Centre will host the three rounds of the Children Murgas Contest, and the first three rounds of the Adult Murgas Contest will be held in the same location from 6th February until 8th February. The Finals will be held on Friday 10th February at the Estadio Heliodoro Rodriguez Lopez.

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Bach on the Beach


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There is only one great classical music festival during winter in Europe: The Canary Islands Music Festival. With the start of 2012, the 28th edition of this festival took off. Unsurprisingly, this festival is a reason for music lovers from around the world to book flights to Tenerife, Gran Canaria and the other islands.

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Kindle Competition: We have a winner


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Over 41 travellers shared their most embarrassing, endearing and hysterical experiences in response to our Kindle Competition. Bloggers Sally Smith and Azra Dedic are in very good books with the jury, as Sally described a scene in an airplane that could go straight into BBC's comedy Outnumbered and Azra ended up taming a mad Segway in Bulgaria after booking flights to Burgas on a whim. But the jury ultimately voted for An inconvenient trip by Meg Wagman. Meg is a 30-something blogger who abandoned her life in Dallas for the attractions of Manchester - including her husband. The winning story is about a stranger who tried every trick in the book to win her heart. It made the judges smile so broadly their cheek muscles still ache. Congratulations Meg, your new Kindle is on its way to Manchester!

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Happy Chinese New Year... even in Cyprus!


chinese new year 2012

Today, Monday 23rd of January 2012, processions with Chinese drums, grand dragon and lion dances, colourful festive flags and firecrackers will welcome the Year of the Dragon all over the world. The traditional celebrations will last for 15 days, resulting in the lovely Lantern Festival. The Year of the Dragon reoccurs ever 12 years as part of the 12-year cycle of the Chinese zodiac. Chinese dragons are a symbol of power, strength, good luck and control over water, rainfall, hurricane, and floods. In 2012, the celebrations will be extra special for people who were born in another Year of the Dragon, such as:

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The perfect Valentine's surprise: a trip to the birthplace of love


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Cupid is getting ready for his big trip around the globe to visit lovers from all countries the 14th of February. If you want to give your loved one something very special this year, surprise him or her with a minibreak to Aphrodite's Rock (also known as Petra Tou Romiou).

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Top 3 luxury hotels in Lanzarote, Playa Blanca


playa blanca top 3 hotels

If you're thinking of booking flights to Lanzarote, you're probably looking for a fix of sun, sea and sand. Take it from us: the most north-eastern of the seven Canary Islands won't let you down. Especially Playa Blanca, at the centre of the southern coastline, is a brilliant resort for beach lovers. Because it is sheltered from the wind by the Femes Mountains on one side and Montana Roja on the other, on average, this is the warmest area of Lanzarote. Visitors keep falling in love with the sandy beaches, the picturesque fishing village with its white washed walls and paved lanes, the live music venues, designer shops and high-end restaurants at Marina Rubicon. But... where will you be having your royal breakfasts in the morning, enjoying beauty treatments in the afternoon, resting your head at night or receiving the new friends you met at one of the hip clubs in town? We've selected 3 super-classy hotels that will make your stay at Playa Blanca truly unforgettable.

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Get in the mood for your trip to Paphos


books cyprus

Whether you prefer the old-fashioned feel of paperback and hardcover books or have moved on to a modern eReader, there's nothing quite like a good novel to transport your mind to another place. Many a traveller decided to visit Thailand after reading Alex Garland's The Beach and Dan Brown's The Da Vinci Code inspired hordes of tourists to go to Paris, Rome and Edinburgh. If you have booked flights to Paphos and would like to get in the mood for your Cypriot holiday, one of the following novels might be the perfect preparation.

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Top 10 Cartoon Characters - what to wear to GC Carnival 2012


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What is your favourite comic book? And what would you wear if you were to dress up as one of the characters? All travellers who have booked flights to Gran Canaria between 3 - 21 February 2012 will have to ask themselves these questions before packing their suitcases. Why? Because between these dates, the entire island will be celebrating Carnival and the official theme of the Carnival is Comic Heroes! If you want to experience this festival to the full, we recommend donning a fancy dress costume. Don't worry if you don't fancy making a public appearance your Spiderman pyjamas or shiny Superman leggings. When it comes to outfits, pretty much anything goes, but for those need some inspiration, we have listed our top 10 comic characters. We'd also love to hear your ideas for Carnival costumes!

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Write and Win a Kindle


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Travelling and reading have more in common than you'd think: they are the most popular activities on planes, trains, boats and at airports, and both can make you relax, bite your nails and laugh. To kindle the flames of laughter, we're running a cheerful travel story competition among bloggers in the UK! Write a blog post about your most funny, exciting, surprising or embarrassing experience abroad; post it on your blog; link to this competition to let your readers know about it and leave a comment with the URL of your post below to submit your entry. The writer of the story that made us laugh most will win the new Amazon Kindle so that you don't have to pack heavy books while travelling!

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Holiday Piercing Checklist - how to make the right decision


piercing

A cool lip stud, bling belly button ring, subtle diamond nose piercing or an eyebrow barbell... being abroad can be the perfect setting for getting that piercing you've been dreaming of for years. It will make both your trip and the piercing more memorable, and when you're relaxed, tanned and feel good about yourself, you don't need to worry that you might end up regretting your decision because "you're not a piercing type of person". Being on a holiday is all about trusting your gut feeling and letting your instincts guide you. That doesn't mean that you don't have to keep your head cool if your flights to Paphos, Las Vegas or India are inspiring you to make this thrilling decision. This piercing checklist will help you decide whether or not to have your face or body pierced.

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Lanzarote's levitating man


Yogi in Lanzarote

When the bells in the square clock tower of Teguise's parish church toll, they attract people from all over the Lanzarote - not to pray but to visit the island's largest street market. Teguise market takes place from 9am to 2pm in the square in front of the church and through the narrow, cobbled streets in the area. Though Teguise itself only has about 3000 inhabitants, the market attracts both locals and tourists from all over Lanzarote, because the stalls are the best place to buy Canarian lace and linen, trainers, leather handbags, clay pottery, jewellery and traditional leather masks. The market is also a popular day trip because of its delish food stalls and fascinating street entertainment.

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Winner of the Christmas Luggage Competition!


Christmas tree and baubles

- A Santa hat (to wear on Christmas morning, at dinner, in bed)

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Top Canary Island Reads


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Once you've remembered to stock up on sunscreen and grabbed your toothbrush, it's time to think about which holiday read to pack. Here are a few suggestions to compliment the stunning coastlines and fascinating history of the Spanish Canary Islands.

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Top 5 Locations In The World For Winter Sun


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With snow slowly creeping across parts of the UK, what better time to escape in search of some winter sun? If you can't decide where to go, here are just a few suggestions.

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Three Reasons To Go To Paphos This Winter


aphrodite rock

Paphos is one of Cyprus' most ancient towns and the backdrop of many a dream holiday because of its beautiful coastline and diverse landscape.Flights to Paphos only take four and a half hours, making it an easy get away from the UK. Here's our top 3 reasons to visit this dream destination this winter.

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Top 5 Kids activities in Sharm el Sheik


waterpark sharm

Located on the Red Sea, the Egyptian resort of Sharm el Sheik has been developed to cater for all types of visitors. It's a very popular winter sun destination for families because its location means that the weather is still in the mid-20s at this time of year and because flights to Sharm only take five hours. If you do take the kids, you'll find there is plenty for them to do. To give you an idea, here are five of the best ideas for keeping them entertained:

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The Brothers Brownlee Swap Rainy Leeds For Sun Drenched Lanzarote


triathlon lanzarote

World triathlon Champion Alistair Brownlee and his brother Jonny, who came second to his brother in Beijing this September, have an unsurprisingly grueling training schedule in the lead up to 2012. The British brothers, who are based at cosy student digs in Leeds, stick to a regimented 35 hours of training a week, including weekends. The pair swim, run and cycle, all before midday, and then go for long runs again in the evening. The boys claim to do 95 percent of their training together and believe their consistent top 10 positions come down to tactical co-operation and teamwork.

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Wrestling Camels in Turkey


izmir camels

Forget bloody bull fights, dog duels and cruel cock fights. During mating season along the Aegean coasts, Casanova camels will kick off a fight over a couple of camel cuties in heat. If you want to see a smoking hot battle, attend the Camel Wrestling Festival that will be held Sunday 15th of January 2012 in Selcuk, a popular city in Izmir, Turkey.

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BBC's Judge Jules and Kiss FM's Shortee Blitz to play SOHO square, Sharm el-Sheikh


concert sharm el sheikh

Egypt's leading entertainment centre, SOHO Square, has invited members of the UK DJ aristocracy to hit up the land of the Pharaohs and establish the reputation of two epic new venues as Africa's greatest clubs. The legendary Judge Jules, it was recently confirmed, is set to play the main square on the 2nd of January (2012). There is no doubt his nimble hands will be mixing some amazing tunes with the passion and energy the British Dance community has come to expect from his sell out sets.

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Christmas Luggage Competition: Win an Antler Suitcase!


antler luggage

Over the last weeks, we have been blogging a lot about celebrating Christmas and New Year's Eve abroad. Now, it's your turn! Whether you've booked flights to Tenerife or are keeping it closer to home this December, fact is: you can't bring as much luggage with you as Santa can fit on his sleigh. That's why we'd love to read on their own weblogs what items British bloggers bring with them to really capture the Christmas spirit. Mention the competition in your post, leave a comment here with your URL and we will reward the most original and useful Christmas luggage tip with an appropriate prize: the Antler Purelite Large Suitcase!

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Viral Videos from Spain


Macarena

Watching videos about a country are a fantastic way to get a feel for a place before you go over and spend time there. Especially those videos that the locals themselves are watching. Spain may well be a popular and well-known holiday destination but there's still nothing like viewing its sights and listening to its sounds on film. This Viva Espana video starts with a fabulous fanfare and a flash of the Spanish flag before giving you wonderful overview of Spain. It's a lovely introduction to the country.

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December in Gran Canaria


Gran Canaria

Scarily, Christmas is already just around the corner. If you're wondering whether you can afford to escape to some winter sun, you'd do well to consider going to Gran Canaria, where the temperatures are in their mid-20s. Flights to Gran Canaria only take about four hours, making it a really manageable winter destination.

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Viral Videos from Egypt


sharm sea

It's great to read up on where you're going to holiday before you get there. But for a more engaging insight into Egypt, why not watch one of the many videos that Egyptians themselves are viewing about their country. Here's a selection of some of those going viral in Egypt.

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New Year in Style on Tenerife


nice restaurant

As the largest and most populous Canary Island, Tenerife is, as you might expect, not short of bars, restaurants and nightlife. The Island's notorious Playa De Las Americas is a neon buzz of night-time entertainment; karaoke bars, lap dancing joints and mega clubs litter the strip. But there are alternative options for visitors looking to ring in 2012 on Tenerife, in style.

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Festive Fun in Lanzarote - Christmas 2011


santa claus

This year the Islanders of Lanzarote are attempting to take their Christmas celebrations to record breaking lengths. The annual Father Christmas Parade, held on the 23rd of December, in Puerto Del Carmen is a tradition long observed and enjoyed by locals and visitors alike. The main attraction, Santa himself, is led down the promenade aboard his magically decorated, horse drawn sleigh, from 18.00-20.00, and throws gifts and sweets to all the children that come to join the parade. But children are not the only ones expected join in: this year, everyone has is asked to don a Santa suit and aid the Islanders in their attempt to break the Guinness World Record for the most Father Christmas' holding hands. Shops all along the waterfront are set to sell costumes for reduced rates, so there is no excuse not to join in.

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Glamour on Lanzarote


winter in lanzarote

Do you think that Lanzarote is all about cheap package holidays, sun, sea and sangria? Think again. This island paradise is quickly becoming a Mecca for Hollywood A-listers, bored with the usual glamour of Monte Carlo and the south of France. So what is it that's making this beautiful island so popular with the celebs as well as us 'ordinary people'?

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Day of the Immaculate Conception in Spain


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While in the UK we may occasionally hang out a St George flag on April 23rd, that's about as far as our Saint celebrations go in this country. However, in Spain the Saints' days are a chance for Spanish people, Catholic and non-Catholic alike, to celebrate in style with a fiesta, festival or street party. The 8th December is one of the most important of these feast days - the Day of the Immaculate Conception. Jet off for a winter break with flights to Gran Canaria around this time of year and you can become part of one of Spain's most important festivals.

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Cyprus International Four - day Challenge - how fit are you?


running on the beach

Bored with a quick jog around the park? A 5K race just not giving you that same adrenaline buzz that it used to? Or perhaps you just prefer to watch and cheer the competitors on, swearing that next year you'll don the running shoes and join in? Well, here's your chance to pump the legs, sweat and push your personal goals to the limit. The Cyprus International 4-day Challenge is held on the 24th - 27th November and offers competitive souls the chance to explore some of the most beautiful countryside in Cyprus - albeit a little quicker than your average tourist!

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Limber up for the Cyprus Aphrodite Half Marathon


semi marathon cyprus

If splashing through the dark, rainy streets dodging puddles, car drivers and little old ladies is cramping your running style, why not head off to the sun of Cyprus this month for one of the most popular half marathons in Europe? The 27th November will see runners from all over the world converging on the Cypriot coast to run the Cyprus Aphrodite Half Marathon - a challenging race set amongst some of the finest scenery the island has to offer.

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TangoconSharm - quick step to Egypt!


tango egypte

Why sit at home in the drab English winter watching 'Strictly' on telly when you could quick step your way over to Egypt for the ultimate Tango dance-off? This year's TangoConSharm takes place in the idyllic Domina Coral Bay Resort in gorgeous Sharm el Sheikh from the 13th - 20th November. And with plenty of flights to Sharm available across the country, there's never been a better time to dance under the desert stars.

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Father Christmas in Faro


christmas in faro

Christmas in the UK can become more of a stress than a celebration, with crowded shops, checkout queues and motorway traffic, celebrating abroad often works out as a peaceful option as well as being a Christmas to remember. Though it may not be a traditional white yuletide, spending Christmas in the sunny Algarve is less commercial and, culturally, more family orientated, not to mention, a comfortable 15-16 degrees Celsius.

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Polytechneio Day in Greece


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The Greeks (despite their current financial worries) love a party. They'll take any opportunity to celebrate their identity and to finish it off with a firework display that lights up the entire Mediterranean. On November 17th, it's the kids' turn to party on Polytechneio Day - a celebration and a chance to remember the students who died during the Greek resistance to German occupation in the 1940s. Polytechneio day was founded in 1973 after a tank was driven in to the gates of the Polytechneio Polytechnic during the Greek military junta of 1967-1974. So although it does have a more sombre side, the Greek people hate being too serious about anything, so the day is now celebrated throughout the country as a public holiday.

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Christmas at Playa De Las Americas


playa de las americas

Remember last Christmas in the UK? Blizzards? Storms? Freezing temperatures? If you want to avoid that happening again this year, 'Playa' in the sun with a Christmas break in Playa De Las Americas. No, not in the US, but in gorgeous Tenerife, a destination that hardly ever sees five feet of snow and a wind chill factor of -20.

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The Controversial Sacha Baron Cohen Saddles up in Spain


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More than 4,000 miles away from the desert wastelands of Iraq, on the sandbanks of Fuerteventura, Sacha Baron Cohen has been spotted shooting his latest satirical offering: 'The Dictator'. After the controversy stirred up in the wake of 'Borat' and 'Bruno' it is not surprising he had to settle for the sunny Spanish resort rather than 'The Dictator's' intended Middle Eastern backdrop.

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Clubbing and Cocktails in Corralejo


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If you want to set your inner party animal free in Fuerteventura, go to Corralejo, one of the busiest resorts of the island. Corralejo is situated in the north and, like many other resorts, it originally was a small, tranquil fishing village with views from the small harbour across the sea to Lanzarote, the neighbouring island to the north. Having been hurled into the 21st century, it has become a bustling town engulfed by tourism but the main part of the town still has its original houses and winding alleyways.

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Palma de Mallorca - The Balearic Food Capital


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The historic city of Palma within its winding lanes, baroque mansions and traditional shop fronts conceals a hoard of great restaurants, old and new, to suit any budget. So, avoid the brightly lit, tourist filled tapas bars and gloomy, overpriced taverns and seek out Palma's culinary jewels.

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'O Dia das Bruxas' - The Portuguese Halloween


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As a country steeped in Catholic tradition, Portugal places much more emphasis on the Christian holiday of All Saints Day (November 1st) than the pagan Halloween festival the night before. However, there are some spooky tales and rituals that seem to have sprung from the Gaelic roots of Halloween.

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Cyprus showcases top national and international short films 2011


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There are now only four days to go till the sixth International Short Film Festival of Cyprus. The event takes place in the beautiful coastal city of Limassol, hometown of Michalis Kakoyiannis, a well loved Cypriot Director and the man who originally inspired the event. More than 60 films, 18 of them national entries, are to be judged over this week-long competition where the deserving winners stand to receive prizes worth more than 20,000 Euros.

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Art in Larnaca: Michael Westall and Leonidas Papasavvas


larnaca beach

Discover the artistic skills of Michael Westall and Leonidas Papasavvas in a stunning exhibition of paintings this October. These two talented artists bring the culture, landscape and people of Cyprus to life, capturing the unique light and spirit of the Mediterranean. A selection of their finest work can be seen at the Gallery Kypriaki Gonia in Larnaca from October 6th - 15th.

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Golden Orange Film and Art Festival


aspendos theatre

The 48th annual Golden Orange Film and Art Festival in October 2011 is a wonderful opportunity to experience the fusion of two unique cultures in a beautiful holiday setting, and even possibly spot the odd film star or two! Originally started as a series of concerts and plays at the historical Aspendos Theatre in the mid-1950s, the festival has now become one of Europe's premier film events and showcases cinema and movies from around the world. Although not as famous as Cannes, it is still regarded as an important opportunity for both new and established filmmakers to premiere their work to an appreciative audience. The event is growing in popularity every year, and is now firmly on the calendar of 'must-attend' events for both independent and major film producers.

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Locals about Portugal: He who warns you is a friend


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After the great success of Locals about Greece, the Flythomascook team decided to gather a panel of seven Portuguese men and three Portuguese women and ask them the same questions about their country, culture and cuisine.

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If you are an inspiring athlete all you need is holiday in Crete


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The first ever Olympic Games were held in 776 BC in the Greek village Olympia. The classical games included running, boxing, wrestling, jumping and discus throwing. If you're into sports, you'll certainly appreciate a pilgrimage to the birth country of this strong tradition. For amateur athletes, one of the most impressive Greek islands is Crete because the mountains, planes and beaches are ideal for a wide variety of sports. The best time of the year for flights to Crete is autumn, as the hordes of tourists have left the island and the temperatures are more suitable for an active holiday than during the summer.

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How to Stay Safe in the Sun


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Knowing that you're going on holiday is exciting; there's no two ways about it. You've packed your clothes, finished your bikini diet and booked your flights to Rhodes or Skiathos and are ready to get going. Your holiday is a time to indulge yourself and spend time with your family or friends exploring sun-splashed beaches or towns. However, too many holidays are ruined through sunburn or heatstroke; we Brits aren't used to the temperatures of Skiathos or Rhodes and it can be all too easy to burn. With the dangers of sunburn so well-documented, it is worth packing those extra precautions; prevention is better than cure.

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The Top Five Romantic Destinations


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Every couple should plan at least one romantic holiday a year. Whether you have children or are busy at work, the best way to enjoy each other's company is to leave everything else behind and simply focus on each other. They say a change is as good as a rest and by choosing a supremely romantic backdrop against which to enjoy yourselves, you will find that the fires of romance are rekindled. It's too easy to take your partner for granted; show them just what they mean to you by planning a romantic break abroad.

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Where to go to catch some Winter Sun


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More and more Britons are starting to see a week or two of winter sun as an integral part of the year. In theory, it's a great idea: the minute the leaves start to fall and temperatures start to drop, you recharge your batteries and top up your tan with a visit to sunnier shores. However, if you don't get your timing right, you could find yourself looking out of your hotel window at the downpours of the rainy season or travel too far and you could spend valuable time recovering from jet-lag. Here's our pick of where to go in winter:

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5 activities that will help you relax and forget about stress during your holiday


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If you spend your lunch-break googling last-minute flights to Lanzarote and day-dreaming about that depressingly distant summer break, then it's time for you to think about getting a little winter sun this year. It's often more affordable to travel during the winter months, you see a different side of your favourite summer spots, and you'll even avoid the perennial airport queues. So if you're looking for the perfect way to relax on holiday, read on for a five step stress-busting guide to Lanzarote.

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Wooden Yacht Festival in Bodrum October


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Every year in October, a festival locally known as the Bodrum Cup is held to celebrate one of the Turkish city's most notable products, the "gulet", a kind of small, wooden yacht that is still made there today. Although the festival is becoming increasingly popular with travellers keen to see local colour and something truly out of the ordinary, it is nonetheless surprisingly economical to get flights to Bodrum in October and catch a little winter sun. So join the sailing enthusiasts, artists and travel photographers who head for the festival in droves every year, and go and see this singular event for yourself.

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How to send more original holiday cards


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They say there's an art to writing the perfect postcard. Not only will it require your neatest tiny handwriting to get everything in, but it should also go into a little bit of detail about your holiday without being boastful and make a few polite enquiries about the health of folks back home. However, there's no chance of writing a truly original holiday card without taking a truly original holiday. With cheap flights to Rhodes appearing on the horizon after the summer rush, there's never been a better time to see this uniquely historical part of the world with your family. With so much to do and see here, there's no way that your card home could be anything less than one of a kind!

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Top Five Fish houses in Fuerteventura


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Corralejo is the largest holiday resort on Fuerteventura. Because it is still a traditional fishing village at heart, most restaurants along the waterfront have fresh seafood on their menu. If you've been on your feet all day, you might prefer to sit down and enjoy your meal rather than opt for takeaway fish and chips. In that case, it's recommended to book a table in advance at one of the following fish houses. It might even be an idea to give one of the following restaurants a call as soon as you've booked your flights to Fuerteventura.

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Palma de Mallorca: a paradise for holidaymakers


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The capital city and main port of Majorca in the Balearic Islands, Palma is a paradise for holidaymakers seeking sun, sea and sand (and possibly sangria). In the heart of the Mediterranean, the island has a climate that favours holidays at any time of the year - the temperature stays pleasantly in the high twenties during the summer and remains mild even in winter. Add to this the many great attractions to be found in the city and the surrounding area, and it's no wonder there are millions of people boarding flights to Palma each year.

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Get both party nights and lazy beach days in Zante


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Zante, or Zakynthos as the Greeks call it, is the third largest of the Ionian Islands, and is the one number choice for many when it comes to planning their summer holiday. An abundance of affordable flights to Zante may have triggered the influx of tourists from the UK and elsewhere, but it's the unique charms of the island that keep them coming back.

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Between History and beachside relaxation discover Crete


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Crete is the largest of all the Greek islands, and arguably the most important and exciting. With two international airports, there are more flights to Crete each year than to any other place in Greece.

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Calling all Stargazers


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People from all over the world will soon be able to admire the beautiful Perseid meteor shower again and make a wish for every shooting star they see. This meteor shower is annual and extremely regular in its timing. Depending on the weather and your location, it can be visible for weeks in the late summer sky. The meteor shower activity usually peaks around August 12th, when over 60 meteors per hour will streak across the Northeast sky. This year, the night of August 13th is predicted to be the most intense night.

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The place to head for in Portugal: Faro


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Faro's club scene is the stuff of legends, with a reputation for being the place to head for in Portugal if you want to party long and hard into the night. But travellers who use Faro as a base to explore the more remote areas of the Algarve in the off-season will experience much more of the real Portugal - a relaxed, easy going way of life that in the villages and towns further down the coast hasn't changed for centuries.

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A must see destination in Turkey: Dalaman


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Turkey has become the 'must see' destination in recent years, and its popularity as an affordable destination with a touch of the exotic East has sent travellers scurrying to explore its many delights. Dalaman, on the southwestern coast of Turkey, is one of the boom destinations, suitable for families looking for a sun-drenched beach holiday, and for more independent travellers who want to dip a toe into the mystery that is Turkey.

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Lanzarote is the place to be this summer


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As the start of the summer holidays signals a mass exodus to the beaches and resorts of Europe, the relatively stable Pound and a weaker Euro has meant that British holidaymakers are taking advantage of last minute deals to fly off to the sun.

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Top five Tapas bars in Tenerife


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Most locals eat their Tapas while standing at the bar because it's cheaper and more sociable than sitting down. It's easy to find out which Tapas bars are best as they're always crowded with locals. If you've been on your feet all day, you might want to sit down and enjoy your Tapas in your own time, in which case it's recommended to book a table in advance. It might even be an idea to give one of the following restaurants a call as soon as you've booked your flights to Tenerife.

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Las Palmas Opera Festival in Gran Canaria


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There are a lot of events that take place throughout the year on the island of Gran Canaria and these events are popular with a wide range of people. Most of the villages and towns on the island have their own celebrations that they use to reflect the culture and heritage of the area. Most of the events on the island take place on an annual basis and this includes the festival that is known as Las Palmas Opera. This festival is popular with people from all over the world and they have a tendency to make use of the flights to Gran Canaria.

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Medieval Festival in Ibiza


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There is a wide range of different festivals that take place within the resort of Ibiza. All tastes and ages will be able to find something to do and see on the island. One of the most popular festivals within this resort is the Medieval Festival. This festival is a favorite with both tourists and locals. A lot of the tourists that enjoy this festival also enjoy making use of the regular flights to Ibiza. The medieval festival of Ibiza has been devised to celebrate the time that Dalt Vila was named a world site for heritage. This festival normally takes place during the second weekend of May.

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Las Palmas International Film Festival in Gran Canaria


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There are a lot of different festivals that take place on the island of Gran Canaria. These festivals take place at various times throughout the year and they all have their own trademark. These festivals are all designed to cater for a wide range of ages therefore there is something for everyone. These festivals allow the local people on the island of Gran Canaria to show their friendliness and hospitality. The regular flights to Gran Canaria enables tourists to take part in the various different festivals as they make the island easy to get to, from all across the world.

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Ironman Festival in Lanzarote


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The ironman festival that takes place within Lanzarote is a very popular event and this attracts both locals and tourists. A lot of the tourists that travel to this area both to take part and also to enjoy the festival tend to make use of the regular cheap flights to Lanzarote. This festival takes place on an annual basis and it see hundreds of athletes who compete against each other within the resort of Puerto del Carmen. The festival is a one-day event, which includes cycling over one hundred and eighty kilometers, running about forty-two kilometers and swimming just under four kilometers. The main event of this festival sees athletes competing hard against each other in order to win the event. There is a range of parties, fun runs and award ceremonies that are included as part of this festival and there is something to suit all ages, therefore it is a real family event.

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Golf in Fuerteventura


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Golf is a popular sport all across Fuerteventura and the first golf course on this island was located in that area that is known as Caleta de Fuste, which is also known as Costa Caleta. This course is one of the most exciting courses on the island and Juan Catarineu designed it. This golf course hosted the Spanish Open, which took place during 2004 and this was quite an achievement for the course as it only opened during spring of 2002. There are a lot of tourists that make the most of the regular flights to Fuerteventura in order to enjoy the fantastic golf that is on offer on this island.

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Carthusian Monastery in Mallorca


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There are a lot of tourists that enjoy the regular flights to Mallorca and they enjoy the vast array of attractions that are on offer within this area. The Carthusian Monastery reached its peak level of fame during the winter of 1838 when it welcomed two controversial guests and this was Frederic Chopin who is a Polish composer and pianist and the other person was a female romantic novelist from France. The area where the two guests stayed is still laid out in the same manner and tourists can view this.

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Water Sports in Ibiza


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The island of Ibiza is a perfect location for water sports as the water temperatures between May and August tends to be between eighteen and twenty six degrees so grab your goggles and flights to ibiza. This island is perfect for a wide range of different water sports that includes jet skiing, water skiing, sailing, parasailing, relaxing pedalo and also banana boats to name some of the many water sports that are on offer within this area.

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Puerto del Carmen Carnival in Lanzarote


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The Puerto del Carmen Carnival is a time of revelry and riotous fun and this creates the perfect reason to escape the routine, which is normally followed on a daily basis. This is also a good time to get rid of the daily attire and enjoy some fun. There is a lot of tourists that make the most of the cheap flights to Lanzarote in order to take part in this carnival. This carnival normally starts on Shrove Tuesday. The things that happen as part of this festival varies depending on the individual municipalities, as the activities will vary based on their culture and heritage.

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Lanzarote Wine Trial


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Between 1730 and 1736 there was volcanic eruptions that took place and these covered about one third of the island of Lanzarote. These eruptions added a lot of lava to the surrounding area and this ruined the agricultural land. The wine growers in this area have utilized this land. The black sand and also the half circle that is produced from volcanic stones preserve the humidity of the earth and this helps to protect the vines from the wind and the sun. There are a lot of people that use the regular flights to Lanzarote in order to enjoy things such as the wineries.

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Aqua Water Park in Gran Canaria


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The Aqua Water Park is located in Gran Canaria and it is one of the biggest water parks on the island. A lot of people that enjoy spending time at this water park make the most of the regular flights to Gran Canaria. This water park covers an area of six thousand three hundred and forty square feet. This water park is home to a thirteen different water attractions and thirty three water slides.

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Orotava Botanic Gardens in Tenerife


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The popular attraction of Orotava Botanic Gardens is located within the historic town, which is known as La Orotava and this is in the northern part of Tenerife. This town is located at the bottom of the mountains known as the Teides. This town is also about five kilometers from Puerto de la Cruz and this is the main resort within the northern part of the island. A lot of the tourists that enjoy this area make the most of the regular flights to Tenerife.

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Walking Trails in Fuerteventura


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On the island of Fuerteventura there is an increasing trend for people to enjoy walking and there is number of paths that have been specially developed. There is other plans being considered to add more walking trails and these will make it possible for people to walk from one side of the island to the other. These walking trails would be about one hundred miles therefore enough walking for about a week. There are a lot of tourists that make the most of the frequent flights to Fuerteventura in order to make the most of the walking trails that are available.

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Beaches in Antalya


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A lot of tourists use the cheap flights to Antalya in order to enjoy the spectacular beaches that are on offer in this area. The beaches in Antalya are prefect for both tourists and locals that enjoy the sunshine. These beaches are one of the most popular attractions within this area and this is especially the case on a fantastic, sunny and warm day. The main beaches within this area can get very busy during the peak summer season as almost all of the visitors in this area will want to spend time on the beach. There are some water front hotels that have their own private beaches; therefore these may be worth considering. There is a vast amount of tourists that come to this area every year in order to enjoy the beach and also the vast array of other attractions that are on offer within this area.

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Water Sports in Gran Canaria


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The climate within Gran Canaria is very mild and this is the case all year round therefore it is the ideal location for people that enjoy water sports. This location is popular with tourists that use the frequent flights to Gran Canaria in order to make the most of the various water sports, which are on offer. In Gran Canaria the sea temperature rarely falls below eighteen degrees in centigrade. The average water temperature within Gran Canaria is about twenty-three degrees centigrade.

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Angel Sunday in Mallorca


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Angel Sunday is an annual event, which takes place during March. Angel Sunday is a festival, which is celebrated at Bellver Castle and this takes place on the first Sunday after Easter. This is a popular festival that is celebrated by the locals and also a vast number of the tourists that come to this area and a lot of these people make the most of frequent flights to Mallorca. Angel Sunday is a traditional event and in previous years bread was blessed during this festivals and then given out to the poor people. Angel Sunday is known within the local area as Domingo del Angel and this is a big celebration within the local area.

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Beaches in Gran Canaria


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One of the biggest attractions for most of the tourists come to Gran Canaria is the fabulous range of beaches that are on offer. A lot of the tourists that come to this area make the most of the flights to Gran Canaria

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Holiday World in Gran Canaria


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Holiday World is a theme park that is popular with both tourists and locals alike. This theme park allows people to enjoy an array of different amusements in the open air. Holiday World theme park is the biggest funfair within the Canary Islands and it is home to a number of different amusements that are breathtaking. The popular rides within this park includes a roller coaster, shooting stalls, dodgems and also a Ferris wheel that is twenty seven meters in height. This park also offers parrot shows and seal shows which are very popular with children. This park is very popular with tourists that make the most of the frequent flights to Gran Canaria.

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A Guide to Magaluf in Balearics


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Magaluf is a popular resort that is located within the Balearics. This resort was originally popular with Scandinavian and British package holidays. There is a lot of tourists that make the most of the regular flights to Balearics in order to experience what this resort has on offer. This popular resort is located within Calvia municipality and the main airport is located about twenty-four kilometers from this popular resort.

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Beaches in Ibiza


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One of the biggest benefits of Ibiza is that it is home to more than eighty beaches and this is one of the reasons why this area is so popular with tourists. Due to the vast array of beaches it is possible to choose a different beach for each day that you are in Ibiza. Some of these beaches offer people a tranquil area to relax and unwind whilst other beaches are more suited to thrill seekers. Regardless of where you are staying on the island you will never be very far from the beach, which is one reason why so many people make the most of the regular flights to Ibiza.

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Femes in Lanzarote


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Femes is a small village that is located within Lanzarote and this village is home to Balcon de Femes. The name of this village has been derived from the panoramic views that go down towards the southern part of Lanzarote. This village is part of the resort that is known as Playa Blanca. There is a lot of tourists that make the most of the regular flights to Lanzarote in order to experience what this resort has on offer.

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San Fernando in Balearics


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The area of San Fernando is a town, which is located within the province of Cadiz, which is part of Spain. This town is home to more than ninety seven thousand five hundred inhabitants and this increases a lot over the summer months as a vast number of tourists make the most of the cheap flights to Balearics in order to enjoy everything that this town has on offer.

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Baku Waterpark in Fuerteventura


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Baku waterpark is a true paradise for people that enjoy having fun in water. This park is located within one of the most popular tourist areas within Fuerteventura and a lot of the tourists that choose this area make the most of the regular flights to Fuerteventura.

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Eating Out in Fuerteventura


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Cooking within the Canaries is a very simple and straightforward process and this is certainly the case for Fuerteventura. Before this area became popular with tourists it was actually just a hide away, which had a small population. This cuisine within this area is based mainly around vegetables, fresh meat and fish. All of these foods are cooked in a no nonsense way which is practical. There are a lot of tourists that enjoy using the cheap flights to Fuerteventura in order to enjoy the weather and also the local cuisine.

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Beaches in Dalaman


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There is an increasing volume of tourists who are coming to Dalaman and a lot of these tourists are enjoying the cheap flights to Dalaman. This area has a vast array of things for people to do and see; therefore there are things for everyone regardless of age, taste and interests.

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Water Sports in Gran Canaria


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There is a vast array of things that people can enjoy within the Gran Canaria however one of the most popular activities is the vast array of water sports. There is a vast array of people that enjoy the regular flights to Gran Canaria in order to enjoy all of the water sports that are on offer within this area. Gran Canaria is the perfect location for water sports due to the mild weather, which it is able to enjoy all year round. This area is very popular with tourists that want to explore the water sports that are on offer. The temperature within the sea very rarely falls below eighteen degrees during the winter months and during the rest of the time the average temperature it twenty-three degrees.

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Trotting Races in Menorca


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The trotting races in Menorca are a very popular sport and it is more than two hundred years old. The trotting races are held every weekend in both Ciutadella and Mahon. This sport is very popular with tourists and every year a lot of the tourists that make the most of the regular flights to Menorca enjoy this sport. This sport takes place on the back of a horse and the jockey has to stop the animal from braking into a gallop, hence the name trotting. This a very exciting sport to watch however it is even more exciting if you place a bid on the correct horse to win.

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Paseo Maritimo in Tenerife


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The Paseo Matitimo is a promenade, which follows the coastlines that runs from Marbella town and it covers about six kilometers, which has an area of two kilometers that are laid in marble stone. This promenade is very popular with tourists from all across the world and these tourists make the most of the regular flights to Tenerife.

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Torba in Bodrum

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The modern village of Bodrum is located within the area that is known as Bodrum. This village is only small but is still a very popular tourist destination. This village is popular with tourists from all across the world who enjoy the frequent flights to Bodrum.

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Pergamon in Turkey

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Pergamon is a small settlement, which is used during the Archaic Period. It is really only remains that exist now of this settlement but it is still a very popular attraction and every year there is vast number of people that enjoy cheap flights to Turkey to enjoy what this area has on offer. This remains of this city can be seen when you are entering the area that is known as Acropolis. The ruins that are on the left hand are what remain of the monumental tombs that were built by the Kings from Pergamon.

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Port De Mao in Menorca


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Port de Mao is the capital of Menorca and it is a lovely historical port town, which is crammed with fascinating architecture. This town has a lot of charm about it and it is a very welcoming place. There are a lot of people that enjoy cheap regular flights to Menorca. This town of Port de Mao is commonly referred to nowadays as Mahon or Mao. The port has been a strategic place for a number of centuries therefore there is a vast amount of history that is connected to the town.

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Medano Beach in Tenerife


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There are a lot of people that enjoy cheap regular flights to Tenerife in the hope of relaxing in the sun on a luxurious sandy beach. One of the most popular beaches within Tenerife is Medano Beach and this has a vast stretch of golden sand and on the horizon across the beach are the mountains, which shimmer in the heat of the sun. This beach is also able to offer crystal clear blue waters and it looks like a dozen shades of blue during the summer sunshine.

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Shopping In Fuerteventura


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The popular resort of Fuerteventura is popular with people from all around the world who want to make the most of the cheap regular flights to Fuerteventura and enjoy doing some shopping in the sun. This popular resort is home to a vast array of shops and these all cater for the needs of the people that live in this area and they also cater for people that are visiting.

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Beaches in the Canaries


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There is a lot on offer within the Canaries for people that love relaxing on the beach and these beaches are within a number of diverse destinations. The islands of Lanzarote and Fuerteventura are home to golden sandy beaches. The islands of Gran Canaria and Tenerife are home to some beaches that are classed as being blue flag. The area of La Palma is home to plunging cliffs, which are dramatic and there is also some quite coves. All of these beaches are very popular with people from all across the world and they enjoy the cheap flights to Canaries.

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Jumaica Tropical Park in Mallorca


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The Jumaica Tropical Park is very popular with tourists and it is located between the areas of Porto Cristo and Porto Colom. This park covers about twenty five thousand square meters and it incorporates some very stunning gardens, which feature exotic plants. This park offers you the opportunity to eat bananas straight from the trees. This park is also home to an excellent restaurant. This park is very popular with tourists from all across the world who make use of the regular flights to Mallorca. Mallorca is one of the most beautiful islands in Spain and it has a party atmosphere. This island allows people to get away from everyday stress and enjoy a Mediterranean paradise.

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Beaches in Bodrum

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The resort of Bodrum is one of the most popular areas along the Turkish coastline. This resort has been extremely popular with tourists since the 1970s and a most of these tourists make use of the cheap flights to Bodrum. Over the years there has been a lot of development work undertaken within the center of the resort. Despite this area being heavily populated with tourists especially during the summer months it is still actually retains a great deal of Turkish atmosphere.

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Festivals in Bodrum during January and February

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The popular resort of Bodrum is not actually known for having spectacular festivals, however there is a couple of events that are held within this resort. The most common events within this resort are the Muslim events of Eid ul-Adha and Ramadan, these events are growing in popularity. During the month of January the main events are New Years Eve and also New Years Day. There are a lot of people that come from all over the world to enjoy these events and they make the most of the cheap flights to Bodrum.

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The Wine Museum in Lanzarote


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The popular attraction that is known as the Wine Museum is one of the oldest cellars that are owned by El Grifo wineries. These cellars were built on top of the volcanic lava that was left by the eruption that happened during the eighteenth century. Reports show that this winery was actually built during 1775 and this actually makes it the oldest winery in the Canaries. This is a very popular attraction with people that enjoy the cheap flights to Lanzarote. The current owners have owned the property since 1880.

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Placa Alfons The Third


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There are a lot of very appealing tourist attractions that are within Menorca and a lot of these are only a short distance from the main resort. A main attraction within Menorca is actually the coastline as it is lined with luxurious beaches. It is possible to enjoy a cruise of the coastline that leaves from the Mao harbor. This area is very popular with tourists and they enjoy the cheap flights to Menorca. Once you are in Menorca there is a vast amount of different things for you to see and do therefore there is something to suit everyone.

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Windsurfing in FuerteVentura


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The island of FuerteVentura is fifty miles in length and the island is between two and fifteen miles in width. There is some unused volcanic wasteland that is located within the Atlantic Ocean. The island of FuerteVentura is about three and half-hours from the United Kingdom and it is possible to purchase cheap regular flights to FuerteVentura. The island of FuerteVentura is home to some really good winds therefore this is the prefect location for windsurfing. The best time for windsurfing on the island is between May and September.

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Mirador Del Rio in Lanzarote


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People that are looking for an adrenalin rush should head for the north of the island. One of the best places to visit in the north of the island is Mirador Del Rio. The word Mirador translates, as meaning a look out and this is a particular vantage point. This attraction is very popular with tourists and a lot of the tourists that come to this area make the most of the flights to Lanzarote. The Mirador del Rio is a very attractive observation point and it is built over several levels anchored in a cliff face of volcanic lava rock.

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A Guide To La Palma in the Canaries


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The island of La Palma is located in the north west of the Canaries and the island covers and area of about seven hundred and six kilometers squared. The island of La Palma is commonly referred to as Isla Bonita that means beautiful island. This island is the fifth biggest amongst the canaries, which is made up of seven different islands. This island is home to population of eighty six thousand and this grows dramatically during the main holiday season. This island is very popular with tourists and they enjoy the regular flights to Canaries. The capital of this island is Santa Cruz de la Palma.

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Monte Toro in Menorca


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Monte Toro is located on the highest point of Menorca in Es Mercadal. This highest point has a height of three hundred and fifty two meters. The legend of Monte Toro is that a bull found a statue, which was of the Virgin and it was found within a cleft on the rock. The name of the peak however is more likely to have come from Arabic's. The name al-tor means the highest mountain. This highest point is very popular with tourists and a lot of them make the most of the flights to Menorca. There is a convent that is located at the top of the peak and this convent is home to the Franciscan nuns. The convent is open to the public on the first Sunday within May.

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Ribat in Monastir


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Ribat is actually an Arabic term that is used to refer to a small fortification that was built during the early years of the Muslim conquest on North Africa. These small fortifications where used to house the military volunteers. These fortifications were later used to protect the commercial routes and also as centers for the Muslim communities that were isolated. Over a period of time the Ribats then got used as hostels for the travelers as they were located on the main trade routes. The Ribats are visited by an array of tourists even nowadays and a lot of these people make the most of the regular flights to Monastir.

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Menorca Harbor Tours


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There are a vast number of spectacular tourist attractions in and around Menorca. A lot of these popular attractions are actually only a short distance from the main resorts and beaches. One of the main attractions within Menorca is the coastline. There are a lot of tourists that opt to enjoy one of the harbor tours as this gives them the perfect opportunity to enjoy the coastline. There are a vast number of different nationalities that visit Menorca, as there are flights to Menorca from all across the world.

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Burgas Beach in Bulgaria


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The city of Burgas is the fourth largest in the country of Bulgaria. Burgas is also the fourth largest port within the Black Sea. Burgas is a very lively but compact city. This city features pedestrianised boulevards and there is also a number of outdoor cafes, which give a distinct Mediterranean feeling. This city is a superb location to use as a base for exploring the other resorts that are nearby. There are a lot of spectacular lakes nearby which are good for bird watching. This is an easy city for people to get too from all across the world, as there are regular flights to Burgas.

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Beaches in Monastir


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Monastir in Tunisia is a popular tourist destination for people from all across the world. There are a lot of flights to Monastir that means that people can make the most of air travel when visiting this area. Tunisia has a number of very attractive beaches and these are located in the south, east and also in the north. These beaches are the perfect place for people to relax and unwind with families and friends. There are a number of beaches that offer a range of water sports, which the tourists are able to enjoy for a reasonable fee.

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Argostoli in Kefalonia


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The capital of Kefalonia is Argostoli and it is located on a peninsular within a working port that is very busy. The port is busy with freight ships, private yachts and also ferries that operate three hundred and sixty five days. This area is home to some Venetian buildings, however there used to be a lot more but they were damaged by an earthquake during 1953. Nowadays the town has a modern feel. The main attractions within the area are located close to the central plaza in Argostoli. There is a vast number of flights to Kefalonia therefore it is possible to rely on air transport.

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Boat Excursions in Kefalonia


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Kefalonia is one of the biggest Ionian Islands and it is one of the modern popular tourist destinations. The flights to Kefalonia make this a very popular destination with people from all across the world. There are some tour operators that have been operating on this island for over twenty years. There is a lot of the things on the island that cater for a vast array of different tastes and this includes luxurious sandy beaches, water sports, excellent food and local wines and also wonderful photography opportunities and luxurious scenery.

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Kanapitsa beach in Skiathos

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Skiathos is one such island in Greece which is both blue and green. Skiathos town also happens to be the main settlement as well as a port. The other parts of the town consist of large hotels, commercial complexes, beach resorts, studio units and apartments. Within Skiathos you will be able to identify several tourist facilities such as taverns, shops, travel agencies, bars and restaurants. It is accessible by air and flights to Skiathos are also regular from many of the European countries.

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Byzantine Museum in Corfu


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Corfu is a wonderful tourist destination in Greece especially because of its mild Mediterranean climate and plenty of rains during winter. For the same reason Corfu has abundant vegetation as well as wild plants. You can plan a holiday here as flights to Corfu are available from a number of cities. Apart from the natural environment being conducive for tourism, there are some very interesting historical places as well as museums that have successfully restored the heritage of Corfu.

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The Archaeological Museum in Ibiza


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Ibiza is packed with some of the best places to visit, so be sure you catch flights to Ibiza this holiday season and enjoy on this paradise island. Whether you wish to party on the awesome Ibiza beaches or simply explore the museums here, you can do it all on this picturesque island. One of the well known museums is the Archeological museum that is located in Dalt Vila in the Cathedral square.

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Municipal Natural Reserve of the Hermitage of the Magdalena in Las Palmas


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Las Palmas is a well known tourist destination that not only welcomes visitors with a warm weather but also warm people. Las Palmas has an airport that is 11 miles from the city of Las Palmas. Flights to Las Palmas can be boarded from anywhere in Europe. Frequency of flights may be slightly lesser in other countries. Apart from the churches and other attractions the presence of Mary Magdelene can be felt through the Hermitage of Magdelena located within Las Palmas. The area is maintained by the Municipality Castellon de la Plana and the total land area is 14.05 hectares. It is the natural setting here that impresses the visitors the most.

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Pamukkale and the city of Hierapolis in Bodrum


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Bodrum has numerous places to visit but Pamukkale is a great change from the usual sites, historical and cultural, simply because of its whitish appearance visible even from large distances. You simply cannot miss this site from flights to Bodrum, as you are likely to view it even from the aircraft. Pamukkale is located at 300 km from the city of Bodrum which turns out to be around 3 hours drive. Because of its whitish appearance, people of Turkey call it Pamukkale meaning a Cotton Castle. Pamukkale is a remarkable and astounding natural site, unique in every aspect which looks fairylike with its sensational white petrified cascading layers of neatly spaced rocks.

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Panayia Chrysopolitissa Church in Paphos


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Paphos, being an important city in Cyprus, enjoys a wonderful Mediterranean climate implying that there will be sunshine throughout the year. If you plan to visit Paphos for a vacation with family, any time in the year is the right time. The winters here are shorter compared to other nearby cities and moderate too. There are several flights to Paphos almost every day and the International Airport is situated about 15km from the city of Paphos. Flights can also be booked online and you get to save money on the tickets too, especially if booked in advance.

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The Church of Ayios Lazaros in Larnaca


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The town of Larnaca is large and modern enough to provide travelers with everything they may need but yet it does not remain overcrowded. Even the nearby beaches are least crowded and extend for about 25 km. Flights to Larnaca can be booked in advance for convenient travel and relaxed vacation. Larnaca has several archaeological sites along with 6 museums located in the middle of the city. Some of the adventures include cruises, summer sports and sea activities.

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State Puppet Theatre in Burgas


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Burgas is a great place to be especially in winters because winters are mild and there is constant breeze to make you feel refreshed at all times. Burgas also happens to be the largest seaport in the whole of Bulgaria. Burgas can be reached by air as there are daily flights to Burgas from a number of European as well as other airports. The city of Burgas was made a duty-free zone in 1989 and the reason was simply that the state wanted to promote tourism and trade. It consists of total population of about 230,000 and has become one of the most famous destinations for tourists.

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Short Film Festival in Sanford


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A challenging short film festival is going to be held at Sanford. It will feature a talented set of filmmakers from Florida and is scheduled to be held in February. There are several other filmmakers from all over the world who will participate in it. In case you wish to attend this festival, you must book your flights to Sanford at the earliest.

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The folklore museum at Phira in Santorini


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Santorini is one of the most popular travel and vacation destinations in Greece. The reasons are varied and one of the most important factors for this is its rich history and cycladic architecture plus the heavenly beaches all over the city. You should book your flights to Santorini in advance if you are traveling with family as every season in Santorini is a tourist season.

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Alonissos in Skiathos

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Skiathos is a great place in Greece which has good beach resorts and many tourist facilities if you want to see more known places of Skiathos. Skiathos is reachable by air and there are a number of flights to Skiathos from major airports all over the world. Alonissos is a beautiful place to visit if you are here for some relaxation. It has been occupied from the prehistoric times. This is quite evident from the excavations that were carried out at site of the acropolis wall belonging to the Classical period. It is said to have been from the ancient city of Ikos that today can be seen in form of Kokkinokastro.

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Petaloudes in Rhodes

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Rhodes is known for preserving its natural beauty and setting as people and the state make constant efforts towards it. If you are planning to take a holiday here, be sure to book your flights to Rhodes in advance. Among other tourist attractions one of the places to visit is the Petaloudes. It consists of a famous Valley of the Butterflies where millions of Jersey Tiger Moths come from various regions of the Island. This is more pronounced and becomes quite evident during July and August. There is an entrance fee of 5 Euros to the Valley.

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Cathedral in Palma

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All the visitors reaching Palma by sea will definitely notice a graceful Gothic cathedral as the cathedral gradually emerges to the visitors line of vision. Palma is a great place to be even if you are traveling by air. Palma has an airport so you can easily catch flights to Palma to have a look at its impressive architecture.

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The Helmis Natural History Museum in Zakynthos


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Zakynthos is a great place to visit at least once in your lifetime. It is known for pleasant climate, unique culture and some excellent tourist attractions such as The Helmis National History Museum, Monastery of Panagia Anafonitria and several scenic beaches. You can reach Zakynthos by air but it is a good idea to plan in advance and book your flights to Zakynthos.

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Santa Lucia in Gran Canaria


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Gran Canaria is known a lot for its sandy beaches but the southern part of the island is popular too for its delights such as Puerto de Mogan. The village is also known as Little Venice. Other attractive destinations include Playa del Ingles, Puerto Rico, Maspalomas, San Agustin and Meloneras. You can reach Gran Canaria by air as there are daily flights to Gran Canaria from numerous foreign locations. The northern as well as the western coasts are also picturesque and really should not be missed. Plan your holiday visit for at least 10 days to enjoy the whole place. The island boasts of a pleasantly warm weather almost throughout the year.

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Las Aguilas Jungle Park in Teneriffe


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Tenerife is a bustling city with some amazing tourist spots to explore. You can take flights to Tenerife and plan a stay of about 8 to 10 days to fully enjoy the warmth and attraction of the city. It is full of monuments, museums, pubs, beaches and many other things. Las Aguilas Jungle Park is a unique animal shelter in form of a naturally maintained jungle that will not fail to attract you no matter what your age.

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Funchal in Levada Walks


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Funchal got its name from a Lisbon Italian sailor who lived in the 16th Century. His name was Joao Zarco and he was exploring the island at that time. Funchal has three beautiful rivers named Ribeira de Joao Gomez, Ribeira de Santa Luzia and Ribeira de Sao Joao. It is truly refreshing to see them while sightseeing. Apart from the natural set up, Funchal consists of urban holiday resorts. Hotels and resorts here offer good amenities and great ambience and some have swimming pools too. Regarding travel, you can expect to travel by air as there are more than 20 flights to Funchal available every day from several international cities and about 50 flights from Funchal to other cities. Funchal is located at 15 minutes distance from the airport.

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Aquaparks Aquapolis and Action Aquapark in Burgas


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Pyrgos is the ancient name for the city of Burgas. The city consists of a large port as it is located close to the Black Sea. Burgas has its own airport and there are many flights to Burgas from several cities which travelers around the world can avail. The summer season is considered to be ideal to travel to Burgas however, summers make Burgas pretty crowded. There are some quiet places around the city that can be visited whenever you want.

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Casita Verde Ecology Centre in Ibiza


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Ibiza is known for its attractive clubs, brilliant sandy beaches, boat rides, excellent restaurants with exquisite cuisines and several other things. And these several other things include Cova des Culleram along with its fascinating past, the shops at Paseo Vara de Rey, the Ponylandia and the Casita Verde Ecology Centre. If you are planning your next vacation at Ibiza, it can be reached by air as there are multiple daily flights to Ibiza. Although Ponylandia is mainly for the kids but even adults will enjoy the awesome rides provided they are in their true holiday mood. The Casita Verde Ecology Centre happens to be one of the most notable attractions on the island of Ibiza.

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Kiang West National Park in Banjul


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The Gambian capital called Banjul is situated at a place where the River Gambia begins in St. Marys Island. This cozy city provides a warm combination of colonial architecture and contemporary offices. As you reach Banjul you will also witness their traditional houses that bring a sense of freshness in spite of the old architecture. It is better than seeing those typical modern compartmentalized houses for a while. Banjul displays plenty of African charm and the serene ambience with bits and pieces of tourist attractions all over the city making it a great place to visit. You can reach Banjul by air as there is an airport in the city. You can book your flights to Banjul in advance if need be. Apart from a number of churches, mosques and museums, it also consists of a National park called The Kiang West National Park.

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The Archaeological Museum of Kos

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Kos is well known for its beaches spread all over the town, the most attractive ones being the Thermes beach and the Kefalos beach. The nightlife is worth experiencing. There are some highly inspiring cultural sites and also some museums. As you reach Kos you can keep a day aside for the villages of Mt. Dikaio. The North coast is more organized in terms of packaged tourism and it has been brought up gracefully. The coastline is so long that you will never feel any kind of congestion around no matter how many visitors drop in during the same season. Multiple daily flights to Kos are there from Athens that land at Kos airport which is located in middle of the island, very close to a village called Andimahia.

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Submarine in Santorini


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The beautiful island of Santorini, is a part of the group of Cyclades islands, located right at the centre of the Greek Islands in the Aegean Sea. Santorini is among the most attractive getaways in Greece. It forms part of a small group of volcanic lands and the name of the island is associated with Saint Irene. Santorini has a well equipped airport so you can book your flights to Santorini from wherever you are! The site where Santorini stands today was that of one of the strongest volcanic eruptions across the world. Even though it does not seem to be there at all, it is a well known fact that the volcano is merely dormant.

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Ancient Fort and Churches in Boutzi, Skiathos

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Skiathos is the island located towards the westernmost point of the Sporades. It is reachable by air as there are several flights to Skiathos from a number of international cities. It can be reached by a ferry from Volos within two hours. It is a popular place from the point of view of a good enjoyable holiday. It is also one of the most modernized islands at Sporades especially the kind of tourist facilities and services available at reasonable prices. Even though tourism is at its initial stages yet it has spread pretty quickly and is in full swing. Among other places in Skiathos, Bourtzi is an incredible piece of heaven surrounded by waters on three sides.

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Cathedral in Faro


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Faro is the capital of Algarve and has multitudinous destinations to explore while you are there. You will probably get exhausted but would still want to see every corner of the city of Faro. Faro has an airport and you can easily book flights to Faro once you decide to visit the enchanting city.

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Knossos in Crete


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Crete is the largest in area among all the Greek islands. It is situated towards the southeastern edge of Greece. This picturesque Mediterranean island is 260 km in length and 12 to 60 km in width. The island sits cozily between Africa, Europe and Asia. You can book flights to Crete to enjoy the antiquity in form of its churches, palaces and museums as well as the modern locations such as its vast golf courses.

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The Jewish Quarter in Rhodes

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Rhodes has an Old town and a New town both having its own peculiarities. The old town has some prodigious walls where some of the structures show influence of the Latin, Byzantine and Turkish inhabitants. The old town consists of several quiet but twisting alleyways interrupted timely by lively squares. It is a good idea to take flights to Rhodes to explore the incredible palaces and museums that are located in the old town. You could also reach via the commercial harbor of Rhodes that is home to a number of international ferry services. There are inter island ferries too located towards the east.

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Palazza Parisio in Malta


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Malta has a rich history that brings out the beauty of the place by means of its existing forts, palaces, cathedrals, museums and temples. The local people as well as the government is determined and united to preserve its heritage with concrete efforts. Their effort is visible the way Maltese people have maintained these beautiful structures. You can travel within Malta by hiring a taxi or being part of a guided tour. Reaching Malta is easy as it has an airport and there are several flights to Malta coming everyday at convenient timings.

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Sozopol in Burgas


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Sozopol is one of the oldest towns in Burgas situated 35 km from Burgas. Sozopol still attracts several visitors across the world with it extensive traditional architecture, beautiful beaches and archaeological sites. The new buildings in Sozopol tend to compliment the old town as it has several hotels to accommodate tourists. There are several flights to Burgas and after reaching here you can hire a taxi or a bus to reach Sozopol.

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Quinta do Palheiro Ferreiro


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Funchal is a place full of picturesque gardens growing all kinds of trees to preserve its natural beauty. If you are planning your next vacation to Funchal, there are several hotels and resort where you can stay. Regarding your journey, there are many flights to Funchal from almost all the major international airports. Funchal consists of Monte Palace Tropical Garden, Quinta Magnolia, Quinta Das Cruzes, Quinta Palmeira, Santa Catarina Park, Botanical GardenThis property, now belonging to the Blandy family, boasts some of the most valuable and rare exotic plants on the island.

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The fortress of Isabella II on La Mola


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Menorca is an ideal holiday destination for those looking for some peace and quiet. Apart from beaches and partying, the history of the place cannot be ignored. Whether you are planning your trip in winters or summers, there are several flights to Menorca throughout the year. however, peak season sees a large crowd and you may have to book your flight well in advance.

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Akrotiri in Santorini


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Akrotiri is one of the remotest villages in Santoirini and as you reach the village by bus you will come across a lot of twists and turns of the road. The village is located around 12 km away from Fira. It is more towards the south-western part of the island. The village of Akrotiri has the underpinnings of the volcanic eruption that is still evident around the village as it had been buried under the destruction for long. Santorini can be reached by air in 40 minutes from Athens and you can plan your vacation accordingly. There are flights to Santorini from other parts of Greece too.

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Monastery of St Gerassimos in Kefalonia


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Kefalonia is situated on the western coast of Greece and is governed by a moderate climate where walks on the beaches can be enjoyed thoroughly. The shooting of the film called Captain Corellis Mandolin was organized here and since then the island has become a great holiday destination. Kefalonia has some of the cleanest beaches among the Greek islands. As your flight to Kefalonia lands you will instantly be tempted to explore the island. It has some mysterious caves that stay cool and pleasant no matter what, as they are full of stalagmites and stalactites in some very attractive colors.

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Algarvean Costume Ethnographic Museum in Faro


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Faro is the capital of Algarve. In the past Faro was home to both Arab as well as Roman settlements. The way these settlements have affected the lifestyle and the architecture here is evident from various locations spread all over Faro. When the Arabs occupied most of the city, Faro was a significant commercial port. After the earthquake struck Faro in 1755 several buildings were destroyed and they had to be restored and rebuilt. A vacation here is incomplete without visiting historic places in the city. Faro can easily be reached by air as there are several flights to Faro from every major city in the world.

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Archaeological Museum of Corfu


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Corfu is a great place to be with family and young children if you want to get a taste of Greek culture. Reaching here is easy as the city has an airport of its own and there are some flights to Corfu from several international airports. The Archaeological Museum of Corfu acts like a wide window to the Greek historical background. The museum was constructed from 1962 to 1965 at a location that was provided more as a donation by the Municipality. It was inaugurated later for allowing general public including tourists in 1967. The primary aim of constructing the museum was to store the impassioned Gorgon Medusa classical architecture belonging to the Great Temple from Artemis. The temple was made during 585 B.C. and the remains of the temple were excavated during 1911 close to the monastery called Aghioi Theodori.

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Santa Ana Cathedral in Las Palmas


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Las Palmas is set amidst magnificent scenery comprising of two vast bays and picturesque beaches named Playa de las Alcaravaneras and Playa de las Canteras. Las Palmas was founded in 1478 and it boasts of significant cultural and historical heritage especially in a district called Vegueta. Vegueta happens to be the oldest part of the island. The place was even proclaimed as World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1990. There are several airlines that provide flights to Las Palmas including Thomas Cook. You can always look for some discounts offered when planning your vacation to Las Palmas.

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Hala Sultan Tekke in Larnaca


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Being at a scenic spot on the southern coast of Cyprus, Larnaca is both a popular tourist destination and a busy business center. You can take a flight to Larnaca, from where its various resorts and interesting locations can be reached by a car.

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Places of Interest at Fuerteventura


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Fuerteventura is one of the Islands among other Canary Islands and is actually the oldest one too. There are some flights to Fuerteventura and you can further travel to explore the city using the local transport or hire a car. Interesting places to visit in Fuerteventura include Antigua, Giniginamar and a village called Villaverde.

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Casa de Colonand Gran Canaria Las Palmas


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Every zone of Gran Canaria is worth visiting, north, east, west or south. You need to plan a longer trip if you want to enjoy the place thoroughly. There are several flights to Gran Canaria that will take you to the place safely.

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Ephesus


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Ephesus is one of the greatest places of historical importance in Dalaman, Turkey. Ephesus has been linked to various myths and the Amazons since the 5th century B.C. Ephesus had come under siege from the Cimmerians during the 7th century BC but retained its freedom a little later. To come and visit Dalaman on your vacation to view the great museums and other historical buildings here, you will have to take flights to Dalaman. Dalaman has an airport where the flight lands you amidst picturesque mountains and sparkling waters of the adjoining Mediterranean Sea.

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La Cueva de los Verdes


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Lanzarote is located at the eastern end of the Canary Islands. There are some flights to Lanzarote and further it takes a couple of hours to reach well known areas of the Island. It accommodates a number of long sandy beaches, national parks and excursions through the volcanic ashes. This will urge you to check out the La Cueva de los Verdes that offers the largest volcanic tunnel existing in the entire world.

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The Guimar Pyramids


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Spain has not really been known for pyramids but as you arrive via flights to Tenerife airport, head straight for a town called Guimar to view some of these amazing tombs. Guimar is a coastal town located towards eastern end of Tenerife. In case you need a break from the same old beaches and wish to take dive in the historical mysteries, Guimar will definitely offer you an amazing one. Most researchers, archaeologists and anthropologists have been bewildered by these pyramids since they were uncovered and identified as pyramids in 1991. The place opens for visitors everyday from 9.30 a.m. to 6.00 p.m. The only days it is closed is December 25th and January 1st every year.

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Funchal Monte Palace Tropical Garden


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During the 18th century, a property was bought by Charles Murray, who was also the English Consul at the time. The property was none other than the Monte located to the southern part of the church. It was bought and converted in to a heavenly estate. It was called Quinta do Prazer which means The Pleasure Estate. As the 19th century arrived, a few rich families from Madeira, who had some vast estates themselves, came to live here whenever they came to visit Funchal.

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Hurghada Shadwan Island


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Shadwan Island is an attractive Island located in Hurghada popular for its marine life, and scuba diving. In fact, it is precisely because of the marine life that scuba divers show keen interest in the Red Sea. Several expeditions consisting of students of Marine biology, tourists, sailing enthusiasts, and casual cruisers are seen finding their part of the heaven here in Shadwan Island. There are some flights to Hurghada that can be taken from several parts of the world. Further, Shadwan Island can be reached by road as it is a couple of miles away from Hurghada.

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The Burgas Archaeological Museum


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A city of 200,000 people, Burgas is the second largest among all other Bulgarian cities touching the coast of Black Sea. It is fourth largest in the country that comes only after Sofia, Plovdiv and Varna. There are several commercial flights to Burgas. This makes it quite accessible to the tourists and casual visitors alike.

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Menorca Naveta des Tudons


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The Naveta des Tudons is a great tourist destination located a couple of miles from Ciutadella. Naveta des Tudons is at the right side on the road leading to Mahon. It is a construction done during the megalithic era and is believed to represent Menorcas archeological heritage. The city can be reached by air as several commercial airlines have flights to Menorca all through the year.

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Kefalonia Assoss Castle


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The Assos Castle is one of the places worth visiting when you come to Kefalonia. Flights to Kefalonia can be taken from any major international airport and land at the Kefalonia airport, about 9 km from the islands capital, Argostoli.

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Paphos Cyprus International 4 Day Challenge


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The Cyprus International 4 Day Challenge is an event that brings out the adventurous streak in participants. Those who want to participate or maybe witness the event can catch a flight to Paphos from any major international airport nearest to your city. The event mixes conventional road running and remarkable trail running through a National Park called Akamas National Park situated in Paphos. The participants take part in 4 events and the final winner is the person who achieves best scores in all four events.

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Lanzarote Urban Festival


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Part of the Canary Islands, Lanzarote Island was one of the first islands to be occupied by human civilization. Being an island, sun sand and beaches are obvious attractions of the place and coupled with some interesting events throughout the year, it is an ideal location for a holiday. Flights to Lanzarote land at the Arrecife airport, approximately 10 km from Lanzarote. Apart from sightseeing, there are several activities that you can choose to attend during your holiday.

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Hurghada International Fishing Competition


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With more than 40 km shoreline adjoining the Red Sea, Hurghada is a delight for anglers, with scores of sites to catch some amazing fish. Being one of the most popular seaside resorts of Egypt, Hurghada attracts several visitors throughout the year. It is located around 500 km towards southeast of Cairo. There are several direct flights to Hurghada from different European countries. You can also come via Cairo in case you fail to book the direct flight.

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Ibiza Carnival Parade


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Ibiza is one of the most beautiful islands in Europe. It is also known as Eivissa Vila in Catalan. It forms a part of the 4 Balearic Islands. The densely forested Island with pine trees, towering cliffs, the neat and clean beaches and amazingly blue sea makes Ibiza a holiday destination of choice for many travelers.

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Panerai trophy Menorca


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The Panerai trophy is a Classic Sailing Regatta at Menorca. It is an event that involves keeping a close eye on the points that the vessels score depending on the way they perform in the different races among them. Vessels from the Spanish period and the Classic ones are free to participate in the Championship to win the Panerai Trophy. The race is conducted at the island of Menorca.

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Santorini Wine Tourism


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Imagine yourself sitting in a wonderful garden looking at an amazing flower. In the beginning you are able to admire its beauty only from a distance and that too for a few seconds. Once you come closer to it you touch its smooth colored petals and enjoy the feel of it. Tasting wine at Santorini is something like this. When you notice it from a distance in your own country or town you are able to just admire the Wine making from a distance not fully appreciating the effort and the charm of a wine. Thats why it is a good idea to visit vineyards of Santorini which has been commercialized to a limited extent so that its charm is not completely overwhelmed by the tourism industry.

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Traditional Cretan Wedding


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Cretan weddings are great fun for both the families and they are definitely lavish compared to any of the other weddings. If you get an opportunity to witness a Cretan wedding, you will definitely get to see several ancient, mostly pre Christian traditions being followed in the wedding rituals. For instance, you will find tradition of the serving of braided cinnamon bread sprinkled with some candied fruits. The dough is usually cut in the shape of stars and moons. The amazing aroma of the dough is believed to represent the hopes and joys of togetherness after marriage.

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Bodrum Cup


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The Bodrum Cup is a grand event held every year since 1989. It is organized usually in the third week every October. The event gives a chance to all the sailing enthusiasts to sail through Turkeys incredibly exciting south western waters which mark the intersection of the Aegean and the Mediterranean Sea. To begin with, you will have to reach Bodrum in Turkey. There are several flights to Bodrum from different parts of the world. For instance, if you are located anywhere in the United States then you can fly via Turkish Airlines to directly reach Bodrum.

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Procession of St Lazarus


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Larnacas residents welcome the procession of their patron, St Lazarus, with great cheer. The portrait of Saint Lazarus is brought from the St Lazarus Church for a while. It is then taken through the procession covering all the streets of Larnaca. The procession is led by the priest, who provides a service just before starting off from the church. The feast day of the St Lazarus is considered to be a significant event and the liveliness of Cypriots becomes quite evident during the procession. It is great experience and Larnaca is worth visiting at this time of the year.

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Zakynthos Wine Festival


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Zakynthos is known world wide for its wine making. In fact if you truly want to enjoy wine you need to visit Zakynthos during their wine festival. The wine feast is organized during the last week of August through to the first week of September. Throughout the festival you will be tasting excellent wines produced by the residents of the island.

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Wine Festival in Paphos


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People of Cyprus celebrate a Carnival and a festival called Kataklysmos. Kataklysmos is a festival of Flood. Anthestiria is another festival and is characterized by the Spring Flowers all over the place. Panigiri is yet another festival celebrated with a lot of enthusiasm all over Cyprus. Limassol Wine Festival is among the largest Cyprus Festivals. It is organized each year with an ever increasing pride and exhilaration. The festival takes place in the charming municipal gardens adjacent to the sea front close to the old town of Limassol.

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Atlantic Rally for Cruisers


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ARC is the abbreviation used for the Atlantic Rally for Cruisers which is a regular rally held on an international level and is much to do with sailing. The sailing calendar features the cruise every year without fail. Sailing enthusiasts look forward to the cruise and take part to experience the excitement during the event. It is a transatlantic rally that commences from Las Palmas in Gran Canaria on its journey to the Rodney Bay Marina in St Lucia which is a Caribbean island. St.Lucia is a beautiful Island in the Caribbean that has some picturesque views to enjoy. As the cruisers reach the Island they are blinded by the clean blue waters and diverse flora and fauna all over the Island.

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Tenerife Wine Bus


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The Tenerife Wine Route is an association that is not for profit. It was established in 2005 and consists of close to 50 members. The aim behind its establishment is to generate awareness about the traditional and cultural wine growing that forms part of Tenerifes heritage. Foreign visitors who want to experience something unique can hop on to this bus. It is indeed a welcome tourist option that not just promotes Tenerifes wines but also takes you to the nitty gritties of running vineyards and preparing wines. There are several flights to Tenerife from many parts of the world. From London you can reach Tenerife through Thomas cook flights. You can also fly from Liverpool to Tenerife through Ryanair airlines.

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International Lanzarote Duathlon


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International Lanzarote Duathlon is a race conducted at Club La Santa that includes a long run followed by biking and then concluding in a short run. The event is meant for everyone to participate. You can reach Lanzarote for the Duathlon by boarding flights from wherever you are. There are major airlines from Belfast, London, Birmingham and many other places, with several flights to Lanzarote that you can take.

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Malta National Day Celebrations

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The National Day celebrations of Malta were held on May 14 at the Shanghai World Expo. The celebration began at the Pavilion and continued with other events to display the rich heritage of the country. The evening was made special and extremely memorable by a concert from Maltese tenor Joseph Calleja held in the Expo Center.

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Sharm el Sheikh Sham el Nessim


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The date of celebrating the festival is decided by the Coptic calendar. The festival celebrates the beginning of the harvesting season. Shemu stands for revival of life and onset of the harvesting season. The festival is marked by a great feast in which certain things have to be consumed. The offerings during the feast also hold great significance.

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Kefalonia Carnival


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Just like all other amazing locations in Greece, Kefalonia is no less and holds great importance in terms of many celebrations and religious festivals. Flights to Kefalonia can be planned according to the events you wish to attend, as the city offers numerous events all through the year and more so in the summer season. The festival, especially the Kefalonia Carnival, is organised with great amount of joy and excitement around the picturesque villages.

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Larnaca The Mediterranean Festival of Traditional Dance


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The traditional dance festival of Larnaca is something to be cherished throughout life especially of you are a dance lover. The performances are so euphoric and full of enthusiasm that you will forget you belong to another place. It is a festival but has a competitive touch to it and groups from all over the continent participate in it.

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Easter in Santorini


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Easter also known as Paska, is considered to be the most important day in Greece traditionally. While Easter is on, it spans almost a weeks time and that week is termed as the Great Week or Megali Evdomada. During the Greek celebration of Easter, you will witness deep devotion and rich pageantry. There are celebrations and the excitement is quite contagious. Prior to the arrival of the festival traditional Greek people keep a fast of 40 days called nisteia as Easter is welcomed with preparation of elaborate meat, milk products and pastries. They are all the more excited because of the restriction they undergo during the fasting period.

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Alicante-St John's Bonfires


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Before 1928, the festival known as St Johns Bonfires was celebrated just as it was celebrated in any other part of Europe. The huge gathering of people coming together to burn things such as old furniture is quite a spectacle. But, during the same year, a man from Alicante called Jose Maraa Py improvised the idea of similar nature. In a short span of 3 months the first such Bonfire was planned and organized in Daa de San Juan.

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Palma de Mallorca World Folkdance Festival


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Palma de Mallorca World Folkdance Festival is a great occasion that many art lovers look forward to. The first of its kind was conducted in 1985 at Munich in Germany. Several experienced dancers coming from close to 67 countries have participated in the festival and have entertained the audiences surpassing the expectations of everyone. After 1987 the venue of the festival was shifted to Palma de Mallorca. Various participants travel all the way from their respective countries to Palma de Mallorca to display their talent and craft learnt over many years of practice and hard work. If you visit Palma de Mallorca at the time of the festival you will notice that most of the participants are professionals while some are striving to learn and master the dances.

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Paphos Anthestiria Flower Festival


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There is no one in the world who does not get attracted to the colorful fragrant flowers. It does not matter which color you are fond of. When you enter an area completely carpeted by flowers and only flowers, you will probably lose your senses. This is what the Anthestiria Flower Festival is all about! You can also expect to be fed well with some amazing varieties of delightful recipes made for the tourists. The festival rouses a great amount of curiosity among people all over the world and hordes of tourists visit Paphos during this time of the year. The weather is amazingly pleasant and the view of these vivacious flowers unfailingly impresses everyone.

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Crete Apokrias Carnival


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Apokrias Carnival in Crete is celebrated to appease Dionysos, the God of Feast and Wine. Traditionally it is supposed to prepare the people for the 40 day fast or Lent, during which there is are no parties, weddings or celebrations of any kind. The carnival is held as a form of last time of celebration before Lent begins, when people are not allowed to have meat or drink wine. It is held over a period of three weeks filled with fun and festivities, more to compensate for the abstinence to be held during the 40 day fast.

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Hurghada International Festival


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From a sleepy little fishing village, Hurghada has transformed into a famous holiday destination in the past years. The city was largely made popular by Russians wanting to escape from the cold wave in their country to get some sun and heat. It was soon put on the map as a tourist hot spot and many countries started organizing flights to Hurghada.

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Tenerife Opera Festival


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Picturesque mountains looking down on the sun kissed beach is a typical scene in Tenerife. For an island, the city has very peculiar landscape having one of the highest mountains in Spain, the third largest volcano in the world and tropical forests. Naturally so, these are the most popular attractions of the island, pulling in more than 10 million tourists every year from all over the world. Apart from the beautiful geography, the island also offers lots of entertainment with events such as fiestas and carnivals organized all through the year.

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sanford pottery festival


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Pottery is one of the oldest professions and art forms in the world, where the earliest pottery discovered dates back to more than 18,000 years. Interestingly, this art form has remained untouched by technology and is still hand-made using wheels. The Sanford Pottery Festival is held with the aim of promoting this art. It is the largest event held in North Carolina which is famous for its pottery in the entire world, Seagrove being the pottery capital.

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The Manaki Brothers International Film Camera Festival


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White sandy beaches dotted with tourists greet you as your flight to Monastir lands at the airport. Well, there is much to look forward to no matter what time of the year you plan your trip. Apart from getting the much needed sun, the city has a lot to offer in the form of shopping, restaurants, festivals and events.

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Easter in Skiathos


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The Carnival at Corfu


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Whether you like cultural events or not, the Carnival at Corfu is sure to get you celebrating for no real reason. However, the locals have enough reason to rejoice, as the carnival marks end of evil and beginning of a new year, free from sins. This is the purpose behind the carnival, where Ancient Greeks celebrated it in the beginning of spring to appease the Gods, and get a good harvest throughout the year. Held in February end or beginning of March, it is quite a popular event in the region.

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Arts holiday in Menorca


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Menorca is the second largest of the Balearic Islands, although it is smaller and quieter than its neighbour Mallorca. With a beautiful coastline and idyllic rural villages, Flights to Menorca are ideal for creative breaks any time of the year, with virtually guaranteed fine weather in a wonderfully inspirational setting. High quality Menorca villas give visitors the chance to experience this wonderful island at their own pace.

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Fun Fun Fun in Mallorca


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Theres an incredible range of things to do on the Balearic island of Mallorca. With the warm sea temperatures and good weather virtually all year round, this is an ideal location for adventure activities both on land and on water. It is a popular choice for many as flights to Mallorca are easy to come by.

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The appeal of Algarve


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With fantastic beaches, beautiful countryside, and some great things to do on land and on water, the Algarve region of Portugal is renowned across the world for its local charm, natural environment, and sense of adventure. With great weather all year round, and some stylish places to stay, the Algarve is a top destination for a range of adventure activities.

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Las Palmas guide to adventure holidays


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A friendly, green island, of mountains and beaches, volcanoes and forest, the island of Las Palmas is packed with adventurous things to do. With villas in Las Palmas both on the coast and away from it all, a holiday in Las Palmas is ideal in both summer and winter with some great activities to try both on land and water.

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tenerife for the holidays


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For the rest of this year, there are still many events to come and you can still make this island your number one vacation spot for this year. You have already missed the Heineken Jazz festival, but its annual so you can go next year, it takes place in July. You would have also liked the Easter celebrations, but as stated before, there is always next year. Lets take a look instead on the events that are coming up.

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festa del melo in palma de mallorca


Port d'Andratx, Majorca, Spain

The festival is about 40 years old, and actually marks the end of the watermelon harvest and includes an interesting competition that takes place at Placa Tomeu Penyato, where local farmers are invited to enter their biggest fruit. One of the recent winning melons was weighed in at the incredible mark of 17,780 g. That is quite impressive!

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rodrigo leao in concert


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After Cinema, in 2004, his music reached new audiences, in Portugal and elsewhere. The O Mundo compilation, released internationally in 2006, earned him appraised critics. Pedro Almodovar, for example, had no doubts in describing Rodrigo as one of the most inspired compositors in the world. Musicians like Ryuichi Sakamoto or Beth Gibbons from Portishead didnt hesitate when they got invited by Rodrigo to leave their mark on the records he was creating.

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a night of cold entertainment


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This is the known haven by the ancient times of history as Kition. This particular cocoon of paradise paraded all sorts and kinds of ruins from Neolithic periods then onwards. This is a place of prominent museums that enjoyed historical structures by people said to be the gateway of Cyprus, Larnaca.

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fun and frolic at the zakynthos carnival


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The Zakynthos Carnival is the annual carnival that happens once every year. This time it will happen in February 2011. The entire fun and frolic lasts for about 4 weeks but the major action happens in the last 2 weeks of the carnival where you will finds crowds gathering to watch the spirit of the carnival. This carnival takes its inspiration from the Venetian Carnival.

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Alive after 5, Hometown Motown


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Jamming with Celery City A.K.A Sanford Bearing the nicknames of Celery City and Bokey City, Sanford is one of the cities in Florida that travellers and passionate adventurers must take route. It acquires a land area of 19.11 square miles and 3.49 square miles of water both of which comprise the whole make up of 22.60 square miles for the whole city.

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Processio de la Beata


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A Celebration of Sainthood in Menorca Among the many annual festivals celebrated in the Balearic Islands, the upcoming Processio de la Beata is considered one of the most important. It is a celebration in honor of Saint Catalina Tomas, the patron saint of the town of Santa Margalida.

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Madeira Wine Festival


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For tourists who desire to experience a curious mix of culture, music, history, merry-making, and a hint of wordly sophistication, flights to Funchal this September will take you just in time to take part at the the Madeira Wine Festival.

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Commemorations and Relaxations in Skiathos


Sandy beach with beautiful crystal clear shallow turquoise water, taken on Skiathos Island in Greece

For the purpose of relaxation and the getaway adventure that loads of people love, countless numbers and faces of places cover the pages of internet and travel guide magazines. If there is the island of Palawan for the Philippines and there are the beaches in Miami at Florida U.S.A., then there is the island of Skiathos, the pride of Greece.

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Mare de Deu de la Salut festival in Mallorca


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September is the month of the Mare de Deu de la Salut festival in Palma de Mallorca. This major city in Spain has a reputation of entertaining a large number of visitors during this festival. If you are looking for a relaxing holiday as well as a party destination, you should consider a place like Mallorca. You can check online to see what flights to Mallorca are available during this time.

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Explore Gambia!


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This smallest of African nations has more going for it than many countries several times its size. Flights to Banjul International Airport take you in under six hours to the capital city on the west coast. Here you can take time to slip in to the holiday spirit as you bask on one of the famous sandy beaches and plan your itinerary.

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Jake Gyllenhaal's ideal holiday


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While the person that sits next to you in the office might come back truly invigorated after a survival holiday packed with extreme sports and rough outdoor activities, your best friend might not be able to relax without getting deep full-body tan, sand between her toes and the sound of sea gulls. Perhaps all you want from a break is to be inspired by a different culture. Everyone has their own preferences. Did you ever wonder about the favourite holiday destinations of celebrities? We all know how fond Katie Price is of Ibiza, but what about, for example, Jake Gyllenhaal, the hero in Prince of Persia (2010)?

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Fireworks and Food at Santa Marija fiesta in Malta


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The 15th of August is a national holiday in Malta and on this day, Gozo and other villages will be bubbling with the Santa Marija festival. The majority of Maltese festivals are religiously inclined due to a strong Catholic presence in the country. But nevertheless, this festival (Santa Marija) is a remarkable attraction for tourists and a huge source of traditional pride for the people of Malta. Every year, families in Malta look forward to this ceremony as they would to Christmas or Easter because it offers that special opportunity for family bonding and that great sense of community in Malta. It works to such extent that family members who are away or abroad come home to take part in the festival.

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Elmali Oil Wrestling festival in Turkey


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Wrestling is a national sport in Turkey, particularly Oil wrestling. In fact, the country is famous for its various annual wrestling festivals. Elmali Oil Wrestling festival, similar to the historical Kirkpinar Oil wrestling tournament, is one of the oldest festivals in Turkey which attracts more than a 100 wrestlers from all over Turkey to Elmali to compete for the wrestling title. From the 6th of August to the 8th of August, this wrestling festival - which is over 600 years old - will be held in a large stadium in Elmali, a town in the Antalya district. If you have already booked your flights to Antalya around this period, it is a great opportunity to enjoy this lovely sporting event.

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August in Kefalonia is festival month


Assos, Kefalonia

Kefalonia is known as one of the more tranquil and un-touristy ones of the Ionian islands. It is also the largest and seems to absorb its visitors seamlessly. There are regular flights to Kefalonia International Airport throughout the year, yet it manages to retain its own essential character. But this beautiful island is not just about languid beaches, peaceful villages and panoramic scenery.

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Viva Mexico!


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Grito de la Independencia is a cry from the heart and history of Mexico that stirs up the dirt and dust on the streets of Cancun the 15th of September. In 2010, it will be exactly 200 years ago that the Mexicans started their indepence war against Spain on the eve of 16th of September 1810 in a church chapel in Dolores Hidalgo, 270km (170 miles) north of Mexico City. This year, the cries 'Viva Mexico!' and 'Viva la independencia!'will be louder than ever before.

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St. Minas Parade in Heraklion


Heraklion coast

The biggest of all the Greek islands, you could be forgiven for thinking that Crete was in fact a whole country. Steeped in ancient history and home to the infamous Minotaur, Crete retains a mythical quality that many other countries have since lost. Book flights to Crete and experience the timeless traditions of this island while you catch one of the intimate celebrations that take place over the summer and autumn months.

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Release some ducks at Can Picafort festival in Mallorca


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The releasing of the ducks festival, which is also known as the Fiesta of Ducks, is one of the oldest and most popular festivals in Can Picafort, a once fishing village in the north east of Mallorca. The festival which usually takes place on the 15th of August has been reported to attract over 3000 spectators from Spain and all over Europe to Can Picafort every year. The festival is a free event and it creates a good environment for families and couples to have fun and be entertained. Especially those who have travelled to Mallorca on a holiday enjoy the festival so much that, at the end of the day, they are left with a feeling of awe and appreciation for the wonderful performances during the festival.

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A mix of infamous military and ancient history at the heart of Canakkale


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The city of Canakkale, on the Marmora coast, is the second city to be situated on two continents after Istanbul and is the nearest major town to the site of ancient Troy.

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The Paleohora Music Festival


Tables by the Beach at Paleohora

An island which is very much the epitome of Greek history, Crete offers nothing short of a continual succession of seasonal festivals and things to do over the summer months. For those who want to sample these festivals, book your flights to Crete now to catch the highly anticipated annual Music Festival in Paleohora, which takes place over the first ten days of August.

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Dance Music Festival in Tenerife


Clubbing Scene

The Innovation Summer in the Sun dance music festival will take place on 7th August this year. This popular music event has been held each year since 2006, initially in a night club but growing in size each year. This year the event takes place at MagMa, Costa Adeje.

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Run and Cycle on Lanzarote


Cyclist Blur

Lanzarote's sporting connections are well established. The famous Lanzarote Ironman Triathlon is held there during May every year and athletes use the island as a base for winter training because of its mild weather. During autumn the athletes tend to return to the island and a number of competitive events are organised for them. They are usually open to entry for everyone, so if your fitness is up to standard why not take part?

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Autumn Sports Holiday in Lanzarote


Coastal scene

For runners, triathletes, and cyclists, summer temperatures in excess of 30 degrees Celsius are not perfect conditions, but neither are the cool, wet and rainy days of a typical British autumn. The island of Lanzarote offers the opportunity of better weather conditions, with autumn rain very rare and average daytime temperatures of between 22 and 24 degrees Celsius throughout September, October and November. Hotels with sports facilities or the specialist Club La Santa are all popular and there are various organised competitive events for athletes to test their fitness.

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Music Festival in Menorca


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Music festivals are very popular on the island of Majorca and its smaller neighbour Menorca. On Mallorca it seems that even smaller towns are organising their own summer music festivals, with jazz proving to be one of the more popular styles. On Menorca, festivals are equally popular and one of the biggest is the annual Music Festival of Mahon, which features mainly classical performances. This festival may be smaller than some of its Mallorcan equivalents, but the quality of the performers is very high.

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To Zakynthos for Dave Pearce


The harbour of Zante

After the great success of his performances on 7th June, 28th June and 12th July in Laganas, DJ Dave Pearce will play on Zakynthos for the last time this season on Monday 16th August. Laganas is the largest resort on this Ionian island and is located in the southern part, near Zante. If you want to support British DJ Dave Pearce on the 16th August, it's best to book flights to Zante.

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International Internet Festival in Tunisia


mausoleum in Monastir

From the 2nd to the 4th of August, Tunisia will celebrate the spread of digital technology with the International Internet Festival. You can't celebrate this festival from behind your computer - if you want to see the ship full of brand new computers and other pinnacles of the latest technology arrive in El Kantaoui Port (Sousse), you're going to have to look for last minute flights to Monastir. Locals and visitors are welcomed onto the ship, where they can try out the flashy equipment.

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Armin van Buuren Live in Larnaca


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If there is one DJ that is worth flying to Cyprus for, it's the Dutch dance legend Armin Van Buuren. Worldwide, he has been the number 1 DJ for 2 years in a row, which means his place in history as this decade's most influential DJ is secured. He has won more awards than any other DJ and his State of Trance Radio show has 26 million listeners a week from all over the globe. Glenn Morrison, one of America's biggest up and coming dance icons, will join Armin in his mission to blow the minds of Cypriot clubbers. If you want to see Armin Van Buuren and Glenn Morrison live on Mackenzie Beach in Cyprus, book your flights to Larnaca now and make sure you're there on Thursday the 19th of August.

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Discover Kos


cycling in Mallorca

If you want go jet skiing this summer, you should book flights to Kos because this Greek island is the perfect location this exciting sport. At least, that's the opinion of Jet Ski authorities, which is why they organised National Jet Ski Championships here last summer.

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Mallorca festivals in August


cycling in Mallorca

Towards the end of August, Mallorca will be hosting several interesting festivals which are great if you want to make the most of your money and time during your holiday in Spain. In order to secure your summer holiday, it might be worth booking your flights to Mallorca around the dates of these festivals. What these festivals have in common, aside from having their roots embedded in religion and traditions, are entertaining dances and dainties which are way too tempting to resist.

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Corfu welcomes a new festival


Cricket stumps

Festivals are a constant feature throughout the year with many small local feast days celebrated in towns and villages, the fabulous Sardine Festival at Benitses and the acclaimed Varkarola Music Festival at Paleokastritsa, both held around mid-August. But this year sees a new attraction added - surely unique among the Ionian islands - The Corfu Cricket Festival.

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Chinese Lantern Festival in Mallorca


chinese lanterns

When it comes to putting on a show, the Spanish can always be counted on. To say otherwise is to understate the fact that they like all forms of entertainment. You can expect an extraordinary performance with an oriental flavour when Mallorca celebrates the Chinese Lantern festival. With so many festivals happening in the month of August, this traditional Chinese festival, also known as La Fiesta de les Llanternes, is one spectacular and unique celebration that every family and the Chinese communities in Mallorca look forward to. This colourful festival has also been a source of attraction to thousands of tourists on holiday in Mallorca. You can still be a part of this festival which takes place on the 24th of August, if you start the booking of your flights to Mallorca now.

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Sardine festival in Faro


Algarve fishing boat

The Algarve is famous for its excellent seafood cuisine. This remarkable attraction can be tied to the long stretches of seashore and harbours dotting the whole region, which contribute to the richness and beauty of Algarve. The area shows off its qualities during the Sardine festival in Faro. Every year, there is an influx of visitors and flights to Faro because of this summer festival, which takes place in the month of August on the Riverside zone in Portimao. Thousands of sardine enthusiasts return to Faro during this event to participate in the fun and challenging competitions which this festival offers.

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Festa de San Gines and the Juego del Palo


tenerife panorama

Between the 15th and 25th of August, the patron saint of Lanzarote's Capital Arrecife is celebrated in style. During the daytime, much of the activity is concentrated around the El Charco area itself, where traditional island sports such as Canarian sailing and wrestling are celebrated and a new Miss Lanzarote is elected annually. The whole event then culminates in an impressive fireworks display on the main beach promenade on the night of the 25th.

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The Nikopolia Festival in Preveza


Beach near Preveza

While most travellers book their flights to Preveza because of the beautiful sun drenched beaches, this destination hosts some unique and lively festivals during the summer months, including the Sardine and Choral festival. The most greatly anticipated of these events is the Nikopolia Festival, which takes place from late June to early September. Covering all art forms, the festival has been running for over 45 years, and is a cherished favourite of the locals.

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The Feira Santa Iria Festival in Faro


algarve beach

The Algarve region of Southern Portugal is home to some of Portugal's best festivals and events. Book your flights to Faro in particular, and catch the mesmerizing celebration of Faros' favourite Saint at the annual Feira de Santa Iria this October.

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Arkadia festival in Paphos


pots from Paphos

Because it's the birthplace of Aphrodite, the Greek goddess of love and beauty, you can expect to see a lot of these qualities in the lives of the Cypriots. This heritage especially shows when they're celebrating the Arkadia festival. In the month of August, the village of Kallepeia is packed with tourists who have come to celebrate this summer festival with the locals. If you have already booked your flights to Paphos during this month, Arkadia festival might be something to look forward to. You should not miss out on this opportunity to share in the hospitality and culture of Paphos.

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Algarve seafood and wine festival


selection of seafoood

Ria Formosa festival is a major celebration in Faro coming up at the end of July to last till the beginning of August. For lovers of seafood and all sorts of other exotic traditional menus, this is the best place to be this summer as there will be vast numbers of these foods from all over Portugal.

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An open-air summer fiesta in Alicante


Alicante Sunset

When it comes to celebrations, the Spanish don't do things by halves. On the 5th of August, Alicante will be hosting the Virgen del Remedio festival, a cultural festival in honour of the matron saint. Among the floods of summer celebrations in Alicante, this festival manages to stand out. It is definitely worth visiting if you have booked flights to Alicante.

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A much-loved summer festival in Rhodes


donkeys in greece

If you want to experience an amazing time in Rhodes, you should visit the island during the summer. Aside from the fantastic sunshine, excellent beaches and historic attractions, there are numerous events and festivals lined up during this season. All of these festivals and many more attractions make Rhodes a popular destination for holidaymakers. In the summer, you are guaranteed to find many cheap deals on flights to Rhodes.

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Royal Sailing in Mallorca


Luxury boats and yachts in a marina

Very few things are more glamorous than late summer sailing whilst rubbing shoulders with royalty. Head to Palma de Mallorca in late August as, during the Copa del Rey regatta, 16th to 22nd August, the Spanish Royal family, celebrities and sailing fiends will spill out onto the bay to enjoy a week of the finest Mediterranean sailing by day and glamorous galas by night.

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Fuerteventura International Jazz Festival


Desert mountains

Fuerteventura, like every other Canary island, is famous for its love for parties and all year round festivals. Every year, from the 9th until the 18th of July, the Canary Islands host a major world-class jazz festival sponsored by Heineken. This year will be the 18th time the festival is held since inception, with a total of about thirty-eight concerts held across the islands during the event. The festival began in Gran Canaria Island in 1992 before it spread across to the islands. Fuerteventura is one of the major venues where many of the massive concerts will take place.

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Chopin Piano Festival in Valldemossa


piano recital

Valldemossa is a beautiful town in the west of Mallorca, 10 miles north of Palma. It is also where the composer and pianist Frederic Chopin lived for a short period in 1838 with his partner Baroness Dudevant - better known as George Sand. His stay on the island was only 3 months long and not particularly enjoyable for the composer. His beloved French piano was delayed by the Mallorcan customs and Chopin was forced to play on a rented piano. He was not in particularly good health at the time and Mallorcan doctors feared for his life. Also, because he was not married, the deeply religious people of Mallorca made it difficult to find accommodation, which is why he found his way to Valldemossa, where he stayed in a former Monastery. Eventually, worries over his health forced Chopin to leave Mallorca, leaving behind his piano which remains in a museum in the town.

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Biggest Telescope in the World celebrates 1st birthday


Gran Telescopio Canarias

The world's biggest optical telescope will celebrate its first birhtday. In July 2009, the Gran Telescopio Canarias was completed on the island of La Palma.

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Celebrate ancient wine from Cyprus


Valley in Cyprus

If you're in Cyprus between the 26th of July and the 1st of August this summer, the Koumandaria Festival may be worth attending. The locals of the Kourris Valley, one of Cyprus' better known wine producing areas near Paphos, celebrates the wine called Koumandaria with this annual festival. You are guaranteed to fall in love with this sweet, amber-coloured dessert wine. The main participating villages are Alassa, Agios Georgios, Doros, Laneia, Monagri and Silikou.

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Greek Glamour in the Aegean Sea


Santorini

Ancient archaeological sites can be found in Minoan. In this settlement, you will see monumental buildings known as 'palaces', such as Knossos, Phaistos and Kato Zakros. Each of these palaces has its own unique characteristics. the settlement of Thera has magnificent remains from the Roman, Byzantine and Hellenistic period. And if you fancy some hiking, this is a good place to be. More on history and culture of Santorini can be found in the Megaro Gyzi Museum in Fira. This museum exhibits a lot of archaic engravings, drawings, dresses and maps.

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Amazing holiday memories to cherish in Rhodes


Town Lindos, Rhodes Island

Rhodes is historically the oldest and largest tourist island of Greece. And up until today, Rhodes still sets that high standard when it comes to tourist attractions. Its airport, Diagoras International Airport, is one of the busiest in Greece and the number of flights to Rhodes is impressive.

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Help the turtles in Zakynthos


Sea turtle amongst the coral and tropical fish

How about doing something different for your summer holiday without compromising on some R and R on a sandy beach? If you want to satisfy your environmental conscience and spend some time in the sun, then head to the Greek island of Zakynthos this summer.

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International Festival of Greek Drama in Limassol


An ancient amphitheatre in Greece

The ancient Cypriot town of Limassol, visited by Richard the Lionheart in 1191 during the Third Crusade, is the home of the Cyprus Centre of the International Theatre Institute. This was founded in 1977 and hosts the 14th International Festival of Greek Drama from the 1st to the 27th of July.

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Skiathos Religious Festival


Skiathos

A trip to the small Greek island of Skiathos will leave you with one thought in your mind: have I been here before? Well, you may not have been here in real life, but you will have certainly seen its blissful surroundings in the blockbuster film, Mamma Mia.

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The International Music Festival of Santorini


Santorini,

Santorini is one of the most popular destinations in Greece and is known as the home of one of the most spectacular landscapes in the world. With its large numbers of beautiful sandy beaches and guaranteed summer sunshine, it is the ideal destination for those looking for a relaxing break. Book flights to Santorini in time to see the world renowned International Music Festival which takes place from the end of July until the beginning of September and you won't be disappointed with what's on offer.

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Get a total holiday package this summer in Larnaca


Diving in Cyprus

There are a thousand and one interesting things to do and places to visit in this beautiful city. However, to avoid disappointment, an early booking of your flights to Larnaca is highly recommended.

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Bodrum Holidays and Historical Enticements


Bodrum Windmill

Bodrum, formerly known as Halicarnassus, has a reputation for its unique holiday attractions with a fascinating mix of both modern and conventional qualities. This combination is responsible for many flights to Bodrum every year, making it the most visited and most attractive holiday resort on the Aegean coast of Turkey. If you are looking for more than just a beach holiday and Blue cruise, this is the best place to be.

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Get EXITed in Croatia


Split in Croatia

Today is the first day of the most electrifying dance festival of Eastern Europe: Get EXITed 2010! The festival will take place from the 1st until the 4th of July at Club Papaya - the place to be in Croatia. You can still win a pair of free tickets to this daring dance festival at whereandnow.com, so check out our last minute flights to Croatia now!

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Palma for Party animals


cathedral of Palma de mallorca

Palma has many cultural events such as concerts, exhibitions, festivals and theatre productions both in summer and winter. In September, for example, Palma de Mallorca will host the Mare de Deu de la Salut fiesta. This means that processions and floral offerings will take over the city. There will be music and theatre entertainment, as well as a solemn mass in honour of the Virgin Mary at the church of Sant Miguel.

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Mallorca Rocks!


A typical night in Ibiza

Mallorca Rocks is the name of a brand new hotel that was opened in Magaluf earlier this month. And they couldn't have named the hotel better, for it truly makes the Spanish island rock!

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Spirit of Bourgas


Veiw of the black sea

The Spirit of Burgas takes place between 13th August and 15th August and organisers expect over 20,000 people to attend the Bulgarian resort. Bourgas is one of several expanding holiday resorts on this part of the Black Sea coastline and has a chain of sandy beaches that are attracting growing numbers of tourists.

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Relax in Rhodes


A friendly cat in Rhodes

During summer holidays, Greece seems to be paradise for British holiday makers. The abundance of ancient treasures, the surreal surroundings and fanstastic climate aren't the only reason for this: this time of the year is especially popular because the summer months are full of swinging events.

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Alicante Festivals and Gourmet


Spanish paella

Alicante is a prestigious city in Spain, known for its long summers and mild winters. This city is famous for its love of life, music, fireworks, festivals and gourmet dining. Alicante takes pride in its traditions and cultural values which show through in their festivals. These festivals take place throughout the year, but the summer festivals are more popular with tourists due to the number of flights to Alicante during this season.

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Algarve Sports Fest during August


Boats at Algarve Bay

From Faro to Lagos, the Algarve just doesn't seem to slow down in August. All along this holiday coastline, there are sporting events every week to keep competitors and spectators alike happy. If you want to be part of this, it's wise to book your flights to Faro now. The warm weather doesn't put people off either with everything from athletic races to high profile motorsport events on the calendar.

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Live a magical dream in Orlando


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If there is one thing Orlando is known for, it is the fact that it's got all its attractions right when it comes to tourist satisfaction. And considering the media attention, the glamour and the reports surrounding this major city in the centre of Florida, it is safe to assume it's a place for only the rich and famous. But whoever says a dream holiday in Orlando is unaffordable? If you are considering your budget, there are a number of cheap flights to Orlando and discounts on travel packages every year to help minimize your cost. So there is really nothing stopping you from going on that holiday you have always dreamed of.

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Explore Fuerteventura


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The North of Fuerteventura

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Wine and Gardens in Funchal


Protea blossoms, Sugarbush

For a break from museum hopping, the Funchal region offers a wealth of botanical gardens and parks in which you can relax and enjoy the vistas in the area.

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Experience Lanzarote's Landscape


timanfaya_national_park

Lanzarote is just 125 km from the coast of Africa, and like its neighbour, enjoys a dry hot climate with little rainfall. With average midwinter temperatures about 21 C and mid summer temperatures around 29, Lanzarote is a perfect year round destination.

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A Taste of Tenerife


fresh fish on the market

In Santa Cruz every Sunday morning there's a flea market at Mercado de Nuestra Senora de Africa, Calle San Sebastian. Some of Tenerife's other main markets are located in the Costa Adeje, the Los Cristianos area and in Santa Cruz, including a notable open-air flea market along the Avenida Jose Manuel Guimera, which takes place every Sunday morning. You can find inexpensive items to bring back home plus lots of local produce and handicrafts. Some of the items to look for are hand-crafted lace tablecloths, pottery and ceramics, and local wines.

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Funchal set to celebrate its 502nd birthday!


Funchal fireworks display

Madiera, known for holding a Guinness World Record for the largest firework display, looks set to hold yet another birthday celebration as judging by last years 502nd they would be mad not to repeat proceedings on the 21st August. As well as the main parade, with participants dressed in various costumes, there will be outdoor concerts, theatre performances and other celebrations.

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Non-stop adventure Sports in Lanzarote


Triathletes making pace through the valleys of Lanzarote

The answer to why Lanzarote is perfect for competitive endurance events is quite simply the fact that it has perfect weather throughout the year. Rain is an almost non-existent event throughout the months of winter, and the summer maintains a perfect heat.

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Paradise Jazz in Cyprus


Image of the Cyprus coast

Pomos is a small village on the north west coast of Cyprus about 40 miles north of Paphos. Because it's such a small village with only a tiny harbour giving shelter to just a few fishing boats, it's surprising that Pomos is home to jazz festival, but during September this year the coastal town puts on several jazz concerts as part of the Paradise Jazz Festival.

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Join the Maltese summer festivals


Woman playing the saxophone

Malta is a country with a rich and vibrant culture. If there is one thing the Maltese are known for, it is their love for cultural and religious festivals. Most of these festivals take place throughout the year. If you are a fun-loving, vivacious music-lover with an appetite for special foods, this is a good opportunity to mingle with the Maltese for these fantastic festivals.

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The Hippocratia Festival in Kos


Ruins at the Castle in Kos

When you think of Greek islands, your mind invariably thinks of golden, dazzling beaches and all year round sunshine. But for tourists that want to experience something a little more off the beaten track, flights to Kos will surprisingly provide just the ticket.

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Burgas International Folklore Festival


Traditional carpets from Bulgaria

Eastern Europe has long been shrouded in mystery, and this has only added to the magic of these often forgotten lands. If you fancy a holiday in a country that resembles a lost romantic fable, a heady mix of modern and old, book yourflights to Burgas in time for the wonderful Folklore Festival in August.

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Camel Wrestling in Anatolia


Closeup of a Camel

Everyone has heard of bull fighting, but how about camel wrestling? This rather unorthodox and much less gruesome sporting tradition derived from Anatolian semi-nomadic custom survives in the city of Selcuk in Turkey. Known for its proximity to the ruins of Ephesus, Selcuk is the capital of camel wrestling. The national Camel Wrestling Championship takes place in the outskirts of the Aegean coastal city in January - but do plan ahead if you want to catch a glimpse of something extraordinary!

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Celebrating Hippocrates, the founder of medicine


 Odeon in Kos Greece

Kos is the third largest Greek island in the southern part of Dodecanese. Kos is bordered by beautiful sea, beaches, and mountains as well as fascinating landmarks. If you love touring, sightseeing and history, this is an ideal place to visit. You will find there is so much more to a holiday here than just lying by the sea.

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Good reasons to visit Paphos


cyprus aphrodites rock

Paphos is one of the most visited and the most attractive cities on the west coast of Cyprus. It's boasting with big and famous hotels with their own beaches. And if you are looking for accommodations within a smaller budget, there are quite a number of affordable ones with good quality too.

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Spend your holiday in the Egyptian sunshine of Hurghada


Snorkelling

Is there a better way to spend your well-deserved holiday than in the sunshine by the sea coast, away from the sub-zero temperature? If you are looking for a holiday that is more than just a lie by the beach at leisure, there are loads of interesting activities to keep you occupied and entertained throughout your stay in Hurghada.

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Make the most of your leisure time on the splendid coast of Dalaman


Ruins of Ottoman fortress

Dalaman is a central town in the Mulga province in the west of Turkey. This region is well known for its natural appeal, beauty and culture. It is also known for its bustling international airport where a lot of flights to Dalaman arrive.

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Taste the Wine of Malta


Barrakka gardens

Every year, the biggest wine festival in Malta takes place at the beginning of August in Valletta.

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Kefalonia Festivals


lighthouse of Saint Theodoroi

One of the most interesting things about Kefalonia, aside from its magnificent resorts and amazing beaches is its diversity of festivals. These vibrant festivals portray the rich culture and traditions of the Kefalonians. The festivals take place throughout the year, particularly in the summer.

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Sun, Sand, Sights and Side attractions in Antalya


Duden Waterfalls

If you are a beach lover, at the same time looking for other fantastic attractions to make your holiday a fulfilling one, you will love this beautiful and popular province in Turkey. Antalya is famous for its long summer, coastal attractions, mountainous scenery and natural beauty. Its beaches are unique for their long sandy stretches, rocky nature, and sparkling water. One of the most popular amongst families is the Lara beach for its beautiful long length of golden sand, curved cove and turquoise crystal clear water. There are various collections of recreational amenities available on the beach for holiday makers like water slides for kids, Turkish bath, sauna and aqua therapy at a much reduced rate. You will also find water sport activities like jet-skiing, wind surfing, parasailing and boat trips.

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Cream of the Crop


Creamfields Malta

There's a massive dance festival coming up in Malta: Creamfields. People from all over the world have booked flights to Malta in order not to miss this fabulous festival. The strictly over 17s party will take place in Ta Qali National Park and 3 dance arenas at Numero Uno grounds on the 28th June 2010. Regular tickets will cost 40 euros and can be booked via info@creammalta.com.

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Where you need to go in Egypt


Sunrise under egyptian parasol

Have you ever considered a holiday by the Red Sea in Egypt but haven't really got a clue where to go when you get there? Well, Sharm El Sheikh is one destination you should consider. It's got all the attractions a holiday maker could wish for. Attractions such as historical monuments, ancient tombs, monasteries as well as exclusive resorts.

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Don't be left out of the parade in Santa Cruz de Tenerife Carnival


woman at carnival

Tenerife is an island known for its spectacular events. Santa Cruz de Tenerife carnival is one of such events. This carnival attracts millions of people from everywhere being one of the best celebrated events in Spain. If you are looking for lively entertainment and the time of your life, now is not the time to miss this carnival. Since this is a very popular event, it might be a good idea to book flights to Santa Cruz de Tenerife in advance. This time of the year is a ideal for getting great deals on flights and cheap hotels.

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Hellenic Festival in Athens


The Odeon of Herodes Atticus

For over forty years the Hellenic Festival of Athens has maintained Greece's status as the cultural heart of Europe. It celebrates the country's proud tradition as the birthplace of Western theatre, and is generally regarded as one of the most important events in the European cultural calendar.

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East Meets West at Bodrum's Music Festival


bodrum castle

A choice destination for those interested in the rich historical heritage and natural beauty of the region, Bodrum really does have something for everyone. One of its main attractions is the hotly anticipated Music Festival, which runs every year from late July to early August. If you haven't booked yet, it's worth checking out the last minute flights to Bodrum to make sure you don't miss it.

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Discover the Secret Bliss of Tenerife


Pyramids on Tenerife

Tenerife is the largest island of the Canary Islands. It is reported to be a favourite wedding location and honeymoon destination. The island's climate is fantastic albeit somewhat predictable, as there is no large difference in the temperature between the summer and the winter (around 25-30 C/ 77-86 F). You're guaranteed to find a good number of flights to Tenerife any time of the year.

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Rhodes Celebrates the Watermelon


large watermelons

Tourists who are interested in an unusual festival should book flights to Rhodes quickly, because the watermelon will be celebrated in Apolakkia soon.

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Two day feasting in Malta: Imnarja-feast of St Peter and St Paul


fireworks

Are you looking for a last minute break with a difference? Are you bored with beach driven holidays? Would you like the chance to experience a traditional Catholic country festival? Then the Mediterranean island of Malta is the place for you.

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Celebrate Spanish wine with the locals: La Festa des Vermar


glass of wine and grapes

The Balearic island of Mallorca is known for its hip and happening bars and clubs, its luxurious villas and yachts as well as for being the summer playground of the Spanish Royal family. While basking in the late summer sunshine, this iconic Spanish island deeply steeped in tradition also offers the discerning tourist a chance to experience medieval Spanish custom, and wine, at its best.

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Massive Vegetable Pies in Corfu


amazing beach in Greece

Greece is famous for its ancient history and warm climate. Usually, when people hear the word Greece, the first destination that comes to mind is Athens. But there are other places in Greece that boast beautiful historical sites: Corfu is one of them. Its treasures of Greek civilization make it hard for other interesting places in the world to compete against Corfu. The island is well known for both its history and amazing beaches.

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Get a good deal on your holiday in Burgas


Sunset above the Sozopol bay

Choosing a destination for a holiday can be a tough decision to make, especially if you have fallen for several tourist traps and ended up disappointed when such places refused to meet your expectations or your money's worth.

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Ocean Festival Lisbon


sardines drying

Situated at the point where the river Tagus flows into the Atlantic Ocean, it is hardly surprising that Lisbon has always had a special relationship with the sea. This sentiment is celebrated in the Oceans Festival, which takes place in the city from 31st July to 14th August.

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Green and Pleasant Island


Landscape of Rhodos

Anyone who has ever visited Rhodes, the gorgeous Greek 'Island of Roses', knows that it's easy to fall in love with the environment. But never more so, perhaps, than at the end of June, when the annual Ecofilms festival rolls into town.

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Get the party started in Ibiza


Amnesia Club

If your idea of holiday heaven is total R and R, please look away now. Because right now, that's the last thing you'll get in Ibiza, with party season warming up for yet another year and a bevy of banging clubs opening their doors over the next few weekends.

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Grand Prix in Istanbul


Turkish Grand Prix 2010

This year is the sixth time that the Grand Prix takes place in Istanbul and boosts the sale of flights to Turkey. This year, F1 fans can see Button on his favourite track. "Turn Eight is one of the best corners in Formula One," Button said in an interview earlier this month. "It feels fantastic when you throw the car into the first apex, and then just feed it through with very precise throttle and steering inputs. When you get it right, it feels absolutely fantastic - you really can pull a lot of speed through that corner."

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The Prodigy in Burgas


Varna south bay on Black sea

Fans of The Prodigy or The Gorillaz Sound System should book their flights to Bourgas now, because the organisation of SPIRIT in Burgas has announced that these artist will be present at the festival this year.

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The Fantastic Food of Faro


stew

As it is situated on the Atlantic, the Algarve region has a bounty of fresh fish on its doorstep. Portugal on a whole is among Europe's highest fish consuming nations. Cod is a hugely popular fish and it is reputed that the Portuguese have 365 different ways to prepare it - one dish for each day of the year! Also popular are grilled sardines, octopus, squid, crabs, shrimp, sea bass, lobster, and shellfish. Expect to see the fish and shellfish here prepared in a multitude of ways. Additional dishes to try are the rich bean stews and presunto, which is a wafer thin smoked ham and bread served with pate and olives. Speaking of bread, you may want to sample the acorda which is a thick bread-based casserole made with garlic, coriander and seafood. Potatoes and rice dishes are also mainstays of the menus here.

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Corfu's Food and Festivals


roasted chicken with tzatziki

This summer, every village in Corfu will host at least one paniyiri, a local festival with live music, dancing, delicious food and - it's Greece after all - Ouzo. The newspaper "The Corfiot" lists the major paniyiri, but there are many others that only the locals know about. Don't be shy and ask them about it: they will be happy to invite you so they can show off their intricate dance moves and share their special dishes with you. Though you should book your flights to Corfu well in advance, you can't plan what you're going to do on the island until you're there.

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Discover Crete


Frangokastello Castle

The best way to discover Crete may just be on foot. The island is ideal for walks, with mountains, valleys, villages, plains and an expansive coastline to explore. Crete has over 200 gorges which are accessible by walking

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Marvellous Malta


Malta blue lagoon in Comino

One way to see the spectacular island of Malta is on an open-topped bus which allows you to take in the views with the win in your hair and the sunshine at you disposal. Each bus tour takes about three hours. The buses here run on two different routes: the south of the island and one on the north. The South tour visits Valletta, a lovely fishing village called Marsaslokk, the Blue Grotto and the Megalithic Temples of Hagar Qim among many other interesting sites. The North tour takes visitors through the marinas of Ta' Xbiex, San Anton Palace gardens, Ta Qali Craft centre, the Aviation Museum, Mosta Dome and over to Mdina. Malta's most magnificent beaches as well as the popular tourist centres of Bugibba and St Julian's can be seen on the return journey.

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Beaches of Sanford


Space shuttle launch at Cape Canaveral

For a performance that is extra special, try a night at La Nouba Cirque du Soleil in downtown Orlando. For another dazzling evening event, The Outta Control Magic Comedy Dinner Show combines comedy improvisation with magic and audience participation. Visitors get unlimited pizza, salad, popcorn, dessert, beer, wine and soft drinks, all included in the price.

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Bulgarian Bites


stuffed peppers

Bulgarian cuisine is not known for its international appeal. But if you understand what the strengths are in terms of food choices, you can eat well while visiting here. Bulgarian food shares characteristics with other Balkan cuisines. Due to the climate and diverse geography, Bulgaria has excellent growth conditions for many vegetables, herbs and fruits. So vegetable dishes are often a good bet when eating in restaurants here. The tomatoes, aubergines and other assorted vegetable dishes are staple here. Meat eaters will see lamb and rabbit on the menus. Bulgarian cuisine also offers variety of hot and cold soups. There are many different Bulgarian pastries to try such as banitsa. You will often see rich salads offered at most meals, which are almost a meal unto themselves.

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Crete Renaissance Festival


Comedia Masks

From July 12th to 27th the town of Rethymnon in Crete will come to life in celebration of a unique period of history. The Renaissance Festival was created in 1987 as a way for Cretans to reconnect with an era that rejuvenated the island both culturally and spiritually, and the event is still going strong over two decades later.

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Ionian Islands


Porto Katsiki beach at Lefkada

Is there anywhere more enchanting, more atmospheric or, for that matter, better value for a holiday than a Greek island? In particular a holiday on one of the beautiful Ionian Islands, scattered the western edge of the Greek mainland makes for an magical getaway.

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National Agricultural Fair in Santarem


Portuguese Meat of pig

From June 4th to 14th the historic Portuguese city of Santarem will hold the National Agricultural Fair. If the name puts you off, it is important to remember that the festival is a million miles away from the farmers markets you may have seen back home. The Portuguese never do things by halves, and the festival is a celebration of every aspect of their traditional rural culture. The event takes place two kilometres west of the city centre and is one of the largest agricultural fairs in Europe. Attractions include horse riding competitions, cattle herding and a nocturnal bull run. Dancing is also an important part of any celebration in Portugal and you can expect to see an array of local dances, including the fandango.

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International Festival of Ancient Greek Drama


amphitheater at Kourion

The Ancient Greeks can lay claim to some of the greatest achievements of Western civilisation, and throughout July the International Festival of Ancient Greek Drama in Cyprus will attempt to breathe new life into this proud tradition. The festival was created in 1996 and attracts theatre companies from as far afield as Britain, USA, Russia and Korea. Through this international participation, the Cyprus Centre for Theatre aims to highlight the universality of Ancient Greek drama and its relevance in the modern world.

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Corpus Christi celebrations in Spain


Spanish fiesta with petards

If you happen to be in Spain on June 3rd then expect to get caught up in one of the major festivals of the Spanish calendar. Corpus Christi is a feast day that celebrates the Eucharist, which Catholics believe to be the body and blood of Jesus Christ. The Spanish never need an excuse for a celebration, and as a country with a strong Catholic heritage it is hardly surprising that there are major festivities across the country on this day. However, what makes the festival so exciting for an outsider is that each region celebrates the day in its own unique way.

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A trip to the myths of ancient Greece


Harbor of Nidri

As is the case in this corner of the world, Lefkas has an ancient and mysterious past. Legends abound from tales of Aphrodite the Goddess of Love and Homer's Odysseus to the story of Sappho's leaping to her death from the 75m high Cape Lefkata cliffs in the 7th Century BC. The Romans also had a thing about throwing people from the cliffs there, however these days, other than the odd hang glider, things have quietened down!

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Off the beaten track in the South of Spain


beach southern spain

The Costa de la Luz has been visited by holiday-making Spaniards for many years, but now other Europeans are discovering its attractions including the fact that the beaches have particularly fine, soft sand. These are ideal for a great deal more than just sunbathing. For example, you could borrow a horse from the local stables to enjoy a thundering gallop along a lengthy Costa de la Luz beach.

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Bliss on the Baa Atoll


Tropical Paradise at Maldives

Everything about the Maldives combines to create the ultimate sun-worshipper's destination: palm fringed islands, sparkling white sand, warm crystal clear seas and spectacular coral reefs, deep blue skies, wall to wall sunshine and inviting shallow lagoons perfect for snorkelling.

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Is Lefkas an Ionian Island?


Porto Katsiki beach at Lefkas

Lefkas is a beautiful location you'd probably miss if you weren't in Greece on an island hopping trip. Surprisingly, because it technically isn't an island at all. Lefkas was not an island until the locals dug a channel through the sandbanks to sever it from the mainland in the 5th Century BC. Today, it is reattached to the mainland by long causeway and floating bridge that have replaced the original ferry introduced in Roman times by the Emperor Augustus.

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Summer in Skopelos


Skopelos Town

Skopelos island is part of the Sporades islands in the Aegean Sea to the east of mainland Greece. The Sporades islands offer travellers a different atmosphere to the usual Greek island getaways. Instead of bare hills and packed villages, the Sporades are pine forested and feature some of the best beaches along the Aegean. What is more striking is the difference in architecture that is less whitewashed and features stone roofs. Skopelos is known for its exceptionally gorgeous beaches, hidden away coves and crystal blue water. The capital city is charming and was built around a bay in an amphitheatre design.

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Costa de la Luz


stork on nest

The coast of light or Costa de la Luz is in the far south west of Spain, a full 300km of stunning coastline beside the Atlantic Sea. It stretches from the Portuguese border to the Straits of Gibraltar and features some of Spain's loveliest fine-sanded beaches.

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Skiathos Anniversary


 island of Skiathos

Almost three years ago, the small harbour in Skiathos was full of excitement and expectation as film crews descended on the town to film part of what would become one the biggest box office hits of the following year: Mamma Mia!

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International Festival of Corfu


old fort corfu

From June to August each year, the majestic Greek island of Corfu plays host to the International Festival. Created to demonstrate the rich local heritage of the island, its main events are known as the 'Ionian Concerts' and are a series of music productions designed to mix the traditional music of the islands with more contemporary sounds from Greece and further afield. Expect to see local choirs and philharmonic orchestras rubbing shoulders with modern jazz and swing musicians. The variety of music on offer means that, no matter what your musical tastes, you're guaranteed to find something you can enjoy.

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Kites and Surf come together on Fuerteventura


beach and dunes

Kites meet waves on the south eastern beaches of Fuerteventura during August when the Kitesurfing PKRA world tour comes to the island. The event last year was held between the 3rd and 7th of August, this years event dates are soon to be announced.

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Fuerteventura new Biosphere Reserve


dophins

In May 2009, it was announced that the island of Fuerteventura became one of 22 new sites in UNESCO's World Network of Biosphere Reserves (WNBR).

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Dalaman Lake Trip


lake Koycegiz,Turkey

A boat trip on the Koycegiz lake near to Dalaman is an interesting adventure which contrasts with the cosmopolitan atmosphere most tourists will experience on the resort beaches close to the main towns and hotel complexes in this part of Turkey.

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Taking Sand to the Beach


sand sculpture crocodile

Last Friday, a remarkable exhibition was opened on Lara Beach in Turkey, showing over 100 massive sand sculptures by thirty artists from ten different countries all over the world. One of the sculptures is 15 meter tall and depicts several characters from Avatar, the world's most successful film ever. The exhibition is part of the Antalya International Sand Sculpture Festival, and each round, participating sculptors only have a couple of days to turn 7,500 tons of imported sand into art.

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Where Danielle Got Her Tan


Catch a tan on Tenerife

One of the unfortunate tourists that got stuck on Tenerife due to the volcanic ash cloud were Gary Lineker, his wife Danielle and their five children. After spending Christmas and New Year's even in Barbados, they were polishing up their tans in the Canary Islands right before the ash cloud halted all flights in Europe. Though the journey back to London must have been extremely stressful, the tan the Welsh lingerie model acquired during their prolonged stay seems well worth it. For those who want a holiday tan like Danielle's, flights to Tenerife have resumed.

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The Soundtrack of Greece


Preveza

If you're tired of Glastonbury or feel too old for festivals, then maybe it's time you thought about travelling to the Greek coast for a music festival like no other. From July 1st to the 4th each year the idyllic town of Preveza plays host to the International Choral Festival. Now in its twenty seventh year, the event is unique in that it is split into two distinct parts.

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Algarve Prepares For Sporting Summer


jet ski with water spray

If you are visiting one of the resorts on the Algarve this summer, then in addition to the usual cultural events, an array of sporting competitions is planned for both spectators and amateur participants. Resorts like Faro, Portimao, Vilamoura and Tavira are all close to the sporting events for 2010.

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Madeira Island Open Golf


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April is a month of tradition, sport and culture on the Atlantic island of Madeira.

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Menorca Emerges


laser boat

The peaceful island of Menorca seems to be quickly emerging from its typically quiet off-season period and all over the island there are events taking place for visitors to enjoy. Locals also get their first opportunities of the year to get outside and take part in some sporting competitions with tennis being one of the sports on offer. The 21st edition of Jaime Mascaro Open tennis tournament took place on 11th April. Mr Mascaro is not some former tennis champion from the island but a local shoe manufacturer who sponsored the tournament. Sailing is also popular in Menorca and April saw various regattas taking place with the La Caixa Trophy held between 4th and 18th April. Also, the Sa Nostra Trophy event for the smaller laser and optimist boats was held on 12th April in Es Castell.

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New Larnaca Marina Award


Boat Marina in Cyprus

A consortium that was recently awarded the contract to design, build and operate a new marina complex at Larnaca in Cyprus will have to wait a little longer to find out if the decision that went in their favour still holds. The two companies who also competed for the project during the tendering process have had their complaints upheld and the review procedure must be done again. Work on the development is due to start at the end of this year for a planned completion date in 2013.

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Madeira's Flourishing Flower Festival


flowers

Earlier this year, the inhabitant of Madeira worked together with determination to recover quickly from the destructive storms that hit parts of the island during February. After showing so much resilience, the annual Flower Festival on Madeira during April provided an opportunity for them to put recent events behind them and look forward to another great summer.

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Gran Canaria Calima


Dunas de Maspalomas in Gran Canary

Visitors from the UK taking a holiday on the island of Gran Canaria will sometimes feel that this island, situated out in the Atlantic Ocean, is not too different from the UK in some respects. There are now plenty of ex-pats who have made their home here, so hearing English spoken is not unusual. Also the reach of globalisation has touched Gran Canaria now and after a Lidl store opening this year, the island now also has a brand new Starbucks to satisfy the thirst for coffee that many Brits seem to be acquiring.

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Along the Lido de Venezia


 Lido de Venezia

The famous city of Venice in Northern Italy is known for the water that surrounds and infiltrates the whole area. This wonderful city is located unusually, within a protected basin of water that borders the Adriatic Sea. Besides walking, boats and water taxis are the most common method of transport in Venice for visitors. You can drive onto the island of course as there is a road and rail bridge that connects the network of narrow roads within Venice to the mainland, but you can't drive around the main island and you will be expected to park in one of the large car parks as soon as you arrive. The main canal that winds its way right through the heart of the city is only crossed by three bridges so progress by road would be almost impossible.

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Luxor and the heart of Egypt


egyptian monument

With flights to Luxor normally leaving the UK from three different airports, there are several options for a trip to this city in the heart of Egypt. Situated on the banks of the Nile, Luxor is famous as a base for the popular river cruises that take tourists up and down the longest river in the world. The Nile, which rises in two places in Ethiopia and East Africa before travelling over 4000 miles and emptying into the Mediterranean, is thought to have been a profound factor in the development of the ancient Egyptian civilisation. Providing not only fertile lands but also a means of transport, it also acted a barrier and defense during times of conflict. As it passes through Luxor the Nile is quite wide and slow flowing and until a bridge was built at a narrower stretch of the river south of the city, ferry boats were the only convenient way of crossing between sides.

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Clean Beaches in Fuerteventura


Beach of Morro Jable fuerteventura

Concern over the state of the beaches in Fuerteventura was what started the CleanOceanProject project three years ago. Since then, the campaign has held numerous events that encourage groups to meet up and carry out clean-up exercises on the beaches of the island. The original concern was highlighted when the beaches used by surfers and windsurfers on the island were starting to experience a build-up of rubbish, so the founders of the initiave called on the surfers themselves to drive the project forward. In addition to deriving their enjoyment from the ocean, it turned out the surfers were more than happy to put some effort back into keeping their sporting environment clean.

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Expedition Canada


canoe on water

Fly across the Atlantic and discover the wilds of Canada.

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Play a Part in a Potter Adverture


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Did you stay in to watch Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone, The Chamber of Secrets, The Prisoner of Azkaban, and The Goblet of Fire on ABC Family this weekend? And did that get you and the kids in the mood for a magical holiday? Of course you could go to Oxford and view the university buildings where all Hogwarts school scenes were filmed. But though it definitely is an enchanting city, you won't exactly see students flying around on broomsticks. For the real Harry Potter experience, you should visit The Wizarding World of Harry Potter at Universal Orlando Resort in Florida.

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Seven Wonders Of Portugal


Carrapateira coastline bay

The public still have several months to vote on what they regard to be the Seven Natural Wonders of Portugal, in a competition aimed at promoting some of the country's most beautiful natural areas.

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Easter In Crete


Traditional red Easter eggs

The celebrations of Easter, or Paska, are some of the most important of the year in Greece and for anyone on the island of Crete for a break during early April, the events will add a dash of local colour to their stay.

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Easter On Mallorca


The cathedral of Palma de Mallorca
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Storms Force Tenerife Events To Be Postponed


storm sky panorama

Everyone is asking when the severe winter weather in the UK, the harshest for the past 30 years, is finally going to let up. But the UK shouldn't feel too bad, because there are plenty of other European countries that have experienced equally poor weather. Countries like Belgium and Germany have also been suffering under very cold, wet and snowy conditions for several weeks now.

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Tenerife La Laguna Race


woman running near el tiede

One of Tenerife's more interesting sporting events took place during March, starting from the town of La Laguna.

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Cyprus Is Sporting In Spring


woman playing football

Spring has already started to make an appearance on the island of Cyprus. Villages on the island have been celebrating the annual almond crop with traditional events. One took place in the village of Limnatis, near Limassol on the 28th of February, where visitors could taste a range of products made from almonds and also join in with the dancing.

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Admiral Collingwood Celebrated on Menorca


Battleship

The link between the island of Menorca and Britain was once very strong. In fact, the British ruled the island for almost 100 years during the sixteenth century. Strategic naval aspirations were the reason for the initial takeover during the War of the Spanish Succession in 1708. To cater for the strong British Naval fleet the capital of the island was moved from Ciutadella to its current location in Port Mahon. When the British handed control of the island back to the Spanish in 1802, it was on the understanding that the naval fleets of both countries would continue to jointly use the deep harbours of Mahon. It was under this agreement that the British Navy sent Admiral Cuthbert Collingwood out to Menorca to command the fleet. Collinwood has already made a name for himself, being second in command to Admiral Lord Nelson at the Battle of Trafalger and being instrumental in securing victory following Nelson's death during the battle.

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Maspalomas Carnival Details


Maspalomas_in_Gran_Canaria.

Many of the larger carnivals like the famous one in Rio de Janeiro and the carnival in Santa Cruz de Tenerife were held on the official carnival weekend of 13th and 14th February. Santa Cruz claims to host one of the biggest carnivals after Rio and this year the capital city of Tenerife had four live stages, an 84,000 Watt sound system and lighting rigs totaling almost 140,000 of power.

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Chaos For Riders On Algarve


Albufeira_Algarve_Portugal

Nothing to worry about for anyone taking a leisurely cycle ride in this part of Portugal, but for the professional riders in this year's Tour of the Algarve, things were slightly crazy as they arrived in Albufeira during the February event.

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Access to Tenerife's Mountains Restricted


Forest_in_El_Teide

The local council on Tenerife decided to maintain some access restrictions to certain mountain areas and woodlands, following the high winds that blew across the island at the end of February. The authorities were worried that some of the damage caused could still be hazardous to visitors, so they placed restrictions on certain activities.

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Multicultural Medley in Montreal


literature from various cultures

Every spring, hundreds of writers, literary translators, journalists and publishers from all over the world gather for the world's greatest multilingual literary festival in Montreal. They come together in Montreal because this city is known for blending the widest diversity of ethnic backgrounds into one fantastic jazz medley. The Blue Metropolis International Literary Festival is an exciting celebration for everyone with an interest in literature from various cultures.

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Happy Skeaster Holidays!


The Mountains of Val d'Isere

Inspired by the Winter Olympics? If you still want to have a go at it this season, now is pretty much your last chance to book a holiday to one of the ski resorts in Europe.

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Opening Parades on 12th February


Portrait of young woman with creative make-up in doll style

Friday 12th February was the date for two spectacular opening ceremonies. In Vancouver, Canada the 2010 Winter Olympics started on that day when the hosts set to stage a stunning event in the BC Place arena. The organisers went to great lengths to ensure everything went according to plan, even asking the audience to arrive early to take part in a rehearsal an hour before the official start.

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Approaching Spring in Paphos


the medieval fort of paphos cyprus

During the winter period, flythomascook.com offers flights to Paphos in Cyprus from three UK airports, namely London Gatwick, Nottingham East Midlands and Manchester. Once we get to April, however, the schedule adds departures from a further seven airports and lots more flights. There are a number of ex-pats living in Cyprus, so flights from the UK are always popular, but Cyprus also makes a great destination for a winter or early spring break, particularly as the weather can be kind at that time of year.

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Sun Not Snow


Sunset over sinai mountains Sharm el Sheikh  Egypt

Well, for those looking forward to some winter snow, the UK was able to compete with the alpine resorts with their ample blanket of the white stuff during early January. If your preference is for warmer weather, then any of these flythomascook.com winter sun destinations would have provided a stark contrast. In the Gambia, the early January weather in Banjul was hot sunshine, day after day, and daytime highs of 34 degrees Celsius. Short flights to the Gambia from the UK make Banjul a convenient location for UK travellers who prefer to guarantee their winter sunshine, without having to fly to Australia or South Africa.

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Sporting Holidays a Target for Fuerteventura


Beach and Dunes

Just like the authorities responsible for tourism in the Spanish Balearic islands, the Canary Island tourist authorities are also working hard to promote their resorts his year. One segment that they seem to be targeting is the sports tourist, an emerging focus for many resorts because they represent an opportunity to attract high spending clients during parts of the season outside the main peak periods.

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Run In Luxor or Sharm


 Runner On Dunes in a valley

Many new marathon runners in the UK will know if they have a place in this year's London Marathon and will already be training hard, but experienced marathon runners may be looking at events abroad to satisfy their running hobby. The big races in the United States like the Chicago Marathon and the New York Marathon don't take place until October and November, so places like Egypt or Malta could allow you to race earlier in the year.

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Rethymnon Celebrations


A panoramic image of the Greek town of Rethymnon on the island of crete.

Here are some more details about this year's Carnival that was held in the town of Rethymnon between the end of January and 15th February. This Crete carnival is slightly unusual in that the event programme was made possible due to the participation of several "teams". These teams were made up of locals who either belong to a sporting or social club, or are perhaps a group of friends or family. In addition to the usual street parades and musical performances, there were also lots of "team" parties held in different venues across the town. The dates and locations of these parties were published and everyone was invited to come along.

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Remember Monastir


Old fashioned umbrellas at the mediaterranean beach. Monastir, Tunisia

Winter sun tourists quite often focus their attention on the popular resorts of the Canary Islands, the Red Sea beach resorts of Egypt or the slightly longer flight to the hotter climate of The Gambia. But there are also some nearer resorts like the island of Malta and the Monastir area of Tunisia that can also provide the sun and sand that many yearn for at this time of year.

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Film Fanatics visit Florida


silhouette of roller coaster

For cinema lovers, Orlando is the place to be this April. As a result of its moderate climate and year-round sunshine, this area has a long film history. But now is the time to book flights to Florida, because the Florida Film Festival 2010 is promising to be an unforgettable experience.

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Reasons to visit Hurghada


Beach on Red sea, Hurghada, Egypt

If you've ever wondered what the main reasons are that make thousands of winter holiday fans book flights to Hurghada in Egypt, then you've probably quickly come up with sun and sand. And you'd have been right. So what else, if anything, does this resort have to offer that makes it stand out from other winter sun destinations?

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Pro Cyclists in Mallorca Race


mixed group of cyclists

The start of February traditionally sees one of the first professional races of the European season taking place on the island of Mallorca. Many of the top European riders use the event to test their form and get used to racing with new teammates. This year the event clashed with another top level race taking place in Qatar, with several teams attracted to the warmer desert weather as a place to start their 2010 campaign.

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Motor Show and Music Sundays in Cyprus


Filipino Jeepney Details with Classic Vintage Accents

If you were lucky enough to be enjoying the warmer weather on Cyprus in January then various music and motoring events may have been of interest to you.

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Maspalomas Carnival Get Go Ahead


Maspalomas resort, Gran Canaria

One of the biggest carnivals on Gran Canaria has the green light to go ahead having been given assurances by its local mayor that proper finances would be available.

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Madeira Publicises 2010 Events


scene in portugal  island of madeira

The tourist authorities of the island of Madeira have recently published a listing of some of their most significant cultural events for 2010.

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January Algarve Events


Portuguese Meat of pig and bread

The rest of Europe may be settling back for a quiet few weeks to help get over the Christmas excesses but the Algarve region of Portugal is still busy at this time of year. The southern coast of Portugal is a long strip of beaches, holidays resorts and golf courses that attract visitors all year round and especially during January and February when its mild weather can provide a welcome break from the harsher winter days of the UK.

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Ibiza Celebrations


smoking grilled sardines

Colourful costumes, street parades, plenty of parties and of course great food and drink are the ingredients for most carnival events and things are not too different on Ibiza. For five days during February the main towns on the island seem to stop work and get down to the serious business of letting their hair down. If you can't quite imagine what goes on there, then think back to the best fancy dress party you ever went to and multiply it by a factor of ten. Everyone, whether part of an organised group in the parade or just watching from the pavements, is encouraged to dress as brightly, even as outrageously, as possible.

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Funchal For February


Typical old houses on Madeira island

For an alternative winter sun getaway why not consider Funchal on the island of Madeira. The typical winter sun locations like Malta, Egypt or the Canary Islands like Tenerife, Gran Canaria or Lanzarote are all popular destinations for those seeking to spend a week or two escaping from the UK winter weather, but the island of Madeira is also a great option.

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Tenerife Welcomes World's Biggest Cruise Ship


A luxury cruise ship docked in the port

Most people choose to fly to Tenerife for their holidays, but for the 3000 passengers on one of the world's biggest cruise ships, Santa Cruz de Tenerife was a stopping point on their sea voyage that started in Barcelona during December 2009 and had already visited Casablanca before leaving the Mediterranean to head for the Canaries.

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Flamenco in Faro


young woman running at the top of a hill

Recently we reported on a series of Flamenco concerts taking place in the Canary Islands during February. Perhaps it's that time of year but there was also a brace of Flamenco concerts which took place in Faro on the Algarve at the 6th Flamenco Festival in early February.

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February Sports Bonanza on The Algarve


Skydiver falls through the air

If anyone doubted the importance to the Portuguese of sport and getting into the great outdoors, then a visit to the Algarve in Portugal during February will have put those doubts to rest. Of course the weather in the region is a crucial factor, with dry, mild conditions during the early part of the year permitting sporting events that could only take place during summer in the UK. Another factor is the attitude of the local communities towards sporting activities and events. Whether these be football tournaments, water sports events in the sea or motorsport competitions, there seems to be an endless stream of options for both spectating and taking part.

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A Far Cry From Fuerteventura


One of the most famous beaches in Fuerteventura: El Cotillo

If we are talking about the January weather in the UK too much, it's because it seems to be the only talking point around at the moment but also because it provides a stark contrast to the conditions in many of our winter sun destinations.

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Dance Music in Malta, Sharm and Cyprus


dj

Dance music fans have their favourite venues around Europe where the world's top DJs and dance music performers typically appear. These include of course Ibiza during the summer months but also, in the earlier part of the year, several other holiday resorts get their chance to promote dance music events featuring the stars.

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Classical Times on Tenerife


Tenerife capital city view from the distant

The events that are currently in full swing on Tenerife may not be everyone's cup of tea. The excitement and revelery of the annual carnival is the highlight of the year for many, but for others a selection of quieter more sedate events may be preferred.

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Chess, Opera, Jazz and Pop on Malta


chess piece on a chess board

When Malta puts on events, they are normally very ambitious. For such a small island you do wonder where they get all this desire to host big promotions. From music concerts and sporting events to international trade fairs and cultural celebrations, things are not done by halves in Malta.

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Celebrity Musicians in Tenerife


A sight upon the beach of San Andres

Due to there location, several thousand miles from the European mainland and the balance of resident and tourist population, the islands of the Canaries rarely benefit from visiting pop stars and celebrity performers. Premier music concerts featuring big stars are few and far between on the islands. In the past performers like Rod Stewart, Gloria Estefan and Elton John have all played on Tenerife. Even Michael Jackson included Tenerife in his "Dangerous" tour during 1993, when 45,000 people watched him on stage in Santa Cruz de Tenerife.

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Shake Out Your Castanets in The Canaries


Young Spanish flamenco dancer playing the castanets

The Spanish music style of Flamenco is the kind of music played during traditional dances with performers dressed in stylish costume. The ladies wear long flowing skirts while the men dress in outfits that symbolise the attire normally associated with bullfighting. But in Spain, Flamenco is better known as a form of music rather than a dance. The castanets, or palillos as they are known locally, are small-hand held percussion instruments usually played in pairs.

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Canaries Football Spotlight


Sex stereotype, girl watching while boy is ready to play

If you go to the Canary Islands for a winter break, don't be surprised to find the locals with a healthy appetite for watching football. The islands currently have several successful teams, one that competes in the top Spanish League and others that play more locally.

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Antalya Airport Improvements


thomas cook plane

The operators of Antalya airport in Turkey, which acts as a gateway for tourists travelling to this part of the Turkish Mediterranean coastline, have announced a series of improvements including an improved domestic terminal which is set to open before the end of March.

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Algarve's Surfing Crown


Surfer on Perfect Wave in the Barrel, Epic Tube

The southern coast of Portugal, better know as the Algarve region, is staking it's claim as one of Europe's top surfing locations. There are now numerous surf-friendly locations along the coast and a series of events for both amateurs and professionals.

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Almond Blossom In February


Almond flowers with selective depth of field

Tree blossom brings a welcome boost of colour to UK trees in spring, but for Mediterranean islands like Mallorca and Menorca, as well as the islands of the Canaries, spring blossom arrives a little earlier in February thanks to the almond trees.

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Gran Canaria Winter Solstice


zen stones

Tourists on Gran Canaria during December may have been lucky enough to witness one of the more unusual events on the island.

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International Volleyball in Tenerife


Beach volleyball field

Since beach volleyball became part of the Olympics in 1996, its popularity has boomed. In October last year, Tenerife hosted a top level mens tournament at Siam Park.

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Unusual Events in Sharm


two people dancing tango on the street

The Egyptian resort of Sharm el Sheikh is best known as a winter sun destination and a favourite location for Scuba divers, but other, more unusual, events also find their place there.

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Tenerife Counts Tourism Figures


Playa de Las Teresitas and San Andres, Canary Island Tenerife, Spain

Tenerife is dependent on tourism for much of its commercial activity and is working hard to overcome the issues presented by the recession. Resort improvements and hotel renovations are taking place all over the island. Reduced consumer spending power has meant a drop in tourist numbers for many destinations across Europe, with some places seeing as much as a quarter of previous trade disappearing.

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St Lucia Day on Gran Canaria


Canary Islands street

As well as many tourists from Britain, the Canary Islands are also popular with Scandinavian visitors, who probably also value the region's mild winter weather as means of escape from their naturally cold climate at home. Take the Swedish for example who have a shorter working week than anywhere else in Europe and, according to a 2008 study, take an average 33 days annual leave each year, much higher than the European average of 25.2 days. The Danes and Germans are both calculated to have 30 days annual leave, while in the UK, workers have to make do with a meagre 24.7 days, ranking them only 13th in Europe. Estonia and Cyprus come bottom with only 20 days per year.

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Sports Celebrities in Lanzarote


Promenade with bicycle lanes in Caleta de Fuste, Fuerteventura Spain

Discovering that you're one of the top ten contenders in line for Britain's most prestigious sports award might be enough to persuade most people to venture up the motorway to Sheffield. For Jenson Button and Mark Cavendish the journey to the BBC awards night was a little longer, as earlier in the month they were both on the island of Lanzarote getting in some warm weather training.

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Sharm Flights In January


Sandy beach

Winter breaks to the Egyptian resort of Sharm El Sheikh are proving very popular this season and flythomascook.com had some very competitive prices for journeys during January 2010.

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Running on Malta and Ibiza


a young pretty girl with a scarf in a beach in a sunny beach

Add running to your next holiday. More and more people seem to be turning to the sport of running as a method of keeping fit and healthy. As far as equipment is concerned running comes a close second to swimming for not needing any expensive or specialist kit.

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Race to Lanzarote


Pigeons over the sea

One of the more unusual sporting events on Lanzarote this year saw over 700 competitors setting off on the 23rd January from the African coast and racing the 100 miles or so to Lanzarote. The cash prize for the first one home was a healthy 6000 Euros, so competition was fierce with only the very fittest and fastest in with a chance of winning.

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Celebrate National Day On Menorca


Menorca, port of Ciutadella with clear blue sky

If you travel to the island of Menorca during January for a quiet winter sun break and you may stumble across an unexpected national celebration.

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December Events in Malta


Red seats in theater

The social calendar during December on the island of Malta has a familiar British ring to it and that's no surprise given Malta's history and its long associated with Britain.

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Mallorca Beyond New Year


Crowd in silhouette enjoying a large bonfire

The island of Mallorca and its capital Palma , like many places in Spain, prepare for a traditional Christmas and New Year that centres around four main events. Christmas Eve is important with concerts and Midnight Masses held in many churches, including the famous Seu Cathedral in Palma itself. Christmas Day is a time for relaxation and spending time with family. New Years Eve sees another excuse for celebration, with parties and fireworks displays illuminating the island's skies and then finally the celebration of the Epiphany on January 6th sees children receiving gifts in much the same way as UK children do on Christmas Day.

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Ibiza Kite Flying Day


colorful kite flying in the sky

A spectacular kite flying day took place in San Antonio, Ibiza on the 25th January 2009. This traditional event is part of the town's month-long fiesta programme and sees hundreds of kites, of all shapes and sizes, take to the air from the town's beaches.

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Boogie Boarding Lanzarote


body boarder riding a big wave

Body Boarding or Boogie Boarding is not a new sport, in fact this easier version of surfing is claimed to have been invented in California almost 40 years ago. But don't be fooled, those Californians have a habit of picking an ancient custom and skill, adding a twist and claiming it as their own. The Californian surfboard designer who carved his first body board from a chunk of polystyrene foam was in fact doing exactly what Polynesian natives had done thousands of years earlier to allow them to float and surf the waves around their islands.

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Funchal's Shortest Day


View over the mountains of Pico Do Arieiro, Madeira, Portugal

The 17th December, was the shortest day of the year in Funchal on the island of Madeira in 2009, dusk arrived at 4 minutes to five in the afternoon only 600 minutes after sunrise. Compare that to London whose shortest day came a day or two later and was only 470 minutes long. So a winter break on the island of Madeira will not only provide more sun and warmer temperatures, but the days will be over two hours longer too.

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End Of Year Events On Cyprus


view of Limassol, Cyprus

On Cyprus the event calendars for the resorts of Paphos and Larnaca are never quiet for long and looking back through the end of the year to January 2010 and beyond that seems to ring true. These holiday destinations in the Eastern Mediterranean always have plenty going on in terms of music concerts, theatre performances, local traditions and sporting events.

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Festive Weather Round Up


beach and sea

While much of Britain still experienced cold, snowy weather and temperatures in Scotland plummeted to as low as minus sixteen, we thought a round up of the weather in our key winter sun destinations would warm you up a little.

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December Culture in Larnaca and Paphos


The moon shining over Paphos, Cyprus

In Cyprus the towns of Larnaca and Paphos are favourites of both British tourists and ex-pats who have gone there to live and enjoy the milder climate. As you might expect the Christmas cultures of the towns are both a mix of Greek Cypriot traditions and those more modern derivatives that the mix of nationalities brings to the area.

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Countdown to Gran Canaria Marathon


Las Palmas in Gran Canaria

The Gran Canaria International Marathon took place on the 24th January 2010. Local council and tourism authorities saw the potential of hosting an international marathon race after witnessing what they called the "magnetic" effect of similar races in other Spanish cities. They quoted the success of cities like Madrid, Barcelona, Saragossa and Palma de Mallorca as some of those that have put on marathon races and attracted huge crowds in addition to the runners themselves. For Gran Canaria the obvious choice was to make the most of the island's mild winter weather and entice runners to take part in one of the only European marathons to be held during January.

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Christmas on Ibiza


Ibiza Beach (Baleares - Spain)

Ibiza is one of those holiday islands that enjoys a bit of a break from September onwards. The busy summer crowds have subsided and the vast sandy beaches are more easily admired. The tourists who take their holidays in September, having waited until the school-age children have returned home, have been able to enjoy a more peaceful time on the island. Once October arrives everything eases back to a slower pace, the international nightclubs that Ibiza is famous for have had their end of season parties and the islands is given back to the locals for a few months.

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February Carnival in Crete


Harbor of Rethymnon at night

The Spanish islands of Mallorca, Menorca and the Canaries are not the only places to hold their carnivals in the early part of the year. The town of Rethymno in Crete also stages a spectacular carnival programme that runs throughout the whole of February.

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Music Festival in Tenerife


Auditorio in Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Canary Islands, Spain

During January Tenerife hosts the Festival de Musica de Canarias, a celebration of classical music that first started in 1985.

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Sport 2010 on Lanzarote


Mountains of fire,Timanfaya National Park in Lanzarote Island

Some of the big sporting events in Lanzarote during 2010 have been announced and are already attracting entries from competitors.

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Rally Cars on Tenerife


Red rally car in a race

November saw Tenerife showing off its motor racing heritage with roads full of rally cars as various events for modern and historic vehicles make use of the island's spectacular road network.

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Paragliders in Tenerife


Para-motor gliders in different positions

The first weekend of December saw the skies of Tenerife filled with colourful paragliders as the island hosted an international competition.

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Menorca During November


 Three Churches on the Bay

We have just read an article that questioned whether Menorca effectively "died" during November, meaning did everything shut down following the end of the summer season. The conclusion was a resounding "no", with there being plenty to interest visitors on this beautiful island during Autumn. Of course there are fewer people on Menorca once the main summer season slows down, in fact the people count may drop to as low as 30 per cent of the summer peak, but that just means more space and a more relaxing environment for everyone.

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Antalya Hosts First Folk Festival


The Duden waterfall in Antalya. Turkey

The Turkish holiday resort of Antalya hosted its first ever folk festival during early December this year.

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Tom Jones Performs Concert in Malta


cheering crowd at concert

When we report on big music concerts in some of the resorts we fly to, it's often the older stars that are performing. Earlier this year Rod Stewart performed in Tenerife and Alice Cooper played a concert this summer in Cyprus.

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Rowers depart Canaries on Marathon Journey


 Single rower at sunrise

The small island of La Gomera, one of the less well known of the Canaries that lies just off the west coast of Tenerife, is the start point for a rowing challenge that calls itself the 'World's Toughest Rowing Race'.

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Fleet Departs Gran Canaria on Atlantic Voyage


Yacht sailing in the ocean with island and blue sky

Sunny weather and a fresh breeze treated competitors and spectators to a spectacular start of the 2009 ARC Sailing event in Gran Canaria.

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International Hang Gliding on Lanzarote


Hangglider in action (Grobnik-Croatia)

Lanzarote's Open de Canarias de Ala Delta hang gliding competition took place between the 6th and 12th December this year.

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Madeira Food Focus


Breast of Chicken with Morels Baby Leeks and Madeira Cream

The month of November on the island of Madeira is certainly one when food seems to take the centre stage.

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Malta Marathon Challenge


Trail runner climbing a steep rock in his path

The Challenge, or to give it its full name the Malta International Challenge Marathon, took place again in November for the 19th time. The format of this popular running event is very different to that of your typical London or New York marathons. In this race the distance to be covered was split into three more manageable pieces and tackled over consecutive days. It gave runners more chance to see different parts of this remarkable island whilst at the same time making the challenge of running a marathon slightly more accessible.

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Tenerife Youth Culture Week


Portrait of cute 5 years old boy painting on white background

The normally quiet town of La Oratova on Tenerife opened its doors to the La Semana de Juventud y Cultura or Youth and Culture Week that concluded on 23rd October.

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Mallorca's Seasonal Shift


Cathedral La Seu in Palma de Mallorca, Spain behind the sea. On the left side the spanish kings palace Palau de l'Almundia and in the foreground a bar/restaurant with unrecognizable people drinking

As a holiday island that relies on tourism for much of its commercial activity, the authorities in Mallorca have a responsibility to their business community to provide a continuing stream of events and attractions that help bring visitors to the island all year round. Mallorca has slowly developed a tried and tested seasonal shift that sees the springtime favouring the activities of cyclists and athletes, who come to the island for warm weather training. Then the long summer panders to the millions of sun and beach lovers who enjoy the island's many perfect resorts. Autumn sees a switch to sailing and also culture that brings art and music festivals to the island. At the end of the year Christmas provides a perfect bridge to the golfing season that takes over in the New Year.

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Lanzarote Christmas


Nativity scene from figurine crib like an old Jerusalem village

For many the Christmas period presents the perfect opportunity to take a short break and get away for a little rest and relaxation. For some a cosy chalet in snow covered mountains is the ideal break while others yearn for some warm sunshine. Being only a short flight from the UK, Lanzarote offers the combination of convenience and value for British tourists seeking some warmer weather.

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Banjul Fine Arts Festival


African mask on a white background

For the first time Banjul,in The Gambia, will host its Fine Arts Festival to run for two weeks from 4th January 2010. The organiser of the event, Yusupha Kula, claims to be taking a small, local art show and transforming into a fine art festival that will attract up to 150,000 visitors and showcase talented and emerging artists from all over the world.

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New Years Eve on the Algarve


celebration of the new year, firework over the sea

New Years Eve celebrations seem to be getting bigger and bigger every year. London now stages a major public fireworks display, centred on the London Eye on the Thames, while TV news broadcasts always show the New Year being welcomed in different parts of the world. These reports usually show fireworks displays in Edinburgh, Paris, Sydney, Copacabana beach, Hong Kong and or the million or so revelers who converge on Times Square in New York. The New York celebrations are interesting as they first started in 1904 to commemorate the opening of the New York Times' new offices, when 200,000 people came to enjoy an all-day party put on by the newspaper. It is now estimated that 1 billion people worldwide watch the Times Square celebrations.

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The Algarve During November and December


Souvenirs handmade

If many resorts, even winter sun destinations, seem very quite during November and December, then those looking for a little more activity may be interested in a visit to Portugal's Algarve region. Although the weather there may not quite be able to compete with the Canary Islands or the resorts of Egypt and Gambia for reliable warm sunny days, it certainly will not be as cold or as wet as the UK during those months.

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Thomas Cook Flights Assist Charity Jailbreak


Sand beach under a red volcano in Lanzarote

Flights to Lanzarote donated by Thomas Cook helped a team of three that triumphed in a charity jail break challenge during November.

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Christmas Getaway


 cap of Santa and caribbean sea

With the festive season just a few weeks away, plans for getting away for some seasonal sun may be uppermost in the minds of those who prefer to spend the period in a warmer climate.

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Christmas on The Algarve


 A well light metal christmas tree in the main town square of Oporto.

Imagine the traditional Christmas scene and snowy forests or icy lakes may spring to mind. Well the festive season on Portugal's Algarve coast is highly unlikely to feature either of those, benefitting as it does from mild, dry weather right through the months of November, December and January. Of course you may be unlucky enough to catch a stray band of rain or be subjected to one of the onshore Atlantic breezes but largely the weather will be mild and sunny.

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Disney World Marathon Week


Active family - mom with kids running on green meadow

Plan ahead now if you have Disney's World Marathon Weekend in mind for January. The Walt Disney World Resort in Florida will be the stage for a 4 day running festival planned to take place between 7th and 10th January 2010. Taking alongside the running events is a health and fitness expo or exhibition. With an accent on family fun, the marathon weekend runs start on Friday with a short 5 kilometer race for all the family.

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Planning for 2010 in Gran Canaria


blooming trees on field in spring

Tourists heading for Gran Canaria early in 2010 will be interested to know about some of the important dates on the events calendar for the island.

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Exploring Mallorca


El Santuari de Lluc mallorca spain

November and December are the perfect months to explore the lesser known areas of Mallorca. Hire a car, hop onto a bus or use Mallorca's rejuvenated rail network to travel to some of the islands traditional towns and villages. Many visitors to Mallorca stay in the beach resorts either side of the capital Palma, the coastal areas in the north around Alcudia and Pollenca or the beach resorts on the east coast like Cala Millor or Porto Christo.

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Film Crew in the Canaries


Mount Teide on Tenerife

The islands of Tenerife and Lanzarote are no strangers to the international film industry. Tenerife hosts an international film festival, the next edition of which happens in June 2010 and the islands have also been used numerous times in films such as The Hitch Hikers Guide to the Galaxy and also several episodes of Dr Who.

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Fuerteventura Food Tradition


cheese

The island of Fuerteventura has a long history of successful agriculture, so what better way to sample some of that produce than to try some traditional Fuerteventuran dishes during your visit.

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Mallorca Festival of Music


Cathedral La Seu II

The Mallorca Festival of Music has now concluded, its two final concerts were held in October and November.

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Choir Competition and Festival on Malta


old town of Valleta in the island of Malta

Choir festivals and competitions are a feature of the social calendar for a number of holiday destinations around Europe. This year it started on the 29th October with Malta's 4th International Choir Competition and Festival taking place using various locations around the island. Malta is fortunate to have an expansive choice of concert venues, with there being 365 churches on the island.

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Funchal International Cinema Festival


Funchal view from sea

Mention International Film Festivals and places like Cannes, Berlin, Edinburgh and Moscow spring to mind. But there are many other festivals celebrating the work of filmmakers and the island of Madeira hosts its own event which has slowly been growing in stature since it first started four years ago.

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Sand Castles in Antalya


sand sculpture

A beach together with a bucket and spade will normally lead to some sort of sand castle eventually, but have you ever seen a professional sand sculptor in action? They are able to create things you would not have thought possible. We've seen them in places like the beaches of Cannes and Mallorca, but now Antalya in Turkey has its own Sand Sculpture festival which has proved to be very popular.

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Sa Pobla Autumn Fair


Traditional horse carriage in Malaga. Spain. Touristic transport

The town of Sa Pobla is one of the larger towns in Northern Mallorca, but being situated around 20 miles to the north of Palma and set inland it doesn't receive much attention from tourists visiting the island. This is a town populated largely by native Mallorcans, without the abundance of holiday homes that are a feature of some of the more picturesque parts of the island. The main industry around Sa Pobla is agriculture and the flat countryside around the town is a patchwork of well cultivated fields growing all kinds of produce.

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St Peters Singers in Palma


Cathedral Le Seu, Mallorca

During October the St Peters Singers, a fifty strong chamber choir from Leeds, England performed a number of concerts during a short tour of the island of Mallorca.

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Lanzarote Sports November


surfing wave

There were two International sporting events that featured on the events calendar of the island of Lanzarote during November.

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Volta Menorca 2009


View from bikers eyes during riding in the forest

The fifth annual Volta Menorca is a three day off-road mountain bike challenge that was held this year on the 10th, 11th and 12th of October.

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Lanzarote Sports November


surfing wave

There were two International sporting events that featured on the events calendar of the island of Lanzarote during November.

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Fuerteventura Kite Festival


flying the kite

Colourful skies were promised at the annual Fuerteventura Kite Festival in November this year.

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Disney World Marathon Week


Paris, September 2007, women marathon of 6,5 km around Tour Eiffel

Plan ahead now if you have Disney's World Marathon Weekend in mind for January. The Walt Disney World Resort in Florida will be the stage for a 4 day running festival planned to take place between 7th and 10th January 2010. Taking alongside the running events is a health and fitness expo or exhibition. With an accent on family fun, the marathon weekend runs start on Friday with a short 5 kilometer race for all the family.

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Cyprus Thunderball


TALLINN, ESTONIA - JUNE 16, 2008: An orange Lotus Exige S front view

Hold onto your hats during early November in Cyprus for a car verses boat challenge.

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Malta Middle Sea Yacht Race in October


Red yacht with motion blur

Malta's annual Rolex Middle Sea Yacht Race set sail from Valletta on the 17th of October 2009. Around 80 yachts took part in this year's 600 mile race. The excitement and buzz that surrounds international yacht racing came to the harbour at Valletta and the start and finish celebrations were a wonderful spectacle for anyone on Malta during the week of the race.

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Cheese, Rock and Art Celebrations


closeup of guitarists hand during a live performance

Gran Canaria in October is much the same as Gran Canaria in September and November. The usual warm Autumn weather, lots of tourists arriving on the island for a late summer break and plenty of things going on. However the first weekend of October this year did seem to have an unusual combination of events on the calendar.

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Florida Festivals in October


Miniature steam boat toys.

Visitors to Florida during the month of October have a choice of local festivals to try out as an alternative to lazy days on the beach.

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Leonard Cohen in Palma


Singer Leonard Cohen performs onstage at Kilmainham Royal Hospital June 14th, 2008 in Dublin, Ireland.

Almost 20 years after his last performance on the island, Leonard Cohen returned to Mallorca to give a concert at the Palma Arena.

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Algarve Historic Motoring Festival


MANTUA, ITALY - SEPT. 18: A 1959 Giulietta Spider parades at a veteran cars event Gran Premio Nuvolari in honor of famous Italian car champion Tazio Nuvolari on September 18, 2009 in Mantua, Italy.

Vintage car events seem to be ever more popular these days and the Historic Motoring Festival on the Algarve during October is one example.

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International Jazz in Palma Mallorca


Expressions of an african american jazz musician.

Mallorca's three month long Jazz Voyeur Festival continues at the Conservatori venue in Palma with four interesting concerts during November.

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Join the Wine Bus on Tenerife


wine with grape clusters

Wine producing co-operatives on Tenerife have joined forces to offer visitors a chance to learn about and sample the wine choices of the island.

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Vintage Run on Lanzarote


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Runners who love wine were able to combine both of their desires on 21st June when Club La Santa on Lanzarote held its first ever Wine Run. The race, over the half marathon distance, took runners through the wine region of the island, providing them with tasting samples en route.

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Port de Soller Festival on Mallorca


close up of grand piano keys

Music and the island of Mallorca seem to be very closely linked and the pretty port of Soller hosted its own series of concerts during September and October this year.

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Gran Canaria and Tenerife Open Jazz Festival


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The Canary Islands International Jazz Festival was in full swing this year kicking off with a series of great performances where the beach at Telde on Gran Canaria and Puerto de la Cruz on the north coast of Tenerife both played host for opening night concerts.

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Tenerifes Cultural and Natural Treasures


 El Teide

Another top cultural on Tenerife spot is The Museum of Nature and Man (Museo de la Naturaleza y el Hombre). This collection includes some of the best examples of objects from pre-Hispanic Canary Islands history.

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Pick up a Bargain in Tenerife This Week


Colored clothes hanging on in an open market

Exposaldo 09, an annual retail sale, took place in Santa Cruz de Tenerife this year. The event took place in the International Fair and Congress Centre which is located on the coast in the centre of Santa Cruz close to the Tenerife Auditorium and the Parque Maritimo, an outdoor swimming and leisure complex. The Fair and Congress Centre, which opened in 1996, is an impressive architectural building which was designed by the famous Spanish architect Santiago Calatrava. Calatrava also designed the spectacular auditorium nearby which features an amazing arching wing that hangs over the top of the structure. In June the auditorium put on a mix of events including jazz, ballet, classical and dance productions. In July, The Pretenders performed a concert and later in the year, in December, the hit musical Mama Mia comes to town.

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Tenerife Turns to Motorsport


beautiful sports cars on speed

The slowing down of the holiday season and the quieter roads are exactly what motorsports fans on Tenerife have been waiting for.

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Go Freestyle on Crete


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The beaches of Eastern Crete are often referred to as some of the more secluded on the island, but when windsurfers discover perfect conditions, things tend to get livelier.

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Events in Lanzarote during August and September


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The main holiday season may be starting to wind down in some mainland European resorts, but the Canary Islands have a year-round season to enjoy.

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Gran Canaria gets the Cheese


Table with several kind of cheese, pear, grape

Popular tourist destination Gran Canaria was selected to host the World Cheese Awards in 2009.

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Mallorca Surf Action 2009


A surfer riding a wave as another surfer paddles over the wave

The beachfront area in Palma, Mallorca played host to an exciting surf event at the end of August.

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Plymouth Banjul Rally


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Cars of all shapes, sizes and age will depart Plymouth in England during December on a long journey to Banjul in The Gambia.

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Rhodes welcomes Blind Athletes


panoramic view of the rebuilt stadium at monte smith rhodes greece

The ancient Greek's love of sport goes back many thousands of years and the stadium, that forms part of the Acropolis of Rhodes, is a breathtaking structure that allows visitors to imagine what times were like. The stadium was unearthed after a large excavation and most of the original 600 feet of straight are still preserved together with lower levels of seating and the rounded sphendone at one end.

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Improve your Windsurfing on Kos


windsurfers in the sea

Windsurfers tend to come to Kos during the late season to enjoy the quieter beaches and the range of surfing conditions provided by the island.

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The Beaches of Corfu


empty beach corfu

Corfu has many gorgeous beaches including Agios Georgios (Saint George) North on the west coast. This beach has a large sweeping sandy cove and is perfect for kids to make sandcastles and play in the tame surf. Confusingly, there is also Agios Georgious South (Saint George's Bay South ) which is also on the west coast. This more southerly beach has a long sandy dune and is located on the south west of the island, about 45 minutes from the airport. The bay is surrounded by olive groves and boasts a truly splendid sandy beach.

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Gran Canaria Much MoreThan Paradise


Gran Canaria sunset Mountains

Reputed to have the world's best climate, Gran Canaria is a tourist destination with so much to offer, entertainment and marvellous beaches, antiquities and culture, outdoor sports and nature. More than just an island paradise, GranCanaria is an experience to savor.

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Tenerife Island of Eternal Spring


Teresitas beach of Tenerife Island

Tenerife is an exotic island that's known for a large ex-Pat British community delivers so much more ithan what you've come to expect. It is a scenic volcanic island, the largest of the seven Canary Islands in the Atlantic Ocean off the coast of north west Africa. Tenerife is the most populated island of the Canary Islands and Spain and is famous as the "island of eternal spring" (Isla de la Eterna Primavera) as the average winter temperature is 22 degrees Celsius while in summer average temperatures remain about 28 C. Tenerife is sunny all year round.

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Corfu - Part 2


Wonderful nature scene. Wild, yellow sand beach on Corfu Island (Greece)

Corfu has many gorgeous beaches including Agios Georgios (Saint George) North on the west coast. This beach has a large sweeping sandy cove and is perfect for kids to make sandcastles and play in the tame surf. Confusingly, there is also Agios Georgious South (Saint George's Bay South)which is also on the west coast. This more southerly beach has a long sandy dune and is located on the south west of the island, about 45 minutes from the airport. The bay is surrounded by olive groves and boasts a truly splendid sandy beach.

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Honey and Wine Festivals on Kos


Join in the celebrations at the Honey Festival in Kos

The island of Kos celebrates a series of cultural events during the summer, with many having their roots in the ancient past that defines this island. Local produce is also important to this island and several events profile the traditional products of local farmers and producers. These include the fish and wine festivals during early August in the port of Mastichari and the Ouzo Festival in Kefalos. Also during August is an evening of traditional Greek dancing in the harbour area of Kefalos and a celebration of dance and traditional music at the harbour in Kardamena.

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Minorca - Part 1


A small cove on the island of Menorca with clear blue water

The small but perfectly formed island of Menorca is somewhat overshadowed by its flashier and more famous neighbours Ibiza and Mallorca. But this compact slice of paradise which lies off the coast of Spain in the Med is a Balearic jewel, too, and a great getaway for families, couples and singles.

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Funchal - Part 1


Madeira Cabo Girao

A heady combination of natural delights, culture, and activities, Funchal is a colourfully vibrant place to visit. The attractive city is known for its appealing Mediterranean temperatures, Madeiran wine and local handicrafts. It makes a great spot for a weekend break or a week away to explore this region in the Madeiran archipelago.

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Lanzarote - Part 1


Playa de Puerto Muelas Lanzarote

The eastern most island of the Canaries, Lanzarote is a place of spectacular natural beauty. This unspoilt volcanic island will bowl you over with its extraordinary rock formations, mountains, seascapes and desert plains. With so much to enjoy here, Lanzarote is a superb beach break for a relaxing or active holiday.

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Greeks Islands Proving Popular


The Ancient Temple of Apollo, Rhodes City, Greece

In a move that appears to be bucking the trend experienced in other parts of Europe, the Greek Islands are seeing improved tourist figures for the first four months of the year.

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Hurghada Eygpt Part 1


Island Giftun Hurghada

Picturesque coral reefs and brilliant azure waters that are ideal for windsurfing, scuba diving, and snorkeling have made the spectacular Hurghada, on Egypt's Red Sea Coast, a popular resort town. Within easy reach of the gorgeous Giftun Islands and the Eastern Arabian Desert, the captivating resort of Hurghada has experienced massive amounts of development in the past decade. The Hurghada area now runs 25 miles along the Red Sea. There is so much to enjoy in Hurghada that it is a perfect place for couples, singles, and families who want a wonderful break under the hot Egyptian sun.

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Faro Airport Improvements Planned


Faro Airport Departures

Faro airport is the primary travel hub into southern Portugal. From the western end of the coast at Lagos right along through Albufeira, Vilamoura, Faro itself and across to Tavira in the east, the international airport welcomes flights from all over Europe. The majority of arrivals however are either from Lisbon or from the UK. Despite some lower traveler numbers this year, airport owners Ana Aeroportos are set to invest around 130 million Euros over the next four years in a multi-phase expansion project.

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Kos Part 1


Panoramic View of a Kos beach, Greece

The birthplace of ancient healer Hippocrates,Kos has everything for a healthy holiday: fresh air; sunny skies; clear seawater; and great food. Additionally, the idyllic beauty of this island paradise is perfect for relaxing holidays as well as sporty and cultural getaways. You can experience so much in Kos as the island has everything one would desire for a great beach and cultural holiday all in a splendid setting.

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August Wine Events in Kefalonia


Fishing Boat at Kefalonia

Visitors to the Greek island of Kefalonia during August have the choice of a number of traditional local events during their stay, with wine featuring prominently.

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More To Ibiza Than Clubbing


Ibiza harbour

Ibiza is a place where the club scene is nothing short of legendary. But beyond the nightlife, Ibiza sizzles during the languid summer days with sublime beaches, hippie charm, and nature's beauty. The locals are hospitable with long held artistic traditions and inventive culinary skills. In short, Ibiza is much more than the party capital of Europe and has fast become a favourite holiday vacation for families and couples, too.

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Escape To Malta


St Joseph's Church, Vittoriosa, Malta

Sunny, picturesque Malta has been invaded by the Romans, Turks, Knights, and then the British. Now it's time for you to enjoy this sun drenched island country in the Mediterranean and the culture, food and hospitality of this very special slice of paradise.

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El Jem Celebrates Symphony Music


Ampitheatre In El Jem Tunisa

Just 35 miles south of Monastir and within easy reach of the airport, the important Roman town of El Jem hosts an annual music festival celebrating symphony music. The concerts are certain to be high quality but it is the setting that brings people to this special event.

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Blue Flag Beaches


A Blue Flag, awarded to the cleanest beaches

Deciding on a new destination for your next holiday is both exciting and difficult. The prospect of discovering new and wonderful places is set against the worry of potentially being disappointed with your choice of location. Travel brochures have pages of tempting pictures of beautiful scenery and attractive descriptions and the resorts themselves use all kinds of marketing strategies to attract as many visitors as possible. As part of this promotion you may have heard some resorts describe their beaches as "blue flag", but what does that actually mean?

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Palma Part 2


View of Puerto Soller, Mallorca

Despite so many opportunities to relax here, Palma also is a city that encourages activity and exploration. Main tourist beaches offer a range of activities such as volleyball, windsurfing, water and jet skiing.

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Sharm el Sheikh Part 1


Beach and Ocean in Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt

Sharm el Sheikh's impressive coral reef and crystalline waters have deservedly garnered its reputation as one of the best scuba diving locations on earth.

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Zante Part 1


Smugglers Cove Zante

The unspoilt coastline of the Greek island of Zakynthos, Zante for short, is a haven for endangered sea life and for those in need of spectacular beaches amongst breathtaking surroundings. Famed for its postcard-perfect Smugglers Cove and the loggerhead turtles that annually nest here, Zante is a memorable getaway for families, couples, nature lovers and anyone who appreciates great beaches and beautiful vistas.

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Santorini Part 1


Santorini White Houses

Sensational Santorini,located in the southern Aegean Cyclades, is a tranquil island set on dramatic cliffs and amongst amazing seascapes. With panoramic views of sweeping lagoons and breathtaking sunsets, this a romantic holiday destination. Santorini has a well deserved reputation for it's natural geological wonders and the beautiful skafta (cave houses built into the rock) that will not disappoint the discriminating traveller in search of a truly unforgettable, sun soaked getaway.

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Faro Part 1


Se Cathedral, faro

Most tourists simply pass through Faro airport en route to their resort destinations in other parts of the Algarve. But if you're hankering for a cultural city break with wonderful food and year-round sun, then Faro is a delightful retreat.

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Music Towers above Palma


Bellver Castle, Palma De Mallorca

The towering Bellver Castle, situated in the woods high above the city of Palma in Mallorca, is home to an annual music festival during July.

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Festival Time in Crete


Beach on the outskirts of Crete

July and August are busy months in Crete as towns and villages all over the island celebrate with different types of festivals. For visitors to Crete the local festivals present an ideal opportunity to experience some local culture and learn a little about the history and traditions of the island.

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Monastir Part 1


Panoramic View of Monastir

Exotic Monastir, Tunisia is a glistening tourist resort located on the north east coast of Tunisia. The city has a marina, stunning beach, an impressive fortress that serves as a landmark, and a traditional medina in the old town. Monastir is a blend of east meets west, beach holiday and cultural break, ancient ruins within a modern edge.

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Summer Festival Rocks into life in Crete


Panoramic View of Chania harbour, Crete

The annual summer festival in Chania, Crete showcases all kinds of traditional Cretan theatre and music, but international bands will rock the festival into life on 11th July, when rock band Scorpians headline an outdoor concert in the town.

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Extra Flights to Fuerteventura


Fuerteventura beach

FlyThomasCook have announced an additional weekly flight to extend the existing offerings to three flights per week between Manchester and Fuerteventura in the Canary Islands.

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Crete Part 1


Vai Beach- Crete

Rediscover the true Crete: Beyond the noisy, crowded resorts lies the true heart of Crete which encompasses stunning regional flavours, exceptional land and sea scapes, and the hustle and bustle of traditional village life.

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Extra Flights to Lanzarote


Panoramic View of La Graciosa, North of Lanzarote

Extra flights have been added to the schedules at FlyThomasCook which bring greater flexibility for passengers travelling to the island of Lanzarote from Manchester, East Midlands and Gatwick.

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Lanzarote Festival in Arrecife


A View of Arrecife City

Visitors to the island of Lanzarote next weekend will have the opportunity to sample the Festival of Arrecife, a series of musical events taking place at different venues around the city on Friday and Saturday.

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Peaceful Menorca


Menorca Beach

Menorca is often quoted as being preferred over Mallorca as a holiday destination for Spanish tourists and it may be the quieter, more relaxed feel of its resorts that attracts them. Certainly Menorca is a great place for a family holiday.

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Canaries Jazz Festival


Aerial view of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria

Starting on the 3rd of July 2009, the 18th Canaries Jazz Festival kicks off with performances on Tenerife, Gran Canaria and Lanzarote. Acts from all over the world are playing during the week long festival and on the second day concerts are taking place on 4 different islands in the group.

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Extra Flights to Lanzarote


Bird over sand beach in Lanzarote

FlyThomasCook will add a new Tuesday flight to its Manchester - Arrecife route that, together with the existing Thursday and Sunday flights, will bring more choice and additional flexibility for people flying to the island of Lanzarote. The additional flight will operate from 4th August until 27th October 2009 inclusively.

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Hot Water and Mud in Dalaman


Thermal Springs in Turkey

The traditions of communal bathing and the geological features around Dalaman go hand in hand to create two special phenomena that are proving a hit with visitors to this part of Turkey.

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Bodrum Comes Alive at Night


Sunset at Bodrum Castle

Holidays in Turkey are certainly increasingly popular with some remarkable beaches, luxury resorts and a spectacular coastline that changes from developed tourist destination to isolated countryside at the turn of a peninsula. At the western end of the south coast, between the Gulfs of Gulluk and Gokova, lies the city of Bodrum. Although it is surrounded by a varied choice of smaller holiday resorts, Bodrum itself is a popular location that offers an eclectic mix of ancient culture, indulgence in luxury and exciting modern trends. By day Bodrum revolves around two attractive bays, a busy marina full of luxury yachts, an ancient castle and long, palm-shaded promenades. By night in Bodrum comes alive with hundreds of bars and restaurants, outdoor socialising and some of Europe's most exciting nightclubs.

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New Larnaca Marina Award


Marina in Larnaca

A consortium that was recently awarded the contract to design, build and operate a new marina complex at Larnaca in Cyprus will have to wait a little longer to find out if the decision that went in their favour still holds. The two companies who also competed for the project during the tendering process have had their complaints upheld and the review procedure must be done again. Work on the development is due to start at the end of this year for a planned completion date in 2013.

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Zante Clean Up on World Environment Day


Sunset in Zante

The first United Nations World Environment Day (WED) happened in 1972 and over the following 37 years the initiative has been gaining traction as a vehicle to generate awareness of environmental issues. Thomas Cook was one company that supported the initiative with action events all over Europe and in Egypt. A sustainable tourism fashion show fashion show was held in Italy and a coastal walk was organised on the Coast del Sol to raise money for a local charity. In Paphos on Cyprus, Gran Canaria and Zakynthos Thomas Cook staff took part in beach clean up initiatives. The company sees WED as a good opportunity to educate both staff and guests about the environmental impact of travel and the means of making leisure travel a sustainable option.

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Hot Work in Turkey for Drivers


Boats in Bodrum

Turkey provided the world of Formula 1 with a great track, warm weather and fantastic spectacle, but the teams did seem to struggle with the hot track that warmed up to over 50 degrees Celsius during the event and tested the car's tyres to the limit. The air temperature was a very nice 30 degrees and those forced to sit in uncovered stands decided to take to the shade, hence the empty spaces that appeared around the track.

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Paphos a gateway to the real Cyprus


Akamas Peninsula in Cyprus

The area around Paphos in the south of Cyprus has changed during the last 25 years on the back of better provisions for tourists and an increasing popularity of the area for second-home investors. Control of development is still a concern with conservationists but at least the authorities can see the issues created when developers are given too much of a free rein. What Paphos has to offer, apart from its own cultural attractions, is its proximity to two areas of outstanding natural beauty.

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Additional Sports Facilities in Lanzarote


Wave Crashing in Lanzarote

Club La Santa in Lanzarote is regarded by many as one of the best sports resorts in Europe. It certainly has plenty to offer in terms of facilities and the mild winter climate helps to attract thousands of sports people to the island throughout the year. The club first opened in 1983 and has grown in stature and size consistently ever since, however a recent issue has brought a temporary halt to development work aimed at expanding facilities.

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Family Surfing in The Algarve


Portugal Coastline

If your family is one of the many that are now finding surfing to be the perfect component of an activity holiday then your choice of location is very important. The Algarve coast in Portugal between Faro and Lagos has some of the best family surfing beaches in Europe.

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Expansion of Tram network in Tenerife


Roundabout in Tenerife

Santa Cruz, the capital of Tenerife, got its second tramline route this weekend when operator Tranvia opened an additional link to its network in the city. The new line supplements the existing line by adding a route between the areas of Tincer and La Cuesta. On the opening day the company organised all kinds of events to celebrate the occasion and for the first two days of operation was offering free journeys for all passengers. The existing line runs for a distance of around 8 miles between La Laguna to Santa Cruz and the new line adds a further 2.5 miles of line between Tincer and La Cuesta.

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Fuerteventura - The Canary Islands - Part 2


Beach in Fuerteventura

Divers will be spoilt for choice here as Corralejo offers many diving sites for all diving levels to view vibrant fish, sea urchins and volcanic rocks.

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More than Sun in Paphos


Akamas National Park

Most people taking a holiday around the area of Paphos in Cyprus will do so because of the lovely weather. Virtually guaranteed sunshine and mild temperatures make it a great location for beach holidays almost all year round. But if relaxing and enjoying the sunshine is not quite enough for you, Paphos also has plenty of more energetic activities to keep you busy.

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Lanzarote's Longest Day


Road through Lava Rock in Lanzarote

The island of Lanzarote is a great place to relax for many people, but on one long day in May there were plenty of people doing just the opposite. The Lanzarote Ironman triathlon is regarded by many as the toughest triathlon in the world. Besides having to contend with the huge distances and endurance challenges involved, athletes also have to battle against the unique conditions the island throws at them. These normally include the high temperatures and windy conditions that prevail on Lanzarote's volcanic landscape. There is very little in terms of vegetation when you get up onto the higher mountain roads on the island and the wind can feel relentlesss for a tired cyclist.

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Annual Kataklysmos Fair in Larnaca


Seaside in Larnaca Cyprus

The annual Kataklysmos Fair starts on 5th June in Larnaca, Cyprus with a performance of Greek dancing and music on the seafront stage, followed by a fireworks display. The word "kataklysmos" means flood and the celebration is unique to Cyprus, coinciding with the Greek Pentacost. The celebrations are thought to link back the birth of Aphrodite who emerged from the waves and turned the ground around her into a sea of flowers. The flood is celebrated as something that cleanses mankind and enables new life, and is a event marked in a similar manner in many cultures around the world.

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Discover Ibiza


Landscape view of Ibiza

Talking about the nightclubs on the island first. One of the most famous is perhaps Pacha, which is a large venue and the only club that is open all year round, with others not opening until late May. The claim of being the largest club is now owned by Privilege which has an unusual history. The club started life as a local swimming pool which became popular after a bar was added and it started playing music under the name Club Rafael. Name changes, storms, closures and new investment has brought the club to where it is today, the biggest nightclub in the world.

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Agatha Christie Week in Tenerife


Puerto de La Cruz in Tenerife

Theatre productions, film showings, conferences, even a tea dance; these are just some of the events that form part of a special Agatha Christie week in Tenerife starting on 5th June 2009.

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Majorcan Monastery hosts Concerts


Historical Houses in Felanitx Majorca

The most prominent feature of the small town of Felanitx on the island of Mallorca is certainly an imposing one. Felanitx is a thriving town in the south of the island, 12 miles north east of Palma but perched on the top of a 510m high hill on the outskirts of the town is the stunning Monastery of Sant Salvador.

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Old Rock in Lindos Rhodes


Sea just off the coast of Lindos

The features that attract people to the Greek island of Rhodes include the weather, the beaches, high quality resorts and a typically warm welcome. These are all things that other locations can claim but very few have the history of Rhodes and a place like Lindos shows that side of Rhodes very well.

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Palma de Mallorca - Balearics - Part 1


Malloeca Cathedral

An intoxicating coastline of white sandy beaches plus top restaurants and clubs, Palma is a mecca for the traveller who appreciates the very best of everything. The capital of the Balearic Islands, Palma is upmarket, eternally chic, and perfectly suited for walking as it's compact and navigable for pedestrians.

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Bodrum - Turkey - Part 1


Bodrum Marina

The imposing crusader Castle of St Peter sits atop this Turkish city while yachts quietly hum in the ancient harbor below which spans not one but two crescent shaped bays. Bodrum has long been a tourist magnet for its heady mix of east and west. But there are still unspoilt parts of this Mediterranean jewel just waiting to be discovered.

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Fuerteventura - The Canary Islands - Part 1


Windmill in Fuerteventura

With a lush and dramatic landscape and so much to do both on sea and land, Fuerteventura possesses riches to attract both the budget and discriminating traveller all year round.

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Jellyfish clean up in Majorca


Sun umbrellas on the beach in Mallorca Spain

During the months of July and August sixteen trawlers will monitor the coastlines around Majorca and the other islands in the Balearics looking for and catching jellyfish. The creatures tend to move into warmer waters during this time of year and can be swept up onto beaches by onshore winds. By catching any shoals that are close to the shoreline the authorities predict that the threat will be reduced and therefore improve the holiday experience for visitors to the islands.

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Festival in the Old Town of Tavira


Old Town Tavira on the Algarve near Faro Portugal

Travel half an hour East from Faro on the Algarve and you will arrive at the old town of Tavira, a place that ranks alongside Lagos in architectural significance on this stretch of the Portuguese coast.

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Rhodes and Marmaris Sail Together


Regatta between Rhodes and Marmaris

The regatta that took place in June last year consisted of a series of 5 races and included one race over the direct route from Marmaris to Rhodes that took the winning boat just under 3 hours. Sailing is an important part of the economy for Marmaris with several marinas in the area and the main port being one of the busiest along this part of the Turkish coast.

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New developments open in Sharm el Sheikh


Sharm El Sheikh Beach

The popularity of Egyptian resort location Sharm el Sheikh seems to be continuing while some other destinations are feeling the effects of the global slowdown. Reports suggest that visitor volumes to Sharm are showing increases of up to 20 per cent this year and building development projects are underway to cope with the extra tourists.

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Stars travel to Antalya to open new hotel


Mardan Palace Hotel

The world of show business comes to Antalya in Turkey this weekend as a large new hotel prepares for a grand opening following a delay from the original planned date in February. Stars including Tom Jones and Maria Carey will take to the stage and perform while others such as Paris Hilton, Sharon Stone and Richard Gere are amongst the invited guests of the Mardan Palace hotel.

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Whale watching in Fuerteventura


Sperm Whale Skeleton in Fuerteventura

It is possible to see the occasional dolphin or basking shark in UK coastal waters, particularly off the Cornish coast, but if you are looking for bigger creatures such as Minke whales, Sperm whales or Blue whales then Fuerteventura is only a four hour flight from the UK.

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Walking and Climbing in Crete


Expedition in Crete

Described as a walker's paradise by many, the island combines a mild, dry climate with spectacular high mountains, coastal paths and, in places, wonderful isolation. A huge network of ancient walkways and traditional trails used by shepherds links together hundreds of small villages which provide places to stop and gather refreshments as well as places to stay overnight.

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Plans Announced for Canaries Celebration Day


Beach

A varied mix of over forty events are planned across the seven islands, featuring cultural performances of music, film and theatre, sporting competitions and traditional celebrations.

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Peaceful Menorca


Beach in Menorca

The Balearic island of Menorca is often overshadowed by its larger neighbour Mallorca, but there are some wonderful places here that have remained largely unknown to many. Menorca is often quoted as being preferred over Mallorca as a holiday destination for Spanish tourists and it may be the quieter, more relaxed feel of its resorts that attracts them. Certainly Menorca is a great place for a family holiday.

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Dalaman Attractions


Dalaman viewed from the sky

Following the opening of new terminal buildings at the airport and recent plans to start development on a new marina this year, the resort of Dalaman is bound to become a must-visit destination for many European travellers.

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Greek Tourism turns to Sport for New Growth


Beach Kiting

Rhodes is one location where sport has brought huge increases in visitor numbers. In 2008 over 20 thousand people watched the annual windsurfing competition on Ialisos beach.

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Safer Diving in Sharm El Sheikh


Group of divers

Visitors planning to take advantage of the special diving conditions available in the waters of the Red Sea off Sharm El Sheikh will have a safer, albeit smaller, selection of dive centres to choose from following a review of operations by Egypt's Chamber of Diving and Watersports.

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The Old Train to Soller in Mallorca


train to soller

If your holiday to Mallorca needs to include more than just endless lazy days relaxing on the beach then the island has plenty to offer those willing to explore the island. Mallorca has dramatic coastal scenery but inland the Tramuntana mountains provide a completely different geography. Almost one hundred years ago a railway line was built to link the capital Palma with the town of Soller in the north west of the island. The purpose of the 27 kilometer line was to ease the commercial development of the Soller area as previously the only way to reach the capital was the long journey over difficult mountain terrain.

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Celebrate the New Vintage in Andalucia


Wine in Andalucia

For wine regions around the world the harvesting of a new vintage is the most important period of the year and many, including the Spanish region of Andalucia, celebrate with a range of traditional festivals.

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