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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Whether you're looking for an unforgettable honeymoon or kids holidays that are enjoyable for all family members - if you've booked flights to Bodrum, these boutique and luxury hotels will give you and your loved ones all the glamour and pampering you want. Needless to say, all listed hotels offer individually controlled air conditioning in their rooms.

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Comics will be the central theme of Gran Canaria's famous Carnival in 2012. If you want to see Spiderman, Cat Woman, The Joker and other superheroes in real life, hurry up and book your flights to Gran Canaria soon, as the carnival will take place from the 3rd to the 21st of February this year. In order to make the events more intense, the organisation has decided to host the festival for only 3 weeks rather than the usual 4. If you enjoy a good street party, you especially don't want to miss the Gran Cabalgata parades in Las Palmas. During the final weekend of the Carnival (18 and 19 February 2012), more than 200,000 Canarians in comic book costumes will dance to Latin music in the streets, covering a route of 7 kilometres from north to south.

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There are as many lovely ways to celebrate the year's end as there are families celebrating it. True party animals may have booked flights to Sharm el Sheik, Ibiza or the Canaries to start 2012 dancing to the tunes of world famous DJ's. Others may seek the party a bit closer to home, singing Auld Syne Lang and watching the fireworks at Trafalgar Square or even waiting for the countdown and popping the champagne at their own homes.

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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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The sophisticated, cosmopolitan bar and club scene of Gran Canaria's principal city defies, and exceeds, most holiday makers expectations. It is easy to avoid sticky floored mega-clubs, lad filled boozers and extortionate, poolside cocktail bars in Las Palmas. As in Madrid, the urbane islanders of Las Palmas like to start their evening with a laid-back supper, grazing and socializing until midnight, in relaxed bar come restaurants such as the family-run Samoa bar (Valencia 46 E - 35006, Tel. 928241471), before moving on to livelier venues open till the early hours.

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Where will you be on New Year's Eve? In Parliament Square, squashed up against thousands of other revellers? Sat in front of the telly with a glass of cheap plonk and a leftover Christmas party hat? Or do you fancy dancing in the New Year under the desert skies of Egypt while some of Ibiza's top DJs spin some pumping tunes?

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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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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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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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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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As sleepy fishing boats return to the shelter of Bodrum Harbour and the Sun dips down beyond the calm Mediterranean Sea, Turkey's second biggest party city unleashes its wild side. And, of all the hundreds of bars, pubs and clubs Bodrum has to offer, nowhere kicks-off as spectacularly as the Halikarnas Disco. Towering above the harbour, this palm tree decked, coliseum-esque super club is certainly the most vibrant venue on the peninsula. Halikarnas is renowned for entertaining its 5000 guests with live shows, magic tricks, foam parties as well as eclectic sets from world famous DJs.

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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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If you've got a hen party to organise, then you'll probably be trying to create an event that's unique, memorable, affordable and has something for everyone. You also need to be sure that where you're going is going to offer sunny beaches where you can get to grips with the morning after the night before.

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So you've taken the plunge and booked a trip alone - whether you're a first-time solo traveller or just looking for a change, increasingly affordable flights to Zante mean that now is the perfect time to take a trip. Travelling solo can be a liberating challenge, so follow these travellers' top tips to be sure that you make the most of the holiday of a lifetime and meet interesting people along the way.

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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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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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Ask most people where they've been to in the Canary Islands and the chances are they'll say Tenerife. The largest of the Islands, Tenerife is a perennial favourite with UK travellers, offering a tantalising mix of quality beach resorts, a lush interior full of unique flora and fauna, deserts, volcanoes and sleepy villages. Tenerife manages to package everything into one island, and with flights to Tenerife plentiful from most UK destinations, it's easy to get to as well.

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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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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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For football fans and groupies, Paphos is the place to be this summer. The trendsetters, Manchester United and England football star Rio Ferdinand and Swansea City player Ashley Williams, stayed at the town's five-star Elysium Hotel in June 2011. They were spotted at sandy beach, the hotel swimming pool bar, the trendy Lime Cocktail Bar and The World Famous Linekers Bar, both near the seafront in Kato Paphos. Book your flights to Paphos now and check out the venues of Rio's choice!

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Fuerteventura hosts a large number of festivals and these are popular with a wide variety of people. There are a lot of people that use the flights to Fuerteventura as they can join in with the festivities. This carnival allows people to experience the party atmosphere of Fuerteventura. There are carnivals hosted within most of the cities, towns and villages throughout Fuerteventura that host their own carnivals and these take place between January and April. These carnivals all feature a range of musical, sporting and cultural events. Another event that forms part of all of these carnivals is a procession of floats that involves a wide range of wheeled vehicles, which are all colorful and most of them also play some type of music.

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There is a vast amount of different festivals and events that are held within Tenerife and a lot of these are held on an annual basis. One of the largest events that are held in this area is Santa Cruz Carnival and this is amongst the most spectacular events that are held anywhere in the world. This large event is popular with both locals and tourists and it is normally held during February. This carnival event can be classed as a historical event and it has the ability to attract millions of people every year and these people come from a wide range of places. This carnival is classed as the second most popular event on an international event. A lot of the tourists that want to experience this event also make the most of the regular cheap flights to Tenerife.

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There is a vast amount of different festivals and events that are held within Tenerife and a lot of these are held on an annual basis. One of the largest events that are held in this area is Santa Cruz Carnival and this is amongst the most spectacular events that are held anywhere in the world. This large event is popular with both locals and tourists and it is normally held during February. This carnival event can be classed as a historical event and it has the ability to attract millions of people every year and these people come from a wide range of places. This carnival is classed as the second most popular event on an international event. A lot of the tourists that want to experience this event also make the most of the regular cheap flights to Tenerife.

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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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Ibiza is classed as the dance capital of Europe and this has led to a lot of tourists making the most of the regular cheap flights to Ibiza. This is the perfect place for people that enjoy partying all night and the island of Ibiza has some of the largest and best night clubs that can be found anywhere in the world. A lot of the clubs in this area are enjoyed by the rich and famous as well as trendy young people.

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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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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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The Canaries are located just off the coast of north-western Africa and this area is good for sun, sand and sea. Another good thing about the Canaries is that it has some spectacular scenery. The nightlife within the canaries is varied therefore there is something available to suit all tastes. There are a lot of people that enjoy cheap regular flights to Canaries every year in order to enjoy the beaches and nightlife.

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The carnival celebrations do not only take place within clubs as it also happens on the surrounding streets. One of the biggest things that take place is the massive street parade and this is very popular attraction. These parades and festivities tend to involve a lot of people from the GLBT community. It is true to say that these events are a lot of fun and they are also very colourful. All of these qualities mix together to create a very good atmosphere for a street party.

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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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Agia Napa is a Cyprus resort that is located within far eastern part of Cyprus. This resort is very popular with tourists and it is well known for its luxurious sandy beaches. This tourist resort is very popular with families however over recent years the resort has become a popular party resort similar to Rimini and Ibiza. There is a number of clubs and gigs within the resort. There are frequent flights to Cyprus therefore people that are visiting this popular resort can make the most of air travel.

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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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Ibiza is one of the most picturesque islands among other Balearic Islands and is widely known for its white houses. For the same reason the island is called as a White island. It is an undisputed tourist destination for party goers from all over the world. Ibiza has a cosmopolitan atmosphere and the entertainment for visitors is incomparable to any of the islands in any other part of the world. Catalan is the official language of the island but you will find people speaking in Spanish. You can plan your holiday to Ibiza at any time of the year. Ibiza is reachable by air and flights to Ibiza are available almost every day from a number of locations.

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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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Kos is located in Greece and is known for numerous cultural sites and an exciting yet safe nightlife in the town. For the beach lovers, Kos has some of the best Aegean beaches that cam be visited with friends and family. Mt. Dikaio is also a great place to visit. The coastal strip is long enough to accommodate several visitors every year. Many are lured here by the vast beaches that simply leave them highly refreshed. The conditions at the northern end are ideal for kite and wind surfing, while swimming gets difficult. You can enjoy all this and more during your visit to Kos. There are several flights to Kos from all major European cities.

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Cueva de Can Marca can be a great destination if you wish to get away from all the partying and beaches in Ibiza. Located near the Portinatx resort in northern part of Ibiza, the caves are truly fascinating not only for children but for grownups as well. Your flights to Ibiza would land at the Ibiza Airport which is the only airport for the entire region of Balearic Islands. Pretty crowded during the peak seasons, the airport is about 7 km from the main town of Ibiza.

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Windsurfing and Kiteboarding are probably one of the cleanest sports in the world, using no engines and creating absolutely no pollution. The event is a must watch if you plan to come here in end of July. There are several flights to Fuerteventura from almost all the major airports of the world.

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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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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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If you are a resident of Spain you sure may be looking forward to the Carnival of Las Palmas, but if you are a visitor or going to visit Las Palmas, be ready to get shocked and enjoy it too. Gran Canarias party also called the carnival is a grand event of the year. It extends to 3 weeks at a stretch and starts before Lent. You can plan your vacation in Las Palmas in a way that you are able to attend the main events such as the popular Drag Queen Day held in January. Flights to Las Palmas are available from all the major cities of Europe.

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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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The yearly carnival is a much awaited event in Arrecife-Lanzarote. Every year the processions are held between 3rd February and 9th March in Arrecife. Arrecife, which also happens to be the capital of the island, is visited by tourists all over the world because of the various festivals celebrated with merriment and enthusiasm. The annual carnival is one of the most famous festivals of the Canary Islands. The festival has been in vogue for a very long time. It is not celebrated only by the residents of the Islands but several tourists across the globe joyfully participate in it.

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Ibiza, the third largest island among the Balearic Islands, is one of the most sought after party destinations of the world. The fun begins as your flights to Ibiza land next to the pristine waters at Ses Salines. A unique contrast of natural beauty and modern structures welcomes you as you enter the city of Ibiza. Interestingly, for a place famous for its nightlife, a large part of the island is registered with the United Nations as World Heritage Sites. Different festivals and events organized throughout the year add to the party atmosphere.

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Hosh geldiniz or welcome in English terms is a popular statement most people say who live in Bodrum, Turkey. This magnificent place commonly known as Halicarnassus is the home of the world-renowned father of history Herodotus. Its composition is by a wide scope of historical locations consisting of architectural designs like the Amphitheatre and the Mausoleum, which is the most ancient building of Bodrum. That specific attribute of the place is one of the many reasons for people to flock to this adventurous location.

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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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Rethymno Carnival, which is the largest and surely the grandest carnival in the Rethymno town will happen anywhere in January-February 2011. It is an annual carnival which happens in this town somewhere around the same time. The entry to this carnival is absolutely free though the carnival provides you with ample opportunities to have fun and frolic at this event.

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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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Listening to the Music in Malta Europe is one of the top selections when it comes to experiencing full length adventure. It is the haven for knights, kings and queens and also takes high praises when it comes to romance. This noted continent is the second smallest continent in the world right after Australia.

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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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Sandford is the truly historical centre of Florida, United States of America. Sandford is also the home to the Alive After Five Street Festival.The festival is all about promoting Sandford and it's colourful history.

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The Virgen del Pino festival, also known as the 'Feast day of the Virgin of the Pine', will be taking place on the 8th of September in Terror, a beautiful village in Gran Canaria. During the time of this festival, a lot of flights to Gran Canaria bring thousands of pilgrims to this annual religious festival. If you really want to know more about the culture and history of the Island, then this is an ideal destination for your holiday.

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Do you love festivals, but hate rain, mud and threatening, cloudy skies? Me too! Why not drop everything and head to the "Spirit of Burgas"? Over 100 live acts performing on seven stages ..... ON THE BEACH! What's not to love??

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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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If you've booked flights to Ibiza this summer, chances are you've heard some great stories about clubs such as Pacha and Space. We don't doubt you'll find your way to the legendary We Love parties, KM5 (a Bedouin-style garden club) and all the other parties in Ibiza. But do you have any idea what to expect when it comes to food? Dining in Ibiza is more than just lining your stomach! There are so many dining choices that you can take your summer love to a different eatery every day and try all the wonderful traditional dishes together - instead of bringing a different date to the same restaurant every night.

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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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On an island like Skiathos, with over 70 beaches and with just a few days to explore them, making a choice can be difficult. Here are a few beach locations to consider when you book your flight to Skiathos.

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Palma is the capital of Mallorca and is a fantastic place to visit, whether you are sightseeing, shopping or just taking in the sun and chilling out in one of the many bars and cafes.

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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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The capital of the Canary Islands, Las Palmas, plays host to the International Festival of Theatre, Music and Dance. The festival is in its fourteenth edition from 8 July to 14 August and has been gaining in strength and recognition every year. Las Palmas is a candidate for the prestigious award of European Capital of Culture for 2016, spurring large investments in everything cultural happening within the city.

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Faro, the Algarve's capital, is a hotspot for festivals, cultural events and rallies - notably its renowned Motorcycle rally from the 16th-18th July. If you are a racing enthusiast and are looking for something to do over this weekend, then book your flights to Faro now to avoid disappointment, for this is a hugely popular event.

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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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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 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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If you're on Malta today (30 June 2010), you're probably one of 50,000 youngsters from all over Europe, having a ball. You will most certainly be at Fosos Square because Isle of MTV, Malta's biggest free open-air party is on! There is a great line-up with Scissor Sisters, David Guetta and Kid Rock.

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Have you ever wondered what it might be like to be a Roman Patrician? Well, in Tunisia, over 2000 years later, you may get a small taster. In the months of July and August, the ancient city of Carthage, the birthplace of the infamous Hannibal, becomes alive with its International Festival.

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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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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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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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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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The Festival of San Juan on June 24th is a major event in the Spanish calendar as it is associated with the coming of summer. The Spanish never need an excuse for a party and the day is celebrated in both urban and rural areas with bonfires and festivities. These fires are particularly popular in the Catalonian and Valencian communities, and in some areas the date is also celebrated as Catalan nation day.

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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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The town of Pollensa in the north of Mallorca has a dual personality. Inland lies the old town of Pollensa itself with its fine architecture, pretty market square and a choice of luxury hotels. More recent development has created the area of Puerto Pollensa, a yacht marina flanked by a sweeping sandy beach on one side and shady promenade walk on the other.

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Hurghada is divided into three parts. The downtown (El Dahar or simply Dahar) is the old quarter of the city; Sekalla is the modern section; El Korra Road is the newest, most contemporary part.

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With its blue skies and balmy climate, Menorca is a hotspot all summer long. For a guaranteed scorcher of a holiday, though, the time to visit is during the midsummer festival of San Juan held from the 20th to the 24th of June this year, when the island is ablaze with bonfires and fireworks and every school kid is armed with a bagful of bangers!

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Even during the days when Ayia Napa was at its peak of popularity, you could lie on beaches barely a few kilometers away and sense nothing of the party scene that was in action along the coast. The coastline east of Larnaca is one of the best in Cyprus and quiet, relaxing locations can easily be found.

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Visitors to Florida this summer may be interested in sampling Sandford's regular "Alive after Five" event, which is held each month on the second Thursday.

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Next Wednesday, most USA citizens will celebrate the Mexican army's unlikely victory over French forces at the Battle of Puebla on the 5th of May, 1862. Cinco de Mayo, Spanish for "fifth of May", is celebrated all throughout the USA because the 4,000 Mexican soldiers defeated the much better-equipped French army of 8,000 that had not been defeated for half a century and, since the Battle of Puebla, no American country has been invaded by an army from another continent.

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There is no place quite like Burgas, the Bulgarian seaside resort on the Black Sea Coast. It combines its roles as an industrial centre, major seaport, home to historical and cultural treasures and tourist centre elegantly, and manages to remain ideal for low-budget holidays at the same time.

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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.

Continue reading... Storms Force Tenerife Events To Be Postponed

Many holiday resorts around Europe will be putting the finishing touches to their summer event plans, with several places set to hold music festivals. These multi-act events usually last several days and can attract huge audiences, especially if the mix of artists caters for a wide range of tastes.

Continue reading... Tenerife Announces April Pop Concert

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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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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Visitors to Orlando in Florida who travel with flythomascook.com during the summer will arrive at the Florida Sanford airport. In addition to visiting all the theme park attractions of nearby Orlando it may be worth checking out Sandford itself. The town is well- known for its "Alive after Five" street festivals that take place every month.

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

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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.

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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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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.

Continue reading... Ibiza Summer 2010

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.

Continue reading... Fuerteventura Carnivals in 2010

While many towns and cities across Spain are gearing up for their annual carnivals during February and March, the island of Mallorca steals a march on them with its Fiesta of San Sebastian during January.

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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.

Continue reading... Countdown to Gran Canaria Marathon

The famous Disney Parks near Orlando in Florida are a lure to children and their parents at all times of the year, but at Christmas they take on an added attraction as the magic of the festive season provides a reason for the parks to put on extra special events.

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If you are looking for a high energy New Year party followed by some peaceful relaxation in the sun away from the cold, wet weather that is currently shrouding the UK, then Sharm el Sheikh in Egypt may be just the ticket.

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The normally quiet town of Inca, lying 17 miles north east of Palma on the island of Mallorca, suddenly became the centre of attention during November. The Autumn fairs of Inca are traditional events that go back many years and attract huge crowds over the 4 weekends which started on 24th October.

Continue reading... Dijous Bo on Mallorca

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.

Continue reading... New Years Eve on the Algarve

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.

Continue reading... Planning for 2010 in Gran Canaria

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

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The world famous club scene on Ibiza approached the big closing party season in late September.

Continue reading... Ibiza Clubs Round Off 2009 Season

With professional cyclists competing in the 21 stage Tour of Spain, or Vuelta a Espana, the island of Ibiza was putting together final preparations for its own, smaller scale, event.

Continue reading... Cycle Tour of Ibiza in October

For anyone visiting the island of Madeira during the middle of October, the town of Ribeira Brava provides the chance to experience some traditional local music and culture.

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Sunday 8th June was World Oceans Day, A United Nations initiative to honour the world's oceans, celebrate the marine life and bring greater awareness of the role oceans have in daily life. Conservation and environmental issues are also part of the day and it brings a focus for groups to participate in beach cleanups, educational events, competitions and other activities based around the oceans. In Sharm el Sheikh , groups in the area were keen to participate in the initiative and work to protect the Red Sea environment that brings thousands of people to this Egyptian resort every day

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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.

Continue reading... Gran Canaria Much MoreThan Paradise

Set aside your preconceptions about Rhodes and its hard partying image. Rhodes is supremely picturesque, a predominantly slow-paced sanctuary of sunshine,beaches, and ancient history with lots of natural beauty to behold. Rhodes holds a timeless appeal with visitors.

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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.

Continue reading... More To Ibiza Than Clubbing