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Get to know the spiritual wealth of Gambia

March 18, 2010, 12:32 pm

Film Fanatics visit Florida

March 18, 2010, 11:47 am

For film lovers, Orlando in Florida is the place to be this April.

Mallorca February Fiesta

March 18, 2010, 11:32 am

If you were lucky enough to be enjoying a holiday on Mallorca during February, then you might have liked to investigate some of the many carnival events taking place across the island.

Reasons to visit Hurghada

March 16, 2010, 7:16 pm

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

More February Celebrations on Lanzarote

March 16, 2010, 7:08 pm

Just when you think the carnival celebrations are over on Lanzarote and the streets of Arrecife have returned to normality, then things kick off again in another resort.

Pro Cyclists in Mallorca Race

March 16, 2010, 2:04 pm

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.

Run for Fun in Mallorca

March 16, 2010, 1:54 pm

Serious athletes and people who just run for fun are catered for in this year's half marathon race to be held during April in the town of Pollenca on the north coast of Mallorca.

Palma's La Seu Cathedral

March 15, 2010, 7:09 pm

When you drive into Palma de Mallorca from the east you pass by one of the city's largest but perhaps most perplexing buildings. The huge La Seu Cathedral sits almost uncomfortably on the sea front with busy roads passing close by and only a man-made lake and a narrow strip of parkland separating it from the lines of traffic.

Motor Show and Music Sundays in Cyprus

March 15, 2010, 6:57 pm

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.

More Big Football On Tenerife

March 15, 2010, 6:45 pm

After losing to a dominant Barcelona in their home game against the Spanish champions on 10th January, Tenerife's footballing heroes were up against it once again at the end of February when Spain's second most powerful team Real Madrid headed across the Atlantic to take on the home team.

Menorca Benefits from Tourism Investment

March 15, 2010, 6:19 pm

The general slow down in many industry sectors across Europe is not being taken lying down by the tourism authorities responsible for the Balearic islands that include Ibiza, Majorca and Menorca.

Maspalomas Carnival Get Go Ahead

March 15, 2010, 6:07 pm

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.

Malta in February

March 15, 2010, 5:54 pm

If you happened to be spending a break on Malta during the second half of February then carnival tradition and sporting excellence awaited as two of the island's main annual events took place before the end of the month.

Mallorca Has Hidden Charms

March 15, 2010, 2:49 pm

For many people, primarily those who have never been there, Mallorca creates the impression of being a typical beach-based resort, often filled with rowdy twenty-somethings on a cheap week away, but for those who have visited the island and ventured away from the one of two resorts that seem to make the holiday headlines, Mallorca is a real jewel in the Mediterranean.

Madeira Publicises 2010 Events

March 15, 2010, 2:20 pm

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

Lanzarote Prepares To Celebrate

March 15, 2010, 2:07 pm

Forgive us for mentioning carnival events yet again, but for our travellers to Lanzarote, here is a review of the island's carnival plans which kicked off on Saturday 13th February, there were also some events in the period leading up to this date including a children's fiesta and a series of plays.

January Algarve Events

March 8, 2010, 2:02 pm

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.

Flower Power On Ibiza

March 8, 2010, 1:48 pm

Beaches and nightclubs may grab most of the holiday headlines when Ibiza is mentioned but during January and March the island's Flower Power and Hippy era is centre stage at two of the island's festivals.

Ibiza Celebrations

March 8, 2010, 12:42 pm

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.

Ibiza Summer 2010

March 8, 2010, 12:30 pm

During the Summer months, many of our passengers on flights to Ibiza travel to the island to enjoy the thriving nightlife as much as the sun and beaches. The six months or more between the time when most of the clubs close in October through to their reopening in May and June may seem a lifetime, but many will already be planning their trips at this time of year to get the best deals.

New Luxury Hotel For Antalya

March 8, 2010, 12:20 pm

The area around the city of Antalya on the southern coast of Turkey is certainly seeing a boom in tourism and thanks to its convenient international airport, the region is able to compete against the other resorts along the coast like Bodrum and Dalaman.

Greek Carnival in Crete

March 8, 2010, 12:09 pm

We've already posted information about several of the big carnival events planned for the Canary Islands and the Balearics but Greece is another country that celebrates at this time of year.

Gran Canaria Celebrations

March 8, 2010, 11:49 am

The carnival season is an important time of the year in Gran Canaria and because the resort of Maspalomas and the capital Las Palmas are the two biggest towns on the island, it is not surprising that the most spectacular carnivals are held there. We will cover those events in more detail as they approach, but there are also other towns on the island that host their own programmes.

Funchal For February

March 1, 2010, 1:29 pm

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.

Fuerteventura Carnivals in 2010

March 1, 2010, 1:20 pm

During the early part of the year, between January and April most of the towns, villages and cities on Fuerteventura put on some form of carnival celebration. The typical Fuerteventuran carnival includes a street parade, fair ground rides, plenty of food and drink and the endless beat of music from live bands. There are also Carnival Queens in many towns.