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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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Every October, the town centre of Faro is dedicated to Saint Irene (or, as the Portuguese call her, Santa Iria). From 19t until 29th of October, Largo de Sao Francisco will be bristling with activity, fragrant food stalls, colourful displays, art exhibitions and entertainment for all generations.

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Parque Las Aguilas is commonly referred to the jungle park. This jungle park is very popular with tourists and a lot of these tourists make the most of the flights to Tenerife. This park is home to a beautiful botanical garden and zoological park and it covers seventy five thousand square meters of jungle style ground. This park is home to over five hundred different animals and there is an array of suspension bridges, walking paths with tunnels, caves, lagoons and waterfalls. The park also offers visitors that chance to enjoy exotic birds, which includes birds of prey.

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One of the most popular tourist attractions on the island of Corfu is Mouse Island. Mouse Island is actually a tiny island that is tucked away in the southern part of Corfu. The island is right in front of the airport and there are regular flights to Corfu, which use this airport. The island is also in front of the Halkiopulos lagoon. Mouse Island is covered with lush Mediterranean vegetation, which is a rich green colour. Mouse Island is well known for the ancient church and monastery of Pantokrator that dates back to the eleventh century.

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Preveza is located in Greece and is known for its beautiful beaches on the coast of the Ionian Sea. Apart from the beaches the city boasts of the Byzantine monasteries, wetlands of Amvrakikos Gulf and Venetian castles. Preveza has the Aegean Airlines and Olympic Airways that operate about three to four flights to Preveza every day. The Aktion Airport also offers several flights from some of the major cities of Europe. The monument of Zalogo also has historical importance and is known as a place of love of freedom and sacrifice.

Continue reading... The Aheron Delta and the Amvrakikos Gulf in Preveza

Fuerteventura has more than 150 beaches to spend your vacation at. You will probably not even finish with one beach during one vacation. From the beauty of Corralejo up north to the vast stretches of beaches as well as the lagoons down south, Fuerteventura is full of some fascinating places to visit. It also has an airport so you can book convenient flights to Fuerteventura any time of the year. As you reach Fuerteventura, you will find it to be serene in nature. This is because of limited population that is settled here. It happens to be the least populated islands among all the Canary Islands.

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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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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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The capital city of the Portuguese region of the Algarve, Faro is an ideal base for exploring the areas fabulous range of local arts and culture, with a range of creative things to do such as cooking, painting, crafts, and literature. With great weather all year round and a beautiful environment, holidays in Faro provide a wealth of inspirations.

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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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The Canary Islands are located in Spain and are known for their year round festivities. Gran Canaria as the name suggests, is one of the largest islands within the set and it lives up to the name by offering a calendar of events that makes the island worth visiting any time of the year. The vents are often kept in and around the area of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria which is also the capital of the island. Many of the big festivals took place earlier in the year, but there are still many more to come. You may have missed the Music festival in January; the Opera festival in February or even the Jazz Festival in July, but they will be here again next year and there are still many of the good ones that you can still experience this year.

Continue reading... Festivity Non stop on the Gran Canaria Island

Gourmets and gastronauts visiting Southern Portugal this week will surely not want to miss the Festival do Marisco or Shellfish Festival, which takes place in Olhao from the 10th to the 15th of August 2010. This is the 25th year the the town has played host to this celebration of the region's rich heritage of everything to do with seafood.

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In a few weeks time, Gran Canaria celebrates one of its oldest traditions. Book your flights to Gran Canaria now if you're up for an authentic experience of the aboriginal past of the Canary islands.

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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.

Continue reading... The Feira Santa Iria Festival in Faro

Spain is famous for its all year round festivals. Though most of them are religiously inclined, they are nevertheless enjoyed by all kinds of people, which is why a great number of flights to Arrecife and other Spanish cities are sold every year. Arrecife is a city in the Canary Islands with unique and colourful festivals. If you are looking for a really great time, San Gines festival is well worth a visit.

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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.

Continue reading... Greek Glamour in the Aegean Sea

Santorini has a well deserved reputation for its natural geological wonders and the beautiful skafta (cave houses built into the rocks) that will not disappoint the discriminating traveller in search of a truly unforgettable, sun-soaked getaway. Santorini, also known as Thera, is a volcanic island located in the southern Aegean Sea. With panoramic views of lagoons and sweeping cliffs almost willing the island into the sky, who is not tempted to book flights to Santorini immediately? But be warned, this beautiful Mediterranean gem will steal your heart and you may not be able to leave.

Continue reading... The Santorini Jazz Festival

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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The North of Fuerteventura

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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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This year's must see concert of the Canaries is the 'Fuerteventura en Musica 2010', which will take place on the 2nd and the 3rd July on the beach in El Cotillo Lagoon across from Azzurro, on the north west corner of Fuerteventura.

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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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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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Gran Canaria is great for picking up bargains both in the resort areas many shops as well as more traditional markets.

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The Maldives are a group of atolls in the Indian Ocean to the south west of Sri Lanka. As flights to Male increase in popularity with holiday makers, many tour operators are offering package holidays to many of the better known resorts that are literally a boat ride from the airport. However, for those who want to experience the luxury and tranquillity of atolls that are unspoilt by comparison, the South Nilandhe Atoll has recently opened its luxurious doors.

Continue reading... South Nilandhe Atoll, the swankiest of them all

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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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.

Continue reading... Kites and Surf come together on Fuerteventura

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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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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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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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.

Continue reading... Rhodes and Marmaris Sail Together